MISSION STATEMENT:
The goal of the GCU Competetive program is to provide all of our soccer players with the best possible training and coaching available. Our program emphasizes player development by providing individual attention. Our coaches and trainers are all accomplished players and work to teach our philosophy.

2011/2012 Coaches list

Boys Teams    U8 Pre-Academy Matt Risley   U9 Academy Matt Risley* / Rich Legg* / Rob Ovalle U10 Academy Matt Risley* / Rich Legg* / Brain Mont U11 White Ray Hales* U11 Blue Rich Legg* U12 White Matt Risley* U12 Blue Rich Fulk* U13 Steve Wycallis U15 Paul Rizzo* U17 Ian Matthew U18 Kevin Welland / Ray Hales   * Non Parent Coach

Girls Teams   U8 Pre-Academy Matt Risley*     U9 Academy Matt Risley* / Chad Young*   U10 Academy Matt Risley* / Connie O’Brien*   U11 Paul Rizzo*   U12 George Gomes   U13 Steve Rollo*   U14 Erinn Lynn*   U15 Jason Liggitt*   U16 Peter Ward*   U17 Mike Ulm   U19 John Maricone*

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Kevin Welland
Assistant Coach: Nico Wiersma
Assistant Coach: Ray Hales
Director of Coaching: Jimmy McDonald
Team Manager: Kyle Hoyt

Team Accomplishments

2009-2010
Florida State League - 2nd Place
Florida State League Play-off Finalists
State Cup - Round of 16

2009 Easter International Classic Champions
2008 Florida Space Coast Cup Champions
2008 Disney President’s Day Finalists
2007 Adidas Columbus Day Classic Champions
2006 Disney Soccer Festival Finalists
2006 Fall Classic Champions
2005 Countryside Lightning Soccer Challenge Champions
2005 Disney Soccer Festival Champions

For the 2010-2011 season, the team will continue to play at the highest level in Florida State League and college showcase tournamenets. Players will have the opportunity to showcase their skills to college coaches and recruiters.

If you have any questions contact Coach Kevin Welland at wellandteam@earthlink.net

GCU U15 Boys were champions at the Countryside International Tournament played April 10 - 12, 2009. They went undefeated in the tournament beating IMG Academy 1-0, Clearwater Chargers 3-2 and Simon Langton FC from England 4- 2. In the final they played Seatown FC from Ireland who were also undefeated. After regular time the score was 1 - 1. Extra time was played and finally GCU won the penalty shoot out. Congratulations to the team!