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Space Coast United’s Max May named “Mr. Soccer” in the state of Florida
Max May, a member of Coach Ian McGimsey’s U18/U19 Boys ECNL team with Space Coast United, was recently named “Mr. Soccer” in the state of Florida for his work in helping to lead Viera High School to a Florida High School Athletic Association Class 6A state championship this season. May, who is a junior at…
Read MoreSpace Coast United’s Stephanie Burke gives back to SCU through senior project
Stephanie Burke, a member of Coach Mike Lord’s U18/U19 Girls team, recently gave back to Space Coast United as part of a senior project she undertook at Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School. In December, Burke’s work culminated in a hybrid soccer/volleyball/basketball game featuring teachers, students and alumni at the school. The game acted as a fundraiser…
Read MoreSCU executive director Scotty Armstrong receives valuable training at Manchester City
In January, Space Coast United executive director Scotty Armstrong was one of 18 coaches nationwide invited to undergo coaches training with Manchester City Football Club, renowned for being one of the greatest clubs in the world. Armstrong was selected by virtue of being one of the highest-licensed coaches in the country with a Puma-affiliated club.…
Read MoreSpace Coast Clash set for Apr. 1-2
Space Coast United is preparing to host its annual “Space Coast Clash” tournament on Apr. 1-2 at both Viera Regional Park and Wickham Park in Melbourne. “The Clash is a great tournament for us,” said SCU executive director Scotty Armstrong. “We get to put all of our teams in a local tournament and they get…
Read MoreSCU’s Cal Dixon selected to serve as goalkeeper coach at ECNLRL showcase event
Space Coast United’s Cal Dixon, who is head coach for SCU’s U16 2007 and U15 2008 Girls ECNLRL teams, earned the honor of serving as goalkeeper coach at an ECNLRL regional showcase event in Sanford in January. “It was a great honor,” Dixon said. “It was a really fantastic experience for the players themselves and…
Read MoreCoach Nic Nazon continues to foster development in SCU players
Twenty-six-year-old Nic Nazon, a former standout player, now helps promote the game in a different capacity, as he serves as coach of SCUs U-11 2012 Boys Pre-ECNL team. For Nazon, his current position is one he’s attained as he’s accrued experience, having initially started out coaching at the GFC Division 1 and 2 levels. “I…
Read MoreNathan McGuire and Haris Memisevic selected to U.S. Club Soccer’s id2 National Training Camp
Space Coast United’s Nathan McGuire, who plays goalkeeper for SCU’s 2009 Boys ECNL team and his coach, Haris Memisevic, have been selected to participate in US Club Soccer’s id2 National Training Camp from Jan. 13-15 in Tampa. “The first thing I thought was I was kind of shocked because if you would have told me…
Read MoreSCU’s Michael Arbour earns spot in national Keeper Wars event in Orlando
Michael Arbour, who plays goalkeeper for Coach Vince’s Boys U14 ECNL team, has qualified for the Keeper Wars National Championship event to be held at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex on July 23-24. “I’m really excited,” Arbour said. “This is a really, really big opportunity for me and I can’t wait.” Arbour advanced to…
Read MoreSascha Thein named 2022 FYSA Boys Rec Coach of the Year
Space Coast United’s Sascha Thein has been named the 2022 Florida Youth Soccer Association’s Boys Recreational Coach of the Year. Thein, who says she has been with SCU “going on nine years” will be recognized at an FYSA luncheon in Orlando on Aug. 6. “It’s always nice to be recognized for doing something that you…
Read More“Summer Soccer Camps” teach valuable skills, encourage fun
Space Coast United recently completed its second of three ”Summer Soccer Camp” sessions at Viera Regional Park where youths can learn a wide variety of soccer skills while having fun. The first two of the sessions were held from June 6-9 with the second held from June 20-23. Space Coast United is taking registrations for…
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