CHAMPIONS!!
Nordic Claims 12 State Championship Titles

Nordic Soccer Club had a very successful week-end when they claimed twelve State Championships in the 2008 Vermont Soccer Association finals. Nordic claimed titles in the 12 Boys and Girls, 13 Boys and Girls, 14 Boys and Girls, 15 Girls, 17 Boys and Girls, 18 Boys and 19 Boys and Girls age groups. All teams will now compete in the Regional Championships in Portland, Maine, June 26th to July 1st.

Under the guidance of Nordic Director of Coaching, Jesse Cormier and his coaching staff, this is the most dominating weekend in State Cup history in Vermont club soccer. Click here to view the teams.

Nordic pulled off its first annual 5K Fun Run

Nordic pulled off its first annual 5K Fun Run at the end of March. For all involved, it was a rousing success. Great weather and excitement surrounding the event combined for surprisingly good numbers for the first year of the race. We have received some wonderful feedback and we are definitely ready to go for next year's event. Sponsors are already signed on for next year and we will welcome any more who are interested.

A special thanks to Michael Turner and the rest of the parents and players from the U13 Boys Premier team for organizing such a great event. We would also like to thank our 2008 sponsors Fleet Feet, KOOL 105, Eric's Excavating, and Sports and Fitness Edge. Check out the results: race results by age group, final race results, photo album

Nordic 12 Premier Girls gain National recognition

Nordic's 12 Premier girls team has gained some National recognition and are now ranked #20 at their age group in the country and #2 in Region 1. Following a win in Bethesda last fall, Todd Wenner's team started their 2008 season by going 1-1-1 at the Scorpion Bowl in Boston last week-end. In their season opener they were held to a 0-0 tie by non other than former US Womens National team coach Tony Diccicco and his strong FSA Soccer Academy team. In their second game, Nordic dropped a close 2-1 decision to the host Scorpion Elite, before bouncing back in their final game with a 3-1 victory over the # 2 ranked team from CT, Everton Premiere.

The girls will be back in action in April at the Glasonbury tournament.

Nordic Coaching Staff is stronger than ever!

Nordic Soccer is proud to announce one of the strongest group of young coaches in the region and in the country. Under the guidance of Club Director Jesse Cormier and Associate Director Jim Goudie, Nordic has signed four former and current Division I,II, III collegiate head coaches, five Division I, II, III collegiate assistant coaches, and fourteen former and current Division I, II, and III professional and collegiate players.

On top of the quality coaching staff we also are excited about the additon of US National Team psychologist Dr. Dan Freigang who will work with our staff and players as well as UVM Strength Coach Paul Goodman who has signed on as a consultant to help build in a quality stength and conditioning for all ages. With all of these important aspects being presented to our students of the game at Nordic, we offer a comprehensive program for each participant to develop and grow in all areas.

More details available soon for all coaches, in the meantime, please take a look at the boys side coaches!

Nordic 12 Girls Win Bethesda (MD) Soccer Tournament

ordic Soccer's 12 Premier girls won the Bethesda Invitational Soccer Tournament over the past weekend. After playing to two 0-0 draws on the first day against BRYC Phoenix from Arlington VA and the host Bethesda, MD, Nordic then advanced to the final with a 1-0 semi-final win over Olney FC out of Maryland. In the final, Nordic scored 2 goals it the first 10 minutes and another before the end of the first half for a 3-0 lead at the half and for a final 3-0 victory in a re-match of their game against the host, Bethesda.

With the tournament victory the Nordic U-12 team is now ranked 16th in the region. The team is coached by Todd Wennar and Marcel Choquette, the roster:

Kate Cole, Kylie Aither, Charlote Stuart, Addison Wennar, Mallory L'esperance, Ashley Lauziere, Nicole Deorsey, Audrey Moorehouse, Madison Corley, Haley Forkey, Kayla Holbrook, Erin Turner, Brook Phillips, Anna Bauer and Kristi Chapman

17 Nordic players invited to Y League National ODP Camp

• 18 Premier Boys: Doug Clift, Matt Hament, Greg Lachtrupp, Lukas Petersen
• 16 Premier Boys: Conor Leland, Nick Hart
• 14 Premier Boys: Nate LeClair, Nate Freiburg
• 18 Premier Girls: Megan Cain, Kristin Hagenbarth, Heidi Hassler, Bridget Hennessey
• 17 Premier Girls: Mimi Eckenstein, Haleigh Gill, Natalie LeClair
• 14 Premier Girls: Lauren Benard, Jenna Parry