With over $7 Million in charitable donations, 11 national championships, and countless professional, collegiate and youth national team players we are forever striving to be the Best of the Best. New Jersey Surf joins San Diego Surf and the 25 Surf National Partners to comprise what were proud to call Surf Nation. 2023 GotSoccer, LLC. Match Fit Academy Girls Dominick Bucci Girls Director of Coaching Jordan Raper ECNL Director Of Sal Lubrano - Rider University (D-1) Daniel Zauber - Central Jersey Riptide (PDL) & Princeton University (D-I). Daniel Cartegena - FDU-Teaneck (D-1) I have one child who is driven,fiercely competitive and gives everything she does 110%. Matt Cully - Richmond University (D-1) Kyle Frankoski - Monmouth University (D-1) For her, I want to know every coach is giving the same. Stephen Kroculick - University of Pennslyvania (D-I) Tommy Haskel - Amherst College (D-3) Javier Blanes - North Jersey Imperials (PDL) & Saint Peters College (D-I) GotSoccer Scheduled Event (Bonus points awarded). Question:What does Players First mean to you? Chris Leahey - Rider University (D-1) Jake Schreer - Dickinson College (D-3) Peter Scavo - Long Island Rough Riders (A-League), Central Jersey Riptide (PDL), Seton Hall University (D-1) Match Fit Academy FCstaff members over the years have been regarded as role models for youth development andwe intend to set the highest possible standards in pursuit of excellence. Michael Checchio - Rutgers University (D-I) GotSoccer is the leading provider of soccer software in the USA. Wesley Kirk - 2000 US National Team, University of Maryland (D-1) Evan Bruno - Long Island Rough Riders (A-League), Central Jersey Riptide (PDL), NSCAA Division I 3rd Team All-American & Lehigh University (D-I) Teams wishing to be considered can Register for the event HERE and download & complete the Acceptance Request Form HERE. Anchored by Players First and its five pillars of Club Development, Coaching Development, Player Development, Parent Engagement & Education and Player Health & Safety, US Club Soccer offers registration, league- and cup-based competition platforms, player identification and a variety of other programming, resources and services. Question:Why does your club feel the need to focus on the long-term interests of each individual player? Anthony Schiavino - Rutgers University (D-1) Donnie Giovacchini - George Washington University (D-1) 38 talking about this. 2010G Match Fit ECRL (S)-Ryan Tetro/Alley Maurer, 2008G Match Fit ECRL (S) -Shawn Gilpin Todd Webb, Toms River, NJ, Rutgers University (D1), Adrian Alexis - South Orange, NJ - Southern Vermont College (D-3), Josh Brown - Somerset, NJ - Lafayette College (D-1), Brendan Burgdorf - Westfield, NJ - Bucknell University (D-1), Aditya Chabra - North Brunswick, NJ - Northeastern University (D-1), David Chessen - Edison, NJ - Springfield College (D-3), Ryan Clark - Freehold, NJ - Monmouth University (D-1) Diego Lopez - American University (D-I) Its noticeablehow much time is spent off the field by directors and staff to make the club successful for the players, and shape the culture to make sure all players are taken care of, on and off the field. Manny Albuquerue - Loyola College (D-1) Adam Rosen - Central Jersey Riptide (PDL) & American University (D-I) MFAFC have a strong history of player development with numerous players being selected for collegiate, US Soccer National Team and Professional honors. About this app. Match Fit Academy FCwas one of the first clubs to get licensed, and club directors and staff continue to take advantage of Players First offerings to the fullest. Vincent Clark - Fordham University (D-1) The two nationally prominent soccer clubs will join together to create New Jersey Surf a collection of teams and clubs that will span from the grassroots and the community levels to the elite of the ECNL. Lawrence Del Priore - Fairleigh Dickinson University (D-I) 2019 by MFA. CEDAR STARS ACADEMY STATEN ISLAND G2007 GREEN, FC COPA ACADEMY FC COPA G07 BLACK GREATER FLEMINGTON, PLAYERS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY SHORE RAPIDS 2007, 1529 Third St. S., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. Ryan Donnelly:Youth soccer at all levels should be about developing people and players. 2007/2008 - Kyle Bethel - U17/18 USSF DA Mid Atlantic Conference Starting XI Adam Dorflinger - The College of New Jersey (D-3) Match Fit Academy Technical Director,Malcolm Murphy added: "For us at Match Fit Academy, we see an opportunity to extend our training and playing philosophies to a greater audience.Montclair United SC has a well thought-out developmental model for U8-U14 players, and Match Fit Montclair United will build upon their efforts and provide another . Joseph K. Tuttle - Cornell University (D-1), Class of 2002 Daniel Perciballi - Lehigh University (D-I) Andrew Bell Muhlenberg College (D3) Jamal Neptune - Hofstra University (D-1) Nino Marcantonio - 2000 United States U-20s & American University (D-I) Kyle Hazard - Chris Kozak - Rider University (D-1) Ranked events GotSoccer GotSoccer Scheduled Event (Bonus points awarded) Norbert Sieczkowski - College of Holy Cross (D-1) Jake Connors Rowan University(D1) Daniel Miller - Duke University (D-1), Gatorade Player of the Year (NJ), McDonalds All-American ,NSCAA/adidas All-American, NSCAA/adidas High School State Player of the Year, NSCAA/adidas All-Region II Team Kudos to all who have taken on this new task. Matt Carillo - Drew University (D-III) Tyler Dickson University of Rhode Island (D1) Justin Bonura - Drew University (D-III) Match Fit is the ideal partner for an innovative partnership to provide an important soccer market with a comprehensive offering that hasnt been done before. Scott Visnic - Bucknell University (D-1) Marco Ciklic - Seton Hall University (D-1) If they are good enough and interested, you want the club to assist them in finding a college where they can play and succeed academically. To me, this is the essence of what a Players First club should be. 2010G Match Fit ECRL (S) - Ryan Tetro/Alley Maurer. Alex Titus - University of Virginia (D-1) Marco Pinheiro Washington University (St. Louis) (D3) Feel free to share a story or give an example. Zach Collins - Hartford University (D-1) 2011G Match Fit Shore White - Jordan Nash. Jesse Van Zaun - New England Revolution (MLS) & Saint Johns University (D-I) 2005/2004GMatch Fit ECRL (S)- Rachel Kindon, 2014G Match Fit Shore Blue - Shawn Gilpin, 2011G Match Fit Shore White - Jordan Nash. Jeff Adams - Central Jersey Riptide (PDL) & Rider University (D-I) Apply to Occupational Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Occupational Therapist and more! Jimmy Corcoran - Central Jersey Riptide (D-III Pro) & Villanova University (D-I) Gabe Bernstein - Penn State University (D-1), North Jersey Imperials (PDL) , Charleston Battery (USL 1st Division) Clayton Petty - North Jersey Imperials (USISL) & Saint Peters College (D-I) Doug Rodkey - University of Maryland (D-1) We're club neutral and work with all ages and skill levels. 2021 PREMIER SUPERCOPA TEAMS. Kevin Lydic - LaSalle University (D-1) Sean King - Bucknell University (D-1) I want them to care enough to want to win and compete every second they are on the field, but not as to impact their behavior in a negative way. Tyler Morris Rider University (D-1) Editors Note: US Club Soccer continues to showcase the growing community of Players First-licensed clubs. Chris Leahey - Executive Director & Boys ECNL Director. Once the Committee begins publishing team lists below, they are NOT FINAL and will be updated almost daily until official tournament brackets are announced. 2011G Match Fit Shore White - Jordan Nash Matt Welna - Rider University (D-1) Match Fit Academy FC USA: New Jersey Boys U17 (2006) 0692474 www.matchfitacademy.net 35 US & Canada 34 National 22 Regional 6 New Jersey Tier: Premier Ranking Points: 10539 Rankings Overview Awards Game history Upcoming Games Roster View Team Info Have Questions? All players with NJ Surf will have access to the elite Match Fit brand as well as the Surf Select Program, a nationwide player identification and development program within Surf Nation. We look forward to working within this truly unique partnership and supporting the growth of NJ Surf. said John Calcaterra, Co-Owner and Director of Operations Match Fit Academy, Our entire organization is thoroughly excited to partner with Surf, as well as existing grassroots and community locations. Harold McConnell - Roanaoke College (D-III) 2006G Match Fit ECRL (S)-Shawn Gilpin Leahey:We are experiencing unprecedented times and feel the shout out needs to go to all within Match Fit Academy FC, and the youth soccer community as a whole. Steve Dematteo. Hiro Yamazaki - St. Josephs University (D-1), Class of 2001 Patrick Edmonds - Scranton (D-3) Pat Tolomeo - Rutgers University (D-1) Mike Stalker, Wall, NJ, Fordham University (D1) Brian Shushkovsky Rutgers University (D1) Laz Oseni - College of William and Mary (D-1) However, to me it is how they transfer these tools to off the field, everyday life that shows real success for the individual. New York Red Bulls Sign Davi Alexandre The result will be a complete soccer organization focused on creating the Best of the Best experiences and opportunities for every age with a pathway for every player to pursue their dreams. How do you see this in your childs experience? Craig D. Lindquist - Monmouth University (D-I) Sang Lee Rutgers University (D1) Greg Galemore - SUNY @ Buffalo (D-1) Drew Kimm - Villanova University (D-I) Justin Kurland - Central Jersey Riptide (PDL) & West Virginia University (D-I) Zachary Pereira Monmouth University (D1) Alexander Cuba - Brooklyn Kinights (PDL), Central Jersey Riptide (PDL) & Saint Peters College (D-I) Awel Mohammed - Mercer County Community College (JUCO D-1) Tim Brennan, Spring Lake Heights, NJ, Saint Michaels College (D2) Matt Martinka - Bowling Green (D-I) Justin Chelland - Loyola College (D-1) Manbaj Gill - Johns Hopkins University (D-3) GotSoccer All rights reserved. Sandro DeCristofaro - Rider University (D-I) Armah Giabiase > St. Josephs University (D-1) Careers; Login. 1. log into the team account. Matthew Steinberg Franklin and Marshall (D-3) 2014G Match Fit Shore Blue - Shawn Gilpin. Justin McGrath - Seton Hall University (D-1) Andrew Weber Rutgers University (D1) Question:How does the Players First philosophy relate to your clubs mission? Robert Wile - Saint Johns University (D-I) Alex Glotis - Marist College (D-1) Robert Stroud - Saint Peters College (D-I) Our goal is to help the game grow and flourish, and that is why we have . Each of the following individuals listed below are those who have trained with or played for a member of the Match Fit AcademyStaff and have gone on to various successes in professional, international, and collegiate athletics. Tibor Teleky. Nick DeGuines Franklin and Marshall (D-3) Bradly Maine Rutgers Camden University (D3) Wojtek Krakowiak - San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) & Clemson University (D-I) Please visit ourHistory of DevelopmentandAlumnipages on the website to view further. Bryan Meza, Union, NJ, Rutgers-Newark (D3) Matthew Southgate - Mercer County Community College (JUCO D-1) Teams wishing to be considered can Register for the eventHEREand download & complete the Acceptance Request FormHERE. Jacob Schenk United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) (D1) 2007/2008 - Kene Eze - U15/16 USSF DA Mid Atlantic Conference Starting XI Dan Toomey - Rider University (D-1) 2000 Mark Marino - Loyola College (Md.) Dante Marini, Chadds Ford, PA, Northeastern University (D1) Stephen Berei - Carnegie-Mellon (D-1) 2009/2010 - John McCarthy U17/18 USSF DA East Conference Starting XI The latest Tweets from Match Fit Academy FC (@MatchFitAcademy). Michael Lisuzzo - Bucknell University (D-1) Zack Haigney - Boston College (D-1) 2014G Match Fit Shore Blue - Shawn Gilpin Zach Johnson - West Virginia University (D-1) Julien Riker, Montclair, NJ, University of Massachusetts (D1) 2007/2008 - U15/16 USSF DA Play Offs Team total points may include additional bonus points not indicated above. Robert Szymanik - St. Johns University (D-1) Max Hamilton - Monmouth University (D-1) Kevin Hartwyk - Monmouth University (D-1) He is also an official talent scout at IFX, an international soccer agency. Alex Morgans - Rutgers University (D-1) Zach Bower FDU Madison (D-3) Rui Pinherio - Tufts Univ (D-3) Christian Bilong-Sanje - MetroStars (MLS) Reserves, North Jersey Imperials (PDL), Central Jersey Riptide (PDL) & Saint Peters College (D-I) 2. click "Team Management" at the top. (U7-U8)) Morris County (Match Fit HUB), Mercer County, Monmouth County (Match Fit Shore)& Essex County (Match Fit Montclair), Key Contacts (contact for tryout inquiries), Dominick Bucci - GirlsDirector of Coaching, Jordan Raper - GirlsECNL Director, Ryan Tetro - Girls Shore Technical Director Match Fit Academy FC | Boys History & Achievements Boys History & Achievements National Team Players - Men's Side Marcus Hackett RJ Allen Gabe Bernstein Joe Coyle Sean Davis Max Hamilton Wes Kirk Nick LaBrocca Kevin O'Connor Doug Rodkey Billy Schuler Mark Wiltse Professional & Notable Players - Men's Side Alumni Currently in the Professional Game Jason Corcoran - LaSalle University (D-I) Bobby Cifradello - Montclair State University (D-III) Match Fit will remain an independent club and brand but will partner with Surf to create the grassroots and community foundation across the state. Sean Cameron - University of Connecticut (D-1) Hiroyuki Sato - University of Chicago (D-3) Improvement in each players soccer ability through the coaching of technical, tactical, physiological and psychological frameworks areobvious indicators of how successful a coach may be. On behalf of my business partner Malcolm Murphy and I, we are extremely proud in being able to partner with Surf and bring their partnership model to the state of New Jersey. Match Fit Academy Football Club (MFAFC)Girls is an elite youth soccer development club located inMorris, Monmouth, Essex and Mercer Counties NJ. Greg Serafin - Seton Hall University (D-I) The purpose of The Match Fit Academy Football Club is to adopt a new approach towards the. Gary Racich - East Carolina University (D-1) Daniel Hampton Princeton University (D1) Frank Tweneboa - William Paterson University (D-3) Paul Marian - University of Delaware (D-1) David Stone - Philadelphia University (D-1) Chris Aristizabal - Elmira College (D-3), Timmy Ballard, Middletown, NJ - Monmouth University (D-1), Raf Braga, Union, NJ - St Peters College (D-1), JP Correa, Montville, NJ - Rutgers University (D-1), Patrick Dawidczyk, Bayonne, NJ - Rutgers Newark (D-3), Conor Doherty, Howell, NJ - Lenoir-Rhyne University (D-2), Giovanni Esposito, River Vale, NJ - Iona College (D-1), Zach Friedenreich, Edison, NJ - Quinnipiac University (D-1), Joseph Greenspan, Westfield, NJ - US Naval Academy (D-1), Evan Heroux, Westfield, NJ - Colgate University (D-1), Adam Jacob, Branchburg, NJ - Tufts University (D-3), Matt Lopuski, Montville, NJ - William Paterson University (D-3), Sidney Rivera, Hampton, NJ - Old Dominion University (D-1), Rob Sena, Lebanon, NJ - University of Massachusetts - Amherst (D-1), Matt Stith, Montclair, NJ - Syracuse University (D-1), Ryan Wagner, Monroe Township, NJ - Northeastern University (D-1), Zach Zagorski, Westfield, NJ - Cornell University (D-1), Amine Zaouia, Kearny, NJ - Rutgers University (D-1), Class of 2010: Casey OBrien - Coastal Carolina University (D-1) From Sunday league to youth club soccer, from college players to kids just getting introduced to the game, MFA strives to provide an environment where athletes can challenge . Jonnys been coaching for 5 years and started MatchFit in 2018 after his collegiate career was over. Colin Panarra St Johns University (D1) Mark Del Priore - Fairleigh Dickinson University (D-I) Brad Lowyns - North Jersey Imperials (PDL), Tulsa University (D-1) Steven Berrodin -DeSales University (D3), Evan Brandt - Shippensburg University (D2), Chris Meder- University of Delaware (D1), Myles Ryan - Franklin & Marshall College (D3), Ethan Bazydola - Lebanon Valley College (D3), Ryan Super - The College of New Jersey (D3), Jiimmy Bruno - William Paterson University (D3), Sebastian Rosica - Eastern University (D3), Nolan Beiter - Elizabethtown College (D3), Nick Petruso - Franklin & Marshall College (D3), Jonathan Olaleye - Immaculata University (D3), Oliver Wilkins -Immaculata University (D3), Charlie Revy -Montclair State University (D3), Christian Bernal -Montclair State University (D3), Ian Chesney - Montclair State University (D3), Jeremy Gonzalez - St. Peter's University (D1), Daniel Grund - The College of New Jersey (D3), Alex Donahue - University of Rochester (D3), Max Shushkovsky - Carnegie Mellon University (D3), Matthew Foxworth- Eastern University (D3), Connor Anderko - Franklin & Marshall College (D3), Ousmane Gueye - High Point University (D1), Michael Casper - Montclair State University (D3), Tyler Weimert - Penn College of Technology (D3), Chazz Jones -Randolph-Macon College (D3), Eli Bacus -Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (D3), Jackson Monahan -Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (D3), George "Hayden" Louis Ferdinand III - Rutgers University - Camden (D3), Ian Albuquerque - Seton Hall University (D1), Jack Blumberg - St. John's University (D1), Max Shubert - University of Rochester (D3), Joseph Costa - University of Scranton (D3), Kyle Grehan - William Paterson University (D3), Christopher Masur- Bucknell University (D1), Sam Maidenberg - Connecticut College (D3), Joey Lozowski - Fairfiled University (D1), Riley Powers - Farleigh Dickinson University-Florham (D3), Brandon Raudenbush - Gettysburg College (D3), Tai Tatum - Harvard University (Academic), Elijah Moore McGuinness - Kean University (D3), Christopher Salisbury - Marywood University (D3), Justin Goldberg - Montclair State University (D3), Jonathan Caputo - Montclair State University (D3), Timmy Coe - Penn State University (Academic), Anthony Ivanov - Randolph-Macon College (D3), Randy Dickersbach - Rochester Institute of Technology (D3), Joseph Figueiredo - Rutgers University- Newark (D3), George Fotiou - Salisbury University (D3), John Reichert - Salve Regina University (D3), Timothy McNamara - Shippensburg University (D2), Sean Finneyfrock - St. Johhn's University (D1), Justin Cross Stevens Institute of Technology (D3), Kristian Slaby - Stevenson University (D3), Gavin Grecsek - The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)(D3), Wesley Leggett- University of Connecticut (UCONN)(D1), Mac Farrell - Washington University in St. Louis (D3), Jack Callan - Washington & Lee University (D3), Mason Davisson - Wesleyan University (D3), Nicolas Herrerias - University of Pennsylvania (Academic), David Moreira - William Patterson University (D3), Trevor Zabilowicz - California University of Pennsylvania (D2), Michael Campbell - Drexel University (D1), Jack Dugan - James Madison University (D1), Michael Findlay -LaSalle University(D1), Ramesess Moore McGuiness - Kean University (D3), Aram Aghababian - Marywood University (D3), Connor Sweeney - St. John's University (D1), Cole Reardon -St. John's University (D1), Christian Contreras - Temple University (D1), Ian Calcaterra - William Patterson University (D3), David Philbin University ofPennsylvania(D1), George Gosden - York University Toronto (Canada), Alex Peeters - Concordia University (Canada), Matt Thorsheim Bucknell University(D1), Abdulmalik "Lalou" Daranijo Drexel University (D1), Nicholas CalabreseFairfield University (D1), Scott Weigel - High Point University (D1), Martin Ssessanga Lafayette College (D1), Brendan Mulligan Lafayette College (D1), AzadAghababian- Rutgers University - Camden (D3), Vincenzo Pugliese St. Johns University (D1), Akul Agarwal Stevens Institute of Technology (D3), Carson Greengrove Stevens Institute of Technology (D3), Garrett Cronin University of Rhode Island (D1), Spencer Patton University of Virginia (D1), Adedeji DJ Palmer Yale University (D1), Daniel "Jake" Leahey Syracuse University (D1), Khedive McIntoshSyracuse University (D1), Daniel Hallowell Bucknell University (D1), Thomas LozowskiFairfield Univeristy (D1), Alexander Fernandez - Rutgers University (D1), Phillip Martin - California Polytechnic State University (D1), Colin YeiterWilliam Patterson University (D3), Joseph LetteraWilliam Patterson University (D3), Harrison Wenzel Union College (NY) (D3), Shawn Speidel Lock Haven University (D2), Matt Ellingworth Susquehanna University (D3), Brant Reymann Rochester Institute of Technology (D3), Marvin Velez - William Patterson University(D3), Chase Covello Monmouth University (D1) Surf Cup Sports(San Diego, CA) is proud to announce an innovative new partnership with Match Fit Academy. We feel our mission of true player development perfectly aligns with Surf and their tremendous leadership team. Chris Ghobane - Stockton College (D-3) (D-I) The NJ Surf model will provide a true pathway for player progression from grassroots through to the Match Fit Academy Boys and Girls ECNL program and into Surf National select teams. 2007/2008 - Juan Pablo Correa - U15/16 USSF DA Mid Atlantic Conference Starting XI Josh Lenoff - SUNY @ Albany (D-1) p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545; min-height: 14.0px} p.p3 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545; min-height: 15.0px} li.li4 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #e4af0a} li.li5 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} span.s1 {text-decoration: underline ; color: #e4af0a} span.s2 {text-decoration: underline} span.s3 {font: 10.0px Menlo; color: #454545} span.s4 {font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; text-decoration: underline ; color: #e4af0a} span.s5 {color: #454545} span.s6 {font: 10.0px Menlo} span.Apple-tab-span {white-space:pre} ul.ul1 {list-style-type: disc} Gregor Grouchulski - Saint Peters College (D-I) Albert Zheng - Penn State University (D-1), Class of 2006 US Club Soccer Region B Champion, U13G, U14G and U17G SYL Metro, 2004 - U14B and U16B (United) US Club Soccer Region B Champion, 2003 - U16B USL SYL Metro Region Champion, 2001 - U20B USASA Region 1 and U-16B USL SYL Metro Region Champion, 2000 - U15B USL SYL Metro Region Champion, 2016 - U16B Black US Club Soccer National Champions, 2016 U15G ECNL North American Division National Champions, 2012 - U12B Super Y League Semi Finalist, 2012 - U16 & U17G National League 2nd Place, 2005 - U17G & U14G USL SYL National Champion, United States Soccer Federation Development (USSF DA) Academy History and Achievements, 2007 - Invited by US Soccer Federation to join Development Academy Kyle "KB" Bethel - Duke University (D-1) Ranked events GotSoccer GotSoccer Scheduled Event (Bonus points awarded) Match Fit Academy FC USA: New Jersey Girls U16 (2007) 1031185 www.matchfitacademy.net 196 US & Canada 194 National 101 Regional 27 New Jersey Tier: Platinum Ranking Points: 2514 Rankings Overview Awards Game history Upcoming Games Roster View Team Info Have Questions? There is a real care for the person first, and player second. Pawel Krakowiak - Long Island Rough Riders (A-League), Central Jersey Riptide (PDL), St. Johns University (D-I) Mike Lowe, Wilmington, DE, West Virginia University (D1) Alexander Wimmer - Newtown, PA - Ohio State (D-1), Christos Agrapidis - Robert Allen - Monmouth University (D-1) Charlie Rowan - NJ Player of the Year, McDonalds All-American, NSCAA All-American, Villanova University (D-1) Johnny David - G.D. Chaves (Portuguese Second Division), NY/NJ MetroStars (MLS), North Jersey Imperials (PDL), Central Jersey Riptide (PDL) & FDU-Teaneck (D-I) ritchie brothers financing credit score, roadtrip band members ages, auman funeral home,

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