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TOPSOCCER 2019

2019-08-08T09:50:59-07:00July 21st, 2019|

TOPSOCCER:  US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training program for all athletes with intellectual, emotional, and or physical disabilities. The program strives to provide soccer opportunities (the opportunity of soccer) for players to develop at their own pace in a safe, fun, and supportive / inclusive environment.
Sessions will be Saturdays at 9am starting August 24th
Cost: $25
Coach: Nina Cefalo
Organizer/Questions:  Katie Moe  katiemoe@pleasantonrage.org
Register For Topsoccer

SAT/ACT Practice Test

2019-06-18T19:41:33-07:00May 22nd, 2019|

Dear RAGE & BUSC parents,
RAGE and BUSC have partnered with the local Huntington Learning Center of Pleasanton on a SAT/ACT
preparation test. Huntington Learning center has been providing Premier Tutoring to kids from K-12 for over
30 years. Due to limited class size you must register in advance for this event.
Cost:
$25 per student paid at the center. Cash or check made out to BUSC or Rage. **$199 VALUE**
Dates:
June 21, 2019 – 25 participants maximum – Register in advance below.
August 17, 2019 – 25 participants maximum – Register in advance below.
Time:
1pm – 4pm (This test will not have the essay) Please arrive 15 minutes early to hear more about which test is
the right one for your student.
Results:
A result date will be set up for you and your student to come and find out the results. More info will be given
at the test.
This effort will benefit the soccer programs and give students preparing for the SAT / ACT test another
opportunity to practice. Those who are thinking of preparing soon, should take the test to understand to see
what they need to prepare.
Please visit the link(s) below to register:
SAT:
6/21 – https://huntingtonhelps.com/registration/isep/confirm?location_id=193552&course_id=2836
8/17 – https://huntingtonhelps.com/registration/isep/confirm?location_id=193552&course_id=2838
ACT:
6/21 – https://huntingtonhelps.com/registration/isep/confirm?location_id=193552&course_id=2835
8/17 – https://huntingtonhelps.com/registration/isep/confirm?location_id=193552&course_id=2837

Please visit the link(s) below to register:

ACT 6/21
ACT 8/17
SAT 6/21
SAT 8/17

RAGE Hires Erin Sharpe as Director of Coaching

2019-06-18T15:18:19-07:00May 2nd, 2019|

ECNL Director for San Juan Soccer Club to succeed Philippe Blin

Pleasanton, CA, May 1, 2019 – Pleasanton RAGE announced that, after a national search, Erin Sharpe has been named their new Director of Coaching (DoC) beginning July 15, 2019. Erin joins the club from San Juan Soccer Club in Rancho Cordova, CA, where she is currently the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Director.

Erin will succeed Philippe Blin, long-time Director of Coaching for Pleasanton RAGE, who is planning to retire in the summer of 2020 after 20 years with the club. In his final year, Philippe will take on an advisory role as DoC Emeritus and will coach the RAGE ‘05 ECNL team.

As Director of Coaching, Erin will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the soccer operations of the club, including staff development and player development for the competitive and recreational programs.

“It is an honor to have the privilege to succeed an exceptional leader in Philippe Blin and to join the RAGE team and family,” said Erin Sharpe. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of one of the preeminent all-girls clubs in the country and very excited for this next chapter.  I look forward to working with the players, families and coaches in the RAGE community and to upholding the exceptional mission, values and holistic approach to whole player development that RAGE embraces. I would like to thank everyone at San Juan Soccer Club for their support throughout the years.  I look forward to continuing to elevate the level of soccer in the RAGE community and to empowering our amazing young women both on and off of the field.”

“We are thrilled to have Erin join RAGE,” said Jon Asmussen, President of the Board of Directors of Pleasanton RAGE. “Not only has Erin demonstrated success developing teams and coaches during her tenure at San Juan, she has embraced and led initiatives aligned with our mission to empower girls to reach their full potential through soccer, service, and leadership. RAGE will be forever grateful to Philippe for the players and families he has impacted so positively over two decades as our DoC. We look forward to Erin leading us into the future.”

Erin is a graduate of Santa Clara University where she played goalkeeper and won a National Championship with the Broncos in 2001. Erin also played semi-professionally in Switzerland. Following her playing career, she joined San Juan Soccer Club as a Head Coach and in 2008 coached their u14 girls team, who went on to win the USYS National Championship that year.  Erin has developed several national pool players, as well as multiple regional and state Olympic Development Program (ODP), Player Development Program (PDP) and id2 players.

From 2008-2013, Erin was Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Colorado Mesa University/Mesa State College and was Co-Founder, Girl’s Director of Coaching, and Head Coach, for Colorado West Select Soccer Club from 2011-2014. She earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Sport Management from Colorado Mesa University in 2012.

In 2014, Erin returned to San Juan Soccer Club as ECNL Director and Head Coach where she oversees the ECNL coaching staff and the club teaching methodology. In each of the last 4 seasons, the San Juan ECNL program has had an ECNL Divisional Conference Champion, several teams advance to the National Finals, and all eligible ECNL teams advance to the National Playoffs.  She has also been the lead College Placement Advisor for approximately 120 female players annually, with over 90% placement success rate in the ECNL program.

Erin is also currently a NorCal Premier PDP State Staff Coach and Chair of the NorCal Premier Women’s Executive Committee. She holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) A license (2017) and United Soccer Coaches (formerly NSCAA) Advanced National (2011) and National Diplomas (2009).

About Pleasanton RAGE
Pleasanton RAGE is committed to providing the most exceptional all-girls soccer experience in the country, focused on player development, leadership, and community service. Programs are provided for all levels of play from recreational to elite competitive, ages 4 to 18. RAGE is proud to have won 2 National Championship titles.

RAGE Scholarship recipients honored 🧡 📚 🎓

2019-06-19T16:15:50-07:00April 24th, 2019|

Congratulations to the RAGE Scholarship Recipients 

(from left to right)

Sadhana Pani: RAGE Scholarship for excellence in academics and service in the community – attending Johns Hopkins University to study Molecular and Cellular Biology

Holly Judson: Strong Family Scholarship for a candidate with the intent to pursue a career in the medical field –  attending University of Washington enrolled in the Nursing Program.

Allison Hunter: RAGE Scholarship for excellence in academics and service in the community – attending Carnegie Melon University and studying Engineering

CONGRATS TO THESE AMAZING YOUNG WOMEN!!

SAT/ACT Practice Test

2019-06-18T19:42:51-07:00April 9th, 2019|

RAGE and BUSC have partnered with the local Huntington Learning Center of Pleasanton on a SAT/ACT preparation test. Huntington Learning center has been providing Premier Tutoring to kids from K-12 for over 30 years.

Due to limited class size you must register in advance for this event.

Cost:
$25 per student paid at the center. Cash or check made out to BUSC or Rage.

Date:
April 19th 2019 – 25 participants maximum – Register in advance below.

Time:
1pm – 4pm (This test will not have the essay) Please arrive 15 minutes early to hear more about which test is the right one for your student.

Results:
A result date will be set up for you and your student to come and find out the results. More info will be given at the test.

This effort will benefit the soccer programs and give students preparing for the SAT / ACT test another opportunity to practice. Those who are thinking of preparing soon, should take the test to understand to see what they need to prepare.

Please visit the link(s) below to register:

ACT
SAT

Recreational Spring Academy

2019-02-26T09:45:29-08:00February 19th, 2019|

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The RAGE Recreational Youth Academy provides a unique learning environment for recreational players to develop fundamental soccer skills. The goal of this Academy is to foster a passion for soccer and a greater understanding of the game while building a solid foundation of basic skills and technique. This training will add in elements to prepare young players for upcoming competitive placement (tryouts) for the 2019 season.  Players are welcome to attend whether or not they are planning on trying out for a competitive team. We are also adding goalkeeper training to our Recreational Spring Academy for players that are interested in receiving goalkeeper training from our competitive Goalkeeper Director, Brittney Cameron. Goalkeeper training is for players with 2008, 2007, 2006, and 2005 birth years.

The Recreational Youth Academy is open to all RECREATIONAL players with 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 birth years.  This is a great way for players to continue improving throughout the spring months.

Academy Trainers: Recreational Program Director (Megan Walinski) and RAGE Coaching Staff

When: March 11, 2019  – April 16, 2019   (5 week program)

60 minutes, once-a-week training session (total of 5 sessions)

**No training the week of Spring Break 4/1/19

Birth year Training Days and times                     Dates                                     Location

2014/2013 Tuesdays – 4:30 – 5:30pm 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/9, 4/16 Aquatic Park
2012 Mondays – 4:30-5:30pm 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15 Muirwood
2011/2010 Mondays – 4:30 – 5:30pm 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15 Muirwood
2009/2008/2007 Mondays – 5:30 – 6:30pm 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15 Muirwood
Goalkeeper training only 2008/2007/2006/2005 Mondays – 4:30-5:30pm 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15 Muirwood

Play date: 2 separate Fridays – Dates and times TBD

Where: Mondays – Muirwood Park – 4701 Muirwood Drive

Tuesdays – Aquatic Park

Player must bring cleats, shin-guards, soccer ball, and water to all practices.

Cost: Rec Spring Academy is $105

Contact: Recreational Program Director

Meganwalinski@pleasantonrage.org

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RAGE College Signing

2019-02-13T10:03:05-08:00February 11th, 2019|

Congratulations to the RAGE Class of 2019

Allison Hunter – Carnegie Mellon University
Ava Cholakian – University of Puget Sound
Britt Belluomini – Chico State
Cierra Lofthouse-Wolf – Las Positas College
Darya Rasoli – Cal Lutheran
Elizabeth Todd – University of Montana
Gabriella Rodriguez Funk – New York University
Halleigh MacPherson – Las Positas College
Kate Hottinger – University of California, San Diego
Kayla Petroskey – DePaul University
Meghan Vlcek – University of Illinois, Springfield
Megan Roberts – Cal State University, Monterey Bay
Michaela Riter – New York University
Peyton Raun – University of Pennsylvania
Shyh Saenz – Gonzaga University

My experience at the National Camp by Katie Strong

2019-02-13T09:25:04-08:00February 11th, 2019|

Overall, I really enjoyed this camp. Getting to know a lot of players from all over the country, learning their style of play, and mindsets was amazing. I feel the challenging part of the camp was learning that we are all different types of players and adapting to their styles had to be quick in order to succeed during the camp.

I really enjoyed the environment and it was a blast to get different points of view based on the training sessions and the way things were broken down and focused on. The coaching was amazing and so was their style of play. I feel in the short time of this camp, I have developed more physically and mentally. My wish is to one day be playing on the USWNT and represent my country, family, and club. This was definitely an unforgettable experience, I will always cherish and strive to be back again and again.

From Left to right: Sadie Brown (04 ECNL), Ashleigh Garcia (04 ECNL), Emily Estrada (05 ECNL) and Katie String (05 ECNL)

From Left to right:  Sadie Brown (04 ECNL), Ashleigh Garcia (04 ECNL), Emily Estrada (05 ECNL) and Katie Strong (05 ECNL)

Pleasanton RAGE Scholar-Athlete/Community Service Scholarship Opportunity!

2019-01-15T14:20:25-08:00January 15th, 2019|

Pleasanton RAGE Scholar-Athlete/Community Service Scholarship Opportunity!

RAGE recognizes excellence in academics and service to the community and will award $1500 scholarships to a minimum of two college-bound high school seniors.

 Application Deadline: March 1, 2019

Additional Information
Scholarship Application

RAGE Speaker Series A Night With USA Soccer Stars

2018-12-05T11:45:51-08:00December 5th, 2018|

Join Pleasanton RAGE and National Team Legends Abby Wambach, Christie Rampone and Shannon Boxx as they discuss their journey to becoming elite athletes. Sacrifice, commitment and dedication will all be discussed, along with celebrating success and embracing failure. Surely a night you will not want to miss!

December 15, 2018, 5:30PM

Hart Middle School MPR

4433 Willow Road

Pleasanton, CA 94588

TICKET PRICES: $25
**RAGE priority sales through November 25, 2018**
open to public November 26, 2018
Purchase Tickets

Save The Date: RAGE Speaker Series

2018-10-11T11:09:43-07:00September 28th, 2018|

TRAILBLAZERS:

RAGE SPEAKER SERIES – “A Night With Amy G”

Join Pleasanton RAGE Girls Soccer Club for the inaugural speaker in a fantastic series intended to inspire, motivate and empower young female leaders of tomorrow. San Francisco Giants sideline reporter Amy G will be on hand to discuss her journey in broadcast journalism; as well as, answer any questions you may have for her. You won’t want to miss this historic night, so buy your tickets now as they will go fast!

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