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14. May 2012

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Canada Wins Silver at CONCACAF 2012!

May 12, 2012 – (Re-printed from canadasoccer.com) Canada won a silver medal at the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Championship in Ciudad de Guatemala. The Canadians dominated possession and territory for most of the championship final, played on 12 May at the Estadio Cementos Progreso. An unfortunate mistake midway through the first half, however, was the only blemish in an 0:1 loss to CONCACAF winners USA.

Canada posted four wins and one loss in five matches at the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Championship. The team scored 17 goals and conceded just two, including the winner by Amber Munerlyn. Canada’s leading scorers in the tournament were Summer Clarke (six) and Valérie Sanderson (five), while USA Summer Green was the tournament leader with 12 goals (albeit she was held off the scoresheet against Canada).

Clarke, Sanderson (twice), Kadeisha Buchanan and captain Ashley Lawrence won Player of the Match honours during the tournament. Goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan posted three clean sheets, including a 1:0 victory over Mexico in the semi-final stage to qualify Canada for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Azerbaijan 2012.

Since 2002, Canada has qualified for eight of nine FIFA women’s youth tournaments, a feat matched by only four other countries in the world (Brazil, Germany, Nigeria and USA). That record puts Canada inside the top 2.5% amongst all 208 FIFA member associations. Also in the last two years, Canada has qualified for five of seven FIFA tournaments (matched by only six other countries in the world).

The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Azerbaijan 2012 runs 22 September to 13 October. USA, Canada and Mexico have all qualified through the CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Championship. Along with the three CONCACAF teams, the 16-team tournament will qualify three teams from Asia (China PR, Japan and Korea DPR), three teams from Africa (Gambia, Ghana and Nigeria), one team from Oceania (New Zealand), three teams from South America (Brazil, Colombia and Uruguay), host Azerbaijan and two more teams from Europe (to be determined in late June).

Canada has participated in both previous editions of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup (New Zealand 2008 and Trinidad and Tobago 2010). Canada has also won three CONCACAF women’s youth titles, with two won at the Under-20 level (2004 and 2008) and one won at the Under-17 level (2010).

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23. April 2012

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Canada Women’s U17 Team to play in the 2012 CONCACAF Championship Tournament in May!

Canada Women’s U17 Team to play in the 2012 CONCACAF Championship Tournament in May!

The Canadian Women’s U17 National soccer team will be heading to Guatemala, May 2nd – 12th, 2012, to compete in the CONCACAF Championship Tournament, the top three teams of which will qualify for the 2012 FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup in Azerbaijan in September.  Richard Bucciarelli, President of Soccer Fitness and Fitness Coach with the Canadian team, will be traveling with them to Guatemala for the Championship Tournament.

Canada competes in Group A, with matches against Panama (May 2nd), Jamaica (May 4th) and then against host country Guatemala on May 6th.  Group B contains strong regional teams the United States and Mexico, as well as Trinidad and Tobago, and the Bahamas.  The top two teams from each group will advance to …

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6. April 2012

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New Article “Speed Endurance Training – The Key to a Successful Training Camp” in Inside Soccer Magazine

New Article “Speed Endurance Training – The Key to a Successful Training Camp” in Inside Soccer Magazine

Soccer Fitness Inc. has published a new article in Inside Soccer Magazine Issue #95 (March/April 2012).  The article, titled “Speed Endurance Training – The Key to a Successful Training Camp”, describes the unique on-field speed endurance training sessions used by Richard Bucciarelli, President of Soccer Fitness Inc., during his work with the Canadian National Women’s U17 team at their training camp in November, 2011.  “I am excited to have the opportunity to share some of my speed endurance sessions with the Canadian soccer coach/player audience”, commented Richard.  “These sessions provide a unique training stimulus, in that they are both efficient – taking a total of less than 20 minutes of practice time – and effective in improving players’ aerobic endurance.  They can also be easily adapted to players and teams …

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6. March 2012

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Soccer Fitness Inc. – News for March 2012

Soccer Fitness Inc. – News for March 2012

Spring Power Running Series to start in March:

 

Just in time for the start of the outdoor season, the Soccer Fitness’ Spring 2012 Power Running Series start in March, 2012!  Now entering its 7th year of operation, our Power Running Series provides truly soccer-specific speed, power, agility, endurance and strength training to both individuals and teams.  Utilizing our revolutionary On-Field Training Protocols, developed through years of research and travel to some of Europe’s leading youth academies, we provide a unique training stimulus incorporating specific exercises both with and without the ball.  Players are divided into small groups according to age and ability, and are instructed by highly qualified, knowledgeable staff of university educated kinesiologists and internationally licensed trainers and coaches.  Training will take place at the newly renovated …

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13. February 2012

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Paul James Publishes New Book: “Cracked Open”

Hall of Fame player, World Cup veteran, former NCAA, CIS, club and Canadian under-20 coach, and present TV analyst, Paul James, has recently published an E-Book, called “Cracked Open”, which chronicles his life and career, yet also sheds light on his battle with drug addiction.  James hopes his harrowing past might help shed light on addiction — and ultimately help others see warning signs and seek/provide help.  Richard Bucciarelli, President of Soccer Fitness Inc., has worked with Paul as both a player for the York Lions Men’s Varsity Soccer Team (2003-2004) and as an Assistant Coach with the Lions Women’s Varsity Team (2008-2009).   “I have known Paul for almost 10 years, and have nothing but respect and admiration for him as a coach, and as a person”, commented Richard.  “The …

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11. January 2012

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Happy Birthday to the Soccer Fitness Training Centre!

January 11, 2012 marks the 1-year anniversary of the Soccer Fitness Training Centre!  We at Soccer Fitness would like to thank all our family, friends, and most of all, all of our dedicated athletes, for making 2011 a successful and memorable year.   Here’s to ensuring that 2012 will be even better!…

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4. December 2011

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Season’s Greetings From Soccer Fitness!

News for Winter 2012:

Winter Power Running Series Starting January

Now entering its 7th year of operation, our Power Running Series provides truly soccer-specific speed, power, agility, endurance and strength training to both individuals and teams.  Utilizing our revolutionary On-Field Training Protocols, developed through years of research and travel to some of Europe’s leading youth academies, we provide a unique training stimulus incorporating specific exercises both with and without the ball.  Players are divided into small groups according to age and ability, and are instructed by highly qualified, knowledgeable staff of university educated kinesiologists and internationally licensed trainers and coaches.  Training will take place at the newly renovated Trio Sportsplex, on state-of-the-art, 40m x 20m, 4th Generation Field Turf Fields.

We are running two Power Running Series starting …

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25. October 2011

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Soccer Fitness Inc. Announces 2 New Strength and Conditioning Coaches for Fall 2011!

Soccer Fitness Inc. Announces 2 New Strength and Conditioning Coaches for Fall 2011!

Soccer Fitness Inc. is pleased and excited to announce the addition of 2 new Strength and Conditioning Coaches, John Montesano  and Jordan Lupo, to our team of Trainers for the Fall 2011 season.  John and Jordan bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Soccer Fitness team, and serve to reinforce our mandate of providing our clients with the highest quality of Trainers, who are both university educated and nationally certified in exercise science, training, and coaching disciplines.  They will be providing both Strength and Conditioning Training (at the Soccer Fitness Training Centre), as well as On-Field Training through our Power Running Series (held at Trio Sportsplex), and at various individual teams’ practice locations.  Following is a brief bio of our new Strength and Conditioning Coaches:

1. John Montesano

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13. October 2011

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New Article “Assessment of Leg Power, Elasticity, and Reactive Strength” in Inside Soccer Magazine!

New Article “Assessment of Leg Power, Elasticity, and Reactive Strength” in Inside Soccer Magazine!

Soccer Fitness’ new article “Assessment of Leg Power, Elasticity, and Reactive Strength” has been published in the latest issue of Inside Soccer Magazine (#93, October/November 2011).  This article features the theoretical science and methodology of jump testing using the revolutionary new Optojump Next electronic timing system, which is a feature of the new Soccer-Specific Fitness Assessment Protocols at the Soccer Fitness Training Centre.  “I am pleased and excited at the opportunity to showcase this unique piece of equipment to the readers of Inside Soccer Magazine”, commented Richard Bucciarelli, President of Soccer Fitness Inc.  “The Optojump Next has been proven to be one of the most accurate measures of jumping ability in the world, and to be one of the first Training Centres in Canada to offer this service is a …

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6. September 2011

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New for Fall 2011: Power Running Series & September Open Houses

New for Fall 2011: Power Running Series & September Open Houses

 

Fall Power Running Series Starting in October

Now entering its 6th year of operation, our Power Running Series provides truly soccer-specific speed, power, agility, endurance and strength training to both individuals and teams.  Utilizing our revolutionary On-Field Training Protocols, developed through years of research and travel to some of Europe’s leading youth academies, we provide a unique training stimulus incorporating specific exercises both with and without the ball.  Players are divided into small groups according to age and ability, and are instructed by highly qualified, knowledgeable staff of university educated kinesiologists and internationally licensed trainers and coaches.  Training will take place at the newly renovated Trio Sportsplex, on state-of-the-art, 40m x 20m, 4th Generation Field Turf Fields.

We are running two Power Running Series starting in October:…

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