Arlington Soccer Association -- Arlington and Falls Church, Virginia, Youth Soccer

Arlington Soccer Association for Arlington and Falls Church, Virginia Youth Soccer

Program Director: Bob Bigney

Program Overview

The ASA's Arlington Soccer Plus program was created in the spring of 2007. The program provides a combination of after-school tutoring and soccer to children in need of academic assistance.

Nearly 100 students were enrolled in the program in the Fall of 2007 and the program has been a positive addition to the educational environment at each school for the children of Arlington.

Carlin Springs Elementary School
5995 South 5th Road
Arlington, VA 22204

Principal: Corina Coronel

Coaches: Gino Leon, Marc Zeballos, Samuel Zeballos

Program Dates: September 26-November 16

Soccer Days: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

Tutoring Days: Monday and Tuesday

Training Times: 12:30-2:00 on Wednesday; 2:30-4:00 Thursday and Friday

School Overview:

USSF National "C" licensed coach Gino Leon brings his enthusiasm and soccer expertise to 25 children at Carlin Springs who are enrolled in Soccer Plus. Coach Marc Zeballos, who is an employee at Carlin Springs, brings his passion for the game and his personal relationship with the children at the school to our program. Along with younger brother Samuel, the trio of coaches have provided an excellent environment for the children to be in.

Oakridge Elementary School
1414 South 24th Street
Arlington, VA 22202

Principal: Dr. Lolli Haws

Coaches: Jim McNelis, John Westgate, and Julie Henry

Program Dates: October 15-November 12

Soccer Days: Monday and Wednesday

Tutoring Days: Tuesday and Thursday

Training Times: 3:30-5:00 on Monday; 1:30-3:00 on Wednesday

School Overview:

Coaches Jim McNelis (USSF "E" Winter 2007), John Westgate (USSF "D" Winter 2007) and Julie Henry (former ASA player) lead the way for the newest school in our program. The set-up of this program is the ideal schedule for ALL schools in the Soccer Plus going forward in my opinion. The school has two separate days for tutoring and two separate days for soccer. A total of 28 children enrolled in the program. The program has strong support from the school faculty and looks forward to continue with it in the spring of 2008.

Barcroft Elementary School
625 South Wakefield Street
Arlington, VA 22204

Principal: Miriam Hughey-Guy

Coaches: Alex Vallejos, Mike Walsh, Laura Hatton

Program Dates: September 17-October 11 and October 22-November 15

Soccer Days: Monday through Thursday

Tutoring Days: Monday through Thursday

Training Times: 3:30-5:00 all days

School Overview:

Coaches Alex Vallejos (pictured), Mike Walsh (USSF "D" December 2007), and Laura Hatton contributed to the continuation of the program at Barcroft this past fall. The program had a unique set-up in that the children were split into two groups of 12. The younger children would have soccer on Monday and Tuesday and have tutoring on Wednesday and Thursday. The reverse would be true for the older children. Coach Alex Vallejos is a coach in ASA's recreational program and has a unique relationship with the school's faculty because he himself is a former student at Barcroft Elementary. Laura Hatton returned for second season at Barcroft and Mike Walsh, a former NCAA Division 1 player, brought his fantastic knowledge of the sport to the kids at Barcroft.

Hoffman-Boston
1415 South Queen Street
Arlington, VA 22204

Principal: Yvonne Dangerfield

Coaches: Mike Walsh and Shannon Seeber

Program Dates: October 10-November 15

Soccer Days: Wednesday and Thursday

Tutoring Days: Monday and Tuesday

Training Times: 1:30-3:00 on Wednesday and 3:30-5:00 on Thursday

School Overview:

Mike Walsh, who played collegiately at Virginia Commonwealth University and Longwood, and Shannon Seeber a former high school standout led a group of 24 students at Hoffman-Boston. Principal Yvonne Dangerfield and Vice Principal Gail Seligson are very supportive of the program and feel that Soccer Plus was a great addition to their tutoring program.

Revised: 04/30/2008