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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

98G Black Capture 2010 AU Capital Cup Tournament Championship

Lake Travis’ 98G Black (U12) team won the AU Capital Cup Tournament (top flight) over the Jan. 23-24, 2010 weekend. The reigning Fall 2009 DI league champions rolled through group play with a 3-0 record, scoring 14 goals in three games. LT beat AU*Capitals 98G Caps (5-2), the Lonestars 98G Red South (6-0) and the Albion Hurricanes FC 98G Blue W (3-0) to advance to the final. In the final, Lake Travis had a rematch with AU*Capitals 98G Caps, with the teams finishing regulation tied at 3-3 and going straight to penalty kicks. In the shootout, Lake Travis made all their penalties and won the championship with their fourth kick.

Fyfe, Perkins and Howorth Named to 2010 STYSA ODP Pools

Parker Fyfe, Vance Perkins and Imogen Howorth were named to the 2010 STYSA ODP (Olympic Development Program) State Pools after tryouts in Katy, TX on Jan. 23-24. Fyfe and Perkins were named to the 52-player 97B (U13) state pool, while Howorth was named to the 97G state pool. Fyfe and Perkins will now train with STYSA state pool and look to be named as one of the final 36 players to go to the USYS Region III Camp in Tuscaloosa, AL on July 13-17. Howorth will attend the Sub-Regional Camp June 29-July 1^st in Oklahoma.

Chestney and Carruthers Named to 2010 STYSA ODP Coaching Staff

Lake Travis DOC, Tim Chestney, and staff/goalkeeper coach, Darci Carruthers, were named to the 2010 STYSA ODP Coaching Staff by STYSA DOC Mike Parsons. Chestney will serve as the head coach of the 95B team for the 2^nd straight year, while Carruthers will be the assistant coach for the 96G team. The 23-person ODP coaching staff is made up of both college and club coaches from all over South Texas. Chestney will take the 95B team to the USYS Region III Camp in Tuscaloosa, AL July 8-12, while Carruthers will go with the 96G team to Montevallo, AL July 12-16^th.

	Fundraising Update Thursday, November 05, 2009
Cookie dough will be delivered on November 18th and can be picked up at the Lake Pointe Clubhouse between 4:30 and 6:00 pm. To avoid confusion and help make this process as efficient as possible, please send only one parent from your team to pick up the cookie dough for the entire team. Please make arrangements to deliver the dough to your team members as it must be refrigerated.

Lake Travis Select Teams Have Strong Fall 2009 Season
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Submitted by: Tim Chestney, LT Soccer Director of Coaching

Lake Travis’ select teams completed their Fall 2009 season with one of the best seasons in club history. With a club-record 6 teams playing Division I, 5 teams playing Super II and two teams competing at Division II, LT teams had 6 first or second place finishes in league play.

The 98G Black (U12) team became the first-ever LT team to win 1st place during a Fall WDDOA DI season, finishing league play with a 7-1 mark.

The 94G (U16) placed 2nd in the DI “A” flight with a 2-1-2 mark, automatically qualifying for Spring 2010 National Cup play, which is for Premier and top DI-level teams. This is the first time the 94G have qualified to play National Cup.

The 96G (U14) completed an undefeated season (6-0) after winning the WDDOA “B” flight and then winning 3-2 against Lady Lions 96 Red in a National Cup playoff qualifier, advancing to play Spring 2010 National Cup for the first time in team history.

The 95B (U15) team also went undefeated (3-0-2) after winning the WDDOA “B” flight before dropping a heartbreaker in shootout fashion against Georgetown Force in the National Cup playoff qualifier. The ‘95’s came back from down 2-0 with under 10 minutes to play to tie 2-2 before falling in the penalty shootout.

The 97B (U13) won the first of two Spring 2010 South Texas Classic League qualifier matches with a 3-1 against Tigres Storm 97B Black. The 97’s will play Forza FC 97B North with the winner advancing to play in the inaugural Spring 2010 South Texas Classic League (SCL). The SCL is a new league (started Fall 2009) run by STYSA that is above Division I to provide an opportunity for the most competitive play possible for the highest-level Division I teams within all of South Texas. The top DI teams from WDDOA and the top DI teams from EDDOA (Eastern District Division One Association) compete in the league.

In Super II level play, the 99B (U11) went a perfect 10-0 in their first season of select and advanced to play in the Western District Playoffs Dec. 5-6 in Corpus Christi, Texas. The 99B finished with a staggering 47 goals for with just three goals against.

Not to be outdone by the boys, the 99G Black (U11) girls finished with a 7-1 league mark, good for 2nd place in their Super II bracket. The 99’s advanced to play Nov. 21-22 in the CAYSA bracket playoffs in Manor. The top two of four teams from the bracket playoffs will advance to the Western District playoffs Dec. 5-6 in San Antonio.

The Lake Travis teams will now compete in post season tournaments and college showcases for the high school-aged teams. For the Spring 2010 season, Lake Travis will have a club-best five teams competing in National Cup.

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UPDATE: Upcoming ODP Player Opportunity Event in Austin
Tuesday, September 29, 2009

The event planned on 10/11 which was rained out has been rescheduled as follows:

WHEN

11/29

9-10:15 am & 1:30-2:45 pm - Girls
10:45-Noon & 3-4:15 pm - Boys

WHERE

McCalister Park in San Antonio

The event planned for 11/15 remains as scheduled.

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2009 South Texas Olympic Development Program Player Opportunity Events for players born in the calendar years 1996, 1997 & 1998 (ODP operates on calendar years, not the Aug. 1 to July 31st club soccer calendar). These are basically extra training sessions for anyone possibly interested in trying out for the South Texas ODP State Teams in January 2010 conducted by the South Texas ODP coaching staff. The cost is $90 for the four training sessions. You may go to the following link to sign up for the POE's - ODP POE information

WHO:

All 96, 97, & 98 Boys and Girls

WHEN:

10/11 & 11/15
- 9-10:15 am & 1:30-2:45 pm - Girls
- 10:45-Noon & 3-4:15 pm - Boys

WHERE:

Austin West Creek Fields

The STYSA ODP Staff Coaches will conduct the training sessions to identify and assist in the development of elite level players in South Texas.

These sessions will expose players – boys & girls – to the demands and benefits of the Olympic Development Program in preparation for ODP try outs in January. Players will participate in four training sessions (two Sundays) designed to improve each players’ technical proficiency and tactical awareness. Combination Play, Playing Under Pressure, Team Possession and Speed of Play are some of the topics that will be presented.

All sessions will be conducted under the guidance of the South Texas Directors of Coaching – Mike Parsons and Neal Ellis.

**Please note that only 96 & 97 players are eligible for the ODP teams in 2010. STYSA is opening these POEs to the 98s to provide exposure to the ODP program and to get the 98s comfortable before trying out 2011.

Please address any questions to Tim Chestney, Lake Travis Soccer Club Director of Coaching, 512-731-3260 cell

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Fall Recreation Soccer Schedules Released
Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Another Tournament Win For LT Select Soccer
Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Lake Travis Select Teams perform well in Season Opening Tournament
Sunday, August 30, 2009

Select Soccer Fall Practice Schedules
Friday, August 14, 2009

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Zbranek Custom Homes To Donate Profits To Assist LTYA
Wednesday, January 06, 2010

As most of you know, LTYA was the victim of a serious fraud committed by Count Me In (CMI), a 3rd party on-line registration vendor hired to collect online credit card payments.  CMI filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy liquidation in 2008 and with the filing, dashed the hopes of 250 organizations seeking to recover $5 million dollars from them.  Including the $195,000 owed to LTYA.  This development left us in a financial bind that forced us to spend our Rainy Day Funds to continue delivering the sport programs.

In an effort to help LTYA replenish these funds, Zbranek Custom Homes has volunteered to build a LTYA benefit home this fall.  Zbranek Custom Homes will start construction this January on a custom home in the Bluffs at Rough Hollow, with a goal of donating $150,000 of the profit to LTYA.

A project of this scale is achieved by securing donations and discounts from vendors and contractors that participate in this charitable building program.  “The success of this project is enhanced by the continued support of Haythem Dawlett and the Rough Hollow Waterfront Community, as well as the generosity of our vendors and contractors who have committed their participation,” says Tony Holt, Zbranek Custom Homes Owner/Partner.

This home will also be featured in the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin 2010 Parade of Homes, which amplifies the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for this project.  This special custom home has been pre-sold to a Lake Travis family and once completed, representatives from Zbranek Custom Homes and Rough Hollow Waterfront Community will present a check to LTYA.

These funds will help us return to a position where we can continue field expansion, equipment upgrades and other improvements necessary for us to meet the needs of this wonderful community.  “We live in a wonderful area and the Lake Travis Youth Association is an integral part of our community.  Even in these tough economic times, we are honored to have the ability to give back to such a worthy cause,” says Tony Holt.

Businesses and individuals interested in participating in the LTYA Benefit Home need to contact Zbranek Custom Homes at the office number provided below.

Zbranek Custom Homes will be hosting exclusive construction events, including slab and frame parties, during the construction process.  These events will include representatives from Zbranek Custom Homes, LTYA, participating contractors, vendors, and the LTYA youth.

		Tony Holt Zbranek Custom Homes, Owner/Partner
		Office: Fax: Email: Website:	512-261-0444 512-261-0445 tony@zcustomhomes.com http://www.zcustomhomes.com

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Annual scholarship applications available

Now accepting applications, deadline March 15, 2010

US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP) Boys 1994 regional teams will compete in an international tournament Feb. 7-12 in Costa Rica. They will play Costa Rican clubs Saprissa, Heredia, Alajuela and Brujas.