Premier Soccer Academies

The Premier Soccer Academies' Mission:
Premier Soccer Academies will provide the highest quality soccer education, experience, training and enjoyment to talented soccer players without regard to economic or social condition.

PSA Seeks RA's
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PSA Announces two new programs taking place this summer!
The first announces a new development program for the Boys and Girl's Club with funding provided by the CenturyTel Foundation and Beckett Gas, Inc. The overall program is called Keeping Goal...... Setting healthy goals and keeping them. It is designed to provide not only professional soccer training but also educate their young members on proper nutrition and conditioning which will benefit them for years to come. Click here for more information.

The second announcement is related to proper nutrition. With assistance from Sam's Club of Sheffield Village, PSA will host it's first-ever cooking/nutrition class on July 22nd at 2:00 PM. Chef Ken will lead the class showing those in attendance "How To" simplify the cooking process eventually creating healthier foods. Click here for more information.

Teams Are Set For The Inaugural PSA World Youth Tournament
National Team From Venezuela Completes The Talented Eight-Team Roster. Teams Are Now Placed In Their Respective Groups
Lorain, Ohio. - Brad Friedel’s Premier Soccer Academies, the first full-scholarship youth soccer academy in the United States, received its final team commitment today for the PSA World Youth Tournament from the National Team of Venezuela.

With this announcement the eight-team roster is now complete for the tournament being played August 10-17, 2008 at the PSA Campus in Lorain, Ohio. The eight teams participating include three (3) national teams (Chile, Nigeria, and Venezuela), Chivas and Club America from Mexico, Blackburn Rovers from the United Kingdom, Colorado Rush Select XI from the USA, and the PSA Academy Team.

PSA Announces Match Schedule for the PSA World Youth Tournament
For complete match schedule, general spectator information and ticket order application please choose from the following:

Click Here to read Complete Press Release | General Information | Ticket Order Form

Four PSA Members Invited to Train with US National Team
Four PSA Members continue to add to their resumes as they have been invited to participate with various US National Team training Camps.

They are as follows:

U14 US National Team (Mexico Trip)- Collin Martin
U15 US National Team Training Camp (February 2008) - Wil Trapp
U18 US National Team Training Camp - Chris Smith
U18 US National Team Training Camp - Andy Lubahn
U20 US National Team (Mexico Trip) - Andy Lubahn (after his performance at the U18 Training Camp, Andy was selected to travel with the full U20 US National Team. Considering he is only 16 years of age this is a very big accomplishment).

Premier Soccer Academies Announces 2008 North American Schedule For The PSA National Fever 5 Futbol Tournament
Seven (7) Regional locations across North America will play host in the 2008 National Fever 5 Futbol Tournament this coming summer. The Fever 5 Futbol tournament is small-sided soccer game played on modified fields.

All teams competing in the Fever 5 Futbol Tournament will include no more than 7 teams members on their roster, 4 field players, one goalie and 2 substitutes. Kit Vigil from the Southern California Rush – Tournament Director adds, “The tournament is going to be a great way for young players to improve, showcase their talents and abilities in a entertaining and completive environment. Everyone here at Southern California Rush is extremely excited to play host to the National Fever 5 Futbol Tournament.”
Read Complete Press Release | Fever 5 Registration & Information

Sports Commission Announces Partnership With Premier Soccer Academies
Continental Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament Teams Up with Brad Friedel’s Soccer Academy
Cleveland, Ohio - The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is proud to announce that it has partnered with Brad Friedel’s Premier Soccer Academies (PSA) for its proprietary event, Continental Cup, an international youth soccer tournament. 2008 marks the third year for the Continental Cup, which will be held at John Carroll University and Lost Nation Sports Park in Willoughby, Ohio July 2 – 6, 2008. The partnership is designed as a collaborative effort to cross-promote and mutually refer each group throughout the global soccer community.

Past Continental Cup participating countries included Barbados, Canada, Guatemala, India, and Mexico. For the 2008 Continental Cup, interest is high from counties such as Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, Canada, Iceland, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Russia, Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuela. Click Here to Read Complete Press Release

Premier Soccer Academies Announces "The PSA Experience"
Premier Soccer Academies is proud to announce its newest program, The PSA Experience! Want to see what it is like to be a PSA Academy Player? The PSA Experience is an opportunity for boys, ages 12-18 with measurable soccer ability, to receive one week of world-class soccer training in a professional environment. Players participating in this program will train along side the year-round players currently selected and training at the academy.
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Learn from the Pros with PSA!
Premier Soccer Academies, a project of US World Cup and English Premier League Star Brad Friedel, was established to deliver a sound, proven method of education and training for the many talented soccer players throughout the U.S. There are a number of summer soccer camps that exist throughout the country and that is just what they are - summer soccer camps. Premier Soccer Academies (PSA) is structured after professional team training camps abroad and US National Team experiences. PSA is far from the typical summer soccer scene because of the global expertise that PSA offers to the highly competitive, highly skilled soccer player. In fact, only those gifted players between the ages of 12-18 years old will be invited to participate in one of the most challenging and rewarding opportunities in the youth soccer world. Those attending become members of PSA and can keep in touch with their coaches throughout the year.

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