last updated: 7/3/09

The goal of the TNT Dynamite Soccer Club is to train and develop Mid-Michigan's best soccer players, as both athletes and as young adults. We strive to prepare these players -- for the next level of soccer and for the next step in life -- by providing them with the finest coaches and most sound club structure available. Our commitment is to do so with integrity, character, and sportsmanship.

TNT DYNAMITE NEWS

U14 Girls Positions Available

Positions are available for u14 age girls (born on or after 8/1/95) on our TNT Dynamite Black team coached by John Hill (USSF "C" License). Please contact Dan Raben, Director of Coaching and Player Development, at rabendan@comcast.net or 517-882-9911 for more information.

Club Office Hours June 26-July 7

The club office located inside Lansing Indoor Sports Arena South (5849 Enterprise Dr, Lansing MI 48911) will be open during the following days and times, for families who still need to complete registration paperwork and/or order uniforms (uniform order forms due by July 2):

Friday June 26: 10am-4pm

Saturday June 27: closed

Sunday June 28: closed

Monday June 29: 4-8pm

Tuesday June 30: 10am-7pm

Wednesday July 1: 10am-7pm

Thursday July 2: 10am-7pm

Friday July 3: closed

Saturday July 4: closed

Sunday July 5: closed

Monday July 6: 10am-7pm

Tuesday July 7: 10am-7pm

Player Development Academy Camps Scheduled for July

The Player Development Academy created by Dan Jury is still conducting its camps this summer; late registration fees will be waived. The following camps are available:

Fancy Footwork II

July 20-23

Holt Kiwanis Park

Ages U9-U12 – 9:00am-12:00pm

Finishing & Goalkeepers Camp I

July 20-23

Holt Kiwanis Park

Ages U13-U18 – 2:00-5:00pm

Pre ODP Camp

July 27-30

Holt Kiwanis Park

Ages U13-U18 – 2:00-5:00pm

Fancy Footwork III

August 3-6

Holt Kiwanis Park

Ages U9-U12 – 9:00am-12:00pm

Finishing & Goalkeepers Camp II

August 3-6

Holt Kiwanis Park

Ages U13-U18 – 2:00-5:00pm

To register or for additional information, click HERE.

TNT Tryouts Conclude with Record Number of Participants

The TNT Dynamite Soccer Club welcomed over 500 players to our annual tryouts. We are pleased with the level of play demonstrated by these players.

As club tryouts conclude across the area, players who may not have a club to join are encouraged to email Dan Raben, Director of Coaching and Player Development, at rabendan@comcast.net to see if placement within TNT is still available. The following teams may have room to add players:

U9 Girls

U10 Girls

U11 Girls

U12 Girls

U9 Boys

U10 Boys

U11 Boys

U12 Boys

Updated Tryout Information Now Available - the Area's Top Staff Improves with Addition of Former CA United Coaches

Tryout information -- including updated coaching assignments and revised tryout times for the u12 and u14 girls -- is now available - click HERE for information. We will be offering multiple teams in every age group. Tryouts begin on June 15.

We appreciate your patience during this transition period; more information will be distributed shortly. We are pleased to announce our Coaching Staff for the 2009-10 year:

Dan Raben (Director of Coaching and Player Development)

Todd Derby (Club President/CEO)

Bill Boyle

Eric Brown

Brett Christensen

Bill Connor

Jason Davis

Eric DeLonge

Kevin Dick

Stacy Heller

John Hill

Jeff Hosler

Dan Jury

Bubby Leasure

Austin Long

Vern Myers

Anslee Norris

Bill Pettit

Miguel Plascencia

Danny Price

Mat Saffarian

Brent Sorg

Addison Varesi

Our coaching staff page will be updated in the coming weeks with biographies of our new coaches.

Capital Area Soccer League and TNT Dynamite Soccer Club Agree to Historic Partnership-in-Soccer

In a historic moment for Lansing-area soccer, the Capital Area Soccer League and the TNT Dynamite Soccer Club agreed to a partnership on Sunday night, with TNT becoming the official premier program of CASL.

TNT will provide CASL with coaching education and player training opportunities, and will seat a non-voting club liaison on the CASL Board of Directors; this liaison will provide reports on the club’s progress as well as offer suggestions on growing the community-based league.

“This is a positive step for both CASL and TNT,” said Oscar Castañeda, CASL President. “I look forward to growing both programs in what will be a mutually beneficial relationship.”

CA United, CASL’s previous premier program, will be dissolved and its players, teams and coaches integrated into TNT, a move combining the area’s two biggest and most successful soccer clubs into a potential powerhouse in the state. TNT recently placed its u16 boys in the State Cup finals, a match hosted in East Lansing which drew local fans in droves to support the team. The u16 boys featured the top players in the area, boys who developed their skills in CASL, TNT and/or CA United. Gathering the area’s top talent at younger age groups can yield future success for Lansing-area teams.

“Ten years ago when I left CA to form TNT, my vision was to provide the best soccer environment for Mid-Michigan players,” said Todd Derby, President/CEO of TNT Dynamite. “During these years, our organizations have had their battles. Despite this history, I’m ecstatic that we can work together to provide our children with this vision today. Today we are truly united.”

Said Dan Jury, CA United Director of Coaching and Player Development, “This is a bittersweet moment because there are a lot of people who have poured themselves into our organization. However, instead of looking into the past, we have to look into the future. This organization, with our combined efforts and resources, will be something special. I’m looking forward to joining TNT and growing the game of soccer in Lansing.”

TNT Dynamite and CA United directors and coaches will be meeting in the next 72 hours to finalize tryout details, coaching assignments and team plans. Additional information will be emailed to TNT and CA families, and posted on their respective websites. Tryouts are scheduled for June 15-17 at the Kenneth Hope Soccer Complex.

TNT Joins Top Detroit Clubs in Michigan State Developmental Soccer League

The TNT Dynamite Soccer Club is pleased to announce the launch of the Michigan State Developmental Soccer League (MSDSL), a new league its u9 through u12 teams will join this fall. The league includes several of the more recognized clubs in the state -- Canton Celtic, Force FC (formerly Bloomfield Force), Livonia City Soccer Club, Novi Jaguars and Waza FC -- and will offer more competitive games for our teams and convenient scheduling for our families, all while improving the player-development environment for our players. The club's u13 and older teams will continue to play in the Michigan State Premier Soccer League or the Midwest Regional League.

For more information on the Michigan State Developmental Soccer League, visit www.msdsl.com.

TNT U16 Boys Fall 2-1 to Vardar in State Cup Finals Nailbiter

The TNT Dynamite u16 boys lost 2-1 to top-seeded Vardar in the State Cup Finals on Saturday May 30 at the East Lansing Soccer Complex. Two second-half goals by Vardar erased TNT's 1-0 half-time lead, and a late-game push by TNT produced several quality scoring chances that were denied by Vardar's stellar goalkeeping.

Congratulations to the u16 boys for a remarkable season - State Cup Finalists, Middletown Spring Blast tournament champions, and second place in the Midwest Regional League's East White First Division.

Thank you to all in the soccer community -- from current TNT players and families, to club alumni home from college, to soccer families and coaches outside of TNT -- who supported this team on Saturday. We appreciate your attendance and passionate support.

TNT Welcomes Jeff Hosler to its Coaching Staff

The TNT Dynamite Soccer Club is pleased to announce the newest addition to its coaching staff: Jeff Hosler. Jeff is the Head Women's Soccer Coach at Alma College, and currently coaches with CA United. He has a USSF "C" License and a US Youth Soccer National Youth License. Jeff officially joins us on June 15. He will coach the u18 girls this fall and the u16 boys in the spring, and will coach the u14 boys year-round. Welcome Jeff!

TNT Dynamite Soccer Club presents the 2009 Hosler Goalkeeper Camp

The TNT Dynamite Soccer Club presents its annual summer goalkeeper camp, coordinated and lead by Coach Ryan Hosler. The camp is scheduled for Tuesday July 7 through Friday July 10, and will offer three levels of training. For additional information, including how to register, click HERE.

Keep up with TNT Dynamite on Facebook and Twitter

In addition to our website you can keep up and interact with the TNT Dynamite Soccer Club on Facebook and Twitter. Become a Fan of the TNT Dynamite Soccer Club and post pictures and messages online on the club's Facebook Fan Page. Keep up to date on TNT success on the field and events off the field with Twitter (click for link)

Volunteers Needed for Michigan Challenge Cup 2009

The 4th Annual Michigan Challenge Cup, hosted by the TNT Dynamite Soccer Club, kicks off August 14, 2009...and we need your help. Volunteers are needed to coordinate several areas, including concessions, trophies, equipment rental, t-shirt sales and pre-event registration.
If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please contact Dan Raben at rabendan@comcast.net.

For more TNT News, click HERE