CSA Girls Alumni

CSA GIRLS CLASS OF 2023

Madeline Adams

USC Lancaster

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University of Florida

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University Of Miami

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Ali Skinner

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Sammi Swinson

Mars Hill University

Natalie Vazzana

St.Marys College/MD

Taylor Witherspoon

Johnson & Wales University

Stephanie Zawtocki

Washington & Lee

CSA GIRLS CLASS OF 2022

Izzy Ashley

Francis Marion

Katie Bengough

Furman University

Alayna Bennett

Belmont Abbey

Jaiya Bolden

Howard University

Emily Casey

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Mia Dixie

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University Of Kentucky

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University of Kentucky

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Maria Manousos

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Rachel Noonan

Miami University

Caroline Palmer

Miami University

Anna Queen

Concord University

Eliza Rich

NC State

Noelle Roberts

Queens University

Olivia Santos

Guilford College

Leyla Strong

Guilford College

Shannon Studer

Appalachian State University

Milla Syska

Western Carolina University

Adriana Thompson

University of Mary Washington

Sadie Thompson

Gardner-Webb University

Makayla Wheelock

Catawba College

CSA GIRLS CLASS OF 2021

Gracie Adkins

Francis Marion University

Jessie Dunn

Georgia

Sam Ferry

Sewanee The University Of The South

Ellie Filimonczuk

Maryville College

Mary Gale Godwin

Rhodes College

Ally Hackett

UNC Greensboro

Morgan Hart

University Of Georgia

Ella Hauser

Clemson University

Hayden Hord

UNC Charlotte

Amy Martin

Sewanee The University Of The South

Macy McDufford

Anderson University

Asha Means

UNC Chapel Hill

Sydney Minarik

Clemson University

Emily Morris

Wake Forest University

Madison Murry

USC Upstate

Tyler Neltner-Divine

Centre College

Alondra Nieves

Georgia State University

Katerina Peroulas

University Of Pennsylvania

Rachel Poplin

UNC Greensboro

Ashynn Richards

Sewanee The University Of The South

Abby Ross

Furman University

Katie Sanger

Wofford University

Emma Sexton

Lander University

Anna Grace Sumner

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Skylar Walk

Appalachian State University

Maren White

Lander University

CSA CLASS OF 2020/Women

Faith Adams

Wake Forest

Megan Bornkamp

Clemson University

Samantha Casey

Averett Unversity

Nicole Cristy

Wingate University

Reagan Culver

Western Carolina

Hannah Dunn

Catawba College

Laken Gallman

University Of Tampa

Kyndal Glover

Belmont Abbey College

Kelsey Havican

Trevecca Nazarene

Katie Herrmann

US Naval Academy

Lauren Huffstetler

US Naval Academy

Cameron Joffe

Rockhurst University

Gretchen Lingo

Bridgewater College

Logan Littleton

Limestone College

Maggie Lloyd

Western Carolina University

Katie Lowe

Elon University

Savannah Lueck

Elon University

Makenna Melchor

Queens University

Hannah Miller

Columbia College

Maggie Miller

Furman University

Kylie Morin

UNC Charlotte

Paige Nurkin

Columbia University

Meaghan Puskar

Cleveland State University

Laughlin Ryan

University Of Virginia

Bentley Settin

UNC Wilmington

Kaylin Slattery

Notre Dame

Gracie Thomason

Catawba College

Toni Tsoukalas

High Point University

Sophie Wells

Lynchburg College

Izzy Wood

Appalachian State University

Ayden Yates

Virginia Tech

CSA CLASS OF 2019/Women

Claire Broderdrop

Elon University

Natalie Capone

Emory and Henry

Peyton Cullen

UNC Charlotte

Sophia Demark

East Carolina University

Kyndall Edwards

Appalachian State University

Megan Frost

Stanford

Grace Guller

UNC Wilmington

Marissa Hart

Princeton

Robin Jackson

Gardner-Webb University

Ruthie Jones

Duke University

Mikayla Lamb

Emmanuel College

Ari Maibodi

UNC Charlotte

Lejla Mehmedociv

Catawba College

Kara Michaud

Emory Oxford College

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UNC Charlotte

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University Of Mississippi

Sydney Schwartz

Hobart & William Smith Colleges

Josie Studer

Louisiana Tech

Stepahnie Stull

University Of Kentucky

Rea Syska

Western Carolina University

Rachel Schleicher

Davidson College

Morgan Townshend

East Tennessee State

Bentley Settin

UNC Wilmington

Grace Wielechowski

Washington and Lee

CSA CLASS OF 2018/Women

Emily Ambrose

University Of West Florida

Brooklyn Berry

UNC Wilmington

Erin Blevins

East Carolina University

Danielle Calhoun

Milligan College

Bailey Cullen

UNC Charlotte

Claudia Dickey

UNC Chapel HIll

Kate Duncan

Lynchburg College

Annika Ford

The Citadel

Vanessa Harrison

Wingate University

Sutton Jones

University Of South Carolina

Anna Keightley

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Jordan Laubach

University Of Louisville

Katie Mangini

The Citadel

Sarah McHale

UNC Charlotte

Mary Elliott McCabe

UNC Chapel Hill

Ashlee Owens

Western Carolina University

CLASS OF 2017

AMBER ANDERSON – APPALACHIAN STATE

MEREDITH CHRISTOPHER – ELON UNIVERSITY

GABY CORMIER – APPALACHIAN STATE

AUDREY EMERSON – APPALACHIAN STATE

MAGGIE GLEASON – CHARLESTON SOUTHERN

LISSI GORDON – LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

MADDIE GREENHALL – APPALACHIAN STATE

KIMBER HALEY – CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

KENDALL KING – EASTERN TENNESSEE STATE

MCKENZY LONG – LANDER UNIVERSITY

ALINA MCCUE – MERCER UNIVERSITY

ALIVIA MCKELVEY – UNC CHARLOTTE

EMILY MILOVIC – GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY

SARAH MOLL – FRANCIS MARION UNIV

MARY PERKINS – APPALACHIAN STATE

GRACE PILCHER – UNC WILMINGTON

ABIGAIL STROMBURG – APPALACHIAN STATE

REMI ROBERTS – UNC CHARLOTTE

ELIZA ROBINSON – MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE

EMILY WISE – AUBURN UNIVERSITY

ClASS OF 2016

MARNIE BONN – APPALACHIAN STATE

ASHTON DUTY – UNC GREENSBORO

LAUREN ELLIS – UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

SAM FINK – PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY

AMBER FREENEY – GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY

ABBY GIVENS – PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

ELISA HICKS – HARDING UNIVERSITY

EMILY HILLIARD – PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

CARRIE LEWIS – NC STATE UNIVERSITY

EMILY NELSON – ELON UNIVERSITY

KRISTIN NIXON – JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

HALEY PRATT – EMORY UNIVERSITY

KAYCEE RANSON – APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY

JENN SIMMONS – WINGATE UNIVERSITY

SOPHIE SIPPRELL – UNC CHARLOTTE

EMMA SOSINSKI – COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS

MAGGIE WADSWORTH – LEHIGH UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 2015

BLAIR ANDRES – UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

MCKENZIE DAVIS – CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIV

SAMANTHA KAE DAVIS – UNC WILMINGTON

ELLIE DEAVER – UNC CHARLOTTE

JESSICA EASLEY – APPALACHIAN STATE

MEGAN GOODLING – DAVIDSON COLLEGE

LAUREN LUCAS – DARTMOUTH COLLEGE

ABBEGAYLE MCCARTER – EMORY UNIVERSITY

ELIZABETH MELCHING – QUEENS UNIVERSITY

CAROLINE PETERS – WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY

CAYLIN PRILLAMAN – UNC GREENSBORO

TAYLOR RAY – APPALACHIAN STATE UNIV

CLARE ROBINSON – WOFFORD COLLEGE

ANNA SHAWLEY – LYNN UNIVERSITY

MARY-LOVE TAYLOR – DUKE UNIVERSITY

KENDALL THOMAS – DAVIDSON COLLEGE

EMILY WEISBURG – LYNN UNIVERSITY

LAUREN WHITAKER – FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL

PERRY ZOLLICOFFER – DAVIDSON COLLEGE

CLASS OF 2014

SUZANNE ARANT – LEE UNIVERSITY

COURTNEY CARROLL – UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

CANNON CLOUGH – UNC CHARLOTTE

AMANDA DUKE – EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

ERIN DUFFY – WASHINGTON & LEE

SUMMER EDWARDS – COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

ANNA ESTEP – UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

VIRGINIA LINGO – UNC CHARLOTTE

KELLY MCBRIDE – CATAWBA COLLEGE

VIRGINIA MCNEILL – SAMFORD UNIVERSITY

SARAH MOON – APPALACHIAN STATE

MORGAN MOSACK – APPALACHIAN STATE

ALISON PRICE – UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

SAM STEYL – APPALACHIAN STATE

LINDSAY TULLY – APPALACHIAN STATE

CLASS OF 2013

CAROLINE ALEXANDER – UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

BAILEY BEATTIE – UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE

COURTNEY CRUMP – UNC WILMINGTON

ADELINE CUMMINGS – DAVIDSON COLLEGE

HALEY DUNHAM – TROY UNIVERSITY

SUMMER EDWARDS – COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

ASHLEY FINKE – DAVIDSON COLLEGE

SYDNEY MAILEO – UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA

NAOMI MATLEY – WINGATE UNIVERSITY

AUBURN MERCER – UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

COLLEEN MYER – EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

LAUREN NALEVAKIO – UNC WILMINGTON

SKYLAR OLSON – UNIV OF ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM

TYRAH PERRY – CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

SARAH PHILLIPS – VIRGINIA TECH

GRACE SMITH – WILLIAM & MARY

CLARE STUDEBAKER – U SOUTH CAROLINA

JENNA WESTON – CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 2012

KELLY BACH – DARTMOUTH COLLEGE

ALSION BAUCOM – CATAWBA COLLEGE

MORGAN BRIGMAN – WINTHROP UNIVERSITY

VICKY BRUCE – UNC CHAPEL HILL

AMY BURCH – HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY

SYDNEY FOUSHEE – COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

HALEY HATHERLY – SWARTHMORE COLLEGE

RAINA JOHNSON – UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

JILLIAN LANG – BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE

MORGAN LUCKIE – ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE

LINDSAY MCVEIGH – APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY

COURTNEY REILLY – UNIVERSITY OF SC UPSTATE

HANNAH ROBINSON – MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE

EMILY RUSK – UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

EMILY SHULER – LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY

MACKENZIE STELLJES – IONA UNIVERSITY

COURTNEY STUTTS – VIRGINIA TECH

ELIZABETH THOMPSON – UNC WILMINGTON

HOPE WALKER – COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

CLASS OF 2011

ADDISON ABBE – GARDNER WEBB UNIVERSITY

HELEN BUTLER – VIRGINIA TECH

KATIE COLLINS – PHEIFFER UNIVERSITY

LISKA DOBBERSTEIN – CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

EMILEE ENGELHAUPT – EAST TENNESSEE STATE U

CHRISTINE FAIL – CARSON NEWMAN COLLEGE

ASHLEY HARTERT – UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE

ALEX MERTES – UNC WILMINGTON

SANDRA ODEMBO – FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY

KAILEY OWANESIAN – UNC CHARLOTTE

KATHERINE RUSH – WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY

AMANDA SCHMITT – GARDNER WEBB UNIVERSITY

NICOLE STEYL – APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY

SABRINA SUMMERS – UNC WILMINGTONJACKIE WESTON – COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

CLASS OF 2010

NICOLE COSTA – UNC WILMINGTON

NICOLE CUCCHI – CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

KATHERINE ELLIS – UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

DANNI FRANCO – MARS HILL COLLEGE

REBECCA GLASS – PFEIFFER COLLEGE

HOLLY HOLSCLAW – WINGATE UNIVERSITY

ALEX KUBRICK – UNC CHARLOTTE

CHRISTINE LUTZ – UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

ABBIE MACDONALD – SOUTHERN WESLEYAN

BROOKE MALLOY – UNC CHARLOTTE

SAM McVEIGH – APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY

RACHEL NEWMISTER – DAVIDSON COLLEGE

LEE PAGE – WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY

TAYLOR PARKER – UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

CARSON TROBICH – VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY

ASHLEY VAN LANDINGAM – UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKYSARAH ANN WAUGH – UNC CHARLOTTE

Welcome

Thank you for your interest in Charlotte Soccer Academy!

CLUB OVERVIEW

Charlotte Soccer Academy is the only full service club in the Charlotte area, offering our members opportunities to play and develop at all ages and levels from our recreational program up through national level programs. For an overview of our programs, please click here.

CSA LOCATIONS

CSA currently operates several divisions in the greater Charlotte area. Please review the video below or click on the region below for information on the area, programs, directors and more.

CSA-York County/Palmetto

GETTING STARTED WITH CSA

CSA offers competitive soccer to players U9 through U19. Open tryouts for our competitive programs are held annually in February (Rising 16U girls and older) and May (all other age groups and genders). Outside of the tryout period, please reach out to the directors for information on team openings. Click here for information.

Our recreational program offers a fun environment for new and developing players as well as those not ready to make a commitment to competitive soccer. CSA Rec operates separate fall and spring seasons. Enrollment is open to all players age 4 through 19. There are no evaluations or tryouts for recreational soccer. Please visit www.CSARecSoccer.com for more information.

U9-U12

Pre-ECNL Program

Exciting News! Girls Pre-ECNL is joining the Carolinas Development League for 2025-2026! Learn more here!

The Pre-ECNL program at CSA is designed for the elite boys and girls within the Charlotte area who have the talent, a strong desire and commitment to reach the highest levels of play. The Pre-ECNL pathway helps prepare our players to go on to compete in the CSA National programs by providing a higher level and greater frequency of practices.

View the Pre-ECNL Program on the Player Development Pathway

The games program consists of league games, tournaments, festivals and friendlies to provide a variety of different scenarios for players to experience and facilitate their learning. We have a big focus on the individual player within this age group with individualized training and learning plans as well as futsal training and games being an important component of the program. The futsal aspect of the program is delivered during the winter months with training sessions and tournaments as we look to continue to develop the players ability to play in tight spaces, deal with pressure, improve their ball mastery and creative skills.

From Director Ben Cook, “We have a big focus on ball mastery and individual technique at this age group so the players can become really comfortable with the ball. We then develop that into skills that can be applied into game situations and help players problem solve and become good decision makers. The players get to play in multiple positions, allowing them to experience the whole game at a young age and improve their tactical understanding off different roles and responsibilities. Our curriculum has a strong emphasis on developing the attacking side of the game and being dominant in possession.”

For the 2025-2026 season, Pre-ECNL programming includes 9U-12U Boys and Girls in Charlotte, 10U-12U Boys and Girls in North/Huntersville and 11U-12U Girls in Palisades/York.

Prior to every season, the Pre-ECNL teams are each slotted into league play that will offer the players and teams the best opportunity for consistent, challenging competition and appropriate development with the goal of preparing players to move into the National Programs at 13U. This may include playing in an older age group, a more select league, or girls teams playing in the boys league. Teams also participate in friendlies and/or nationally recognized tournaments throughout the season.

Pre-ECNL Staff

Ben Cook and Stephano Williams head up the Pre-ECNL Boys and Girls programs, respectively. Matt Denton and Andrew Steedman take the lead with Pre-ECNL teams in the North and Huntersville sections, respecitively. Ralph Latchana oversees the Pre-ECNL Girls in Palisades/York. Please reach out to them with any program questions or interest.

Ben Cook

Pre-ECNL Boys Program Director

Pre-ECNL Boys Program Director

• USSF B License
• USC Advanced National Diploma & USC Premier Diploma
• USC Futsal Diploma
• BSC Sports & Exercise Health Science
• Former Semi-Professional player, Newport F.C.

Stephano Williams

Pre-ECNL Girls Program Director

Pre-ECNL Girls Program Director

• USSF D License
• USC Advanced Regional Diploma
• Former Director of Coaching, Charlotte United Futbol Club
• All Regional at Wilbraham & Monson Academy

Matt Denton

North Section Director; ECNL Regional Director – North/H'Ville Girls; North/ H'ville 15U-19U USYS Director

North Section Director

ECNL Regional Director – North/Huntersville Girls

North/Huntersville 15U-19U USYS Director

• USC National Youth Diploma & USC Advanced National Diploma
• Instrumental in organizing and implementing the CSA North Program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management Business Administration & Marketing with a concentration in Finance & Economics, Pfeiffer University
• Four-year starter & captain, Pfeiffer University

Andrew Steedman

Huntersville & Indian Trail Section Director

Huntersville Section Director; Indian Trail Section Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail Youth Academy Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail 11U-12U USYS Director
North Pre-ECNL Assistant Director

• USSF D License
• National Youth License
• Created Strikers Soccer Center, Huntersville, NC
• Former youth coach & club secretary, Clydebank FC in Scotland

Ralph Latchana

Palisades & York Section Director; NPL Program Director, Pre-ECNL Palisades/York

Palisades and York Section Director

National Premier Leagues Program Director

Pre-ECNL Palisades/York

• USSF C License
• FA Level 2 License
• Former Discoveries NPL/ECNL Director
• Former GPS Regional Manager 2016-2019, 3 Regional Championships, Nat’l Finalist 2019

Girls Pre-ECNL Teams
Team Name	Head Coach for 2024-2025
16 (9U) CSA Charlotte Roma Elite 1 G	Mary Rea
16 (9U) CSA Charlotte Roma Elite 2 G	Daniel Martin
15 (10U) CSA Charlotte Roma Elite 1 G	Joe Distaffen
15 (10U) CSA Charlotte Roma Elite 2 G	Daniel Martin
14 (11U) CSA Charlotte Roma Elite 1 G	Alfredo Hernandez
14 (11U) CSA Charlotte Roma Elite 2 G	Daniel Martin
14 (11U) CSA North/Huntersville Elite G	Matt Denton
13 (12U) CSA Charlotte Roma Elite 1 G	Stephano Williams
13 (12U) CSA Charlotte Roma Elite 2 G	Mary Rea
13 (12U) CSA North/Huntersville Elite G	Mick Wakeman

Coaching Assignments are subject to change.

Boys Pre-ECNL Teams
Team Name	Head Coach for 2024-2025
16 (9U) CSA Charlotte Roma Elite 1	Jim Finnerty
16 (9U) CSA Charlotte Roma Elite 2	Cristian Garcia
15 (10U) CSA Charlotte Roma Elite 1	Otavio Norberto
15 (10U) CSA Charlotte Roma Elite 2	Cristian Garcia
15 (10U) CSA Charlotte Roma Elite 3	Otavio Norberto
15 (10U) CSA North Roma Elite	Chris Ryan
15 (10U) CSA Huntersville Roma Elite	Russ Steedman
14 (11U) CSA Charlotte Elite 1	Ben Cook
14 (11U) CSA Charlotte Elite 2	Bryn Lloyd
14 (11U) CSA North Elite	Michael Zeck
14 (11U) CSA Huntersville Roma Elite	Ken Dugan
13 (12U) CSA Charlotte Elite 1	Ben Cook
13 (12U) CSA Charlotte Elite 2	Bryn Lloyd
13 (12U) CSA North/Huntersville Roma Elite	Joe Mitchell

Coaching Assignments are subject to change.

EXPLORE

CSA Sections

We have eight geographic regions within Charlotte Soccer Academy.
Click on a location to be directed to the location information page.

Charlotte

Charlotte Soccer Academy’s Charlotte section includes the southern part of Charlotte metropolitan area.

OrthoCarolina Sportsplex

13333 Dorman Road, Pineville 28134

Programs Offered:

Recreational Soccer 6U-19U
Youth Academy 8U-10U
USYS/North Carolina 11U-19U
Pre-ECNL 9U-12U
ECNL Regional League U13-U19
ECNL National U13-U19
ECNL National Academy Boys U13-U19

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3400 Davidson Highway Concord, 28027

Programs Offered:

Recreational Soccer 6U-19U
Youth Academy 8U-10U
USYS/North Carolina 11U-19U
Pre-ECNL 10U-12U
ECNL Regional League U13-U19

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Huntersville

Charlotte Soccer Academy’s Huntersville section also includes the Lake Norman and University areas of Charlotte.

Programs Offered:

Youth Academy 8U-10U
USYS/North Carolina 11U-19U
Pre-ECNL 10U-12U
ECNL Regional League U13-U19

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Belmont/Gastonia

Charlotte Soccer Academy’s newest section serving communities west of Charlotte.

Programs Offered:

Youth Academy 8U-10U
USYS/North Carolina 11U-15U

Explore Section Fields

U13-U19 Girls

ECNL National Program

The ECNL National Girls Program at Charlotte Soccer Academy provides our top players the highest quality training and competition at the highest level available in US Youth Soccer.

CSA’s U13-U19 Girls National level teams participate in the Mid-Atlantic Conference of the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) against teams from Virginia and North Carolina. The teams are based at our home facility, the OrthoCarolina Sportsplex.

CSA offers a Pre-ECNL Program developed to identify promising players in age groups U9-U12 and provide a pathway for consistent growth with the goal of preparing them for successful futures with our ECNL National teams.

View Playlist on YouTube

View National Girls Program on Player Development Pathway

ECNL National Girls Staff

ECNL National Girls Director Brian Moore is heavily involved with all teams, players and coaches in the program. Each team will be assigned a head coach, but all members of the coaching staff will be working with each of the other teams in the program. This provides continuity within all teams within the program and also gives our coaching staff the opportunity to work together to benefit our players.

Brian Moore

ECNL National Girls Director

ECNL National Girls Director

• USSF A License, USC Advanced National Diploma, US Soccer Academy Director License
• Former Asst. Coach, University of Georgia Women’s Program
• Former ECNL Director, Concorde First Soccer Club, Atlanta, GA
• Former US Soccer Scout & Training Center Coach for Atlanta area
• Former Professional Player in the “A” League (years prior to MLS)
• USYS National Champion 2003, U19 Girls Peachtree City Lazers Soccer Club

Ian Carry

Goalkeeping Program Director

Goalkeeping Program Director

ECNL National Program Goalkeeping Director

• UEFA Goalkeeping License and UEFA B License
• Former Head Coach, University of Kentucky Women’s Soccer Program
• Former Republic of Ireland & Scotland National Team GK Coach
• Former Professional GK in Ireland & Scotland
• Former Republic of Ireland National Team Futsal GK

Team	Head Coach for 2024-2025
Charlotte SA ECNL National G12 (U13)	Stephen Okai
Charlotte SA ECNL National G11 (U14)	Stephano Williams
Charlotte SA ECNL National G10 (U15)	Sean Carlisle
Charlotte SA ECNL National G09 (U16)	Stephen Okai
Charlotte SA ECNL National G08 (U17)	Octavia Saunders and Mark Thornton
Charlotte SA ECNL National G07/06 (U18/U19)	Brian Moore
Training and Administrative Staff
Ian Carry	ECNL National Program Goalkeeping Director
Luke Williams/Architech Sports	Speed And Agility Consultant
Kelly Parham	ECNL National Girls Administrator

Coaching Assignments are subject to change

Vist ECNL Girls Website

U13-U19 Boys

ECNL National Academy

The National Programs at Charlotte Soccer Academy provide our top players the highest quality training and competition.

CSA’s National Academy level teams participate in the Mid-Atlantic Conference of the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) in age groups U13 through U19. They are based at our home facility, the OrthoCarolina Sportsplex.

The National Academy program, which replaced the US Soccer Development Academy, is a 10-month program for age groups U13-U19 and requires the highest level of commitment from players.

Prospective players and parents are invited to review the videos and information below.

High School Participation Considerations for National Academy Players

CSA National Academy will continue to allow High school soccer for its National Academy with the following criteria to apply.

• Players are not to miss National Academy practice or games for a High School practice.

• High school games are permitted.

• Each player is expected to attend all CSA games.

• Each player is expected to attend all CSA practices unless High school game that night.

• Each player is expected to manage their High School game schedule to avoid burn out.

• Each player must provide their coach with a weekly schedule on Sunday evening/Monday morning of each week’s schedule.

• Each player is to pick and choose the high school games they play in. (For example if there is a game where the HS is expected to win big, CSA practice session should be attended)

View Playlist on YouTube

View Program in Player Development Pathway

National Academy Staff

Steve Gummer

ECNL National Academy Boys Director

ECNL National Academy Boys Director

• USSF A License & UEFA B License
• U.S. Soccer Development Academy Directors License
• Coerver Coaching Licensee
• United Soccer Coaches Guest Clinician 2014, 2016 – 2018 (National Convention)
• Former Semi-Professional player in the UK & Switzerland

Ian Carry

Goalkeeping Program Director

Goalkeeping Program Director

ECNL National Program Goalkeeping Director

Proposed Coaching Assignments for 2025-2026

National Academy Teams (2024-2025)	Head Coach for Current Year (2024-2025)
Charlotte SA ECNL National Academy B12 (U13)	Ethan Kilby
Charlotte SA ECNL National Academy B11 (U14)	Steve Gummer
Charlotte SA ECNL National Academy B10 (U15)	Ethan Kilby
Charlotte SA ECNL National Academy B09 (U16)	Morteza Ebrahimi
Charlotte SA ECNL National Academy B08 (U17)	Steve Gummer
Charlotte SA ECNL National Academy B07/06 (U18/U19)	Morteza Ebrahimi
Charlotte SA ECNL UPSL National Academy B07/06 (U18/U19)	Morteza Ebrahimi
National Academy Staff	Position
Ian Carry	ECNL National Program Goalkeeping Director
Luke Williams/Architech Sports	Speed And Agility Consultant
Kellie Parham	ECNL National Academy & National Boys Administrator & Registrar

Coaching assignments are subject to change.

Visit ECNL Website

GIRLS U13-U19

National League (NL)

The National League (NL) program is the second step on the CSA Player Development Pathway, one level above USYS Competitive. This program is formerly known as Elite 64. Teams are based in the Matthews and Uptown areas and bring together players from across the club who want to have fun, learn, and develop their soccer skills at a higher level. The Matthew and Uptown top teams in 11U & 12U are the developmental teams for the National League program.

13U-19U and girls’ teams participate in highly competitive environments where they can showcase their talent and get additional exposure for collegiate opportunities. CSA NL Girls teams compete in the Southeast Conference against teams from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida and participate in showcases and/or post-season playoff events.

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National League Staff

Catey Stewart is the National League (NL) Girls Program Director. Please reach out to her with any program questions or interest.

Catey Stewart

NPL & NL Uptown/Matthews Program Director; Uptown Section 11U-19U USYS Girls Director; Belmont/Gastonia Section Director

NPL and NL Uptown/Matthews Program Director

Uptown Section 11U-19U USYS Girls Director

Belmont/Gastonia Section Director

• USSF National Youth License & USC National Diploma
• Former Assistant Women’s Coach, High Point University
• Master of Science Degree in Sport Studies, High Point University
• NSCAA All American, four time All Region & four time All Conference Player, Catawba College
• Inducted into South Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame & Catawba College Hall of Fame

Elite 64 Girls Teams	Head Coach for 2024-2025
CSA Elite 64 12G (U13)	Heather Frelin
CSA Elite 64 11G (U14)	Catey Stewart
CSA Elite 64 10G (U15)	Heather Frelin
CSA Elite 64 09G (U16)	Dan Dudley
CSA Elite 64 08G (U17)	Johnathan Brabson
CSA Elite 64 07/06G (18U/19U)	Johnathan Brabson
Elite 64 Boys Teams	Head Coach for 2024-2025
CSA Elite 64 11B (U13)	Yusef Conteh
CSA Elite 64 10B (U14)	Endri Mince
CSA Elite 64 09B (U15)	Hugo Grajeda
CSA Elite 64 08B (U16)	Carlos Sunsin
CSA Elite 64 07B (U17)	Carlos Sunsin
CSA Elite 64 06/05B (U18/U19)	Dan Dudley

Coaching assignments are subject to change.

Visit National League Website

U13-U19 Boys

National Premier Leagues

The National Premier Leagues (NPL) Program for boys U13 through U19 is the next level of competitive soccer above USYS and is the top-tier competitive level based in the York/Palisades area and the Uptown/Matthews areas. The NPL program provides an advanced level of training and consistently competitive games to maximize player development. Each section’s top 11U & 12U USYS boys teams are developmental teams for the NPL program.

Our NPL teams participate in the South Atlantic Premier League East which is made up of teams from North and South Carolina. Palisades/York U15 – U19 will have a fall NPL season only to allow them to participate on high school teams; all other teams, including 15U-19U Uptown Matthews NPL teams will play both fall and spring NPL seasons. NPL teams train three times per week at fields in their section.

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NPL Staff

Ralph Latchana is the NPL Program Director for Palisades/York. Catey Stewart is the NPL Program Director for Uptown/Matthews. Please reach out to them for program information and player interest.

Ralph Latchana

Palisades & York Section Director; NPL Program Director, Pre-ECNL Palisades/York

Palisades and York Section Director

National Premier Leagues Program Director

Pre-ECNL Palisades/York

• USSF C License
• FA Level 2 License
• Former Discoveries NPL/ECNL Director
• Former GPS Regional Manager 2016-2019, 3 Regional Championships, Nat’l Finalist 2019

Catey Stewart

NPL & NL Uptown/Matthews Program Director; Uptown Section 11U-19U USYS Girls Director; Belmont/Gastonia Section Director

NPL and NL Uptown/Matthews Program Director

Uptown Section 11U-19U USYS Girls Director

Belmont/Gastonia Section Director

NPL Team Name	Head Coach for 2024-2025 Season
Charlotte SA 2012 NPL (U13)	TBA
Charlotte SA 2011 NPL (U14)	TBA
Charlotte SA 2010 NPL (U15)	Ralph Latchana
Charlotte SA 2009 NPL (U16)	Steve Richards
Charlotte SA 2008 NPL (U17)	Todd Sykes
Charlotte SA 07/06 NPL (U18/U19)	Steve Richards/Todd Sykes

Coaching assignments are subject to change.

Visit National Premier Leagues Website

U13-U19 Girls

ECNL Regional League Overview

The ECNL Regional League Girls teams are the second-level teams for girls U13 through U19 at the club, providing an advanced level of training and consistently competitive games to maximize player development. At each age group U13-U19, teams are formed in the Charlotte section (Blue teams), the North/Huntersville section (White teams) and the Palisades/York section (Gold teams) The programs pull players from all sections of the club.

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Our Charlotte and NH ECNL Regional Girls teams participate in the ECNL Carolinas Regional League which is made up of teams from North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia and is part of the ECNL Mid-Atlantic Conference. The PY team will participate in the Southeast Region. The reduced level of travel required for regular season games in the Regional League will allow teams to participate in nationally attended showcases such as the Jefferson Cup, NCFC Showcase and/or Disney Showcase. This aligns with our program goal to continue to provide our players with the broadest exposure in national events that attract the most college coaches.

ECNL Regional U13 and U14 teams will have a fall and spring season; U15 – U19 teams will have a fall ECNL season only to allow them to participate on high school teams. Teams practice three times per week and are provided additional training support in the form of functional (position specific) sessions from our senior staff and performance training with our partners, Architech Sports Performance. In addition to the advanced programming, players on the Elite Program teams are constantly being reviewed and evaluated by the ECNL National program staff and Directors, establishing a pathway for progressing to periodic sessions and potential games for our ECNL National platform teams.

ECNL Regional Girls Program Staff

Steve Magee is the overall director of the ECNL Regional Program at CSA. Coach Magee implemented a continued player development curriculum that has resulted in many players advancing to CSA’s National Programs. Matt Denton and Andrew Steedman provide support for the North/Huntersville teams. Please reach out to them with program questions or interest.

Steve Magee

ECNL Regional Program Director Boys & Girls

ECNL Regional Program Director Boys & Girls

• U.S. Soccer National A Youth Coaching License
• USC Premier Diploma
• Former Head Men’s Coach, Eckerd College
• Former Assistant Men’s Coach, UNC Wilmington
• Former Director at Charlotte United FC; Former Director of Coaching at Charlotte Soccer Club, New Orleans Soccer Academy & High Country Soccer Association

Matt Denton

North Section Director; ECNL Regional Director – North/H'Ville Girls; North/ H'ville 15U-19U USYS Director

North Section Director

ECNL Regional Director – North/Huntersville Girls

North/Huntersville 15U-19U USYS Director

Andrew Steedman

Huntersville & Indian Trail Section Director

Huntersville Section Director; Indian Trail Section Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail Youth Academy Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail 11U-12U USYS Director
North Pre-ECNL Assistant Director

• USSF D License
• National Youth License
• Created Strikers Soccer Center, Huntersville, NC
• Former youth coach & club secretary, Clydebank FC in Scotland

Sheldon Russell

ECNL Regional Director – Palisades/York Girls

ECNL Regional Director – Palisades/York Girls

• USSF D License
• Head Coach, Gold Hill Middle School Boys Soccer Program
• Former Head Coach, Gold Hill Middle School Girls Soccer Program
• Former player in the Jamaica Premier League, Violet Kickers F.C.
• Former U17 Jamaica National Team player

ECNL Regional League Charlotte Team Name	Head Coach for 2024-2025 Season
Charlotte SA Blue RL G12 (U13)	Scott Ginn
Charlotte SA Blue RL G11 (U14)	Scott Ginn
Charlotte SA Blue RL G10 (U15)	Jen Woody
9Charlotte SA Blue RL G09 (U16)	Steve Magee
Charlotte SA Blue RL G08 (U17)	Alfredo Henriques Fernandez
Charlotte SA Blue RL G07/06 (U18/U19)	Jen Woody

ECNL Regional League North/Huntersville Team Name	Head Coach for 2024-2025 Season
Charlotte SA White RL G12 (U13)	Joe Kirkwood
Charlotte SA White RL G11 (U14)	Leo Sanchez
Charlotte SA White RL G10 (U15)	Matt Denton
Charlotte SA White RL G09 (U16)	Tammy DeCesare
Charlotte SA White RL G08 (U17)	Mick Wakeman
Charlotte SA White RL G07/06 (U18/U19)	Tammy DeCesare

Coaching assignments are subject to change.

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U13 – U19 Boys

ECNL Regional League

The ECNL Regional League Boys teams are the third-level teams for boys U13 through U19 at the club, providing an advanced level of training and consistently competitive games to maximize player development. At each age group U13-U19, teams are formed in both the Charlotte section and the North/Huntersville section that draw elite players from all areas of the club.

View ECNL Regional Programs on the Player Development Pathway

Our ECNL Regional teams participate in the ECNL Carolinas Regional League which is made up of teams from North and South Carolina. The reduced level of travel required for regular season games in the Regional League will allow teams to participate in nationally attended showcases such as the Jefferson Cup, NCFC Showcase and/or Disney Showcase. This aligns with our program goal to continue to provide our players with the broadest exposure in national events that attract the most college coaches.

ECNL Regional U13 and U14 teams will have a fall and spring season; U15 – U19 have a spring ECNL season only to allow them to participate on high school teams. Teams practice three times per week and are provided additional training support in the form of functional (position specific) sessions from our senior staff and performance training with our partners, Architech Sports Performance. In addition to the advanced programming, players on the Elite Program teams are constantly being reviewed and evaluated by the ECNL National program staff and Directors, establishing a pathway for progressing to periodic sessions and potential games for our ECNL National platform teams.

ECNL Regional Boys Staff

Steve Magee is the overall director of the ECNL Regional Program at CSA. Coach Magee implemented a continued player development curriculum that has resulted in many players advancing to CSA’s National Programs. The ECNL Regional teams. Stephen Chaconas and Andrew Steedman provide assistance to Coach Magee for our North/Huntersville teams. Please reach out to them with program questions or interest.

Steve Magee

ECNL Regional Program Director Boys & Girls

ECNL Regional Program Director Boys & Girls

Stephen Chaconas

ECNL Regional Director – North/Huntersville Boys

ECNL Regional Director – North/Huntersville Boys

• USSF Senior A License & USC Premier Diploma
• Former Technical Director, Boys DOC, & NPL Director, Lake Norman SC
• Former USL W Leage Asst. Coach, Cary Clarets
• Former Asst. Coach Guilford College
• B.S. Sports Medicine

Andrew Steedman

Huntersville & Indian Trail Section Director

Huntersville Section Director; Indian Trail Section Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail Youth Academy Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail 11U-12U USYS Director
North Pre-ECNL Assistant Director

• USSF D License
• National Youth License
• Created Strikers Soccer Center, Huntersville, NC
• Former youth coach & club secretary, Clydebank FC in Scotland

ECNL RL Charlotte Team Name	Head Coach for 2024-2025
Charlotte SA Blue RL B12 (U13)	Simon Cole
Charlotte SA Blue RL B11 (U14)	George Margiotis
Charlotte SA Blue RL B10 (U15)	Steve Magee
Charlotte SA Blue RL B09 (U16)	Aksel Juul
Charlotte SA Blue RL B08 (U17)	Otavio Noberto
Charlotte SA Blue RL B07/06 (U18/U19)	Aksel Juul

ECNL RL North/Huntersville Team Name	Head Coach for 2024-2025
Charlotte SA White RL B12 (U13)	Ken Dugan
Charlotte SA White RL B11 (U14)	Michael Osuji
Charlotte SA White RL B10 (U15)	Shinya Turley
Charlotte SA White RL B09 (U16)	Scott Fischer
Charlotte SA White RL B08 (U17)	Stephen Chaconas
Charlotte SA White RL B07/06 (U18/U19)	Josh Denton

Coaching assignments are subject to change.

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USYS Youth Academy (8U-10U)

PRogram OVerview

CSA offers the Youth Academy program to boys and girls ages 8U through 10U that are ready to move from recreational soccer into a curriculum that is focused on development of skills and techniques. The program, as recommended by US Soccer and the North Carolina Youth Soccer Association, stresses player development over winning. CSA strongly believes that the Youth Academy Program is the best development option for children leaving recreational level programs. The training program is unmatched for preparing the youth player for higher level competitive programs. Interested players must participate in an evaluation process that occurs in April/May of each year. Once a player has accepted a position in the Youth Academy, they are committed to participate for the entire upcoming soccer year (August to May).

Youth Academy players train two nights per week and are strongly encouraged to participate in the supplemental technical training session offered by CSA to its members at no additional charge. CSA Youth Academy coaches specialize in developing the youngest players and sharing their love of the game. The Youth Academy typically plays matches on Saturdays during the season against Academy teams from other clubs in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties. A balance of home and away matches are played. Youth Academy teams typically participate in one CSA festival event and one other festival event per season.

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Philosophy and Structure

Thank you for your interest in the CSA Youth Academy for 8U, 9U and 10U boys and girls!

We invite parents and players to review the videos and information below to learn about the program. Prospective players should contact the director in the area of their choice. A list of directors can be found below.

Charlotte Soccer Academy has seen huge changes in the club over the last several years. We have grown from a small soccer association of less than 20 teams into a club that now has national recognition with the awarding of the Elite Club National League programs for our older boys and girls. We also have a full time staff that is second to none in the region. We are excited about the continuation of the North Carolina Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA) Youth Academy for the U8-U10 age groups. For those not familiar with the Youth Academy format, this information is provided to help you understand the Youth Academy philosophy.

NCYSA has introduced the Academy philosophy for the U8-U10 age group and we understand all clubs will be required to adopt this philosophy within the next few years. When we adopted the program over many seasons ago we felt that this would be a great time to pioneer the Youth Academy program in Charlotte while providing our youngsters with the best possible start to their soccer experience. Since that time many other clubs both here in Charlotte and across NC have adopted the same philosophy.

The focus of the Youth Academy is to develop young soccer players through the “Golden Years of Learning”. Players at this age are like sponges and can learn to love the game and develop positive habits and attitudes which provide the foundations for soccer excellence down the road. The emphasis at this age is fun and enjoyment where everything is positive and creativity is encouraged. If kids enjoy the game at this introductory age then hopefully they will be playing and enjoying the game for years to come.

The Youth Academy program stresses player development versus results. It is much more important to develop players within the proper framework at this age as opposed to demanding that teams win at all costs. If the goal is just to win there are shortcuts that coaches can take at the expense of developing the player and the team. By focusing on developing the player and putting them in the best training situation that fits the individual, this helps the entire team and success will follow.

The curriculum in place at CSA and the pool training sessions are designed specifically for this age. The coaches who will be working with these players are superb at training and understanding the younger players. Therefore, you can be completely comfortable in the knowledge that your child is receiving the best soccer instruction for their age and ability.

Our goal is to help each child develop skills and techniques to play “The Beautiful Game of Soccer:” We want to open the door of creativity for every player with a soccer ball!

The emphasis on winning is a detriment to young players because it prevents us from developing technically proficient players. And we are not giving them the ability to make decisions.
–US U17 National Team Coach, John Hackworth. Soccer America, Oct. 2006

Too often in this country, youth coaches sacrifice learning skills for winning games…
– US Women’s National Team Member, Mia Hamm. Soccer America, Oct. 2006

Program Goals

Improving Technique
When players improve their technical ability they grow in confidence and give themselves a greater capacity to process information, which is vital in the development of young soccer players. Improving technique is paramount to CSA.

Improving Teamwork
Another way to increase enjoyment of the game is through interaction with teammates through small group activities which enhance skillful and imaginative play, for example 2v1, 2v2, 2v3, 3v3, and 4v4 to goals or targets. At a young age, children play in a number of positions to improve their all round understanding and knowledge of the game.

Playing With High Standards
Discipline is a key factor when learning the game of soccer. CSA expects all players to attend each training session. Arrive early. Shirts tucked in, socks pulled up displaying proper CSA training attire. Equipment, including a soccer ball, shin-guards and water bottle are mandatory items for each session. We also require that the players treat the coaching staff, opponents, and referees with the utmost respect. Many of these standards come from you, the parent, setting the example.

Training Format

Players are identified and grouped by birth year and ability. The staff will teach and develop these players to have the confidence and the technical ability to enjoy the game. All training is THEME/CURRICULUM BASED in order to achieve basic fundamentals necessary within the game.

The practice format will institute a station style of POOL TRAINING. Simply, the training will consist of either stations (2-3 stations) that vary within the theme or a session headed up by a Senior Coaching Staff member. The groups should be matched up by level(s) in order to keep the training environment challenging.

The programming will be as follows for ages U9-U11:

Day 1: Pool Station Training grouped by level, 2-3 stations per the curriculum or a session lead by a Senior Staff member.

Day 2: The Academy Director will set the exercise and then have the teams break off to complete it, the club staff coach will lead the sessions. Sessions will end with games.

Day 3: 4v4 training. CSA will offer a third session during the week with the focus on 4v4. This extra session allows the players to understand the ideas of height, width and depth and get into more game related experiences. This optional session is highly encouraged. This will be a session where the U9, U10 and U11 players play. The CSA Staff members will be running this session for their respective genders.

Coaching Games and Practices

Each Academy Director is responsible for the staffing and scheduling of all games. Each team will be assigned a club staff coach for their games. For ages U9-U10, the Academy Director will assign staffing for games among the allotted club staff. CSA requires that each coach achieve a coaching certification through US Soccer, National Soccer Coaches Association of America or an equivalent foreign coaching certificate. This helps promote and educate the CSA culture and philosophy across its staff.

All coaching should be left to the coaching staff, and parents should not offer advice to players during games or practice. Parents should refrain from giving any tactical feedback to players regarding performance as they may give contradictory information or over repeat what the coach has already said which can lead to confusion or frustration for the player. The decisions made for the groups such as playing time and any movement between sections are the sole responsibility of the head coaches and the Academy Directors.

One of the great things we have heard back from players and parents is that each game day event has such a great atmosphere. All of the teams get to play at the same site (boys and girls may be split) and teams get there early to support one another and stay after and it makes for a fantastic environment for soccer as the players feel that they are a part of a club and not just on a team.

Team Formation

All players are evaluated at two open evaluation nights in May and then again at our assessment camp in late July/early August. Players will potentially be grouped into different sections for their second pool training session of the week. A coach will oversee a specific section. There is a flexibility to adjust teams and section depending on the event or festival in question.

Teams may be shuffled and mixed for various alternative competitions over the course of the year with flexibility provided by the Academy style format but mostly they will stay with the group in which they are assigned.

Positivity

Be Positive!

Positive Parental Support
Positive support is vital during times of disappointment which is a natural part of a young soccer player’s developmental success. Please refer to your CSA Code of Conduct which outlines and provides examples of positive parental support. Positive parental support does not include coaching your child from the sidelines as this only confuses players.

Positive Encouragement
Positive encouragement from parents is vital in helping young soccer players succeed and enjoy the game. The job of each parent is to be their child’s biggest fan. Positive feedback and encouragement should outweigh constructive criticism by at least 10 to 1. This allows players to grow in confidence which is the key to success in soccer as well as any sport.

Positive Coaching
Positive coaching from our staff is very important to our players’ development. We must ensure that our players are instilled with confidence to play and have an understanding of the coach’s instructions as well as the ability to handle constructive feedback from the coach. Encouragement at this level is a massive motivational tool to making our players successful, creative and well rounded soccer players.

In Closing

As a club we feel that the Youth Academy style system will benefit your child and increase their development in the game of soccer. We believe that by implementing these ideas, we will see players improve at greater rates in a fun and a positive environment. The CSA staff is confident that your child will thrive in a setting that encourages creativity and skill rather than in one which is focused on results and standings.

If you have any questions that have not been answered, please feel free to e-mail the Youth Academy Director in your section.

Youth Academy Directors

Contact the Youth Academy Director in your section with any questions.

Richard Butler

Youth Academy Program Director

CSA-Charlotte

Youth Academy Program Director

• USSF A License
• USC Premier Diploma
• Former USSDA Director
• Played professional & collegiate soccer

Rich Schwartz

Youth Academy Boys Charlotte Director; South Junior Academy Director

Youth Academy Boys Charlotte Director

Junior Academy Director, South Region

• Youth License I and II
• NCYSA E License
• Grassroots 4v4, 7v7, 11v11
• Junior Academy Coach 2013-present
• Junior Academy Director 2018-present

Danielle Russell

Youth Academy Girls Charlotte Director

Youth Academy Girls Charlotte Director

• USSF D License
• Played collegiate soccer at Clemson University, 2006-2009, Elite 8 Freshman Year
• Inducted into the York County Soccer Hall of Fame, August 2022
• Former Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at Fort Mill High School

Steve Burckhalter

Matthews Section Youth Academy Director

Matthews Section Youth Academy Boys & Girls Director

• USSF B License & USSF National Youth License
• Former Associate DOC, Dakota Alliance Soccer Club
• Former Women’s Head Coch, Augustana College
• Former Director of Coaching, Dakota Gold Soccer Club

Prince Ojok

Uptown Section Youth Academy & 11U-19U USYS Boys Director

Uptown Section Youth Academy Boys & Girls Director

Uptown Section 11U-19U USYS Boys Director

• USSF B License & UEFA B License
• USC Advanced National Diploma
• Former Assistant Coach, Western Connecticut State University
• B.S. Sports Science

Andrew Steedman

Huntersville & Indian Trail Section Director

Huntersville Section Director; Indian Trail Section Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail Youth Academy Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail 11U-12U USYS Director
North Pre-ECNL Assistant Director

• USSF D License
• National Youth License
• Created Strikers Soccer Center, Huntersville, NC
• Former youth coach & club secretary, Clydebank FC in Scotland

Chris Ryan

North Section Youth Academy Director

North Section Youth Academy Boys and Girls Director

• USSF D License and Grassroots Certifications
• Former Director of Coaching, LPSC U11-12 Boys and Girls
• Four Year Collegiate Standout at Methodist University
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with Minors in Accounting and Sports Management

Jay Marlovits

Palisades & York Sections Youth Academy Director

Palisades & York Sections Youth Academy Boys & Girls Director

• USSF B License
• SCYSA State Cup Champion 2019 & SCSCL Finalists 2021
• University of Hartford Soccer Excellence – Hall of Fame Induction Class 2014
• NSCAA All American Selection & Umbro Select College All-Star 1996
• All-New England 1996 and a two-time All-Conference First Team 95/96

Catey Stewart

NPL & NL Uptown/Matthews Program Director; Uptown Section 11U-19U USYS Girls Director; Belmont/Gastonia Section Director

NPL and NL Uptown/Matthews Program Director

Uptown Section 11U-19U USYS Girls Director

Belmont/Gastonia Section Director

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Charlotte

Charlotte Soccer Academy’s Charlotte section includes the southern part of Charlotte metropolitan area.

OrthoCarolina Sportsplex

13333 Dorman Road, Pineville 28134

Programs Offered:

Recreational Soccer 6U-19U
Youth Academy 8U-10U
USYS/North Carolina 11U-19U
Pre-ECNL 9U-12U
ECNL Regional League U13-U19
ECNL National U13-U19
ECNL National Academy Boys U13-U19

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3400 Davidson Highway Concord, 28027

Programs Offered:

Recreational Soccer 6U-19U
Youth Academy 8U-10U
USYS/North Carolina 11U-19U
Pre-ECNL 10U-12U
ECNL Regional League U13-U19

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Huntersville

Charlotte Soccer Academy’s Huntersville section also includes the Lake Norman and University areas of Charlotte.

Programs Offered:

Youth Academy 8U-10U
USYS/North Carolina 11U-19U
Pre-ECNL 10U-12U
ECNL Regional League U13-U19

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Belmont/Gastonia

Charlotte Soccer Academy’s newest section serving communities west of Charlotte.

Programs Offered:

Youth Academy 8U-10U
USYS/North Carolina 11U-15U

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