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TNT DYNAMITE SOCCER CLUB NEWSUpdated 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 U16 Boys Advance to State Cup Finals, Saturday May 30 at East Lansing Soccer Complex TNT U12 Boys Undefeated at Jaguar Invitational
Congratulations to TNT's u12 boys, who were finalists in their division at the Jaguar Invitational Tournament in Novi May 8-10. The boys played in their 4-game round-robin group and finished undefeated (2 wins and 2 ties). The boys defeated FC Nova and Plymouth Reign, and drew with Clarkson Impact and Vardar Ann Arbor. Congratulations boys! TNT Continues State Cup Success; u14, u16 and u17 Boys Advance to Quarterfinals Congratulations to TNT's u14, u16 and u17 boys teams for qualifying for the State Cup Quarterfinals, the "Elite Eight" of Michigan youth club soccer. All three teams will continue their quest for a State Cup championship in Saginaw on May 16. Semifinal matches will be played on May 17 in Saginaw, with the championship match to be played on May 30 in East Lansing. This is the fourth consecutive year the club has sent three teams to the Quarterfinals, a feat no Mid-Michigan area club has ever accomplished in the modern State Cup era. TNT is the only local club represented in the Quarterfinals this spring. Congratulations boys, and good luck! TNT Brings Home the Hardware from Bowling Green
TNT Dynamite u14 boys Congratulations to the TNT Dynamite u14 boys for winning championship at the inaugural Bowling Green Spring Soccer Challenge. The boys defeated Cincinnati West in the final 4-0. Congratulations also to the u14 girls and u12 girls for advancing to the championship match in their respective divisions. Both girls teams battled injuries throughout the weekend, impacting performance with a less-than-full-strength roster in the finals. Congratulations to all three teams! TNT Dynamite Spring Goalkeeper Schedule Posted Click HERE for more information. TNT Dynamite Soccer Academy Registration now Available; Open Registration for all U8 Boys and Girls The TNT Dynamite Soccer Academy is dedicated to training Mid-Michigan's youngest players in the same professional and organized manner which TNT Dynamite teams receive. By beginning their soccer careers at an early age, players enrolled in the academy have a head start in their skill development, learning of and appreciation for the game of soccer. The Academy Director is Dan Raben, Director of Coaching and Player Development for the TNT Dynamite Soccer Club. Training sessions will include skills training and mini-soccer games, and will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lansing Indoor Sports Arena. Enrollment is open for all players born between 8/1/00 and 7/31/02. For more information and to register click HERE. TNT Victorious at the Middletown Spring Blast Congratulations to TNT Dynamite's u16 boys and u18 boys teams for winning their respective divisions at the 2009 Middletown Spring Blast in Ohio March 20-22. The u16 boys defeated the Gators SC 3-0 in the championship match, having won all three of their group games by a combined score of 8-2. The u18 boys defeated Ohio Rush 3-0 in their final, and earned a shutout in each of their four matches. Congratulations also to the TNT u11 boys red team, who lost in their championship match to Hoosier FC. Well done boys!
TNT Dynamite u16 boys Inaugural Michigan Indoor College Showcase a Success The TNT Dynamite Soccer Club's inaugural Michigan Indoor College Showcase took place Saturday February 14 at the Lansing Indoor Sports Arena's South location, and was a rousing success. Players from several clubs -- TNT Dynamite, Vardar North, Rochester Soccer Club, TKO, CA United and Livonia City Soccer Club -- competed throughout the day in front of representatives from 15 collegiate soccer programs, including Michigan State University, Oakland University, Ferris State University, Hope College and Alma College. Congratulations to the TNT players who participated. We look forward to hosting this event in future years, which will promote local soccer players to college coaches. TNT U12 Boys Win Central Michigan University Tournament Congratulations to the TNT Dynamite u12 boys for winning the Central Michigan University Tournament on Saturday February 14 in Mt Pleasant. The boys defeated Mt. Pleasant United in the championship game in penalty kicks, after winning their three group play matches 6-4, 6-1 and 8-1. Well done boys!
TNT Announces Inaugural Michigan Indoor College Showcase Saturday February 14 The TNT Dynamite Soccer Club is proud to announce its inaugural Michigan Indoor College Showcase, an event designed to promote u17 and u18 girls soccer players to collegiate soccer programs from around the state. This one-day event will take place on Saturday February 14 at the Lansing Indoor Sports Arena's south location. For additional information, visit www.micshowcase.com. 3rd Annual College Scholarship Applications Now Available; Deadline February 20 Applications for the TNT Dynamite Soccer Club's third annual College Scholarship are now being accepted. The scholarship is open to all graduating high school seniors who meet the stated requirements; one male and one female student will each receive $500 to use toward college for Fall 2009. Applications are due by Friday February 20. Click HERE for an application and additional information. TNT Boys Earn High School Soccer Honors Congratulations to all of our U15 through U18 boys players on completing a successful fall high school season. The following players were recognized for their play:
If your son received honors this past fall and is not listed, please email Dan Raben at rabendan@comcast.net so he can be recognized. TNT U12 Boys Win Total Soccer Wixom Tournament Congratulations to the TNT Dynamite u12 boys for winning the Total Soccer Wixom Tournament Series event held November 15-16. The boys defeated Canton Celtic White '96 in the championship match 2-1. The 11v11 indoor tournament featured u13 competition. Congratulations boys!
Fall Season Review The Fall 2008 soccer season found the TNT Dynamite Soccer Club in familiar territory - continued success by its coaches, teams and players. Congratulations to the following teams on their accomplishments this fall: U11 Girls: MMYSL league champions (perfect 10-0 record) U13 Girls: Michigan Challenge Cup champions U17 Girls: Petoskey Autumn Blast champions, promotion to Premier 1 for Fall '09 U18 Girls: Petoskey Autumn Blast finalist U11 Boys Red: Michigan Challenge Cup champion, MMYSL league champion U11 Boys White: Capital Area Classic champion U12 Boys: MMYSL league champion (in u13 division) U14 Boys: Michigan Challenge Cup champion, Fishers Halloween Classic champion, promotion to Premier 1 for Spring '09 Danny Price Earns USSF "C" License Congratulations to Coach Danny Price for earning his United States Soccer Federation "C" License! TNT Dynamite vs. CA United U17 Girls College Showcase Wed 10/22 at East Lansing Soccer Complex TNT Dynamite's u17 girls team will play CA United's u17 team on Wednesday October 22 "under the lights" at the East Lansing Soccer Complex at 7 PM. The friendly match is intended to showcase the two clubs' players to in-state college programs. TNT vs. TNT Final Caps Dominant Performance at Petoskey Autumn Blast
TNT u17 and u18 girls teams celebrate their tournament success together Congratulations to TNT's u17 and u18 girls teams for their strong showing at the Petoskey Autumn Blast September 6-7. Both teams competed in the u18 girls division of the tournament and rolled through their group with perfect records (each earned 3 wins, 0 losses, and shut out their opponents in all games). The two teams met in the final, where the u17 girls narrowly defeated the u18 girls 2-1. Well done ladies! TNT u11 Boys, u14 Boys and u13 Girls Win Championships at 3rd Annual Michigan Challenge Cup as TNT Dynamite Defends its Club Championship The TNT Dynamite Soccer Club hosted its 3rd Annual Michigan Challenge Cup August 16-17 at the Kenneth Hope and East Lansing Soccer Complexes. The event drew over 80 teams to the Lansing-area for a weekend of high-level soccer and produced rave reviews from its participants. Congratulations to TNT's u11 boys (2-1 overtime victory over CW3), u14 boys (4-0 victory over Force) and u13 girls (2-0 win over Livonia City Soccer Club), and to the entire TNT Dynamite Soccer Club, who successfully defended The Michigan Challenge Cup, the trophy that is awarded to the club that earns the most total points in tournament play. Thanks to all of the volunteers and families who made this a successful event. Record Number of TNT Players Selected at ODP Tryouts Congratulations to the following players for being selected to Michigan's Olympic Development State Pool for 2008-09: U12 Boys Brandon Desmyter Shea Russ Sam Schuster Noah Southworth Adam Stowe U13 Boys Daniel Bartkowski Dean Bloembergen Jacob Meschke Lou Plascenica U14 Boys Kellon Johnston-Roper Hunter Lyle U15 Boys Sam Hanover Kevin Hoard U16 Boys Ben Gates U17 Boys Sal Durso Kris Jacobs Jordan Lewis Kevin Skinker U14 Girls Danielle Glogovsky Natalie Knauf Kourtney Scott Jordan Young The 22 players selected represents TNT's best showing yet. Congratulations to all! Ryan Hosler Receives USSF National "B" License Congratulations to TNT Dynamite coach Ryan Hosler, who recently received his United States Soccer Federation National "B" License, the second highest license available within the organization. Ryan attended an eight-day course in Lake Forest, IL June 21-29. Well done Ryan! TNT u15 and u16 Boys Qualify for Midwest Regional League Playoffs Congratulations to the TNT u15 and u16 boys teams for quailfying for the Midwest Regional League (MRL) Playoffs. Both teams finished at or near the top of their MRL First Division groups and will play June 14-15 in Hebron, IN for promotion to the MRL's Premier Division. Congratulations boys! TNT U12 Girls Win Canton Cup Championship Congratulations to TNT's u12 girls Red team for winning their division at the 2008 Canton Cup in Canton, MI Memorial Day weekend. The girls defeated Waza 4-1 in the final, which makes back-to-back Canton Cup championships for this team. The Canton Cup is one of the Midwest's largest tournaments, attracting over 500 teams. Congratulations girls!
TNT U16 Boys Reach State Cup Semifinals; 2nd Consecutive Year Club is Represented in Final Four Congratulations to TNT's u16 boys for reaching the State Cup Semifinals. The team defeated Vardar Red (the #2 seeded team in this year's tournament) 2-0 in overtime. The team lost in the semifinals to a very talented Vardar West team. This marks the second year in a row the TNT Dynamite Soccer Club has been represented in the State Cup Semifinals. Congratulations boys! History is Made as 3 TNT Teams Qualify for State Cup Quarterfinals Congratulations to TNT's u15, u16 and u18 boys teams for qualifying for the State Cup Quarterfinals, the "Elite Eight" of Michigan youth soccer. All three teams will continue their quest for a State Cup championship in Saginaw on May 17. Semifinal matches will be played on May 18 in Saginaw, with the championship match to be played on May 31 in Lansing. This is the third consecutive year the club has sent three teams to the Quarterfinals, a feat no Mid-Michigan area club has ever accomplished in the modern State Cup era. Congratulations boys, and good luck! 4 TNT Teams Win Championships at PRF-CFA United Cup Congratulations to the TNT Dynamite u11 boys Red, u13 boys, u14 boys and u15 boys teams on winning their divisions at the PRF-CFA United Cup in Cincinnati, OH March 29-30. The u11 boys Red team steamrolled the competition, winning all four games while scoring 21 goals and only allowing two. The u13, u14, and u15 boys all found similar success, finishing the weekend with 3-0-1 records and only allowing one goal each all weekend.
TNT u13 boys Congratulations also to the u12 boys team, who were crowned finalists at the tournament after falling 1-0 in the championship game. Congratulations to all of our teams and their success. TNT u16 Boys 3-0 at Ohio Elite Showcase
Congratulations to the TNT Dynamite u16 boys team in earning three victories at the Ohio Elite Showcase in Cincinnati, OH March 1-2. The boys defeated PSA United (Midwest Regional League team from Ohio) 1-0, Westside United Green (Indiana) 5-0, and Galaxy SC (Midwest Regional League team from Illinois) 2-1. The three victories were represented by a balanced scoring attack (8 goals by 6 different players) and stellar defending (1 goal allowed). The team is coached by Eric DeLonge. Congratulations boys! TNT u14 Boys Named MSYSA Soccer Spotlight Team of the Month Congratulations to the TNT Dynamite u14 boys, recently named as the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association's Soccer Spotlight Team of the Month for March. To read the complete story, click HERE. U17 Girls Fall in Final of Veterans Invitational Tournament The TNT Dynamite u17 girls team reached the final of the Veterans Invitational Tournament in Evansville, IN but fell to a strong team from Naperville, Illinois in the championship game. The TNT u17 girls swept their group with victories over Thoroughbreds SC (Kentucky), Wild Cats Futbol Club (Indiana) and GSSC (Michigan), outscoring their opponents 9-1 enroute to a second play finish. The team also won first place in their fall premier division. Congratulations girls! Former TNT Standout Mia Miller Leads U of M Women's Club Team to National Finals Mia Miller, who played six years for the TNT Dynamite '89 Girls, is the leading scorer of the women's club team at the University of Michigan, which is ranked #2 in the region. The team will compete in the NIRSA National Collegiate Soccer Sports Championship from Nov. 15-17 in Pensacola, Florida. Miller, a freshmen at U of M, leads her team in goals and assists and was featured in the Lansing State Journal's Prep Sports Blog (click HERE for more information). Congratulations and good luck Mia! U13 Girls Victorious at FC Pride Cup
TNT Coaches Earn Licenses This Summer Congratulations to TNT coaches listed below on earning new coaching licenses this past summer: Bill Boyle: USSF National "B" License Eric DeLonge: USSF National "C" License, US Youth Soccer National Youth License Stacy Heller: US Youth Soccer National Youth License Ryan Hosler: US Youth Soccer National Youth License Danny Price: US Youth Soccer National Youth License 5 TNT teams win championships at 2nd Annual Michigan Challenge Cup The 2nd Annual Michigan Challenge Cup tournament -- organized by the TNT Dynamite Soccer Club -- brought 76 teams from Michigan, Indiana and Canada to Lansing for a weekend of high-level soccer. Congratulations to the following TNT teams for their tournament championships: U12 girls: defeated LOBOS 2-1 in the finals and went undefeated the entire weekend U17 girls: defeated West Michigan Fire 2-1 in the finals U18 girls: defeated TSC Nova 1-0 in the finals U13 boys: defeated West Michigan Fire 2-1 in the finals U14 boys: defeated US River Plate 1-0 in the final after penalty kicks Congratulations to the TNT Dynamite Soccer Club for earning the most "club points" and being named Club Champion. For more information on the tournament, visit www.michiganchallengecup.com. TNT players named to Michigan ODP Pool The following players were named to the state's Olympic Development Program training pool after tryouts in August: '96 girls: Natalie Knauf '95 girls: Casey Conine, Kourtney Scott, Jordan Young '94 girls: Kaitlyn Collins '96 boys: Daniel Bartkowski '94 boys: Kyle Everts, Tyler Raab, Matthew Sovis '92 boys: Kevin Skinker These players will train with the top players in the state in their age groups this winter and if named to the state team, will participate in the regional camp in the summer of '08. Congratulations and good luck to our players! TNT girls earn High School soccer honors Congratulations to all of our U15 through U18 girls players on completing a successful spring high school season. The following players were recognized for their play:
2006-07...a Banner Year for TNT The club’s expansion into 20 teams this year led to record on-the-field success this fall and spring, in league and tournament play as well as in individual player development, including: U10 Boys: first place in MMYSL fall '06 U12 Boys Red: second place in MMYSL in fall '06, FC Pride Cup champions, Michigan Challenge Cup finalists U12 Boys White: Michigan Challenge Cup champions, FC Pride Cup finalists, first place in MMYSL spring '07 U13 Boys: Michigan Challenge Cup finalists U14 Boys: second place in Premier 1 (top division in state) fall '06, FC Pride Cup semi-finalists, State Cup semifinalists (will play Midwest Regional League next year) U15 Boys: participation in Midwest Regional League, Middletown Spring Blast finalists U16 Boys: Middletown Spring Blast finalists, second place in Classic 1 division (will be promoted to Premier 2 for u17) U17 Boys: State Cup quarterfinalists (will play Midwest Regional League next year) U18 Boys: participation in Midwest Regional League, State Cup quarterfinalists U10 Girls: Novi Jaguar Invitational champions, Canton Cup champions U11 Girls: FC Pride Cup finalists, Canton Cup champions, first place in MMYSL spring '07 U12 Girls Red: second place in MMYSL fall '06 U12 Girls White: first place in MMYSL fall and spring, Novi Jaguar Invitational finalist U14 Girls: Michigan Challenge Cup finalist, FC Pride Cup finalist, third place in Premier 2 fall '06 and promotion to Premier 1 for spring U15 Girls: Michigan Challenge Cup finalist U17 Girls: first place in Premier 2 – will be promoted to Premier 1 in fall ‘07 U18 Girls: second place in Premier 1, Michigan Challenge Cup champion In addition, many of our older boys and girls players earned all-league and all-state honors for their performance during the high school season. Congratulations to all of our teams and players for a successful year! U10 and U11 girls victorious at Canton Cup Congratulations to the TNT u10 and u11 girls teams for winning their respective groups at the 25th annual Canton Cup over Memorial Day weekend. The u10 girls defeated the Lapeer Galaxy 2-1 in the final and went 4-0 for the weekend. The u11 girls, down 4-1 in the championship game, staged a remarkable comeback to win the championship 5-4 in overtime against the NMSC Storm. Congratulations to both teams!
TNT u11 girls celebrate their championship U14 boys advance to State Cup semifinals Congratulations to the TNT u14 boys for advancing to the State Cup semifinals. The team defeated Waza in the quarterfinals but lost to Vardar the following day. The boys are the first team in club history to advance to the state's "final four." Congratulations boys! TNT announces partnership with Detroit Ignition The TNT Dynamite Soccer Club is proud to announce a partnership with the Detroit Ignition, Michigan’s only professional soccer team! The Detroit Ignition is in its inaugural season in the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) and plays its home games at Compuware Sports Arena in Plymouth; the team is hosting and playing in the league's championship game on Saturday April 21. U10 girls crowned champions at Jaguar Invitational; U12 girls white finalists in "elite" division Congratulations to TNT's u10 girls team for winning their division at the Jaguar Invitational in Novi, MI May 11-13. The girls won all four of their games enroute to first place. The u12 girls white team were finalists, having lost 2-1 in the championship game of the Elite division. Congratulations girls on a strong showing!
Inaugural College Scholarship winners honored at club golf outing Over 50 golfers participated in the club's second annual Scholarship Golf Outing, held Friday May 11 at the Wheatfield Golf Course in Williamston. Following the 18 hole scramble, Ashley Swartz (Laingsburg High School, TNT '89 girls) and Andrew Worden (Holt High School, TNT '89 boys) were honored as the club's inaugural scholarship winners. Both Ashley and Andrew will attend the Honors College at Michigan State University next year. Thanks to all of our golfers and volunteers, and congratulations Ashley and Andrew!
From left to right: club general manager Dan Raben, scholarship winners Andrew Worden and Ashley Swartz,and club director of coaching and player development Todd Derby Montele Graves and Ryan Hosler join TNT staff The TNT Dynamite Soccer Club is pleased to announce the additions of Montele Graves and Ryan Hosler to its coaching staff. Montele has coached previously with Lansing Everett High School, Brighton Soccer Club, Hartland Soccer Club and Phoenix Soccer Club, and has a USSF "B" License. Ryan previously coached with CA United, serves as the Director of Coaching for the East Lansing Soccer Club, and has a USSF "C" License. Welcome Montele and Ryan! U14, U17 and U18 boys make State Cup Quarterfinals The u14, u17 and u18 boys teams earned berths in the quarterfinals of State Cup (the "Elite Eight" of the state-wide tournament) and will play in Saginaw on May 19. TNT is the only Mid-Michigan club to send teams this spring to the quarterfinals, and is one of only eight clubs in the state to send multiple teams. This is the second year in a row in which TNT has earned multiple quarterfinal berths. Congratulations boys! TNT's Dan Raben earns USSF "A" license Dan Raben, TNT Dynamite Soccer Club General Manager, received his United States Soccer Federation "A" license. Dan traveled to Los Angeles for the course and trained at the Home Depot Center (home to Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy) at the end of March. TNT is the only club in Mid-Michigan with two USSF "A" licensed coaches. Congratulations Dan! TNT's Luka Shaqiri honors former player with "Footballer of the Year" award from Albaniasoccer.com TNT Dynamite Soccer Club Technical Consultant Luka Shaqiri recently honored Erjon Bogdani, his former player, with Albaniasoccer.com's "Footballer of the Year" award in Italy following the Chievo Verona-Sampdoria match. Erjon plays for Chievo Verona in the Serie A (Italy's top professional league) and credits Luka for his development and success. To read the complete story, click HERE. Todd Derby named head coach of West Michigan Firewomen Todd Derby, club director of coaching and player development, was recently named head coach of the W-League's West Michigan Firewomen. The W-League is the highest level of women's soccer in the US and Canada. The Firewomen team will feature current and former collegiate standouts, including players from Michigan State University, Western Michigan University, and NCAA Division 2 finalist Grand Valley State University. Congratulations Todd! TNT and US Soccer Passback Program a Success Throughout January, the TNT Dynamite Soccer Club and US Soccer collected new and used soccer gear at the Lansing Indoor Sports Arena. At the end of this drive, over 450 soccer items were donated, including 70 pairs of shoes, 140 pairs of socks, and 75 shorts. The items will be donated to the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department's soccer program. Bill Boyle named to Boys ODP Staff Bill Boyle, head coach of the u11 and u18 boys TNT Dynamite teams, was recently named to the coaching staff of the Michigan boys Olympic Development Program. Bill will serve as the assistant coach with the 1990 age group. Bill joins Todd Derby, Stacy Heller and Dan Raben as TNT coaches on ODP staff. Congratulations Bill! TNT teams named top State Cup seeds Four TNT Dynamite boys teams recently received top seeding in this spring's State Cup draw, signifying a high ranking within each age group's top teams:
TNT boys earn High School soccer honors Congratulations to all of our U15 through U18 boys players on completing a successful fall high school season. The following players were recognized for their play:
If your son received honors this past fall and is not listed, please email Dan Raben at rabendan@comcast.net so he can be recognized. Inaugural College Scholarship announced The TNT Dynamite Soccer Club proudly announces its inaugural College Scholarship. The scholarship is for graduating seniors; a male and female applicant will be selected. Applications must be submitted to the club office by February 9, 2007. For an application and information on the scholarship process, click HERE. U15 and U18 Boys teams accepted into Midwest Regional League Congratulations to the TNT U15 and U18 Boys teams for being accepted into the Midwest Regional League for the spring 2007 season. The Midwest Regional League is the most competitive league in the Midwest; teams must be approved by their state soccer association before participating. Both teams may face opponents from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin. It is the first time in the club's history in which two teams were accepted into the MRL. Congratulations boys! U12 Girls fall in shootout at Veterans Invitational Tournament in Evansville The TNT Dynamite U12 girls team won its group at the Veterans Invitational Tournament in Evansville, Indiana November 11-12, but lost the championship game in a shootout to the West Kentucky Youth Soccer Club. The girls won their group with a 3-0 record, outscoring their opponents 14-3 enroute to the championship game. Congratulations girls!
Fall 2006 Season Re-cap The club’s expansion into 20 teams this year led to record on-the-field success this fall, in league and tournament play as well as in individual player development, including: U10 Boys: first place in MMYSL U12 Boys Red: second place in MMYSL, FC Pride Cup champions, Michigan Challenge Cup finalists U12 Boys White: Michigan Challenge Cup champions, FC Pride Cup finalists U13 Boys: Michigan Challenge Cup finalists U14 Boys: second place in Premier 1 (top division in state), FC Pride Cup semi-finalists U11 Girls: FC Pride Cup finalists U12 Girls Red: second place in MMYSL U12 Girls White: first place in MMYSL U14 Girls: Michigan Challenge Cup finalist, FC Pride Cup finalist, third place in Premier 2 – will be promoted to Premier 1 (top division in state) in spring U15 Girls: Michigan Challenge Cup finalist U17 Girls: first place in Premier 2 – will be promoted to Premier 1 in fall ‘07 U18 Girls: second place in Premier 1, Michigan Challenge Cup champion In addition, many of our older boys players earned all-league and all-state honors for their performance during the high school season. A full list of accolades will be published soon. Congratulations to all of our teams and players for a successful fall season! Inaugural club tournament a success! The Michigan Challenge Cup, the club's inaugural tournament, was held August 19-20 at the Ken Hope Soccer Complex. The tournament attracted 46 of teams from around the state, with several TNT teams earning "hardware": u10 boys: finalist u12 boys red: finalist u12 boys white: champion u13 boys: finalist u14 girls: finalist u15 girls: finalist u18 girls: champion Congratulations to all in creating a well-run and competitive event. |
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Congratulations to the TNT Dynamite u16 boys. The team defeated the Michigan Wolves in the State Cup semifinal on Sunday May 17 in Saginaw, after defeating Canton Celtic in the quarterfinal the previous day. This is the first team in club history to advance to a State Cup final.
The TNT Dynamite u13 girls defeated Ann Arbor Arsenal 1-0 in overtime to capture the championship at the 2007 FC Pride Cup in Indianapolis, IN. The team went undefeated during the weekend and posted four shutouts, earning victories over Dynamo FC (IN), CUSA Courage (OH), Cutters FC (IN) and Ann Arbor. Congratulations girls!
