U12 Boys win Jr State Cup Championship
A first half header goal by Andrew Kim off a corner from Aidan Antcliff held up as Okemos Soccer Club's boys beat SWM Kickers (Southwest Michigan) to win the 2016 U12 state championship.
It was a total team effort and a deserved victory. Stellar goalkeeping by Dray Chase and a rock solid defense led by John Moore, Will Swihart, George Meng and Issac Freidoff secured the shutout.
Tough ball winning and precision passing by midfielders Owen Brewer, Aidan Antcliff, Ben Hussey, Andrew Kim, Kaivalya Kulkarni and Ryan Wilkinson allowed Okemos to control possession.
Tireless work and unselfish play by forwards Ruben Gonzalez and Ederick Plantegenest kept the SWM defense under pressure the entire game.
With the win, Okemos becomes only the third team from the Lansing area to win a State Cup or Jr State Cup championship and the first community based team- since all players are from Okemos- to accomplish the feat.
A first half header goal by Andrew Kim off a corner from Aidan Antcliff held up as Okemos Soccer Club's boys beat SWM Kickers (Southwest Michigan) to win the 2016 U12 state championship.
It was a total team effort and a deserved victory. Stellar goalkeeping by Dray Chase and a rock solid defense led by John Moore, Will Swihart, George Meng and Issac Freidoff secured the shutout.
Tough ball winning and precision passing by midfielders Owen Brewer, Aidan Antcliff, Ben Hussey, Andrew Kim, Kaivalya Kulkarni and Ryan Wilkinson allowed Okemos to control possession.
Tireless work and unselfish play by forwards Ruben Gonzalez and Ederick Plantegenest kept the SWM defense under pressure the entire game.
With the win, Okemos becomes only the third team from the Lansing area to win a State Cup or Jr State Cup championship and the first community based team- since all players are from Okemos- to accomplish the feat.
2009-10 Boys and Girls Pre-Tryout Scrimmages
The Okemos Soccer Club will hold a pre-tryout scrimmage night for all 2009 and 2010 birth year players at Wardcliff Elementary (5117 Park Lake Rd East Lansing 48823).
The Okemos Soccer Club will hold a pre-tryout scrimmage night for all 2009 and 2010 birth year players at Wardcliff Elementary (5117 Park Lake Rd East Lansing 48823).
- 2009 & 2010 boys: Monday, June 11 from 6-7:15
- 2009 & 2010 girls: Tuesday, June 12 from 6:30-7:45
2018 Tryout Schedule
Tryouts for the Fall 2018 (Sept.1 – Nov. 1 season) and Spring 2019 (April – June 1 season) CASL and WSSL seasons are available on our tryout page. Click here to find out more information about tryouts and the club.
Tryouts for the Fall 2018 (Sept.1 – Nov. 1 season) and Spring 2019 (April – June 1 season) CASL and WSSL seasons are available on our tryout page. Click here to find out more information about tryouts and the club.
Kinawa Soccer fields
1750 Kinawa Dr, Okemos 48864
1750 Kinawa Dr, Okemos 48864
Exact days and times of tryouts for the Fall 2018-Spring 2019 teams will be finalized May 15, 2018. However, start days have been determined:
Girls will be held Saturday, June 16, 2018 and one weekday following
Boys will be held Sunday, June 17, 2018 and one weekday following
Girls will be held Saturday, June 16, 2018 and one weekday following
Boys will be held Sunday, June 17, 2018 and one weekday following
Okemos players could shine under the lights as soon as fall 2018
Final Fundraising For Okemos High School Field Lights Project
Donations are being sought for an ambitious project to upgrade the Okemos Varsity Soccer Field. With a mission of creating a premier high school soccer facility to continue the legacy of Okemos soccer, the Under the Lights Soccer Project, will have two phases.
The first phase will be to install lighting and create a memorial to, and rename the stadium for, legendary soccer coach, John Picone. The second phase will be to install security fencing around the practice facility, relocate and upgrade the scoreboard and landscaping. The goal is to have both phases done by fall of 2018.
The project is long overdue according to varsity soccer coach Brian Guggemos. "Not many people realize that we're one of a handful of schools in the area without lights. East Lansing, Dewitt, Mason, Williamston, Grand Ledge, Holt, Lansing Catholic, Fowlerville, Charlotte and Eaton Rapids all have lights," Guggemos said. Although lights create a great atmosphere for games, there are practical reasons to add them. They include generating revenue with the ability to host CAAC Cup finals, district, regional, semi-final and state final matches and improved start times for families. "Right now, we have to start our JV matches at 4pm and our varsity at 5:30pm. That makes it tough for parents and community members to see games. "By adding lights, our JV games could start at 5 or 5:30pm and varsity at 6:30 or 7pm," Guggemos added.
As of Janurary 1, 2018, $170,000 of the estimated project budget of $230,000 has been raised. The rest of the money will need to come from local businesses, former players and the Okemos soccer community. The goal is to have all the money raised by February 15th in order to start work this summer. If you are interested in finding out more and supporting the future of Okemos soccer, click on the donation and sponsor form below. If you'd prefer to make your tax deductible donation by check, make it to Okemos Athletic Boosters (put Soccer Lights Fund in memo) and mail it to PO Box 57, Okemos, MI 48805.
Donations are being sought for an ambitious project to upgrade the Okemos Varsity Soccer Field. With a mission of creating a premier high school soccer facility to continue the legacy of Okemos soccer, the Under the Lights Soccer Project, will have two phases.
The first phase will be to install lighting and create a memorial to, and rename the stadium for, legendary soccer coach, John Picone. The second phase will be to install security fencing around the practice facility, relocate and upgrade the scoreboard and landscaping. The goal is to have both phases done by fall of 2018.
The project is long overdue according to varsity soccer coach Brian Guggemos. "Not many people realize that we're one of a handful of schools in the area without lights. East Lansing, Dewitt, Mason, Williamston, Grand Ledge, Holt, Lansing Catholic, Fowlerville, Charlotte and Eaton Rapids all have lights," Guggemos said. Although lights create a great atmosphere for games, there are practical reasons to add them. They include generating revenue with the ability to host CAAC Cup finals, district, regional, semi-final and state final matches and improved start times for families. "Right now, we have to start our JV matches at 4pm and our varsity at 5:30pm. That makes it tough for parents and community members to see games. "By adding lights, our JV games could start at 5 or 5:30pm and varsity at 6:30 or 7pm," Guggemos added.
As of Janurary 1, 2018, $170,000 of the estimated project budget of $230,000 has been raised. The rest of the money will need to come from local businesses, former players and the Okemos soccer community. The goal is to have all the money raised by February 15th in order to start work this summer. If you are interested in finding out more and supporting the future of Okemos soccer, click on the donation and sponsor form below. If you'd prefer to make your tax deductible donation by check, make it to Okemos Athletic Boosters (put Soccer Lights Fund in memo) and mail it to PO Box 57, Okemos, MI 48805.
2017 Tryouts Date Set
Mark your calendars, Michigan State Youth Soccer Association has determined that tryouts for fall 2017 teams must start on or after June 17, 2017. OSC will announce dates, times and locations for specific teams in May. Typically all OSC teams hold a weekend tryout session and a weekday tryout session. That means OSC tryouts will occur between Saturday, June 17 and Thursday, June 22.
Mark your calendars, Michigan State Youth Soccer Association has determined that tryouts for fall 2017 teams must start on or after June 17, 2017. OSC will announce dates, times and locations for specific teams in May. Typically all OSC teams hold a weekend tryout session and a weekday tryout session. That means OSC tryouts will occur between Saturday, June 17 and Thursday, June 22.
Tryouts- Have Been Completed. Teams Being Formed
Tryouts for the Fall 2016 (Sept.1 – Nov. 1) and Spring 2017 (April – June 1) CASL and WSSL teams were completed Wednesday, June 22. Players are being contacted and teams are being formed.
Tryouts for the Fall 2016 (Sept.1 – Nov. 1) and Spring 2017 (April – June 1) CASL and WSSL teams were completed Wednesday, June 22. Players are being contacted and teams are being formed.
Coerver Winter Training 2016-17
Session #1
Dates: Nov 12, 19, Dec 3,10, 17 Jan 7, 4
Session #2
Dates: Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 Mar 4, 11
Click for more info
Session #1
Dates: Nov 12, 19, Dec 3,10, 17 Jan 7, 4
Session #2
Dates: Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 Mar 4, 11
Click for more info
OSC Night at Lansing United
Any Okemos players wearing an Okemos JERSEY will get into the game FREE. Can be Okemos Soccer Club or Eastside jerseys. Adults can save $1 when they use the coupon code "Okemos" here.
LanU vs Kzoo FC
Friday, June 24
7pm EL Soccer Complex
2015-2016 Tryouts Scheduled For June 13th-18th
Tryout details are coming together for teams forming for Fall 2015-Spring 2016 play. For the latest information, including the age eligibility matrix, head over to our Tryouts page.
OSC Inks a Mid-Michigan Exclusive Partnership with Coerver Coaching Michigan
As the only partner soccer club in the mid-Michigan area, Okemos Soccer club will train with the proven coaching methodology and training staff of Coerver Coaching Michigan to support both player and coach development. The training will include; tech
trainings, coaching clinics, summer camp and first
access for OSC players to fantastic winter training programs next year.
Over the past 30 years the Coerver® method has reached into every soccer-playing nation to become widely regarded as the world’s number one soccer skills teaching method. And now, Okemos players have the opportunity to receive the same elite individual and small-group training as kids throughout the rest of the country, and the world. The Coerver® method focuses on skill development in a fun and challenging environment. The results speak for themselves, with an astounding number of today’s greatest stars—and their managers—crediting Coerver® with developing their game. For more details, read the press release
Over the past 30 years the Coerver® method has reached into every soccer-playing nation to become widely regarded as the world’s number one soccer skills teaching method. And now, Okemos players have the opportunity to receive the same elite individual and small-group training as kids throughout the rest of the country, and the world. The Coerver® method focuses on skill development in a fun and challenging environment. The results speak for themselves, with an astounding number of today’s greatest stars—and their managers—crediting Coerver® with developing their game. For more details, read the press release
Make sure to get these important dates on your calendars:
2 Day Mini Camp...Wednesday 8/13, Thursday 8/14.
U11-U16 5:45-7:15pm U9-U10 6:00-7:30pm at Old Varsity fields
Technical Trainings...Tuesdays 9/30 and 10/7 at Old Varsity fields
2 Day Mini Camp...Wednesday 8/13, Thursday 8/14.
U11-U16 5:45-7:15pm U9-U10 6:00-7:30pm at Old Varsity fields
Technical Trainings...Tuesdays 9/30 and 10/7 at Old Varsity fields
Fall Mini Camp & Technical Training Dates
Technical Training with the Spartans!
Spring Techinical Trainings
The three Spring Technical Trainings are scheduled for Monday April 22, Tuesday April 30 and Monday May 20.
Coerver Coaching Michigan staff will run the April 22 and May 20 Tech Trainings. These sessions will be intense so they will only be 1 hour. The schedule on those days will be:
U13-14 teams 5:30-6:30, U9-U10 6:30-7:30, U11-U12 7:30-8:30.
The Tuesday April 30 session will have all age groups train from 6-7:30,
The Technical Trainings are all held at the Old Varsity fields at Chippewa Middle School. There will be no individual team practices on these dates as each team and coach is expected to participate.
Coerver Coaching Michigan staff will run the April 22 and May 20 Tech Trainings. These sessions will be intense so they will only be 1 hour. The schedule on those days will be:
U13-14 teams 5:30-6:30, U9-U10 6:30-7:30, U11-U12 7:30-8:30.
The Tuesday April 30 session will have all age groups train from 6-7:30,
The Technical Trainings are all held at the Old Varsity fields at Chippewa Middle School. There will be no individual team practices on these dates as each team and coach is expected to participate.
Fall Technical Trainings
The three Spring Technical Trainings are scheduled for Tuesday September 17, Tuesday September 24 and Tuesday October 1st.
Members of Michigan State's men's soccer team will run the September 17th Tech Training! Make sure to bring something for them to autograph (and a marker).
The Technical Trainings are all held at the Old Varsity fields at Chippewa Middle School. There will be no individual team practices on these dates as each team and coach is expected to participate.
Members of Michigan State's men's soccer team will run the September 17th Tech Training! Make sure to bring something for them to autograph (and a marker).
The Technical Trainings are all held at the Old Varsity fields at Chippewa Middle School. There will be no individual team practices on these dates as each team and coach is expected to participate.
Tryouts Completed, Teams Forming
OSC is growing! We went from 9 teams in the spring to 15 teams registering for fall. Teams are in the process of collecting paperwork and registering players. Have a great summer and we'll see you on the fields in August!