We have openings for several players on U8 Boys teams.  Please contact Chip Hoebeke at Chip.Hoebeke@rehmann.com for further information.

The link to the Spring 2010 practice schedule and the MVP field/game schedule are available in the Headlines panel on the right.  Practices begin the week of April 12th at MVP Fieldhouse.

The Boys U15 MRL team won the U16 GVSU tournament on March 6 and 7 as they went undefeated in four matches against strong competition. Coach Joey Barone was proud of the boys as they showed no sign of being the only U15 team playing in the U16 division. "This was well deserved as the boys were very organized for most of the tournament and they matched the speed of play of the older teams. We will continue work on developing more consistency as they are determined to win something special this year."

The Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA), along with US Youth Soccer, is excited to announce that the National Youth License will be offered this summer in Kentwood on July 19-23.

The National Youth License is designed to provide club directors of coaching, youth coaches, and soccer administrators with the knowledge to successfully structure soccer environments for children ages 4-12.

The following will be explored: The role of the facilitator and the role of the coach; the physical, mental and emotional needs and capabilities of players from 4-12; lessons from developmental psychology; and the art of teaching. It is also a great opportunity for “A” Licensed coaches to receive 8 CEU’s upon successful completion of the course.

 - Flyer with detailed course information
 - Course application form

Girls U15 MRL, front - Sadie McLouth; back left to right - Madi Killeen, Mikayla Goldsmith, Emily McClure, Lindsey Erickson, Jewell Edwards, Erika Bradfield, Abbey Tyson, Ashley Steffes	Girls U16 MRL, front row left to right - Madi Morgan, Sydney Kinney, Abbey Labreque, Pressley Tibbetts; back left to right - Lilly Clifford, Morgan Behm, Erin White, Tamara Grzybowski not pictured-Alex Fraser, Katie Klunder

The U15 and U16 Girls Gold MRL teams are keeping busy in the winter season by attending the TNT College Showcase in Lansing this past weekend Feb. 13-14.

The U16s had a good weekend with competition against TNT U17s (White and Red teams), and a MI Rush U17 team. With 2 losses and 1 win it was not the results the team was looking for, but they had 3 great games in front of over 15 Michigan college coaches for the players to showcase their talents.

The U15s had a great weekend with 2 wins and a tie against all U17 opposition (TNT, MI Rush, and Livonia Meteors). They were all great games and the players really played well against very good premier teams two year older.

Overall, it was a great experiance at a very well run showcase by TNT Soccer Club.

 - Coach Jeff Brown

We are delighted to announce that our Technical Director, George Moni has completed successfully the European Union Football Association coaching license. He passed with flying colors and received the UEFA “B” license after five weeks of intense coaching education overseas. Over the years George has been an outstanding teacher of the game and has accomplished quite a lot in all the levels of professional, college and youth soccer. George has never ceased to educate himself and has always been thirsty for soccer related knowledge. This professional license is another addition to the outstanding wealth of qualifications he currently holds, such as the National ”A” license from the United States Soccer Federation and the Premier Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. George is one of the top coaches in Michigan and we are very proud and fortunate to have him as part of our coaching staff.

Grand Rapids Crew Juniors needs your help! We are collecting 1000 soccer balls new or used (in good condition) for kids in South Africa. This is a great outreach to lift the spirits of less fortunate kids! Please bring them to the MVP Sports Spot at 3701 32nd St. SE. Thanks so much for your support!

George Moni, our Crew Technical Director, is running a soccer camp during Spring Break at MVP Sports Spot. This is a great opportunity for all gifted young players who want to improve their skill level and learn from one of the top coaches in Michigan. The training will focus on shooting, soccer fundamentals, and game like and game oriented drills. Every training will end with 3v3, 5v5 and 8v8 games.
 - Camp flyer and application form

We are excited to announce the Crew Spring Classic Tournament to be held on April 16-18, 2010.  This tournament features divisions for Boys and Girls teams in the U8 - U13 age groups.  For more information, see the tournament website at www.crewspringclassic.com.

Initial information regarding our June 2010 tryouts is available on the Tryouts page.

Boys U9 Knights are champions at the Michigan Challenge Cup.
Girls U9 Gold are finalists at the Michigan Challenge Cup U10.
Boys U10 Gold win Vardar Elite Tournament.
Boys U10 Gold are champions at Capitol Area Classic U11 bracket.
Girls U10 Gold are finalists at the Michigan Challenge Cup.
Girls U10 Gold win Kingdom Cup U11 Girls Championship.
Boys U11 Gold are champions at the Michigan Challenge Cup U12 bracket.
Girls U12 Gold are finalists in the NSR Cup in Saginaw.
Boys U14 Black are champions at Capitol Area Classic.
Girls U14 Silver win championship at Kingdom Cup.
Girls U15 Gold MRL are finalists in the NSR Cup in Saginaw.
Boys U16 Gold MRL (as a U15 team this past summer) place third in National Championship 2009.
Girls U16 Gold MRL win the NSR Cup in Saginaw.