Carmel United Club News...
2010 Labor Day Classic Tournament
The 2010 Labor Day Classic Tournament will be held September 4th-5th, 2010 at the CUSC Shelborne Complex. Pre-order your tournament t-shirts before August 27, 2010 by clicking here.
Tournament schedules
Manager Registration Check List
Severe Weather Policy
Labor Day Classic Rules 2010
Four Carmel United Players selected to attend U14 Girls National ID Camp in Portland, Oregon
Carmel, IN (August, 27 2010) Four Carmel United Soccer Club players were selected to attend the US Soccer Under 14 Girls’ National Identification Camp July 31-Aug 6, 2010 in Portland, Oregon as representatives of the Region II Olympic Development Program (ODP).
Reilly Martin (96 Elite), Samantha Kokoska (96 Elite), Katy Keen (96 Elite) and Josie Thurman (97 Elite) attended the camp as representatives of the Region II Olympic Development Program (ODP).
During the US Soccer National Identification Camp, the top female players in the country compete to be selected as one of the top 36 players selected to attend the U.S Soccer’s Under 14 National Training Camp September 18 – 25 in Carson, California. Josie Thurman was selected for the National Training Camp.
On behalf of Carmel United Soccer Club, congratulations to all the girls on their achievements this summer and we wish all four of them the best as they represent Region II at the Interregional tournament in Florida held November 20-26. We also wish Josie the best as she attends the National Team Camp in September.
To read about the girls’ experience, please follow this link.
Don Rawson named Exective Director-Director of Soccer Operations for Carmel United
Carmel, IN (June 24, 2010) Carmel United Soccer Club (CUSC) announced today that Donald R. Rawson, Jr. has been hired as Executive Director – Director of Soccer Operations. The Executive Director-Director of Soccer Operations is a role new to the organization and reflective of the rapid growth and success of CUSC. Rawson will focus on the long-term vision, growth and development of the organization from both a business and soccer perspective.
“We are delighted to have Don onboard,” said Dave Burkert, CUSC Board President. “Don brings an invaluable wealth of experience, both on and off the field. His leadership skills, vision and long-term involvement with youth soccer activities throughout Indiana and beyond will make him an asset in helping us reach our short and long-terms goals as being one of the most successful youth soccer clubs in the nation.”
To read the full press release, please click here:
Carmel United congratulates its 12 State Champions (8 State Cup and 4 Challenge Cup)
Carmel, Indiana (June 14, 2010). Congratulations to the following teams that were either State & Challenge Cup Champions or Finalists. Also congratulations to those teams that made the final four but unfortunately did not advance to the final.
State Cup Champions
Girls
CUSC 96 Elite: Coach Ben Beasley
CUSC 95 Premier Blue: Coach Moussa Dagono
CUSC 94 Elite: Coach Ralph Richards
CUSC 93 Elite: Coach Beth Goetz
CUSC U19 Fire: Coach Mark Castro
Boys
CUSC 97 Elite: Coach Damon Carter
CUSC 96 Elite: Coaches Joe Sochacki & Gene Lindley
CUSC 95 Elite: Coach George Crawford
*** These teams have advanced to USYSA Regionals in Dayton Ohio later this month.
State Cup Finalist
Girls
CUSC 97 Elite: Coach Kim Connett
CUSC 95 Elite: Coach Tim Kershaw
Boys
CUSC 91 Elite: Coaches Mike Sanich & Joe Sochacki
Challenge Cup Champions
Girls
CUSC 99 Elite: Coach Jake Satchwell
CUSC 98 Elite: Coaches Ash Hopkins & Rana Hoffbauer
Boys
CUSC 99 Elite: Coach Mike Sanich
CUSC 98 Premier White: Coach Steve Weiger
Challenge Cup Finalist
Girls
CUSC 94 Premier White: Coaches Wendy Logan & Scott Gyllengorg
Boys
CUSC 98 Elite: Coach George Rhodes
CUSC 98 Premier White: Coach Damon Carter
Final 4 Teams
State Cup
CUSC 93 Boys Elite: Coach John Higgins
CUSC 97 Girls Premier Blue: Coach Ash Hopkins
CUSC 96 Girls Premier Blue: Coach Courtney Zgraggen
CUSC 93 Girls Premier Blue: Coach Brian Prange
CUSC 92 Girls Elite: Coach Brett McIntosh
Challenge Cup
CUSC 96 Boys Premier White: Coach Matt Schlake
CUSC 94 Boys Premier: Coach Nick Cofferman
CUSC 97 Girls Premier White: Coach Andy Beaster
CUSC 99 Boys Premier Blue: Coaches John Swann & Beau Jackson
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS IN AN ENCORE PERFORMANCE - Carmel United Claims Consecutive US Soccer Federation Crowns
Carmel, Indiana (July 16, 2009). Carmel United is the US Soccer Federation Men's Development Academy U17-18 National Champions. This is the most prestigious title in youth soccer as it is awarded by the US Soccer Federation, the governing body of the US Mens' and Womens' National Teams. Carmel United completed their seven match undefeated playoff run with a 1 - 0 victory against a strong and talented D.C. United team, which is part of the DC United MLS franchise. Carmel United is the first and only club in the nation to send 2 teams to the Development Academy National Championship game and is the only club to win 2 Development Academy National Championships. Congratulations to our magnificent players, Head Coach David Costa, Senior Boys Director of Coaching Joe Sochacki and Team Manager Bobbie White. As background information, Carmel United Soccer Club (a Nike Premier club) is Indiana's sole member of the US Soccer Federation Men's Development Academy (USSF Academy), which consists of 79 top clubs from around the nation. THE REST IS HISTORY!!!
Carmel United "Fires" Its Way to 10 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS and 6 RUNNER-UP FINISHES
Carmel, Indiana (June 14, 2009). Carmel United Soccer Club offers its congratulations to the following 10 teams that won Indiana State championships:
U11 Boys Academy U13 Boys Academy
U14 Boys Academy U11 Girls Academy
U12 Girls Academy U13 Girls Premier White
U13 Girls Academy U14 Girls Academy
U15 Girls Academy U18 Girls Fire
Carmel United also offers its congratulations to the following 6 teams that were Indiana State runners-up:
U12 Boys Academy U15 Boys Academy
U16 Boys Academy U18 Boys Academy
U14 Girls Premier Blue U19 Girls Crusaders
Carmel United U15/U16 Men's Development Academy:
2008 US Soccer Federation National Champions
Carmel, Indiana (July 19, 2008). The Carmel United United States Soccer Federation (USSF) U16 Men's Developmental Academy team won the most prestigious national championship in Youth Soccer. Congratulations to all of the players, Coach of the Year David Costa, Coach Joe Sochacki, and team manager Bobbie White on Carmel United's 2nd National Championship.
Carmel United U19 Girls Cyclones:
2007 US Youth Soccer National Champions
Pictured are "Golden Boot" Award winner Jessica Boots, Coach Gene Lindley, Assistant Coach Max Cunningham, Manager Ron Boots, a huge trophy, and the awesome players of Carmel United's 1st National Championship in 2007.
Lauren Hyde, Former Member of Carmel United Cyclones National Championship Team, Named 2009 SEC Defensive Player of the Year
ORANGE BEACH, Alabama (November 3, 2009). ". . . Florida defender Lauren Hyde . . . headline[s] the 2009 Southeastern Conference Women's Soccer Awards announced Tuesday. . . . Hyde was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year after leading a Gator defense that rated as one of the stingiest in the league. Florida shutout more than half (six of 11 games) of its league opponents and tied for the SEC lead by allowing just eight goals (0.73 goals per game) in conference play." Lauren was also named All-SEC 1st Team in 2006, 2007 and 2009. Congratulations, Lauren!
Lauren Cheney, Ex-Carmel United Star, Sparkles in "Gold" 
Lauren Cheney (above center) was a member of the 2008 U.S. Women's National Team, which won the gold medal in Beijing, China. The United States defeated Brazil 1-0 in the gold medal game and Lauren was involved in the game winning goal. Shannon Boxx, who played 1 year for Carmel United, was also a member of the 18 member Olympic squad. Additionally, Lauren was named U.S. Soccer's Young Female Athlete of the Year for 2007, which is Lauren's fifth major national award. Lauren was also named the 2007 Soccer America College Women's Player of the Year, the Soccer Buzz 2007 Women's College Player of the Year, and the Top Drawer Soccer National Player of the Year for 2007. Lauren was the Soccer Buzz National Freshman of the Year in 2006.
Current & Former Players on U.S. National & Regional Teams
*Nikita Kotlov, 2009 U.S. Men's U18 National Team
*AJ Corrado, 2009 U.S. Men's U17 National Team Camp
*AJ Corrado, 2009 USSF DA U15-16 Starting XI
*Morgan Profitt, 2009 94 Girls Regional Pool
*Amy Malone, 2009 95 Girls Regional Pool
*Madeline Fancher, 2009 95 Girls Regional Pool
*Stuart Amick, 2008 U.S. Men's U20 National Team
*Rich Balchan, 2008 U.S. Men's U20 National Team
*Harrison Petts (above), 2008-09 U.S. Men's U18 National Team
*Harrison Petts, 2008 USSF DA U15-16 Starting XI
*Austin Oldham, 2008 U.S. Men's U16 National Team
*Austin Oldham, 2008 USSF DA U15-16 Starting XI
*Matt Ingram, 2009 U.S. Men's U18 National Team
*Matt Ingram, 2008 Region II 93 Team
*Lauren Cheney, 2008-current, U.S. Women's National Team
*Lauren Cheney, 2008 U.S Women's Olympic Team
*Elaina Musleh, 2009 94 Girls Regional Pool
*Elaina Musleh, 2008 U.S. 1994 Women's National Team
*Katie Reed, 2008 Region II 93 Team
*Chrissy Tchoula, 2008 U.S. 1992 National Team Camp
Current and Former Players Collegiate Honors
*Stuart Amick, University of Massachusetts, 2009 Atlantic-10 Academic All-Conference
*Zach Carr, Stevens Institute of Techology, 2009 ESPN The Magazine 1st Team Academic All-American
*Beth Reed, Navy, 2009 Patroit League Female Scholar Athlete of the Year
*Amber Cress, Samford, 2009 Southern Conference Co-Player of the Year
*Jessica Boots, Indiana, 2009 Finalist Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
*Lauren Cheney, UCLA, 2007 NCAA Player of the Year, 2006, 2007 and 2008 1st Team All-American, and 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 All-Pac-10 1st Team
*Lauren Hyde, Florida, 2009 SEC Defensive Player of the Year and 2006, 2007 and 2009 All-SEC 1st Team
*Sara Jordan, Georgetown, 2009 Big East Co-Offensive Player of the Year and 2009 All Big East 1st Team
*Alicia Brock, IUPUI, 2009 Summit League Offensive Player of the Year and 2008 Summit League Newcomer of the Year
*Jessica Stellhorn, Purdue, 2007 Big-10 Freshman of the Year
*Rich Balchan, Indiana University, 2007 Big Ten All-Freshmen Team
*Molly Kruger, Indiana University, 2005 Big Ten All-Freshmen Team
Home of Hundreds of Collegiate Players - Commitments
CUSC is pleased to announce that the following players have made collegiate commitments.
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Carmel United Team News...
2008-09 Season Tournament Champions and Runners-Up
Indiana Challenge Cup Champion - June - U11 Girls Academy
Indiana Challenge Cup Champion - June - U12 Girls Academy
Indiana Challenge Cup Champion - June - U13 Girls Premier White
Indiana Challenge Cup Champion - June - U11 Boys Academy
Indiana Challenge Cup Runner-Up - June - U12 Boys Academy
Indiana State Cup Champion - June - U13 Girls Academy
Indiana State Cup Champion - June - U14 Girls Academy
Indiana State Cup Champion - June - U15 Girls Academy
Indiana State Cup Champion - June - U18 Girls Fire
Indiana State Cup Champion - June - U13 Boys Academy
Indiana State Cup Champion - June - U14 Boys Academy
Indiana State Cup Runner-Up - June - U14 Girls Premier Blue
Indiana State Cup Runner-Up - June - U19 Girls Crusaders
Indiana State Cup Runner-Up - June - U15 Boys Academy
Indiana State Cup Runner-Up - June - U16 Boys Academy
Indiana State Cup Runner-Up - June - U18 Boys Academy
Coca-Cola Classic Runner-Up - IN (June) - U11 Girls Premier Gold
Murray Cup Champion - Carmel (May) - U11 Boys Academy
Murray Cup Runner-Up - Carmel (May) - U11 Boys Premier Blue
Murray Cup Champion - Carmel (May) - U13 Boys Academy
Murray Cup Runner-Up - Carmel (May) - U13 Boys Premier White
Murray Cup Champion - Carmel (May) - U11 Girls Academy
Murray Cup Runner-Up - Carmel (May) - U11 Girls Premier White
Murray Cup U13 Champion - Carmel (May) - U12 Girls Academy
Murray Cup U14 Champion - Carmel (May) - U13 Girls Academy
Murray Cup Runner-Up - Carmel (May) - U14 Girls Premier White
Murray Cup U16 Runner-Up - Carmel (May) - U15 Girls Premier
Murray Cup U16 Champion - Carmel (May) - U16 Girls Premier
Adidas Invitational Champion - TN (May) - U13 Girls Academy
Adidas Invitational Champion - TN (May) - U12 Girls Academy
Adidas Invitational Champion -TN (May) - U11 Girls Academy
Kings Classic Champion - OH (March) - U13 Girls Academy
Middletown Spring Blast Champion - OH (Mar) - U15 Girls Premier
Ohio Elite College Showcase Champion - (Feb) - U15 Girls Premier
Metro F.C. Champion - St. Louis (Oct) - U12 Boys Academy
Metro F.C. Runner-Up - St. Louis (Oct) - U13 Boys Academy
Socctoberfest Champion - IN (Oct) - U13 Girls Premier White
Orange and Blue U12 Champion - IL (Oct) - U11 Boys Academy
Orange and Blue Champion - IL (Oct) - U14 Boys Premier Blue
Orange and Blue Runner-Up - IL (Oct) - U12 Boys Premier Blue
Orange and Blue Runner-Up - IL (Oct) - U11 Boys Premier White
Orange and Blue Runner-Up - IL (Oct) - U11 Boys Premier Inferno
Ohio Premier Invitational Champion (Sept) - U13 Girls Academy
Ohip Premier Invitational Champion (Sept) - U12 Girls Academy
Mead Cup Gold Runner-Up - Ohio (Sept) - U13 Boys Premier Blue
FC Stars Cup Champion - Boston (August) - U13 Girls Academy
Pike Fest Silver Champion (August) - U12 Girls Premier Inferno
Pike Fest Champion - IN (August) - U12 Boys Premier Blue
Pike Fest U12 Silver Champion - IN (August) - U11 Boys Academy
Pike Fest Runner-Up - IN (August) - U11 Boys Inferno
Eclipse Challenge Champion - Illinois (August) - U12 Girls Academy
Eclipse Challenge Runner-Up - IL (August) - U13 Boys Academy
Eclipse Challenge Runner-Up - IL (August) - U14 Girls Academy
National Champion - LA (July) - U16 Men's Development Academy
Regional Champion - Rockford, IL (June) - U13 Girls Academy
Carmel United Coaching and Administrative News...
Some of Our (Approximately 50) Coaches Relax After the Coaches' Game at the 3rd Annual Jamboree on July 31, 2009
Private Lessons Available
Carmel United professional coaches are pleased to offer private training services as independent contractors, primarily during the off-season. For private lessons, please contact one of the following coaches.
Jake Satchwell, Youth Academy Director, jake.satchwell@hotmail.co.uk, 317.412.6318
Ralph Richards, Director of Coaching - Senior Girls, ralph@goal2goalinc.com, 317.258.2235
Ash Hopkins, Director of Coaching - Junior Girls, ashhopkins4@yahoo.com, 317.674.6470
Beau Jackson, Director of Coaching - Junior Boys, bjacks5@hotmail.com, 812.584.1019
Russell Gee, Director of Coaching and Player Development, geecusc@aol.com, 317.575.8890
Indiana Youth Soccer Award Winners and Finalists
*2009 Indiana Soccer Hall of Fame Merit Award Winner:
Dr. John McCarroll
*2008 Girls' Travel Coach of the Year - Ralph Richards
*2008 Manager of the Year Finalist - Tim Kirkhoff
*2008 Administrator of the Year - Jon Jacobson
*2007 Girls' Travel Coach of the Year - Gene Lindley
*2007 Manager of the Year - Ron Boots
*2007 Director of Coaching of the Year Finalist - Russell Gee
*2005 Region II Coach of the Year - Gene Lindley
*2005 Girls' Travel Coach of the Year - Gene Lindley
*2004 Administrator of the Year - LuAnn Boots
