Rockledge Soccer Club '93 Girls

Rockledge Steelers '93/94 Black
2009 Under-16 Girls State Cup

2008/09 Rockledge Steelers '93/94 Black		Bill Buren Coach & Trainer U.S. Youth Soccer National Coaching Staff USSF National A License USSF National Youth License US Soccer Federation National Staff member, 1995-2002
		Kevin Smith Coach & Manager USSF National C License (candidate June 2009) USSF National Youth License Florida State Referee NSCAA State Diploma NSCAA Goalkeeping I Diploma
		Craig Calhoun Coach USSF National C License (candidate June 2009) USSF National Youth License Florida State Referee NSCAA Goalkeeping I Diploma
		Kai Velmer Goalkeeping Coach University of Tampa Goalkeeping Coach

The Rockledge Steelers Under-16 Ladies Organization - 2 sets of coaches and 2 teams united by the belief that young female athletes deserve a quality environment that promotes learning, playing and having fun. All players on both the Region B Cup team and the State Cup team receive quality training based on individual and team developmental needs. Various training opportunities are provided such as small group training, goalkeeper training and speed, agility and quickness training. We believe that team chemistry must constantly be promoted. The coaching staff places a strong focus on developing talented individual players and strong teams while always striving to present an environment that fosters the love of the sport.

Bill Buren, US Youth Soccer Coaching Staff, Joins Steelers State Cup Team as Full Time Trainer (posted May 16, 2009)

Tryouts are May 28th from 6:30p - 8:30p and May 30th from 3:00p - 4:30p at the Community Park of Rockledge (398 Gus Hipp Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955).

The Rockledge Steelers ‘93/94 Black state cup team is pleased to announce that Bill Buren will be training the team for the 2009 year. A true teacher of the game, Bill brings an unrivaled level of coaching and training to the team. As a member of the US Youth Soccer coaching staff, Bill’s knowledge of teaching combined with his soccer relationships across the country and around the world offer the team a top class coaching experience. We are so proud of our success over the five years of this team’s existence. Each and every year has seen the team and the players grow and develop. We believe in a never ending path of ascension; we always strive to be better. Having Bill train the team will bring the team to the next level.

We offer a positive soccer environment for female athletes and we are searching for the right players to add to our team. We are proud of our record of teaching soccer techniques (how to do it...) and tactics (what to do...). Our practices will develop the players’ physical conditioning simultaneously with technical and tactical development. And all of this combines to develop soccer players who can make decisions and demonstrate mental strength; important qualities on the soccer field and even more so in the game of life.

Playing Abroad

We would like to finish our U16 year with a trip to Argentina. Bill has taken many teams to Argentina and would like to travel with our team to play against the developing Argentinean women’s program. Bill’s contacts in Argentina have been asking for a top girls team to travel to their country for games. This fantastic experience would give our players an opportunity for some great soccer and an occasion to learn about a different culture.

Team Expenses

$215 club registration + $700 team expenses + Uniform & Travel Expenses

If you are interested in playing for the Steelers, please contact Kevin Smith at (321) 591-1275 or via email at shuttleboy@earthlink.net. Tryouts for our team will be May 28th (6:30p - 8:30p) and May 30th (3:00p - 4:30p) at the Community Park of Rockledge (398 Gus Hipp Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955).

Steelers Work Out at University of Tampa (posted May 17, 2009)

Tampa (May 17, 2009) --- Returning to a familiar training field, the Steelers traveled to Tampa and spent the day training with the University of Tampa head coach Gerry Lucey and three of their top players.

Click here for a photo album of the trip.

Steelers Narrowly Miss State Cup Round of 16 (posted April 5, 2009)

After beating Wellington 2-0 and falling to Blackwatch 0-1 in the first round of the 2009 FYSA State Cup tournament, the Rockledge Steelers moved on to the second round in Holiday, Florida. Scoring first aginst the Jacksonville Fury, the Steelers gave up two goals on fouls losing to the Fury 1-2. The next day found the Steelers again scoring first against FCA Kumba. Unfortunately, Kumba answered with a goal of their own and a second goal beating the Steelers 2-1. Congratulations to the Steelers for playing so well at state cup scoring 4 goals and conceding 5 over two weekends of play.

Steelers Build Chemistry in "Ties That Bind" (posted February 28, 2009)

For the second year in a row, the Rockledge Steelers participated in an all day "Ties That Bind" program at the ropes course in Palm Bay. The Steelers spent the morning with problem solving and leadership activities focused on trust and building strong relationships. After lunch, the team put on safety harness and climbed the rope course 30 feet in the air. The coaches strongly believe that "chemistry" is a verb and this course is part of the program to build a strong team.

Click here for Ties That Bind pictures.

2008/09 Rising U15s Prepare For A New Season (posted May 30, 2008)

Tryouts are June 4th, June 6th and June 10th from 5:30pm until 7:30pm
at the Community Park of Rockledge.

The Rockledge Steelers '93/94 Ladies played an exciting 2007/08 season and are preparing to do it again. We took big steps last year forming two teams. With 30 players to start the season with, we worked hard pouring our hearts and souls into our two teams. From small group sessions to academey sessions and finally to team sessions, we worked hard. We brough in various soccer experiences for the team including training with the University of Tampa NCAA II National Champion players. Our goalkeeper training is the best in the area. Our focus on players' technical and small group tactical skills development is first class.

Our state cup team Steelers Black played in 6 tournaments including the FYSA State Cup competition. Steelers Black is to be commended for developing a quality possession style of play. Steelers White played in two tournaments and impressed everyone with the tremendous quality of play and team development.

We offer a positive soccer environment for female athletes and we are searching for the right players to form our teams. This will not be an easy task; but we are compelled to do so for several important reasons. First, our current players are very important to us. We care about their ABILITIES and mental confidence as soccer players as well as their ATTITUDE and character as young ladies. Second, every young player who wants to play soccer should have that opportunity. Yet we know that players will develop soccer skills at different rates and that players will have different passions for the sport. Thats why we have two teams that work together and support each toher. We want to provide a quality soccer program for all of these young female athletes. And finally, we believe there are enough players in and around the Rockledge area that want a quality soccer environment and who are willing to put forth the EFFORT and make the necessary commitment for a competitive team.

2007/08 Rising U14s Prepare For Two Teams (posted April 27, 2007)

Tryouts are May 23rd, May 30th and June 1st from 5:30pm until 7:00pm
and June 2nd from 9:00am until 10:30am. All tryouts will be held at
the Community Park of Rockledge.

The Rockledge Steelers '93 Ladies are working hard to field two under-14 competitive teams for the 2007/08 season. We offer a positive soccer environment for female athletes and we are searching for the right players to form our teams. This will not be an easy task; but we are compelled to do so for several important reasons. First, our current players are very important to us. We care about their ABILITIES and mental confidence as soccer players as well as their ATTITUDE and character as young ladies. Second, every young player who wants to play soccer should have that opportunity. Yet we know that players will develop soccer skills at different rates and that players will have different passions for the sport. We want to provide a quality soccer program for all of these young female athletes. And finally, we believe there are enough players in and around the Rockledge area that want a quality soccer environment and who are willing to put forth the EFFORT and make the necessary commitment for a competitive team.

Please check out our Team's Flyer along with other important information found on the left column of this web page. If you are interested in learning more about playing for the Steelers, please contact Kevin Smith at (321) 591-1275 or via email at shuttleboy@earthlink.net.

Tryouts for our team will be May 23rd, 30th and June 1st from 5:30pm until 7:00pm and Saturday June 2nd from 9:00am until 10:30am. All tryouts will be held at the Community Park of Rockledge.

Region B Cup - '93 Lady Steelers Finish First in their Group (posted February 25, 2007)

The '93 Lady Steelers traveled to Gainesville this past weekend to play the first round of the Region B Cup. Fourteen under-13 teams entered and competed in this knock-out round with eight teams moving on to the next round on March 10th and 11th. [Read more...]

U13 Ladies are Champions at the Seminole Girls Fall Festival (posted October 8, 2006)

October 8, 2006 - The Rockledge Steelers under-13 ladies won the competitive division at the 17th Annual Seminole Soccer Girls Fall Festival. Over the course of four games, the Steelers scored 14 goals while allowing only 1 goal.

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Steelers Show Their Strength at the 2006 Melbourne Girls' Labor Day Challenge (posted September 6, 2006)

The Rockledge Steelers under-13 ladies showed up strong at the Melbourne Girls’ Labor Day Challenge making it to the semifinals of the tournament. Their first match against the Coral Springs Renegades Gold was a defensive battle ending in the Steelers winning 1:0. [Read more...]

2006 Melbourne Area Girls' Labor Day Challenge Results

U13 Steelers Tryouts Successful! (posted June 20, 2006)

Rockledge, June 20th, 2006 - The Rockledge Steelers '93 Ladies have successfully completed their tryouts for the 2006/2007 season. It was exciting having nearly two dozen excellent players trying out for our team. The coaches are proud to announce the 2006/07 Rockledge Steelers '93 Ladies...

Ashley C, Ashley S, Brittany F, Choicie T, Cortney B, Ellen N, Hope L, Jazelle R-C, Jessica S, Kailey C, Katie C, Margot C, Mariah R, Nicole S, Rachel H, Sabrina N. & Tina L

Steelers are Champions at the 2006 Palm Bay Spring Challenge (posted May 7, 2006)

The Rockledge Steelers Under-12 Ladies showed up strong and determined at the 2006 Palm Bay Spring Challenge. Almost two years old, this team has worked extremely hard to become a great team - a great place for young athletes to learn, play, compete and have fun together. This weekend, the hard work payed off when the Steelers won their Continental division. [Read more...]

2006 Palm Bay Spring Challenge Results