In the latest NSR Rankings, the Vardar East U-16 Boys are ranked #4 in the State and #25 in the Region.
Congratulations and keep up the good work.
June 9, 2009
U-12 Boys Pacesetters Tournament Champs!!
The U12 Boys started off with two wins, 4-1 vs. Plymouth Reign & 3-0 vs. TFA. In the third game they lost to Bedford United by the score of 8-5.
In the finals, the boys were matched up against Bedford United once more. This time, the game was tied 1-1 at the end of regulations. After 2 overtime periods, the game went into penalty shoot-outs. Vardar East scored on all 4 of their penalty shots and Bedford United was stopped on their 2nd shot and missed their 4th to end the game.
Great Job Vardar East U12 BOYS !!!!
May 28, 2009
U-10 Boys Pacesetters Tournament Champs!!
The U-10 boys went undefeated over the Memorial Day weekend and were crowed Champions for the U10 Boys age group.They won all three of their round-robin games and then dominated in the final with a 5-1 victory over the Host Pacesetters team.
The boys exhibited great teamwork on offense, solid play on defense and received great goaltending all weekend long.
Great Job Vardar East U10 Boys and good luck the rest of the Season.
May 28, 2009
99' Girls Pacesetters Tournament Champs in 8v8
The 99' Girls won their first game 1-0 over Revian Blue, then tied MI Rush Downriver. In the third game, they lost 2-0 to the Pacesetters Red team. They were able to advance to the finals and face the Pacesetters once again.
Through great teamwork they beat the Pacesetters in the finals 1-0.
Congratulations Girls and Coach Miriam!
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May 28, 2009
U-16 Boys Advance to State Cup Semi-Finals,
but fall short of reaching Finals....
The Vardar East U-16 Boys State Cup run is over for this year. They played the defending State Cup Champion Vardar, ranked number 1 in the State and number 20Nationally, in the State Cup Semi Finals Sunday in Saginaw. The game was scoreless after regulation time and two 15 minute overtime periods. The game proceeded to penalty kicks, and remained tied until the 7th shooter.
“I am proud of the boy’s and their performance in the State Cup. We proved over the course of 5 games that we belong with the top teams in the state. Today’s game was a good test, and although Vardar carried the play at times, we did not back down and had our chances as well. Neither keeper really had to make many saves, but they had to be sharp on the many crosses that were played into the box. Today’s performance will give our boy’s confidence in the future knowing that they can perform in big games” said Coach Jerome Hickey. “We will be back, better prepared and hungrier than ever.”
May 19, 2009
U13 Girls & U-16 Boys
Advance to State Cup Quarter Finals
The U13 girls have been very successful during their first year and are 2-0-1 in State Cup. In the last group game the team tied Vardar 0-0 and qualified for the quarter finals! The game against Novi Jags will be played on Saturday May 16 at 10:00am at Saginaw Twp. Soccer Complex. Good luck girls and coach Mehrdad!
The U16 boys are 3 - 0 in State Cup and qualified for the quarter finals where they will play against either WAZA Royal or MI Rush. The game will be played on May 16 at 12 noon. Good luck boys and coach Jerome!
Congratulations to both teams! Vardar East is very proud of you!
May 4, 2009
US Youth Soccer
Adidas Girls Competitive
Coach of the Year !!!
Congratulations Coach Miriam!!
This is a tremendous honor for Coach Miriam, Vardar East Soccer Club and Michigan Sate Youth Soccer. Miriam's passion for the game has made a positive impact both on and off the soccer field in Michigan. She is more than just a coach. She is a role model and mentor in making sure that players learn and apply life lessons on and off the field. She is the first coach to win from Michigan and the 2nd female coach to ever get this honor. Outstanding job Miriam!
Congratulations Miriam Hickey from everyone at Vardar East!!
SAN JOSE, Calif. (March 6, 2009) - The recipients of the 2008 US Youth Soccer adidas Competitive Coach of the Year award for Boys and Girls were announced at the US Youth Soccer Awards Gala on March 7, held in conjunction with the 2009 US Youth Soccer adidas Workshop at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, Calif. The national adidas Competitive Coaches of the Year award winners were Miriam Hickey of Troy , Mich. , (Girls) and Isang Jacob of Indianapolis , Ind. , (Boys).
Miriam Hickey, of Troy , Mich. , is the Vardar East girls coaching director and as coach of three winning teams, Hickey demonstrates that development comes first. Personally, she has attained her USSF ""A"" License and National Youth License. Her experience involves 20 years of coaching including US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Region II staff coach, college coach and coach of the Netherlands National Team. Hickey commands dedication and holds her teams accountable to always try their best and strive for improvement.
Recipients of the Competitive Coach of the Year awards are selected by the US Youth Soccer Board of Directors on the basis of sportsmanship, player development, personal coaching development and community involvement (citizenship).
March 10, 2009
Vardar East U10 Boys Champions
The Vardar East U10 Boys just completed two undefeated indoor seasons at Elite Indoor Sports and Total Soccer Fraser. The team is now undefeated in 23 straight league/indoor games. Great Job Boys!
