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U18 Topeka Select Elite

Spring 2017-2018
2017-2018 x Fall Spring

Tryouts are Coming

Topeka Select Elite Academy and Pre-Academy Tryouts

 

Registration: Opens May 1, 2018

Schedule: Posted late May

Open to any player u16 and above

It is the Vision and Mission of the Topeka Select Academy program to identify and develop top players to compete at the highest levels of competition.  Our goal is to match our players with proven coaching and development techniques in conjunction with regular assessment and review by our training staff.  Training staff will include direction from current and former coaches and college level players. 

Our goal is to create different levels that will focus on developing players and teams who are comfortable playing in a system that prepares them for the next level of soccer High School and College.  Selection into the academy system comes with higher expectations and a deeper level of commitment by players, parents, coaches, and staff.

 
  Text Box: v Player development and team performance will be a focus of the Topeka Select Academy system. Winning will be a by-product of our commitment and hard work. v Priority #1 – Develop players in a holistic manner; focusing on the complete player who is committed, coachable, competitive, and confident. v Priority #2 – Prepare our student athletes for High School and College v Priority #3 – Make it affordable

 

 

 

 

 

For the upcoming 2018 Fall season, our commitment is to participate in ID camps, play in the Heartland Soccer League, showcase events, regional tournaments, and workouts with college coaches and teams. 

We will create player resumes, assist our players with college application and on-line recruitment surveys, and collaborate with High School and College coaches.  

Fall 2017: The U18 Topeka Select Elite finished 6th in the Gotsoccer Kansas State Rankings.  We already have two players who have verbally committed to play soccer at the next level (Lauren Peterson – Butler County Community College & Hannah Spellman – Benedictine College).  Showcase finishes (Copa Cup – 3 wins and 0 losses, KC Showcase – 3 wins 0 losses, the Scott Gallagher Fall Classic Showcase – 3 wins and 0 losses)

In Memory of Abigail Medley

Abigail Medley #50 with the U18 Girls - Topeka Select Elite lost her life in a tragic auto accident on Saturday, January 27, 2018.

Abigail was much more than just a soccer player. Abigail was a sister, a daughter, a best friend.  Abigail was a silent leader on our team, whose energy and spirit filled the air.  Abigail had a smile that would light up any room, and her passion for soccer, her friends, her family, and life were unmatched.

We love you Abigail!  As we take the field, we know you will be with us.  We will miss you!  

 

 

Topeka Select Elite College Committments

 

Lauren Peterson Verbally Commits To Butler County Community College

Topeka Select Elite defender and mid-fielder Lauren Peterson, #4 , has given her verbal commitment to play soccer for Coach Adam Hunter starting in the fall of 2019. 

Lauren has been one of the leaders and a solid center back and midfielder for the 18U Topeka Select Elite who won their last nine games in competitive College Showcases this fall season.

“Lauren is a player who can both stop the opponent's offensive attack, and start our counter-attack. Lauren's height makes her an ideal target for corner kicks, and her leg strength is an added bonus for switching the field of attack. Lauren's versatility lends her to be effective on defending back, center midfield, and offensive wing", stated Topeka Select Elite Coach Brian Cole.

As a Junior at Washburn Rural High School, Lauren will have her 2018 and 2019 seasons ahead of her. 

 

Hannah Spellman Verbally Commits to Benedictine College

 

 

Topeka Select Defender, Hannah Spellman #12 has verbally committed to play soccer for coach Lincoln Roblee at Benedictine College the fall of 2019. 

“Hannah is an outstanding 1v1 player, is technically very sound with both feet, is the ultimate team player, and she has an excellent work ethic.  She elevates her team's effort and performance in practice by her effort and her expectations of her teammates” – Coach Kruetzer.   “Hannah is a defensive leader on our team.  Having the most varsity level soccer experience, Hannah lifts her team up, her 1v1 skills are excellent, and her ability to stop an offensive attack and switch the field of play is tremendous!” – Coach Cole

Hannah has both her Junior and Senior years to play soccer at Hayden Catholic High School to look forward to! 

 

Recent U18 Topeka Select Elite News

Hannah Spellman Verbally Commits to Benedictine College

03/14/2018, 3:30pm CDT
By Topeka Select

Topeka Select Defender, Hannah Spellman #12 has verbally committed to play soccer for coach Lincoln Roblee at Benedictine College the fall of 2019. 
 
“Hannah is an outstanding 1v1 player, is technically very sound with both feet, is the ultimate team player, and she has an excellent work ethic.  She elevates her team's effort and performance in practice by her effort and her expectations of her teammates” – Coach Kruetzer.  
 
“Hannah is a defensive leader on our team.  Having the most varsity level soccer experience, Hannah lifts her team up, her 1v1 skills are excellent, and her ability to stop an offensive attack and switch the field of play is tremendous!” – Coach Cole
 
Hannah has both her Junior and Senior years to play soccer at Hayden Catholic High School to look forward to!

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