Lake Orion Soccer Club

Lake Orion Soccer Club
Enhances Its
Youth Academy
For Spring 2008

1.15.2008

Lake Orion Soccer Club Proudly Announces The Spring 2008 Youth Academy

Designed to be both a recreational and development program the Youth Academy is enhanced for the spring season

The Lake Orion SC Youth Academy (YA) has been designed to provide access to quality training to starting or young soccer players of all abilities. It serves as both a local soccer program for Lake Orion children to enjoy and also as a development program into our travel teams for those who might be interested. Like last fall, it starts with one hour of training per week conducted by our trained professionals, who will provide a skill level-specific and progressive curriculum. This time though, five different training days/times will be offered.

In addition, this Spring the YA will still offer each player two games on Fridays. However, this time the U7 and higher age groups will play both a 3v3 game and a 6v6 game while the U6 and lower age groups will continue to play two 3v3 games.

Participation in the YA will be offered at only $50 per player (plus uniform). For more information, click here. To register, click here.

1.18.2008 – LOSC News

Coach Matt Paukovits Is The New Head Of The Boys Soccer Program at the Lake Orion High School

LOSC would like to congratulate our Director of Coaching and President Matt Paukovits on being selected to lead the Lake Orion High School Boys Soccer Program

The Lake Orion High School Boys Soccer Program has begun a new chapter in its history and we certainly believe the story within this chapter will be full of successes. Our very own Matt Paukovits has been selected to become the head of the boys soccer program. An informational meeting for 8^th graders interested in being a part of the Freshmen, JV and Varsity teams will take place on January 29^th at 3PM at the High School. We are very proud of Coach Matt and wish him well on his new endeavor. Let’s give him all our support and come out to watch the boys play this fall. Go Dragons !!!

1.18.2008 – Travel Teams

A Second LOSC 99 Boys Team Will Debut This Spring 2008 MYSL Season

Coach Matt will train the boys and Jim Lively will coach the games

A second LOSC 99 Boys team was formed over the Holidays at the request of interested parents. This time the parents wanted a program were the boys would experience travel soccer, but without the time and cost commitment of the full-blown travel program. As a result, Coach Matt will train the boys once a week and parent-coach Jim Lively will handle the games in the coming Spring 2008 MYSL season. The team is made up of U9/U8/U7 boys from the Youth Academy.

1.14.2008 – Goalkeeper Academy

LOSC Travel Team Players Participate in Goalkeeper Academy

Former Lake Orion Goalkeeper Ryan King joins the LOSC Training Staff

The LOSC Goalkeeper Academy continues this winter with weekly sessions aimed at our travel team goalkeepers. Both Coach Jason and newly arrived Coach Ryan look to improve the technical and tactical skills of 14 goalkeepers in our club.

12.27.2007 – Travel Teams

LOSC 99 Boys Win At The 2007 Waterford Warriors Winterfest 3v3 Tournament

One Wizards 99 Boys team and one Wizards 97 Boys team represented LOSC

Once again LOSC was represented this winter at a 3v3 tournament during the Holiday Break. This time two LOSC teams showed their moves at the Oakland Yard Waterford Warriors Winterfest 3v3 Tournament. The LOSC 99 Boys took home 1^st place and the LOSC 97 Boys had their first showing of the year. Congratulations Wizards !

12.16.2007 – Travel Teams

LOSC First Winter 2007 Indoor Season Comes To An End

LOSC 99 Boys and LOSC 94 Girls are crowned champions in their divisions and the LOSC 98 Boys are runner-ups playing up in the U11 first division

The LOSC Wizards travel teams completed the first winter 2007 indoor season. This time the highlights belonged to three of our teams. The LOSC 99 Boys came in 1^st place of the 1^st division in the U9 age group. The LOSC 94 Girls also came in 1^st place of the 1^st division in the U14 age group. The LOSC 98 Boys were runner-ups playing up an age group in the U11 1^st division. The LOSC 97 Girls also showed some improvement this season by beating the same LOBOS team whom they had previously tied to and lost to. The LOSC 97 Boys playing up an age group and the LOSC 96 Boys had to battle each other in the U12 1^st division. Lastly, the LOSC 00 Coed team made up of Youth Academy players and led by parent coach Jim Lively came in the middle of the pack in their division for a strong first showing. Congratulations to all the Wizards teams.

12.15.2007 – Winter 2008 Skills Clinic

The LOSC Winter 2008 Skills Clinic Starts January 14th

Aimed at players of all abilities our skills clinics get under way once again

The LOSC Skills Clinic is an instructional program that focuses on individual skill development and enjoyment of the game. Eight (8) sessions will be offered from January through March 2008. The clinics will take place at the Orion Oaks Elementary Gym and targets children ages 5 through 10 years-old. To register, click here.

12.10.2007 – Winter 2007 Skills Clinic

The LOSC Winter 2007 Skills Clinic Ends

Aimed at players of all abilities our skills clinics get under way once again

The LOSC Winter 2007 Skills Clinic came to an end today with 25 players taking part in this installment. Twelve hours of training and enjoyment of the game over six weeks went pretty fast for our participants.

11.30.2007 – LOSC News

LOSC Night At The Detroit Ignition – Join Us For A Fun-Filled Eveninng

LOSC Wizards 94 Girls competed in the Detroit Ignition’s Turf Times

The LOSC / Detroit Ignition Night took place this evening when the Ignition defeated the Baltimore Blast 11-4 at 8PM in Compuware Arena in Plymouth, MI. The game was broadcatsed by Fox Soccer Channel and our club was recognized in the Big Screen. A large contingent of our families made it to the game and also supported our LOSC 94 Girls, who took the field for Turf Times. The ladies went 1-1 for the evening and enjoed the opportunity to play at Compuware Arena.

11.23.2007 – Travel Teams

LOSC 99 Boys Runner-Ups At The 2007 Holiday Hootenanny 3v3 Tournament

One LOSC Wizards travel team represented LOSC

Once again LOSC was represented this fall at a 3v3 tournament during the Thanksgiving Holiday Break. This time one LOSC team played at the Oakland Yard Holiday Hootenanny 3v3 Tournament in Waterford, Michigan. The LOSC 99 Boys not only showed their moves and took home 2^nd place. Congratulations Wizards !

11.6.2007 – LOSC News

LOSC Fund Raiser Held at Kalloway’s in Oxford

Italian night to help fund the club’s start-up costs

LOSC families provided their support once again to the Lake Orion Soccer Club by enjoying an Italian dinner at Kalloway’s in Oxford. Over the last two days, parents, players and coaches got together to build that club spirit and help support our club. Thanks to everyone who attended.

11.1.2007 – Travel Teams & Youth Academy

An LOSC 00 Coed Team Was Formed from Youth Academy Participants

Team will compete in the three winter seasons at Total Soccer - Royal Oak

Once again an LOSC 00 coed team will take the indoor field this winter at Total Soccer – Royal Oak. The team was formed by interested parents from players in the Youth Academy and is being sponsored by LOSC. The team is coached by Jim Lively and is made up of U9/U8/U7 boys and girls. They will be competing in a U8 Boys division in the first session. Good Luck Young Wizards !

10.31.2007 – Travel Teams

LOSC Fall 2007 MYSL Season Comes To An End

LOSC 99 Boys are crowned champions of the U9 boys third division

The LOSC Wizards Travel Teams completed the Fall 2007 MYSL season. This time the highlights belonged to the LOSC 99 Boys who came in 1^st place of the 3^rd division in the U9 age group. The boys defeated our local LOBOS and Clarkston rivals along the way. The LOSC 98 Boys played in a very competitive 1^st division in the U10 age group splitting series with three other teams. The LOSC 97 Boys tied for 2^nd place in the 3^rd division of the U11 age group also defeating our local LOBOS rivals. The LOSC 97 Girls had a good season in the 3^rd division of the U11 age groups and this time our girls tied our LOBOS rivals who previously defeated them at the Genesee Cup. The LOSC 96 Boys has a good season as well in the 4^th division of the U12 age group. Finally our LOSC 94 Girls brought home 3^rd place in the 3^rd division of the U14 age group. Congratulations to all our players and coaches in a great first season of play. Go Wizards !!!

10.25.2007 – LOSC News

LOSC Spirit Wear Now Available For Ordering

Tools, Signs and Sports in Oxford has partnered with LOSC to provide spirit wear

The long awaited LOSC spirit wear is now available for ordering. LOSC families have been asking for an opportunity to show their support for our club through spirit wear, and thanks to the efforts of Patti Hayes, we now have the opportunity. Please contact Patti at phayes25@comcast.net. If you need to see a sample, they will be available next Tuesday, October 30th at the CERC Gym from 6:00 to 9:00PM. All orders need to be received by November 9th.

10.19.2007 – Youth Academy

The LOSC Fall 2007 Youth Academy Comes To A Successful End

Our recreational and development program had a great first season

The Lake Orion S.C. Youth Academy in only its first season of existance came to a successful end today. 66 girls and boys from ages 4 to 10 years-old “graduated” by participating in 98 3v3 games over more than 40 hours of playing time and 14 hours of training in seven weeks. Under the leadership of our Director of Coaching Matt Paukovits, the young players enjoyed great training and games. Their progress as players was visible as the season went on. The flexibility of our program proved to be very successful as we were able to challenge players or increase their confidence from week to week. It also allowed us the opportunity to make enhancements along the way to ensure the great quality of our training and programs. We hope to see all LOSC Youth Academy players again in the near future. We had a great time !!!

10.12.2007 – LOSC News

LOSC And LOBOS Are Teaming Up To Raise Funds For The Schrauger Family

LOSC to match total donations by our families this weekend

As many of you know, the Schrauger family of Lake Orion has been devastated by the sudden deaths of two high school-age sons, combined with a serious injury to another son suffered in Iraq and the loss of their home. To help them in this time of need, the leaders of the LOBOS and LOSC soccer clubs have decided to join forces for a special fundraiser during all of this weekend’s games involving our teams. For every goal your team(s) score during this weekend’s games, we are asking for a $1 donation per family per goal. For example, if your LOSC team scores four goals in a game, then we are asking for a $4 donation to the special fund. Any extra contributions are more than appreciated.

10.7.2007 – Winter 2007 Skills Clinic

The LOSC Winter 2007 Skills Clinic Starts November 5th

Aimed at players of all abilities our skills clinics get under way once again

The LOSC Skills Clinic is an instructional program that focuses on individual skill development and enjoyment of the game. Six (6) sessions will be offered in November and December of this year. The clinics will take place at the Orion Oaks Elementary Gym and targets children ages 5 through 10 years-old.

10.5.2007 – LOSC News

Two LOSC Fund Raisers Planned Through The End Of The Year

Little Caesar Pizza Kits and Wreaths for the Holidays Available For Purchase

LOSC families have once again an opportunity to show their support for our club. Our team managers have been working hard to put together fund raising opportunities for everyone to participate in. Please contact them to make your orders. Little Caesar Pizza Kits orders are due by 10/16 and Holiday Wreaths orders are due by 11/5.

10.1.2007 – Travel Teams

LOSC Travel Teams Will Compete At Total Soccer-Royal Oak For The Winter

Boarded fields with a tight and fast game will help the development of our players

The LOSC Wizards Travel Teams will be competing in all three winter sessions at the Total Soccer - Royal Oak facilities. This is the closest place where we can find boarded fields to assist in our player’s development. The fast pace and tight spaces of the game provide greater opportunities for our players to develop their skills, not to mention that you don’t have to wait to bring the ball back when it goes out-of bounds like in other indoor fields.

9.14.2007 – LOSC News

Matt Paukovits, LOSC President, To Serve On Orion Township Sub-Committee

LOSC to represent our local community soccer interests in the Township’s Facility Use Agreement Sub-Committee

LOSC President Matt Paukovits, Marc Sites from LOYBL (baseball), and Mike Warznie from LOGSL (softball) have been drawn at the Township Board Meeting on September 4^th to participate in the Facility Use Agreement Sub-Committee. This group will be reviewing the current facility use guidelines to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, but more importantly to make sure that they are written in a way so that our Lake Orion children have first priority to Lake Orion soccer fields. The township board has given this group the mandate to figure out how to protect Lake Orion residents interests to our fields.

9.4.2007 – Youth Academy

The LOSC Fall 2007 Youth Academy Kicked-Off Today

Our recreational and development program off to a good start

The Lake Orion S.C. Youth Academy is an instructional program that consists of two hours of soccer per week where the focus is placed on individual skill development and enjoyment of the game. On only its first season of existance, our Youth Academy training model proved itself already by attracting 66 girls and boys from ages 4 to 10 years-old. The combination of professional training with exciting 3v3 play driven by skill level and not by gender or age certainly provides a great developmental platform for players of all abilities.

8.28.2007 – LOSC News

LOSC Fund Raiser Held At Applebee’s In M-24 Lake Orion

15% of your bill will go to help fund the club’s start-up costs

LOSC families provided their support tonigh to the Lake Orion Soccer Club by enjoying a lunch and dinner at Applebee’s in Lake Orion. Parents, players and coaches got together to build that club spirit and help support our club. Thanks to everyone who attended.

8.26.2007 – Travel Teams

Troy Elite Cup Hampered By Heavy Rains – Cancels U11 And Up Age Groups

Only the LOSC Wizards 99 and 98 Boys Teams Participated This Weekend

The heavy rains this weekend forced the Troy Elite tournament organizers to cancel all games for the U11 and up age groups due to flooded fields. Only two out of the six LOSC travel teams saw action this weekend. The LOSC 99 and 98 boys teams played in their respective 1^st divisions. The LOSC 98 Boys took the highlights by finishing 2-1-1, but failed to make the semifinals on a tie-breaker. Congratulations boys !!!

8.19.2007 – Travel Teams

Two LOSC Wizards Travel Teams Place 2^nd In Their Age Groups

The Runner-Ups include the LOSC Wizards 99 and 98 Boys Teams

The LOSC Wizards Teams traveled to Grand Blanc, Michigan this weekend to participate in their first tournament of the year. Just coming out of the summer camp where club training rule the day, two weeks was all our teams had to prepare. All of our teams played well, but it was the LOSC 98 and 99 Boys who stole the day by taking 2^nd place in their respective divisions. Congratulations boys !!!

8.16.2007 – Summer Camp

LOSC Summer Camp A Great Success

Coaches worked hard to improve the players’ skills while having fun at the same time

A total of 32 hours of training over two weeks, four days a week, four hours per day (morning and evening) provided a great platform for our coaching staff to focus on individual skill development and enjoyment of the game. 68 girls and boys participated in our summer camp ranging from 6 years-old to 13 years-old. It also provided an opportunity for our Director of Coaching, Matt Paukovits, to evaluate the skill level of our entire club as the summer camp also served as pre-season for most of our travel team players.

8.11.2007 – Travel Teams

LOSC Represented At The 2007 Waterford Warriors Summerfest 3v3 Tournament

Two Wizards 98 Boys teams and one Wizards 97 Girls team represented LOSC

Once again LOSC was represented this summer at a 3v3 tournament. This time three LOSC teams showed their moves at the Waterford Civic Center. The LOSC 98 Boys took home 2^nd and 3^rd places and the LOSC 97 Girls had their first showing of the year. Congratulations Wizards !

8.2.2007 – Goalkeeper Summer Camp

Ten (10) Aspiring Goalkeepers Attend The LOSC Goalkeeper Summer Camp

Coach Jason pleased with turnout at the first goalkeeper camp

Under the direction of Jason Collinsworth, former Lake Orion and college goalkeeper, the first goalkeeper summer camp took place this week. The Lake Orion S.C. Summer Goalkeeper Camp is an instructional program that consisted of a total of eight (8) hours of training where the focus was placed on individual technical and tactical training and enjoyment of the game. All participants got to know the turf very well, but they also showed definite improvement throughout the week. Good luck in the upcoming season.

8.1.2007 – Travel Teams

2007 MYSL Fall Season Schedules Completed

LOSC travel teams now know their divisions and their opponents

MYSL Scheduling took place yesterday and today. After a lot of work and coordinating between our staff members, our LOSC Travel Teams will compete in the upcoming 2007 Fall season in the following divisions:

LOSC 99 Boys Jeff Schlicht      3rd Division
LOSC 98 Boys Matt Paukovits      1st Division
LOSC 97 Girls Jason Collinsworth 3rd Division
LOSC 97 Boys Matt Paukovits      3rd Division
LOSC 96 Boys Jason Collinsworth 4th Division
LOSC 94 Girls Jeff Schlicht      3rd Division

7.21.2007 – Travel Teams

LOSC Represented At The University Of Michigan Men’s Soccer 3v3 Tournament

Four LOSC Wizards 98 Boys traveled to Ann Arbor today

Matthew and Jacob Arenz, Kurt Nylen and Austin de Veer from our U10 Boys team represented LOSC at the UofM 3v3 Summer Tournament. Although our boys went 1-1-1, their penalty kick shootout let them down and did not advance to the semifinal round. Nevertheless, all three families really enjoyed the tournament and the life demonstration by the UofM Men’s Soccer Team. Good luck next time boys.

7.15.2007 – Travel Teams

LOSC Travel Teams Will Participate In The Genesee And Troy Elite Cups

Both tournaments will prepare LOSC travel teams for the fall MYSL season

All six (6) LOSC travel teams have been registered to participate in the upcoming Genesee Cup on August 17-19, 2007 and the Troy Elite Cup on August 24-26, 2007. Both tournaments will help prepare our players and coaches for the fall MYSL season. Good luck Wizards!!!

7.15.2007 – LOSC News

2006 USL PDL Champions Michigan Bucks In Action At Lake Orion

Game against West Michigan Game this Saturday, July14th at the LO High School Field

The 2006 USL PDL Champions Bucks will be playing this coming Saturday, July 14th at the Lake Orion

High School Soccer Field at 7:00 PM. They take on the third place West Michigan Edge. Tickets are $10 Adults (over 16) and $5 Youth (under 5 free) and are available at the gate. Some LOSC parents are thinking about "tailgating" before the game. Hope to see you there.

7.11.2007 – Travel Teams

LOSC Travel Teams In Off-Season Workout

LOSC Players need to raise their fitness level before summer camp arrives, says Director of Coaching Matt Paukovits

In order to maximize the limited amount of contact time per week before competition; it is imperative that our players come into the season fit. A workout guide was sent out to all players consisting of exercises that should not take longer than 30-45 minutes. The program should be followed 4-5 days per week. Coaches will be encouraged to perform fitness tests the first day of summer training and maintain periodic fitness tests throughout the year. Parents this is an opportunity to become an active member in your child’s soccer development and aiding them in becoming “fit for life.”

7.1.2007 – LOSC News

LOSC Takes The Month Of July Off

After a successful start to our club, LOSC wishes their families a happy and save summer

The Lake Orion Soccer Club will take a brief pause this summer and continue their preparations for the full seasonal year that starts July 30^th. LOSC wishes its families a fun and save summer. Rest up parents because soccer starts soon.

7.1.2007 – Goalkeeper Summer Camp

LOSC Announces Its Goalkeeper Academy

First offering will be a goalkeeper summer camp from July 30 – August 2

The Lake Orion Soccer Club is proud to announce the creation of its Goalkeeper Academy. Under the direction of Jason Collinsworth, former Lake Orion and college goalkeeper, the Academy will be developing several offerings to better develop our LOSC travel team goalkeepers and to provide the local soccer community with a new offering for those players interested in giving goalkeeping a try. To start things off, LOSC is offering its Goalkeeper Summer Camp. It will be held July 30th through August 2nd at Scripps Middle School. Cost for the camp is $65 and a goalkeeper long-sleeve t-shirt is included.

6.16.2007 - Travel Team Tryouts

Just Over 100 U8-U14 Girls And Boys Attended LOSC Travel Team Tryouts

Six LOSC Wizards travel teams were formed at the June 16^th tryout

After a full day of showing their individual skills and playing the game, just over 100 players waited to see if they would be a part of the LOSC Wizards. At the end, six (6) travel teams with a total of 66 players were formed for the seasonal year 2007/2008

LOSC 99 Boys Jeff Schlicht
LOSC 98 Boys Matt Paukovits
LOSC 97 Girls Jason Collinsworth
LOSC 97 Boys Matt Paukovits
LOSC 96 Boys Jason Collinsworth
LOSC 94 Girls Jeff Schlicht

Our travel teams will participate in two outdoor MYSL seasons in the fall and spring, three winter indoor seasons and four outdoor tournaments in all. LOSC is looking forward to a successful first full year on the pitch. Congratulations to the new LOSC Wizards !!!

6.1.2007 – Summer Camp

Two-Week Long Summer Camp Features Two-A-Day

LOSC Summer Camp to also serve as pre-season club training for travel teams

The LOSC Summer camp will be held August 6—16, 2007 Mondays thru Thursdays at the Lake Orion High School soccer fields. Skills training will run from 9AM though 11AM and a mini World Cup competition will be held from 6PM through 8PM. At our camp, activities are designed to provide players of all abilities with an opportunity to not only improve their individual skills, but also to enjoy the game of soccer itself. Cost of the LOSC soccer camp will be $250 per player. Click here for a registration form. Reserve your spot early.

5.14.2007 – LOSC News

LOSC Celebrates Its Birth

LOSC’s Public Inauguration was celebrated at Buffalo Wild Wings today

The Lake Orion Soccer Club celebrated its public inauguration today among friends and families who joined us. Cake and some great food helped the occasion be a success. After our Founder and President Matt Paukovits shared with the audience the club’s plans for the upcoming year, it was time for some fun and sharing. Thanks to everyone who attended. Your support means a lot to us.

LAKE ORION SOCCER CLUB