Performance Phase

Academy

Welcome to our Performance Phase.

For U15-U19 players, the Performance Phase provides a pool of players that train and compete to enter the highest regional and national leagues we have access to.

The pathway allows prospects to push themselves further, earlier.

JOIN THE PERFORMANCE PHASE
<strong><br> Club Director; Harmar Site Leader <br> Qualifications: </strong> UEFA B <br><br> <strong> Hometown: </strong> Yeovil, England <br><strong> Supports: </strong> Yeovil Town FC <br><strong>Primary position: </strong>Winger<br><br> <strong>About: </strong>Played for Yeovil Town FC, LJMU First Team, Colwyn Bay FC, played against a player who cleaned his nostrils on my shirt each time he would tackle me.

Tom 'Tommo' Ovenden

Girls' Director
<strong><br>Club Director; Metro Site Leader<br>Qualifications: </strong>USSF A license. Joined Arsenal FC in 2014. Club Development Officer from 2014-2019, Executive Director from 2019-2023; 15+ years of college coaching at Division 1, 2, and 3; Director of Coaching at Kentucky Fire Juniors &amp; Mockingbird Valley Soccer Club, Youth Director at Javanon Soccer Club<br><br> <strong>Hometown: </strong>Owensboro, KY<br> <strong>Supports: </strong>Liverpool FC<br><strong>Primary position: </strong>Midfield<br><br> <strong>About: </strong>2002 Collegiate All-American.

Jonathan Velotta

Boys' Director

Our development pathway uses a Phase Model from youth to adult.

Throughout a player's time with our club, they will develop through a carefully tailored curriculum from a variety of coaches. At each age, players will be working closely with a team of coaches who are specialized at training players in their age range.

OUR PHILOSOPHY
Jonathan Velotta
USSF A
Boys Phase Leader
Performance, Youth Dev.
Tom Ovenden
UEFA B
Girls Phase Leader
Performance Phase
Dan Yates
UEFA B
Boys Phase Leader
Performance Phase
Garret Watson
USSF 11v11
Girls Phase Leader
Performance Phase
Blair Gantz
NSCAA Premier

Girls Performance Phase
Dan Brower
USSF A

Boys Performance Phase
James Faint
UEFA B

Boys Performance Phase
Luke Mesing
USSF D

Boys College Prep Phase
Mark Duffield
UEFA B
Goalkeeper Coach
College Prep Phase
Mark Taylor
USSF B

Boys Performance Phase
Raf Kolankowski
USSF D

Boys College Prep Phase
Steve Rerick
USSF C
Goalkeeper Coach
Boys Performance Phase
Yon Struble
USSF A

Girls Performance Phase

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Overview

  • Birth year based - 32 players per pool:
    • Top pool competes in E64 & MDL.
    • Offered a ‘primary’ spot, with competition ID periods over the course of 6 weeks.
  • Training:
    • No Offseason Sports, Russellton, PA.
    • 1x per week (Sundays) during high school season.
    • 3x per week November through June.
      2-3x per week January-February (indoor/outdoor combo).
  • MDL and E64:
    • 7 play weekends E64 + 2-3 national showcase events.
    • 8 play weekends MDL.

Overview

  • Birth year based - 32 players per pool:
    • Top pool competes in E64 & GLC.
    • Offered a ‘primary’ spot, with competition ID periods over the course of 6 weeks.
  • Training:
    • No Offseason Sports, Russellton, PA.
    • 1x per week (Sundays) during high school season.
    • 3x per week November through June.
      2-3x per week January-February (indoor/outdoor combo).
  • GLC and E64:
    • 7 play weekends E64 + 2-3 national showcase events.
    • 8 play weekends GLC.

Details of each program are subject to slight changes.

Developmental Programs

Beyond formal team training, we offer external programs open to all players, whether they belong to our club or not. These are perfect for players who seek additional training or who want a taste of what our club can offer.

Program offerings are updated seasonally at all sites.

FALL | SPRING
WINTER
SUMMER

Founders Field

Field A: Closest to parking lot

Field B: 2nd from parking lot

7v7/9v9: Furthest from lot

Home to our First Teams

No Offseason Sports Complex

Soccer 1: Close to road, on right

Soccer 2: Close to fence, on left

Baseball 1: Close to fence, on left

Baseball 2: Close to road, on right

Steel City FC Performance Center

Located at No Offseason and utilized by our U15+ players and small group training for players of all ages.

Also offers hours open to public.