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MSYSA Parent of the Year ! |
Curt Behnke is the proud parent of his three daughters - Emily (16), Natalie (16), and Jessica (15). All three play within the Vardar East soccer club, and Curt notes that it keeps him very busy! The Behnke family has been involved in soccer for about 8 years when the girls first played in the Warren Youth Soccer League. Curt has done some coaching at the recreational level, but prefers cheering to coaching at his daughters' more competitive level. At times, Curt's medical knowledge is called upon during games and he unconditionally volunteers to assist any injured player - even if she plays for the other team. Curt is different from many parents because he has a low key demeanor and positive attitude that serves to calm the team during emotional times and inspire them when they are down. He serves as a good role model for not only the players, but also for his fellow parents. He also manages to administer the team website and provide action photos. Curt advises other parents to really enjoy the soccer experience with their kids before they grow up. Soccer can teach kids important life lessons, and it can bond families together.
January 21, 2010
Vardar East Coach Miriam Hickey has been asked by the US Youth Soccer Association to be part of two sessions at the 2010 Adidas Workshops in Texas this February. Over 3,000 soccer coaches, administrators, referees and enthusiasts are expected at the organization's annual convention to be held at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Link:
http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/news/story.asp?story_id=4819
This is a great honor for Coach Miriam, our club and MYSL.
After coaching at the ODP Interregional Tournament in Coral Springs Florida over Thanksgiving, Coach Miriam will be traveling with the US Youth Soccer Region 2 Girls ODP 1994 team to The Netherlands in March 2010. The Region 2 team consists of the best players from 13 states in the Midwest. Currently five players from Region 2 have been selected for the under-15 National Team.
Congratulations and keep up the good work.
December 11, 2009
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Junior Macauley Hill leads Huskies to record setting season! |
Vardar East U-17 Boys player Macauley Hill is the Port Huron Times Herald Soccer Player of the Year. As a Junior at Port Huron Northern, he lead the Huskies with 19 goals and 11 assist. Click HERE to read the article.
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Vardar East Patty Cooper Scholarship |
Vardar East is pleased to announce the Patty Cooper Memorial Scholarship to financially assist soccer players. The Patty Cooper Scholarship was established in 2009. This scholarship provides financial support to Vardar East travel soccer players who might otherwise not be able to afford to play. This Scholarship exists through the donations from the Cooper Family.
This scholarship was started in memory of my mother. My family has been extremely blessed by the generosity of others. Vardar East and my family want to give back to the soccer community. I have been playing soccer since I was a little girl and I can only imagine how contrary my life would be if I was unable to play soccer. I would like to share this, a wise woman once said, We can do no great things, only small things with great love. ~ Mother Teresa.
Thank You, Jessica Cooper
We are currently working on a formal Scholarship Request Form to be placed on this website. In the meantime, written requests are being accepted for approval by the board. For further information contact Rick Christensen at rick@vardareast.com
August 12, 2009
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U-16 Boys Ranked #4 in State |
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
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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
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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 U10Boys and good luck the rest of the Season.
May 28, 2009
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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! .
May 28, 2009
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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 7 th shooter.
I am proud of the boys 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 althoughVardar 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
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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
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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!
Team News Link
US Youth Soccer News Link
Video Interview link
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
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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!
Congratulations Coach Tony.
March 10, 2009
On December 17, 2008 I had an experience of a lifetime! I was picked to be a flag and a ball girl for the Women?sUSA vs. China game at Ford Field, in Detroit. I arrived at Ford Field and joined my Coach Miriam and my teammates Malina & Margaret. We entered Ford Field and went into the locker room. Then we went on the field and practiced holding the flags for the national anthem.
After practicing, we were ready for the game. The American anthem was played and it was great to see all the women soccer players! I also got to hear the way the Chinese say their anthem. The game was about to start, we got soccer balls and ran to our places and the game started! I was behind the China goal; I think I had the best seat because I could see all the shots the USA team had on the China team. A couple of times the ball came over the wall and I had to throw the China goalie a new ball. That was awesome; I felt like I was part of the game!
During the game I notice that when you get older there are a lot more penalty kicks because they get super aggressive. The USA team has very awesome skills and it was great to watch how they pass the ball to each other. I also got to see the goal that Heather O?Reilly made. She is #9 which was awesome because I am #9! I really like Kristine Lilly, Kate Markgraf and Lindsay Tarpley! As I watched the game, it was an incredible feeling to look up and see all the people in the stands. I felt special.
Even though I didn?t get autographs, I will have the memories with me forever and maybe one day I?ll be the one giving autographs. A girl can dream!
I would like to thank Nike, US Soccer and Vardar East for this great experience!
Claudia Casagrande #9
Vardar East- U11
December 26, 2008
Vardar East coaches, managers and staff would like to wish each and every one of you a happy and safe holiday season.
Please read this message.
December 17, 2008
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2008 MICHIGAN AND REGION 2 COACH OF THE YEAR |
2008 MSYSA Annual Awards
FEMALE COMPETITIVE COACH OF THE YEAR
Read more in the news section.
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USA vs CHINA at Ford Field |
Vardar East and Vardar girls were selected by US Soccer and sponsor NIKE to be part of the USA ? China Women?s Match on December 17.
8 players of each clubs will be carrying in the flags while the teams enter the stadium and will be ball girls during the game.
Over 100 Vardar East players and family members will be in attendance.
There will be no club training on December 17.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!
Decemer 12, 2008
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FALL 2008 VARDAR EAST RESULTS |
GIRLS
U10 Girls White 1st in Major Gold Division
U10 Girls Black 1st in Premier Division
U11 Girls Black 3rd in Premier Division
U13 Girls 4th in MPSL St. White Division
U15 Girls 3rd in MPSL Classic 2 Division
U16 Girls 2nd in MPSL Premier 2 Division
BOYS
U12 Boys win Major Blue East (Undefeated)
U10 Boys 3rd in Major Gold Division
Congratulations to all the Vardar East teams and coaches for a very successful Fall Season. Great Job and Good Luck next season!!
November 5th, 2008
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98 Black Girls Force & Ford Cup Champions! |
The 98 black girls team also won the 2008 Force Cup defeating Novi Jags green, Force Purple and the MI Rush. The team did not get scored on during the tournament!
They also participated in the 2008 Ford Cup and went undefeated! Scoring a total of 21 goals in three games! Great job girls!
October 14, 2008
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99 Black Girls Bloomfield Force Champions! |
The 99 black girls team was successful at the Force Cup this fall in the A bracket. Winning in group play against the Novi Jags, Bloomfield Force and Express Club. The team played well and did not get scored on in their first three games. The final game versus Waza blue team from Livonia was great as both teams showed to be very skilled and determined. In the end Vardar East was better at taking the penalty kicks and was crowned the 2008 Force Cup Champions!
Great job girls!
October 14, 2008
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00 Black Girls Bloomfield Force Finalists! |
The 00 black girls team did well in the Force Cup winning their bracket. Unfortunately losing in the final against a team they had already beaten in their bracket. Great job girls!
October 14, 2008
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U15 Girls Bloomfield Force Tournament Champions! |
The Vardar East U15 girls coached by Al Velasco went undefeated competing in the Bloomfield Force Invitational U15/16 Champions division. The team started the morning with a 0-0 tie against the Rush Downriver 15G Nike, followed by a 1-0 victory over Novi Jaguars 93 White U16. On Sunday morning the U15 girls earned top spot in the division with a 3-1 victory against WAZA FC 94 Royal. In the afternoon championship game the girls again faced the Novi Jaguars and again come away with a hard fought 1-0 victory and the tournament championship!
September 2, 2008
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U-12 Boys are Vardar Cup Finalists! |
The Vardar East U-12 Boys were finalist at the Vardar Cup. They were 3 -1 in the round robin play. They played hard in the final but lost to the Future Stars by the score of 5-2. Great Job Boys !!
August 25, 2008
| U-12 Boys are SCSWI CHAMPS! |
The Vardar East U-12 Boys were crowned St. Claire Shores Waterfront Invitational Champions. They won thier first game 3-0 against the SCS Strikers, then won 5-0 against Canton Celtic followed by a 9-1 victory over GPSA Salvo. The had a tough challenge in the final playing against the Lakes Area Vipers, but were able to get a 3-1 win. Great Job Boys !!
August 18, 2008
Coach Miriam Hickey will be in Florida for the2008 US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Girls Thanksgiving Interregional where the 4 regions compete against each other and the U15 girls National Team.
She will be working with the 94 Region 2 ODP team.
Coach Miriam will be taking the 93/94 ODP Region 2 team to the Netherlands to compete against the Dutch National Girls teams in March 2009.
November 24, 2008
| Vardar East Add New Goalie Trainer |
Vardar East is happy to announce that Alan Placek is joining our club as the goalkeeper coach. Alan has the experience as both a goalie and coach to help bring our goalkeepers to the next level.
Weekly training sessions for all our goalkeepers will start at the beginning of August.
| 2008 Spring Division Champions |
The Vardar East '98 White U-10 Girls team won the MYSL U-10 Major Blue Division with a record of 8-2-0. The Runner-Up in the same Division was the Vardar East '99 Black team with a 6-1-3 record. Great Job Girls.
The Vardar East U-14 Boys won the MPSL Classic 2 Division with a 7-0-2 record. They scored 40 goals and only gave up 9. Great Job Boys.
The Vardar East U-15 Boys won the MPSL Classic 1 Division with a 8-0-1 record. They scored 40 goals and only gave up 4. Great Job Boys.
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