Charlotte SA are proud to be a part of each of our players’ continued growth, development and success by providing opportunities to compete at the next level both academically and athletically. With our association’s proven track record for placing players at the higher level, we pride ourselves on finding the right fit for each student athlete and their family.
Please join us in congratulating these players on their college selection!
For a list of CSA Girls program alumni, please click here.
CSA GIRLS CLASS OF 2023
kENNEDY bELL
University of Maryland
Paris Bice
University of Florida
SUMMER BOWMAN
Appalachian State
Sophia Broz
University Of Miami
Darby Campbell
Colgate
Lyla Chadd
Presbyterian College
Molly Coles
University Of Cincinnati
Lia Doohan
University Of Tampa
Jordan Lamb
North Greenville University
Mia Mitchell
University of Maryland
AVENLY MONTIETH
Appalachian State
Carly Montgomery
University Of Texas
Jacey Rase
West Virginia University
Elon Rutty
Villanova
Lizzie Sarmiento
Queens University
Camryn Sicard
University Of Richmond
Charlotte Simas
Wofford College
Ali Skinner
Catawba College
CSA GIRLS CLASS OF 2024
Marilia Nieves-Melchor
University of Kentucky
Jasmine Nixon
University of Kentucky
Taylor Suarez
Univ of North Carolina
CSA Girls Alumni
CSA GIRLS CLASS OF 2023
Madeline Adams
USC Lancaster
Skylar Alepa
Presbyterian College
kENNEDY bELL
University of Maryland
Paris Bice
University of Florida
jessica Brannon
University of Tampa
Reily Brinley
Denison University
Sophia Broz
University Of Miami
Darby Campbell
Colgate
Lyla Chadd
Presbyterian College
Molly Coles
University Of Cincinnati
Adrienne Cooper
Lees-McRae College
Riley Cook
Catawba University
Isabella Davila
Johnson & Wales University
Lia Doohan
University Of Tampa
Jeanette Fieldsend
James Madison University
Lauren Jensen
Denison University
Jordan Lamb
North Greenville University
Ashlyn Miller
Guilford College
Mia Mitchell
University of Maryland
Carly Montgomery
University Of Texas
Libby Parsells
Johnson & Whales University
Ella Ramsey
Greensboro College
Jacey Rase
West Virginia University
Mikaela Rossi
Queens University
Elon Rutty
Villanova
Lizzie Sarmiento
Queens University
Camryn Sicard
University Of Richmond
Charlotte Simas
Wofford College
Ali Skinner
Catawba College
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
Francis Marion
Lindsey Corwin
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Mia Dixie
University Of Mount Olive
Maddie Eastman
University Of Kentucky
Jayden Emmanuel
University Of Florida
Allison Evans
Presbyterian College
Michaela Fisher
Furman University
Emily Floyd
University Of Tampa
Elena Foley
Oberlin College
Sallie Garner
Liberty University
Julianna Granetzke
Kenyon College
Ava Hellner
University of Kentucky
Ellie Herrmann
Furman University
Addy Holgorsen
Clemson University
Aleisha Lamb
North Greenville University
Gabi Lassiter
Army West Point
Maria Manousos
Clemson University
Megan Michaels
Catawba College
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
Julia Patrum
UNC Charlotte
Luzah Pisorio
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 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.
CSA College Commitments
Charlotte SA are proud to be a part of each of our players continued growth, development and success by providing opportunities to compete at the next level both academically and athletically. With our association’s proven track record for placing players at the higher level, we pride ourselves on finding the right fit for each student athlete and their family.
Please join us in congratulating these CSA players on their college or club selection.
For a list of CSA men’s program alumni, please click here. For a list of CSA women’s program alumni, please click 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.
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 2024-2025 season, Pre-ECNL programming includes 9U-12U Boys and Girls in Charlotte and 10U-12U Boys and Girls in North/Huntersville.
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. Pleaser 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
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
Lee Minton
15 (10U) CSA Charlotte Roma Elite 1 G
Joe Distaffen
15 (10U) CSA Charlotte Roma Elite 2 G
Lee Minton
14 (11U) CSA Charlotte Roma Elite 1 G
Alfredo Hernandez
14 (11U) CSA Charlotte Roma Elite 2 G
Mark Thornton
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.
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.
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
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)
Steve Gummer is the director of the Boys National Academy Program.
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
• 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
National Academy Teams
Head Coach for 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
The strategic partnership between our Matthews and Uptown sections prepares players to progress from the USYS competitive teams to the Elite 64 program, which is one program in the second step on our Player Development Pathway. The most advanced players in the sections form combined teams that have fun, learn and develop their soccer skills at a high level. The sections’ top teams in 11U & 12U are the developmental teams for the Elite 64 program.
13U-19U boys’ and girls’ teams compete in the Elite 64 platform and play in highly competitive environments where they can showcase their talent and get additional exposure for collegiate opportunities. CSA Elite 64 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.
Catey Stewart is the Elite 64 Program Director. Please reach out to her with any program questions or interest.
Catey Stewart
Elite 64 Program Director & Uptown Section 11U-19U USYS Girls Director
Elite 64 Program Director
Uptown Section 11U-19U USYS Girls 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
The Development Player League (DPL) is the next level of competitive soccer above USYS, and is the top-tier competitive level offered in the York/Palisades area section of the club for girls U13 through U19. The DPL program provides an advanced level of training and consistently competitive games to maximize player development. The York and Palisades Sections’ top 11U & 12U USYS girls teams are developmental teams for the NPL program.
Our DPL teams participate in the Southeast Division which will be made up of teams from North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia. U13 and U14 teams will have a fall and spring season; U15 – U19 will have a fall ECNL season only to allow them to participate on high school teams.
Sheldon Russell is the Director of the DPL Program. Please reach out to him with any program questions or interest.
Sheldon Russell
Development Player League Program Director
Development Player League Program Director
• 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
The National Premier Leagues (NPL) Program is the next level of competitive soccer above USYS and is the top-tier competitive level based in the York/Palisades area for boys U13 through U19. The NPL program provides an advanced level of training and consistently competitive games to maximize player development. The York and Palisades Sections’ 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. U13 and U14 teams will have a fall and spring season; U15 – U19 will have a fall season only to allow them to participate on high school teams. NPL teams train three times per week at fields in the Palisades and eastern York County area.
