u7/u8 PRE-TRAVEL TRYOUT INFORMATION
Join us on Monday, May 20th and Wednesday, May 22nd from 5:30pm to 7pm at Poor Farm Park to try out for our U7/U8 Ashland Junior Academy, open to boys & girls born in 2017 & 2018.
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Fall season (mid-August to mid-November): 2 practices per week, in-house games
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Winter futsal season (December to early February): 2 practices per week, participation in futsal league
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Spring season: 2 practices per week, in-house games+scrimmages against other clubs
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VA Beach North American Sand Soccer Championships (June 7-8, 2025): a fun year-end event with the team!
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Overall, more than 80 practices+games included
Team Fee: $850
Uniform Cost: $100
u9/u10 TRAVEL TRYOUT INFORMATION
Join us on Tuesday, May 21st and Thursday, May 23rd from 5:30pm to 7pm at Poor Farm Park to tryout for a spot on our u9-u10 Boys & Girls travel teams:
– U9 Ashland 2016 Boys
– U9 Ashland 2016 Girls
– U10 Ashland 2015 Boys
– U10 Ashland 2015 Girls
Our u9/u10 travel program includes:
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Fall season (mid-August to mid-November): 2 practices per week, 2 7v7 fall tournaments
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Winter futsal season (December to early February): 2 practices per week, participation in futsal league
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Spring season: 2 practices per week, 1 7v7 tournament
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VA Beach North American Sand Soccer Championships (June 7-8, 2025): a fun year-end event with the team!
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Overall, more than 120 practices+games included
Team Fee: $1250
Uniform Cost: $100
u11/u12 TRAVEL TRYOUT INFORMATION
Join us on Tuesday, June 11th and Thursday, June 13th from 5:30pm to 7pm at Poor Farm Park to tryout for a spot on our u11-u12 Boys travel teams:
– U11 Ashland 2014 Boys
– U12 Ashland 2013 Boys
Team Fee: $1250
Uniform Cost: $100
Important Notes:
– The only hotel trip required for the year will be VA Beach
Sand Soccer from June 7-8, 2025.
– We will always aim to keep games and events within 1.5 hours of Poor Farm Park or provide ample notice ahead of time.
– Director of Youth Development, Liam Hogan, will oversee our competitive development programs.
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About Director Liam Hogan
Liam Hogan is a highly experienced soccer developer with a passion for teaching young players and helping them reach their full potential. With over 8 years of coaching experience, he has a proven track record of success in a wide array of soccer spaces, having launched multiple new programs around Virginia, led teams to numerous tournament championships and fostered environments where positive lifelong memories are formed.
Coach Hogan’s playing experience includes:
· Varsity Captain, Battlefield High School(6A), Haymarket, VA
· u17 Virginia State Cup Champion with Loudoun Soccer Club
· VA Olympic Development Program player, District & State team levels
· Collegiate player at Hampden-Sydney & Randolph Macon College
· Virginia Amateur State Cup Champion (2019)
· US Open Professional Beach Soccer, Shaka Boys (2019)
· Wide range of experiences with & against semi-professional opponents from USL League Two, National Premier Soccer League, & United Premier Soccer League
Coach Hogan’s coaching experience includes:
· Camp Coach, Dutch Soccer School (2009-2012)
· Student Assistant Coach, Randolph Macon College Men’s Soccer Team (2017,2019)
· Travel Coach, Richmond Strikers Youth Soccer Club (2020-2023)
· Assistant Director – Boys Advanced Development, Richmond Strikers Youth Soccer Club (2022-2023)
· Futsal Coach, Richmond Strikers Futsal, (2020-2023)
· Head Coach, Ashland Town FC (2020-2022)
· Volunteer Coach, Maranatha FC Senior Team & Youth academy(tier 3), Labone, Ghana (2023)
· Camp Coach, Christopher Newport University Summer Camps(Salty Dog), Newport News & Cape Hatteras (2023)
· Coach for u6, u8, & u10, Ashland Youth Soccer League (2023-Present)
In addition to playing & coaching, Hogan is also been involved in the following;
· President, Ashland Youth Soccer League (2023-Present)
· Founder, Northern Virginia United FC, National Premier Soccer League Franchise (2018)
· Founder & President, Ashland Town FC (2020-Present)
· Winner, Dominion Energy Innovation Center’s Center Street Pitch Competition, student division (2020)
· Board Member, Luke Messick Futbol Charities, Inc (2021-Present)
· Media Coverage/Support Staff, Christos FC National Amateur Cup Championship, Tampa, Fl (2018)
· Consultant, Hatteras Island FC (2023-Present)
· Intern, Blue Ridge Sports, aided in the planning & development of the $7M Loudoun Soccer Park (2010-2011)
· Town of Ashland Community Leadership Academy (2024)
Hogan’s coaching philosophy emphasizes:
· Enjoyment of practices & games
· Soccer IQ & pattern recognition
· Teamwork & friendship
· Resilience
· Creativity
· Pursuit of excellence
Hogan holds the following coaching licenses, degrees and certifications:
-Business Management Degree, Randolph-Macon College
-Level 1 US Youth Futsal Certification
-3Four3 Coaching Primer Course
-SafeSport Certified
Coach Hogan is truly dedicated to creating a positive and supportive team environment, and is excited to lead the Ashland Youth Soccer League travel teams towards great long term outcomes.
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About the Competitive Development Program:
Pre-travel & Travel programs are for players & families seeking a more immersive soccer experience. Our travel program will seek out regional competition that fosters creative thinking, teamwork, & leadership. With a higher level of commitment, our players are motivated to push themselves to new heights, developing an independent sense of skill & confidence that will help them to succeed both on & off the field.
Our goal is to nurture creative, confident, & enthusiastic players who will become leaders in their communities.
We launched a travel program specifically because we aim to;
– Develop an effective environment for players to develop advanced soccer skills
– Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, & love of the game
– Foster a culture of excellence, discipline, & respect
– Prepare players for success in soccer & beyond
We look forward to developing the future!
If you have any questions about our competitive development programs, please contact Youth Development Director, Liam Hogan via [email protected]