Welcome To 
"The Back of the Net"
Classics Eagles e-Newsletter Volume 3, Issue 10 (4/7/16)

Dear Classics Eagles Families:

Family is what Classics Eagles wants to support.  Family is what we hope Classics Eagles will be like.  In this edition of The Back of the Net, we put the spotlight on a player and coach within the Classics Eagles. We can see in their journeys the role family has had on their involvement in soccer, and we can see in the coach's story how he is helping players and parents know the feel of family through soccer.  We hope that in the process of players growing their game that they and their families will know the feeling of being cared for and supported like a family by the Classic Eagles.

If you have a coach you think we should include as a spotlight coach, or if you have a video clip of a player showing the use of skill in a game, training session, or even in the backyard, please send your suggestion or video to [email protected].  

Mike Lentz & Jeff Dybdahl
Classics Eagles Co-Founders
Nolan Frank - Spotlight Player of the Week 
This week's Spotlight Player of the Week is Nolan Frank, who plays for the Classics Eagles U17 Boys Red team.  Nolan has played with the WASA Eagles and Classics Eagles since U9, with some guest appearances at U8.  Nolan is a skilled and speedy player who maximizes his potential as a player and his impact on the game by his exceptional work ethic.  Nolan has worked hard on developing his skills during training sessions, in the game, and on his own away from organized team events.  His coaches, teammates, opponents and all who have watched him play in games take note of his all out efforts.  In training sessions, his teammates and coaches continually name Nolan as one of the hardest workers, who sets the standard for others.
 
Nolan has excellent dribbling skills and moves, which he uses to keep possession of the ball and move it at high speed in tight spaces and open spaces alike.  He has creativity and vision which he uses to make passes that create dangerous finishing opportunities for his teammates.  But what is most intriguing to those who watch Nolan play is trying to figure which foot is his strong foot, and which foot is his weak foot.  Nolan can dribble, win the ball, pass the ball and finish with both feet, with similar strength and accuracy. Classics Eagles asked Nolan to answer some questions to help us get to know him better.
 
Classics Eagles: What school do you attend and what grade are you in?
Nolan: I am a junior at Westerville North High School.
 
CE:You had some good success during your recent high school season at Westerville North.  Tell us about any awards you won, and your number of assists and goals scored.
Nolan: This year I was named second team all OCC.  I scored 10 goals and had many assists.
I was also given the Most Improved award.
 
CE: A notable part of your game is that you do not have a "weaker" foot, and you do not appear to be either left or right footed.  What did you do as a very young player to become a two footed player?
Nolan: I was naturally a right footed player when I first started playing soccer, but I knew I needed to become skilled with both feet to become competitive. I just started working on shots in the backyard, we always had some sort of goal set up. My older brothers also played soccer.  My father coached rec soccer for years and always encouraged me to practice. I became equally strong as a left footed player as time went on.
 
CE:What skills are you trying to improve on now? 
Nolan: There are always skills to work on while playing soccer. I'm trying to concentrate on my dribbling skills and getting past the defenders.  Still working hard at accuracy with my shot!
 
CE: What are your goals for soccer in the future?
Nolan: I'm just starting to make plans to attend college after I graduate next year.  Playing college soccer has always been a dream of mine. No matter what I do, soccer will always be a part of my life.
Tarcisio Perez-Suarez - Spotlight Coach of the Week
His name is Tarcisio Perez-Suarez.  But everyone knows him as "Kicho".  This is his third year coaching for Classics Eagles U11 Boys Westerville.  Kicho is originally from Michoacan, Mexico, where he played competitive soccer and learned to love the game.  He and his wife Erika have two beautiful children of their own.  To many children in the Latino community, they are like another mom and dad who care for them and teach them soccer.  Before Kicho began coaching with the Classics Eagles, he and Erika provided soccer clinics and organized and led tournaments for 80-100 players.  In addition, they would provide food and occasionally bring in outside resources to help families know more about things like nutrition.  They have continued to reach out in their community, even with the added commitment to coaching with Classics Eagles.  Last summer, Kicho provided a program that included instruction and games for over 100 children in his community.
 
As a coach with the Classics Eagles, Kicho is passionate about helping young players develop their skills.  He also instills in the players and families the importance of working hard, and keeping our commitments to our team.  He is a caring coach who can help a player calm down emotionally, or bring encouragement that lifts the confidence and motivation of the player. 
 
And on top of all this, Kicho is famous for the quality and quantity of food he prepares and shares with the players and parents between games at tournaments.
 
The first statement in The Classics Eagles Way for Coaches states: "I will be a servant.  It is not about me.  It is about the players and parents and their goals for soccer.  I will give my best to help players reach their maximum potential as players."  Tarcisio "Kicho" Perez-Suarez is an outstanding example of what it means to be a servant as he coaches.  And his efforts are making a difference for players and their families.
CLASSICS EAGLES 2016 SUMMER CAMP SERIES...REGISTER NOW!

The Classics Eagles Summer Camp Series returns in 2016 with many times and options for families. Sign up early and save! Click HERE for all the details and to register!
Don't Miss Out On SuperKick Night With Crew SC (4/16/16) & SuperKick to Deliver New Series of Individual Skills Programs 

SuperKick Night With Crew SC vs. NYCFC (4/16/16)
  • Don't miss out on discount tickets with special event opportunities for the first 2016 SuperKick Night With Crew SC on Saturday, April 16 with a 7:30 PM kickoff vs. NYCFC.  Click HERE for details and to order.   The special features of this event include a $25 ticket price (normally $30) in Section 134 North Corner near the player tunnel, with no processing fees.  
  • In addition, all purchasers will receive a Crew scarf ($25 value) and the opportunity to participate in the Supporters Tunnel for the team walkout at the start of the game. 
  • All orders are online and tickets will be transferred to you via e-mail. Deadline to order is Wednesday, April 13. There is a limited number of tickets for this event, order now!
Individual Skills Programs For Classics Eagles Players
Click HERE to visit the new web page with information about these programs, as well as a special code for Classics Eagles families to use when registering for the programs.  If you have questions or need more information, please contact Tony Earp at [email protected] or 740-657-8888 ext. 203.
March is National Athletic Training Month
 
Orthopedic ONE's Certified Athletic Trainers are focused on providing our athletes with sports medicine services - with the goal of preventing injuries and keeping our athletes on the field where they learn how to succeed in both sport and life skills. Click HERE to learn more about all that ATs do to prevent and treat injuries and keep active individuals leading the lifestyle they love!
 
Orthopedic ONE's Chris Kent, PT/AT is Classics Eagles dedicated Athletic Trainer. He is available weekly in the SuperKick Conference Room on Mondays and Wednesdays between 4:30 PM-8:30 PM. (please arrive by 8:00 PM)
 
As the exclusive sports medicine provider to Classics Eagles, Orthopedic ONE provides: 
  • Pre-participation authorizations and screening forms
  • On-site Athletic Trainer support for tryouts, camps and competitions
  • On-site weekly Athletic training room hours and locations for assessment, treatment & referrals
  • Injury Hotline, messaging service accessible 24 hours per day with priority same or next day scheduling with Orthopedic ONE specialists
  • Concussion assessment and management services
  • Comprehensive prevention and education collaboration, including coach education and wellness topics 
Click HERE to learn more about all of Orthopedic ONE's support services for Classics Eagles!

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Volume 3, Issue 10: April 7, 2016
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