The WC ST Louis Thunder-Cats 2008G team is an entry level club team that has roster spots available. Players currently playing Club, REC or CYC soccer that love the game and wish to play high school or college soccer – this IS the club team for you ! Players that wish to learn, understand the game, develop and play as a team regardless of skill are encouraged to apply. The goal of this team is to develop skills and technical abilities so that players develop and are ready for HS and college soccer. 

I have played outdoor and indoor soccer at all levels from youth (recreational and club), high school, college to semi-professional soccer. As a USSF/FIFA referee of >10 years, I have also enforced the laws of the game. As injuries halted my playing career, I turned my expertise to training soccer players with >20 years of instructing players age 4 years to adults. I have multiple certifications including a USSF National D license as well as regularly attending coaching clinics. I currently hold memberships to ASET (Association for Soccer Education and Training) and NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America). Players are developed under “Total Soccer” and “Tiki Taka” which are very fluid and possession styles of play. Success using this style encourages technical skills, fluid movement and transition play, with players playing both offense and defense. This means the girls should develop as skilled players, be able to play multiple positions, not be afraid to try and fail, and not expect to win every game.

Training sessions are based upon the European Academy style (Periodization Model) which emphasizes 1) Communication/Observation, 2) Decision Making and 3) Execution. This framework focuses on performing as many soccer actions as possible all of which are executed at 100%. Players therefore learn the game by playing the game with their own decisions determining the outcomes of games. Furthermore, WC ST Louis provides additional training and opportunities to players. Club training where fundamental footskills are emphasized is on Wed during both the Fall and Spring seasons with a Winter Skills Camp, High School Camp (Winter and Summer), Summer Keeper camps and additional skills and fitness camps throughout the year. In addition players that show promise with proficient technical skills are provided an opportunity to play on occasion with higher level teams for games and tournaments. This enhances the overall player experience. Therefore, the WC ST Louis 2008G team has a unique framework that encourages player development, success and fun.

Kickarounds will begin end of May (6-7:30pm at Buder Park) through tryouts in June 2019. Additional times maybe available so please contact the coach for further details. 

Team Contact Information:

Head Coach/Trainer/Manager: Jonathan S. Boomer

e-mail: BoomerManager@gmail.com (easiest way to contact me) Cell: 617-970-0315

Age Matrix: Jan 1, 2008 – Dec 31, 2008 (Will play as U11G Spring 2019-Summer 2019)