Lonestar SC in the Community!
Feb 26 2013 - LSC Staff
We would like to express a warm welcome to Louise McCann who joined the Lonestar family in the fall taking on the role of ‘Physical Education Program Coordinator’. Before joining Lonestar, Louise gained a 4 year Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physical Education (PE) with Qualified Teaching Status from the University Of Brighton in England and then proceeded to teach in the United Kingdom for 12 years as a PE Teacher, Athletic Director, PE Advisor and Faculty Head of Creative and Performance Arts. Louise is a very experienced PE professional and we are happy to have her knowledge and experience as part of the Lonestar team.
It is important that we educate young people about the benefits of leading a healthy active lifestyle and encourage them to adopt healthy habits in their lives. As part of this role, Louise will be providing monthly updates for our soccer players including fun physical activities to do at home, nutrition advice and lifestyle tips.
Louise’s work will extend further than our Lonestar players and will take Lonestar into the local community. Louise will work, assisted by Lonestar coaches, on our community project in local elementary schools and day care centers. They will primarily work with 4-8 year olds as these are the formative years and increasing participation and enjoyment of physical activity at these ages is critical. The coaches will work in different schools leading fun ‘physical activation’ sessions during the school day, after school and in the evenings with a sole purpose of demonstrating how much fun keeping fit and healthy can be! The team can also provide booths at Health Days and support for school events such as Track and Field Days or Wellness Days.
If you would like our Community Team to visit your child’s school, please contact Louise by email on lmccann@lonestar-sc.com or phone 512-899-1049 and she will be happy to book this for you!
Feb 26 2013 - LSC Staff
We would like to express a warm welcome to Louise McCann who joined the Lonestar family in the fall taking on the role of ‘Physical Education Program Coordinator’. Before joining Lonestar, Louise gained a 4 year Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physical Education (PE) with Qualified Teaching Status from the University Of Brighton in England and then proceeded to teach in the United Kingdom for 12 years as a PE Teacher, Athletic Director, PE Advisor and Faculty Head of Creative and Performance Arts. Louise is a very experienced PE professional and we are happy to have her knowledge and experience as part of the Lonestar team.
It is important that we educate young people about the benefits of leading a healthy active lifestyle and encourage them to adopt healthy habits in their lives. As part of this role, Louise will be providing monthly updates for our soccer players including fun physical activities to do at home, nutrition advice and lifestyle tips.
Louise’s work will extend further than our Lonestar players and will take Lonestar into the local community. Louise will work, assisted by Lonestar coaches, on our community project in local elementary schools and day care centers. They will primarily work with 4-8 year olds as these are the formative years and increasing participation and enjoyment of physical activity at these ages is critical. The coaches will work in different schools leading fun ‘physical activation’ sessions during the school day, after school and in the evenings with a sole purpose of demonstrating how much fun keeping fit and healthy can be! The team can also provide booths at Health Days and support for school events such as Track and Field Days or Wellness Days.
If you would like our Community Team to visit your child’s school, please contact Louise by email on lmccann@lonestar-sc.com or phone 512-899-1049 and she will be happy to book this for you!
Introducing a NEW Program in Leander!
Feb 21 2013 - LSC Staff
Lonestar Soccer Club is excited to announce the Developmental Training Program for U5-U10 players at the new Leander Soccer Complex! This six week program kicks off the week of March 18th! This program will consist of an hour long training session, twice a week, conducted by professional Lonestar SC coaches in a fun, safe and educational environment. Here at Lonestar, we are continually trying to improve our recreational soccer programs by expanding the number of locations and the geographic reach of these locations to benefit current and future families.
A peek at Developmental Training: We would like to promote high levels of touches on the ball paired with fun and creative training methods that your child will undoubtedly understand and benefit from, while also showing improvement. Small sided matches as well as friendly tournaments throughout the six weeks will create a fun and competitive environment for your soccer player!
• TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE
• Program location = CLICK HERE
• Program cost = $35.00 / Includes a FREE Lonestar t-shirt
• Program Time = Monday’s & Wednesday’s, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM
Lonestar SC encourages you to take full advantage of this wonderful opportunity to provide your child with the chance to develop his or her skills and technical abilities, all while fostering a true enjoyment for the “beautiful game”
For questions regarding the program, please contact Maca Teale:
mteale@lonestar-sc.com or 512.350 3012
Feb 21 2013 - LSC Staff
Lonestar Soccer Club is excited to announce the Developmental Training Program for U5-U10 players at the new Leander Soccer Complex! This six week program kicks off the week of March 18th! This program will consist of an hour long training session, twice a week, conducted by professional Lonestar SC coaches in a fun, safe and educational environment. Here at Lonestar, we are continually trying to improve our recreational soccer programs by expanding the number of locations and the geographic reach of these locations to benefit current and future families.
A peek at Developmental Training: We would like to promote high levels of touches on the ball paired with fun and creative training methods that your child will undoubtedly understand and benefit from, while also showing improvement. Small sided matches as well as friendly tournaments throughout the six weeks will create a fun and competitive environment for your soccer player!
• TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE
• Program location = CLICK HERE
• Program cost = $35.00 / Includes a FREE Lonestar t-shirt
• Program Time = Monday’s & Wednesday’s, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM
Lonestar SC encourages you to take full advantage of this wonderful opportunity to provide your child with the chance to develop his or her skills and technical abilities, all while fostering a true enjoyment for the “beautiful game”
For questions regarding the program, please contact Maca Teale:
mteale@lonestar-sc.com or 512.350 3012
Lonestar SC Girls Showcase Recap
Feb 19 2013 - LSC Staff
Earlier this month, Lonestar hosted another fantastic showcase event for the girl’s program, following on from a very successful boys program showcase over the Thanksgiving weekend. The showcase brought in ninety four college coaches from seventy five different schools. The weekend began Friday evening with a social for the coaches. College coaches came and sat down with the Lonestar staff to go over schedules and talk about individual players. On Saturday and Sunday, over 70 teams competed on 9 fields at Town and Country Fields, and our thanks go to T&C Optimist as it is a great venue to host a Showcase with the fields all closely connected. This allows the college coaches to watch multiple games in one time slot which gives maximum exposure to players. Also, despite the wet and cold, hundreds of people turned out to watch UT Women V’s HBU on Saturday night… with five LSC Alumni on show, the game ended in a 1-0 victory for UT. The feedback from clubs, college coaches, and from players/parents has been great! Most stating the showcase was a first class event! We would like to thank players, coaches, volunteers and families for the hard work and support.
Feb 19 2013 - LSC Staff
Earlier this month, Lonestar hosted another fantastic showcase event for the girl’s program, following on from a very successful boys program showcase over the Thanksgiving weekend. The showcase brought in ninety four college coaches from seventy five different schools. The weekend began Friday evening with a social for the coaches. College coaches came and sat down with the Lonestar staff to go over schedules and talk about individual players. On Saturday and Sunday, over 70 teams competed on 9 fields at Town and Country Fields, and our thanks go to T&C Optimist as it is a great venue to host a Showcase with the fields all closely connected. This allows the college coaches to watch multiple games in one time slot which gives maximum exposure to players. Also, despite the wet and cold, hundreds of people turned out to watch UT Women V’s HBU on Saturday night… with five LSC Alumni on show, the game ended in a 1-0 victory for UT. The feedback from clubs, college coaches, and from players/parents has been great! Most stating the showcase was a first class event! We would like to thank players, coaches, volunteers and families for the hard work and support.
A Truly Sad Day for Lonestar SC and Austin Soccer
Jan 26 2013 - LSC Staff
Lonestar SC is very saddened to report that one of our Lonestar family, Murray Hanson, has passed away. Preliminary indications are that Murray died from a heart condition that he had dealt with for several years. Lonestar SC will communicate service information when available. The Lonestar SC family extends our heartfelt condolences and prayers to Murray's family and many close friends.
A proud native of Canada, Murray played for the Youth National Team, as well as SIU-Edwardsville and the University of Tulsa. Professionally he played for the Tulsa Ambush of the National Professional Soccer League and semi-professionally for the Tulsa Roughnecks of the US-ISL. Murray was one of Lonestar SC’s longest serving coaches who coached hundreds, if not thousands, of young soccer players at all levels of the game, right here in Austin. He will be missed, and remembered fondly, by everyone at Lonestar SC and in the Austin Soccer Community.
We invite you to share your memories and photos of Murray with us. CLICK HERE
Jan 26 2013 - LSC Staff
Lonestar SC is very saddened to report that one of our Lonestar family, Murray Hanson, has passed away. Preliminary indications are that Murray died from a heart condition that he had dealt with for several years. Lonestar SC will communicate service information when available. The Lonestar SC family extends our heartfelt condolences and prayers to Murray's family and many close friends.A proud native of Canada, Murray played for the Youth National Team, as well as SIU-Edwardsville and the University of Tulsa. Professionally he played for the Tulsa Ambush of the National Professional Soccer League and semi-professionally for the Tulsa Roughnecks of the US-ISL. Murray was one of Lonestar SC’s longest serving coaches who coached hundreds, if not thousands, of young soccer players at all levels of the game, right here in Austin. He will be missed, and remembered fondly, by everyone at Lonestar SC and in the Austin Soccer Community.
We invite you to share your memories and photos of Murray with us. CLICK HERE
LSC Alumni Named in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft
Jan 17 2013 - LSC Staff
LSC USSF Alumni, Kekuta Manneh
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced this morning that they have acquired the fourth overall pick in today’s 2013 MLS SuperDraft from Toronto FC in exchange for the tenth overall pick and allocation money. With the fourth overall pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, Vancouver Whitecaps FC selected Generation adidas striker/winger Kekuta Manneh from Austin Aztex of the United Soccer Leagues (USL) Premier Development League (PDL). Check out Manneh's News Here!
Manneh, 18, joins Whitecaps FC after last playing for Austin Aztex in the United Soccer Leagues (USL) Premier Development League (PDL). The native of Madiba Kunda, The Gambia, was named to the 2012 PDL All-Central Conference team after leading the Aztex with 12 goals and nine assists in 13 matches.
“Kekuta brings great pace out wide and is a natural goalscorer,” said Rennie. “He is a versatile player with a natural ability to play on the left or on the right, which isn’t easy to find. I’m very pleased that we were able to select Kekuta.”
Prior to playing in Austin, Manneh scored 23 goals for Lonestar SC U-17/18 in the 2011-12 United States Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) season. In the 2010-11 season, the 5-foot-9, 140-pound striker scored 35 goals in 23 games for USSDA club Texas Rush AJ Auxerre U-15/16.
LSC USSF Alumni, Mikey Lopez
Sporting Kansas City selects University of North Carolina Midfielder Mikey Lopez with the 14th overall (1st round) selection in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft.
Watch the Announcement Here!
College (North Carolina): Spent two seasons at North Carolina ... Started all 21 matches he appeared in during 2012 and scored two goals and one assist ... In 2011 he was voted the ACC Freshman of the Year after appearing in 25 matches (21 starts) and scoring three goals four assists.
High School: Attended St. Stephen’s Academy.
US National Team: Regular call-up on the US Under-20 national team ... U.S. Under-18 National Team member during two training camps (February and April) ... Participated in two U.S. Under-18 National Team trips to Argentina and Portugal ... Member of the U.S. Under-15 training camp in 2008.
Lonestar SC would like to congratulate Kekuta & Mikey on their success!
Jan 17 2013 - LSC Staff
LSC USSF Alumni, Kekuta MannehINDIANAPOLIS, IN – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced this morning that they have acquired the fourth overall pick in today’s 2013 MLS SuperDraft from Toronto FC in exchange for the tenth overall pick and allocation money. With the fourth overall pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, Vancouver Whitecaps FC selected Generation adidas striker/winger Kekuta Manneh from Austin Aztex of the United Soccer Leagues (USL) Premier Development League (PDL). Check out Manneh's News Here!
Manneh, 18, joins Whitecaps FC after last playing for Austin Aztex in the United Soccer Leagues (USL) Premier Development League (PDL). The native of Madiba Kunda, The Gambia, was named to the 2012 PDL All-Central Conference team after leading the Aztex with 12 goals and nine assists in 13 matches.
“Kekuta brings great pace out wide and is a natural goalscorer,” said Rennie. “He is a versatile player with a natural ability to play on the left or on the right, which isn’t easy to find. I’m very pleased that we were able to select Kekuta.”
Prior to playing in Austin, Manneh scored 23 goals for Lonestar SC U-17/18 in the 2011-12 United States Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) season. In the 2010-11 season, the 5-foot-9, 140-pound striker scored 35 goals in 23 games for USSDA club Texas Rush AJ Auxerre U-15/16.
LSC USSF Alumni, Mikey Lopez
Sporting Kansas City selects University of North Carolina Midfielder Mikey Lopez with the 14th overall (1st round) selection in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft.
Watch the Announcement Here!
College (North Carolina): Spent two seasons at North Carolina ... Started all 21 matches he appeared in during 2012 and scored two goals and one assist ... In 2011 he was voted the ACC Freshman of the Year after appearing in 25 matches (21 starts) and scoring three goals four assists.
High School: Attended St. Stephen’s Academy.
US National Team: Regular call-up on the US Under-20 national team ... U.S. Under-18 National Team member during two training camps (February and April) ... Participated in two U.S. Under-18 National Team trips to Argentina and Portugal ... Member of the U.S. Under-15 training camp in 2008.
Lonestar SC would like to congratulate Kekuta & Mikey on their success!
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