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PDA Keeper Picks Ole Miss
Madi killeen
Madi Killeen has verbally agreed to play her college soccer at the University of Mississippi. Last season Killeen played for both the Grand Raids Crew and the Vardar u16 ECNL team coached by Demir Muftari. She was also a member of coach Andy Blasco's PDA squad that won a US Club Soccer National Championship. She was voted that team's MVP for the tournnament. Killeen did not allow a goal to be scored against her in either the Regional or National finals. She selected Ole Miss over a dozen highly interested Division l schools. Ole Miss is coached by Mathew Mott and competes in the SEC Conference. The university is located in Oxford, MS and was founded in 1848. The school has a total undergraduate enrollment of 16,000 and has an endowment of over $500 M. Killeen said, " My family and friends are all very happy for me. I am honored to have been extended such a great opportunity from such a fine university. I was very impressed with everything I experienced when visiting the school." Killeen will join Ole Miss in 2013.
PDA Athlete Decides on the University of North Carolina
Megan Buckingham
Megan Buckingham has given a verbal commitment to play college soccer at the University of North Carolina. Bunkingham is one of the nations top young players. UNC has won a record 20 NCAA National Championships. Buckingham currently plays on the Michigan Hawks u16 ECNL team. She was also a member of coach Andy Blasco's PDA squad that won a US Club Soccer National Championship. Buckingham said, "I felt at home when I visited North Carolina and I like the academic environment." She joins Summer Green as the second player from Michigan to verbally commit to UNC this year. She is expected to play both midfield and forward. Buckingham stated, "I am really excited to have the opportunity to play soccer at North Carolina." The Tar Heels have the largest following in women's college soccer and are coached by the legendary Anson Dorrance. Buckingham will join the Tar Heels in 2014.
PDA Athlete Headed to Stetson University in Sunny Florida
Kelly Hawthorne
Kelly Hawthorne has decided to continue her soccer career at the collegiate level by giving a verbal commitment to Stetson University. Stetson is a private Florida university that competes at the NCAA Division l level and is a member of the Atlantic Sun Confrence. Hawthorne said, "Stetson was always one of my top choices. I liked the schools academic reputation and the fact that they have a law school. The campus was beautiful and the proximity to the beach was a big plus. The soccer program is on the move and I liked the coaches. I am very excited to be heading to Stetson." Kelly is a member of the Vardar u16 ECNL team coached by Demir Muftari. She was also a member of coach Andy Blasco's PDA squad that won a US Club Soccer National Championship. Stetson University is located in DeLand Florida near Daytona Beach. The University is currently constructing a new $6.7M Turf Sport Facility that will incorporate soccer specific team facilities, two practice fields and a burmuda grass game day field. Stetson is coached by Julie Orlowski. Hawthorne will join the Stetson soccer program in 2013 and is expected to compete for a starting position as a defender.
PDA Hall of Fame
National Championship Team
US Club Soccer National Champs
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National Championship Team
PDA u11 National Indoor Champions
PDA u15's won the u16 Division of the Wixom College Showcase
PDA u14 Indoor National Regional Champs
PDA Juniors u11 Canton Indoor Nationals Regional Champs
US Club Soccer Regional Champs
Old News
More Schwan's USA Cup News
3/20/2012 While we tried to create an all inclusive package for this event, in the end we were not able to. A transparent break down of the cost for this International Youth Soccer Experience is now available by clicking on the above menu button labeled USA Cup Costs. Please email all questions to michiganpda@yahoo.com This promises to be a great event.
Schwan's USA Cup News
3/20/2012 The Michigan Player Development Academy will be fielding two teams to compete in the Schwan's USA Cup. The event is the largest International Youth Soccer Tournament / Festival in North America. The event is held yearly in Blaine, Minnesota. Tournament dates are Juy 17- 21. This is a rare opportunity for athletes to both compete and exchange culture with other athletes from around the world. The Olympic style event is sponsored by PUMA and offers a full slate of social and cultural activities that our girls are sure to enjoy. Both squads will be coached and selected Andy Blasco. We are confident that the Schwan's USA Cup will prove to be a superior all around experience. This high level opportunity to both train and compete is open to all current u15 / u16 players regardless of club affiliation. Click on the u15 or u16 registration buttons for more information or to sign up for player pool consideration. Visit the USA Cup at www.usacup.org to learn more about this unique summer soccer opportunity.
Barone Make Make Up Dates for all High School Girls
2/22/2012 We are offering the first of two make up training sessions for all high school age girls that participated in either of the the PDA Joey Barone winter training session at Woodland Sports. The first date is set for Saturday morning Feb 25th at 9:45 - 11:30 am. Joey Barone will be there and all payers are welcome. This is a FREE training.
What Happened to Detroit Winter Training?
2/10/2012 Unfortunately we were unable to offer any PDA winter training in Metro Detroit this past winter. Our previous training facility in Fenton changed hands and we lost our spot to a baseball academy. We exhausted many hours attempting to locate a new winter home and were unable to find a facility that could provide us field rental at what we considered a reasonable rate. Coach Blasco is busy planning another big camp this summer that we promise will be both reasonable in price and of the highest quality. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. We are working hard to provide our athletes with the tools required to successfully chase their soccer dreams.
Attention - More Info on USA Cup Comimg Soon
2/10/2012 Stay tuned for news on the Schwan's USA Cup. Costs and details will be posted soon. If you are interested in being considered for one of our high level tournament teams it is important that you register. Coach Blasco is trying to determined if he will name teams or hold tryouts. Interest in both age groups has been strong. We are working to keep costs low and several lodging options are being considered. We are looking for "MOMS" interested in helping to supervise a few athletes during the competition.
PDA Grand Rapids Barone High School Boot Camp
1/7/2012 Due to some no shows we have a few spots left in the PDA - Joey Barone High School Boot Camp at Woodland Sports. You can still join this session starting this coming Saturday January 21th. Joey has designed this session to get high school athletes ready for the spring season. This is a must attend training if you want to be your best this spring. Forwards, Defenders and Midfielders are invited. Cost is $ 80 for the 4 remaining 2 hour sessions and we will be adding a FREE BONUS SESSION to make sure everyone gets their moneys worth. That's 4 Power Packed 2 Hour Training Sessions with Joe Barone for only $80, plus a free bonus session. Training also includes a FREE PDA TRAINING SHIRT. Hit the above menu button marked BOOT CAMP REGISTRATION for complete details and to register on-line. Do not mail your payment. Bring it with you. Please register immediately. Limited to 20 players. Sign up today!
US Club Soccer National Championship or Schwan's USA Cup?
1/7/2012 The world of youth soccer has grown far more complex than one would imagine. Trying to schedule an entry into this summer's 2012 US Club Soccer National Championships is a difficult task . We have to take in to account the dates of both the US Club Soccer National Championship Regional Qualifier and Finals, The USYSA National Championship Region ll Qualifier and Finals, as well as the ECNL National Championship. Determining what players from what clubs are available for both our Regional Qualifier and Finals is tough. Rest assured we are working on it. We are also looking into the possibility of attending an alternate event the 2012 Schwan's USA Cup. The tournament is widely regarded as America's Greatest International Youth Soccer Tournament . It is a big deal! The tournament will be held the dates of July 17 - 21 and the official tournament sponsor is PUMA. The feed back from parents and players who have participated in this event are five- star. To learn more about the Schwan's USA Cup go to: www.usacup.org We are currently evaluating several options in regard to what age groups we will be sending and how teams will be selected. More information will be posted over the next several weeks. Please be patient. Thanks, Tarson
PDA Training for High School Girls with Joey Barone Starts Jan 7th
12/24/2011 GRAND RAPIDS PDA - This training will be limited to just 20 athletes and will consist of 6 power packed 2 hour sessions. This will be the Ultimate Pre-Season Training Opportunity for high school girls in West Michigan. The training will be both high level and intense. The focus will be in getting varsity level athletes prepared for high school try-outs and the varsity season. Unique 2 hour format will consist of 30 minutes of speed and agility with 90 minutes of high level soccer instruction. Forwards, Midfielders and Defendersare invited to attend. If you want to excel this is the training for you. Training dates are January 7, 14, 21, 28, and Febuary 4 & 11 at Woodland Sports from 10am to 12 noon. Due to the limited number of spots this opportunity will fill up fast. For more information and to sign up "click" on the above menu button labeled PDA High School Girls Training. This session is designed for high school players ages 15 to 18 and is recommened for serious athletes.
PDA Grand Rapids Training "Make Up Dates" Info
12/10/2011 Make up dates will be Dec. 20 and 21 at Woodland Sports from 10am - 11:30am. All players are welcome to attend.
PDA Teams Entering US Club Soccer National Championships
12/1/2011 The Michigan PDA will be forming 4 Tournament Teams to compete in the 2012 US Club Soccer National Championships.The Regional Qualifing Tournament will be held June 29 - July 2 in Chicago, Illinois. The National Championships will be held July 27 - July 30 in Waukegan, Illinois. We do NOT go to this tournament every year. We only go when it is geographically desirable. This is a great opportunity for the college bound athlete to stay sharp this summer and win a National Championship as our current u16 girls did in 2010. Championship caliber teams will be formed at u13, u14, u15 and u16. Player Pools will be used in each age group for training purposes. Athletes need not be available for both tournaments. This will be an excellent elite level soccer experience that will not monopolize your summer! More information on the selection process will be posted in the next week.
ATTENTION- Grand Rapids Winter Registration Open
10/27/2011 Sign up and registration for The Ultimate Training Experience is now open. This will be the top female training opportunity in West Michigan this winter. Click on the above menu button labeled " Grand Rapids Winter PDA Training Registration" for complete details. Joey Barone and Steve Morgan have promised to " Bring It " for all serious female athletes and college bound players. Spots are limited. You do not want to miss this high level training opportunity. Ages u12, u13, u14 and u15, u16, u17, u18. Sign up today!
PDA Announces Grand Rapids Winter Training with Barone & Morgan
10/26/2011 The Michigan PDA is pleased to announce low cost, high level, winter training at Woodland Sports of Grand Rapids beginning mid November 2011. Training will be held in a two hour block 8am - 10am on Saturdays. Registration information and details will be posted in the next 72 hours. The program will be run by coach Joey Baroneand coach Steve Morgan. Training will combine both speed and agility training with technical training, including foot skills, the art of shooting, combination play and much more. Training is open to all competitive and college bound female athletesu12, u13, u14 and u15, u16, u17, u18. Spots are limited. Thanks, Tarson
PDA Announces Coach Blasco To Again Host Metro Detroit Winter Training
10/26/2011 "This years PDA Winter Training will be off the hook" stated Andy Blasco PDA Director of Player Development, at a recent volunteer meeting. "These kids deserve our best efforts" he further stated, to the resounding applause of all in attendance. The PDA is growing thanks to the support of our athletes and their parents. Last year was very exciting. We are pleased to announce that Andy Blasco will again head the Winter 2011-2012 Metro Detroit PDA Program.
PDA Detroit Winter Training
10/24/2011 Winter training for all Detroit area athletes will be held during the months of January and February this year. This PDA offering will be the top competitive training opportunity in Detroit this winter. This training opportunity is open to all high level female athletes. We suggested that you check this site regularly for further announcements. Registration information, training dates, times and sites will be posted soon. Spots are limited.
PDA on FACEBOOK
6/3/2011 Please refer to Coach Blasco's PDA FACEBOOK page for Metro Detroittraining schedules and info. Check both the facebook page and this website several times weekly to keep informed of PDA events or schedule changes. The his page is: Michigan pda pda
Coach Blasco says,"PDA Summer Camp will be Awesome"
6/1/20/11 "Awesome" is the the only way coach Andy Blasco can describe the upcoming Michigan PDA Camp July 11 - 15 at Total Soccer Wixom. The response and sign ups have been great. PLEASE SIGN UP NOW IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING AS THERE ARE ONLY10 SPOTS LEFT. The quality of coaches and players combine to make this Detroit's top elite training experience for 2011.
PDA DetroitSummer Camp Registration Now Open
5/25/2011 The Michigan PDA will be providing another high level youth soccer training opportunity this summer in the form of a very unique camp. The camp will combine both technical and tactical training along with a two day World Cup Tournament. The camp will be hosted by PDA staff Andy Blasco, Dale Garrish and Jim Lemley. Additional coaches will be named over the next several weeks .The World Cup Tournament is sure to be a big hit with the girls and allows them to immediately use what they have learned at camp in competition. This unique soccer training opportunity is offered to girls ages 11 thru 16. The camp will be held indoors at Total Sports Wixom July 11 thru 15 from 9 am - 11:30 am. The cost is $139 and includes a PDA training shirt. To register "click" on the Detroit Camp Registration "button" located at the top of this web page. If you desire to play soccer at the collegiate level this is the camp for you. This camp is open to all high level players.Spots are limited. Register today.
PDA Summer Camps
2/10/11 We will be finalizing plans for summer PDA Soccer Camps on or before March 8th. These camps will prove to be the premier summer training opportunity for the high level youth soccer player. We are currently assembling an all-star coaching staff and plans call for exciting camps in both Metro Detroit and Grand Rapids. If you desire to play collegiate soccer this is the camp for you. Registration information will be posted on or before March 8th.
National Champions PDA Juniors Storm Indoor Nationals
2/10/2011 The PDA Juniors u11 team downed tournament favorite SW United 9-0 to claim the 2011 National Indoor Championship in Cleveland Ohio. The PDA girls tallied an astonishing 49 goals while allowing 0 . Coach Andy Blasco described the strong team effort as, " Explosively Super Human". Congrats to both the players and their supportive parents. Well done girls!
Detroit Indoor Nationals Dominated by PDA 12/6
The Michigan PDA entered both their U13 and U14 squads in the Detroit Indoor National Regional this past weekend taking 1st Place in both Divisions. Both squads finished the tournament undefeated. The PDA girls played outstanding and turned many heads. Coaches Blasco and Garrish are looking forward to the continued growth and development of these fine young athletes. It was a very exciting weekend of soccer.
PDA U15's Win Wixom College Showcase 11/29
The Michigan PDA U15's won the Wixom College Showcase Tournament U16 Division over Thanksgiving. The Novi Jags, Michigan Rush, Chicago Fire and Canadian entry Tecumseh provided spirited competition. The Michigan PDA defeated Ludwig FC in the final 2-0. Coach Blasco was pleased with the result and praised the girls for both their unity and toughness. Blasco stated, "The chemistry with this group is something special". The U15's completed the tournament undefeated. Team picture coming...
Dale Garrish Joins PDA Staff 11/12
PDA Director Andy Blasco - Has announced that Dale Garrish will be joining the PDA Coaching Staff. Coach Garrish is one of the most successful and talented youth soccer coaches in the Mid - West. PDA President Tarson - Stated in a press release last week, " Dale Garrish brings a degree of expertise to the PDA that few in youth soccer can offer, the PDA is very fortunate to merit his involvement ".
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PDA Opens u13, u14 & u15 Player Pools to New Athletes 10/9
The Michigan PDA is forming a new u13 player pool and opening both the u14 and u15 player pools to new athletes for both winter training and competition. All high level players are encouraged to contact coach Andy Blasco at coachblasco@yahoo.com immediately as spots are limited.
New Players Invited to Join Player Pool For u13 Girls9/13
The Michigan PDA is pleased to announce that it will be forming a new player pool to train and compete this winter in the current girls u13 age group. All high level players are encouraged to contact coach Andy Blasco at coachblasco@yahoo.com immediately as spots are limited.
PDA Winter Training and Tournament Dates9/13
The Michigan PDA is pleased to announce our winter training dates and competitive schedule. Details can be found by "clicking" the menu buttons marked Training and Competition in the left hand column of this website.
Attention Current u14 and u15 PDA Members 9/13
Current u14 and u15 PDA members are asked to contact coach Andy Blasco to register for winter training and competition at coachblasco@yahoo.com immediately as spots are limited.
PDA U14's Crowned US Club Soccer 2010 Champs 6/27
Virginia Beach 6 / 27 / 2010 - The Michigan PDA u14 girls downed the Minnesota Thunder 1-0 to win the US Club Soccer National Championship in Virginia Beach. The Championship game was a hard fought defensive battle with both teams displaying outstanding efforts. PDA forward Jordan Newman scored the winner and goal keeper Madi Killeen was awarded the game ball for her outstanding performance throughout the tournament. Coach Andy Blasco attributed the team's success to the contribution of each and every player during the tournament. Blasco stated, "When you have the kind of depth that allows you to involve the entire team in every game you have a huge advantage at this level". Tournament summary - PDA 3 Banshee FC 0, PDA 2 CFC Wolves 0, PDA 3 Team Harkes Elite 0, PDA 1 MTA 0. The PDA will now begin making plans to attend several high profile College Showcase Tournaments this winter. Special thanks to the PDA families for all their support.
PDA U14's Win US Club Soccer National Cup Regional 6/22
The Michigan PDA u14 girls captured the US Club Soccer u14 Super Group Regional Championship in Columbus, Ohio this past weekend by defeating the Ohio Elite Academy 1-0. The Ohio Elite Academy team is currently ranked #8 in the nation by National Soccer Rankings. The PDA will now prepare for the US Club Soccer National Championships in Virginia Beach at the end of July. Coach Blasco praised a total team effort as the major factor for the teams success. The PDA also scored wins of 3 -0 over Hammer FC and 6-1 over Cleveland United to go undefeated in the tournament.
PDA U13's Come Close in Columbus 6/21
The Michigan PDA u13 girls came close to taking home a US Club Soccer Regional Championship this past weekend. Playing up in the u14 Premier Division the girls controlled their own destiny needing a win or a tie in their last match to secure the Championship. The girls played hard and physical dropping a heart breaker to Ohio Elite Academy 2-1. The Championship went to pool play winner Ohio Premier who the PDA u13's had beaten earlier in the tournament by a score of 2-1. Coach Blasco praised the girls for a very "gutsy" weekend of soccer.
PDA Uniforms by Euro Sports Gear 6/9
Special thanks to Euro Sports Gear for providing our uniforms at a deep discount. Company owners Franco and Michelle personally handled our order. Uniforms are in and will be passed out next week. They look great. Stay tuned for more! www.eurosportsgear.com
PDA Enters US Club Soccer National Cup 5/28
The Michigan PDA has entered two teams in the US Club Soccer 2010 National Cup. The first round of qualifing play will be in Columbus, Ohio June 19-22. The PDA will be representing Michigan by sending both a u13 and u14 girls team to this National Championship Event.
