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SLSG Adds A Second ECNL Boys Program for 2021-2022, Joins New ECNL Conference

sjernigan • Jun 14, 2021








SLSG Adds A Second ECNL Boys Program for 2021-2022, Joins New ECNL Conference.

 

In connection with the newly formed Heartland Conference of the Elite Clubs National League, St. Louis Scott Gallagher has added a second ECNL Boys Program for the upcoming 2021-2022 season. Along with the existing SLSG ECNL Boys Program, the SLSG Missouri Elite Boys Program will join the ECNL and make the club a two-program ECNL club. This opportunity gives SLSG the ability to provide competition and experiences of top-level youth platforms to even more players across the club. “St. Louis Scott Gallagher is incredibly excited about adding our Missouri Elite teams to the Boys ECNL Platform. This will give us 2 programs in the platform which provides us with the ability to give more players the ability to grow and develop. ECNL has proven themselves as one of the leaders in youth soccer across the country. Their structure, organization and club talent pool is something we are looking forward to being a part of. We want to thank the ECNL for this opportunity and we look forward to getting started in the Heartland Conference for the 2021-22 season” said Brad Davis, SLSG Club President.

 

The Heartland Conference will consist of six other new members to the ECNL along with SLSG’s two programs: Kansas City Scott Gallagher (Kansas City, MO), FC Wichita (Wichita, KS), Sporting Omaha (Omaha, NE), Gretna Elite Academy (Gretna, NE), Sporting Iowa (Des Moines, IA), and Vision Soccer Academy (Waukee, IA). “We’re excited for this opportunity and we’re looking forward to having two programs competing in the ECNL and in this new conference. Watching the league continue to grow and provide additional opportunities for our players every year has been fantastic. We welcome the new members to the league and look forward to working with them in supporting the development of the players.” commented SLSG ECNL Boys Director Kyle Riebeling.

 

The Elite Clubs National League is currently in its fourth season and has expanded its membership every year. There are currently 131 members competing in the 10 league conferences. ECNL members participate in conference play and interconference showcases as well as post-season play for those who qualify. In addition to club competition, the league also provides other opportunities for players such as the Conference Selection Program, the ECNL Boys National Training Camp, and Super Cup. The Conference Selection Program gives top players from each club the opportunity to train and play in front of college coaches along with other top players from their conference. The National Training Camp gives top players from the ECNL national membership, the opportunity to train and play together in the summer. The camp has historically taken place in Nassau, Bahamas and consisted of friendlies against Bahamian national teams. SLSG’s Alec Venhaus (2002 Goalkeeper) was selected and participated at the camp in 2019.

 

Super Cup is a unique platform for the top U15-U18/19 players in the participating ECNL clubs. Clubs select top players from each age group to form their ECNL Super Cup team and they play against other clubs’ mixed age group Super Cup teams. The league plans to begin Super Cup competition in the 2021-2022 season.

 

For more on the ECNL or ECNL Boys, visit: https://www.theecnl.com/ or https://www.ecnlboys.com/. To read the ECNL Boys’ announcement of the addition of the Heartland Conference and it’s new members, please click HERE.

THE EDGE FITNESS CLUBS - EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR SLSG FAMILIES

By John Venneman • 17 Jan, 2023
Our partners at The Edge Fitness Club want you to experience their outstanding amenities with a complimentary 7-day pass. Just scan the QR code and take advantage of one of our many offerings. Group exercise classes, personal training, sauna and massage, our Edge Kids program.

Fun in the Sun - ECNL RL - Florida Showcase Recap

By John Venneman • 13 Jan, 2023
SLSG’s Missouri ECNL RL Program has just concluded the Regional League Showcase in Sanford Florida this past weekend. The program brought three teams to participate in the showcase consisting of the 04/05, 06, and 07 age groups. This was a great opportunity for the players to compete with different teams from across the country and showcase their abilities to a number of various college programs totalling over 200 in attendance at the event. The three teams landed in Sanford on Thursday and each had one game on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Following the Friday slate of games our teams were able to watch the ECNL RL National Selection game in which Anna Beam (04/05) had the chance to represent SLSG and compete with the top players in the Regional League. Anna’s team was coached by SLSG’s RL Director and Coach Maggie Richard. Anna and Maggie came away with a 4-2 win on the night with all 3 of our age groups in attendance to support. The 04/05 age group had a great weekend with 3 wins over the 3 day span. On Thursday they battled to a 1-0 win over PWSI with an abundance of colleges in attendance on the day. They took the momentum into Saturday with a 2-0 win over FC Prime, and capped off the trip with a 3-2 win against FC Delco. It was a great sendoff for our senior class and the team was able to celebrate with a senior dinner on Saturday night to cap off the RL season. Over the course of the weekend the team was able to showcase their abilities individually and as a team. The 06 age group was able to come away with a 1-1-1 record on the trip, starting with a 2-2 draw over Susa FC off a last minute equalizer to steal a point on the opening day. On Saturday the group attempted to battle their way back against a 3-1 deficit and finished the game with a 3-2 loss against Alabama FC. They ended the trip on a high note beating Match Fit Academy 3-0 on Sunday. It was an overall successful weekend for the 06 age group. The 07 age group were unlucky to come out of the weekend with a draw and 2 losses. Facing 3 tough opponents during the showcase the group was unfortunate not to come away with a win, but showed they are able to compete with top teams and look forward to the playoffs this summer following the high school season. Overall it was a great experience for the players to experience such a special event put on by the ECNL. We would like to thank all the families and players for their commitment to the program this season and for making it such a great experience for everyone. We wish all of our players good luck this high school season.

New Partnership Alert - SLSG and STL Futsal Team Up

By John Venneman • 17 Nov, 2022
Fenton, MO - ST Louis Scott Gallagher and STL FUTSAL are excited to announce a strategic partnership. We will work closely together to raise futsal to the next level in the St. Louis metro area. We feel futsal is a key complement to our current programs and we are excited to get started. More details coming soon. About Futsal: -Originated in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1930 by Carlos Ceriani, quickly gained popularity in Brazil, South America & Europe. -5 a side soccer played on hard (gym) floor with a small heavier ball & goal -Futsal, Futbol Sala (which means hall soccer in Portuguese) -Famous soccer players that started by playing futsal: Messi, Pele, Neymar, Ronaldo, Diego Simeone Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos, to name a few -In Brazil, most of youth players only play futsal until the age 13, then they make the decision to play full time soccer or futsal. -Used as part of the training curriculum / program for national teams such as: Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, France, Mexico, Paraguay, Spain etc Benefits of Futsal: -High pace game, so high pressure causes faster decision making -Dynamic play forces players to play both offense and defense -Less players on the court means more touches on the ball -Higher level of competition at a young age allows players to be more confident in high pressure situations -Heavier ball increases the power of players -Tighter spaces forces players to have quicker reaction time -Smaller goals improve shooting accuracy -Great players are great decision makers

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SLSG Partners with Bethalto FC and Civic Memorial Soccer

By John Venneman • 14 Sep, 2022
Fenton, MO - St. Louis Scott Gallagher is proud to announce it has entered into an affiliation agreement with Bethalto FC and Civic Memorial School District in Bethalto, IL. Over the next year, St. Louis Scott Gallagher (SLSG) and Bethalto FC will work closely together building an affiliation program within the community. Bethalto FC will have access to SLSG’s unrivaled technical training, coaching curriculum, and training facilities. Stay tuned for more details about the full extent of this affiliation in the future.

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