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Greetings!
Welcome to our Friends, Parents and Players!
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Dakota Gold Premier Academy
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Italy's Ascoli Soccer Academy will lead the training
It is time to register for the Dakota Gold Premier Soccer Academy. The Academy is open to all club and non-club players age 9 to 18. Team camps are available.
The camp runs from July 29 to August 2.
This years camp features coaches from Italy's Ascoli Soccer Academy; Jill McCartney (U of Minnesota Marshall); Mekonnen Afa (U of Sioux Falls) and Daniel Ohayen (SD Staff Coach).
Italian Scuola Calcio technical staff conducts over 400 technical visits to the affiliated soccer schools in Italy per year. Ascoli Soccer Academy develops some of the top youth players in Italy and Europe.
Dakota Gold is excited to have these International coaches to impart their wisdom, passion and experience to the youth players of Sioux Falls!
Don't miss this great opportunity to obtain training from international and top-level regional coaches. No other soccer club in the region offers opportunities at this level!
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Dakota Gold Teams to Attend Regional Championships
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Regional Tournament is June 22-27
Eight Dakota Gold teams will attend the US Youth Soccer Region II Championships in Des Moines, IA on June 22-27, 2007.
Nationally, there are over 7,200 teams that started the process to attend regional championships. Our eight teams are among the select few that earned their way to these championships.
- U13G Challenge
- U13B Challenge
- U15G Destiny
- U16B Fury
- U16G Adrenaline
- U17G Alliance
- U17B Phantom
- U19G Impact
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20th Annual Dakota Gold Tournament
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Another year, another successful tournament...
The 20th Annual Dakota Gold Tournament is complete. Our tournament featured over 130 teams from Canada, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota.
The division-winning DGSC teams were:
- Dakota Gold U12B Challenge
- Dakota Gold U12G Challenge
- Dakota Gold U13G Challenge (@U14)
- U14G Dakota Gold Flames
- U15G Dakota Gold Destiny (@U16)
- U16B Dakota Gold Fury (@U17)
- U17G Dakota Gold Alliance (@U19)
Congratulations to all our teams and THANKS to ALL of our teams/membership for their efforts to support the tournament. Our tournament wouldn't continue to be such a success without all of your support.
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2007/8 Placements
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July 8-13th, 2007
Placements (formerly known as tryouts) are used by our coaches to assess new and existing players to insure they are placed appropriately on our teams. There's a place for everyone in our programs. Dakota Gold does not cut players.
The Placement schedule for this year is found here.
New players are asked to attend at least 2 of the 3 tryouts listed for their age group.
What age group am I? Click here for the USYSA Age Group Guidelines.
If you have any questions about the Placements, please call the office.
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Joga Bonito
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Summer Session begins June 18
A new Joga Bonito session has begun!
The Summer Session runs from June 18 to August 6 (7 Sessions).
As always, if you have any questions about this program, please Josh Janssen at (605) 360-6256 or the office!
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Coach Steve Larsen to take Sabattical
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Thanks for your Contribution to the Dakota Gold Legacy!
Coach Steve Larsen (U12G) has announced that he will take a leave of absence from coaching at the end of this season. Coach Larsen most recently coached the U12 Girls team.
DOC Coach Cristian says "Coach Larsen has been a tremendous asset to our organization, donating 4-6 hours each week for mowing in addition to coaching. Most people don't realize the hours that Coach Larsen has spent to improve his skills as a youth coach. He has attended countless training sessions with our staff! Coach Larsen has been truly accountable for his responsibility (as a DGSC coach) to develop players in our community! We will definitely miss having him out at the training grounds each week! "
All of us will miss Coach Larsen and hope he returns soon to help mentor another batch of young players!
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Help Needed!
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Needful Things...
With all the new things happening, the Club is in need of your help. DGSC is looking for the following:
- Gravel for the parking lot;
- Mulch or wood chips & landscaping ties for Playground area;
- Electrician's labor to complete electrical needs at training grounds to light sign and provide electrical outlets at fields;
- Office Equipment for new offices; we need 2 attractive desks; and
- Monies to purchase fertilizer and mosquito spray!
If you can donate any of the above or can put us in contact with someone who can, please call the office. Thanks for your help!
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Did You Know?
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Things you probably did not know about Dakota Gold Soccer Club
Dakota Gold Soccer Club has three "A" Level coaches on staff. This is the highest level coaching license available from the US Soccer Federation.
DGSC has more A-Level coaches than all other clubs or soccer organizations in South Dakota combined.
If you want to develop as a player, DGSC has a place for you!
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"Special Thanks" to:
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Members Volunteering and Donating; Making Dakota Gold the Best it Can Be!
Lisa Griffin
Lisa (mom of Matt U15 and Taylor U13) was the Tournament Director for this years' 20th Annual Dakota Gold Tournament. Lisa spent months organizing all the details for our biggest fund raiser. Lisa's dedication and organization made the tournament a huge success. All of us owe Lisa a huge debt of gratitude for the successful tournament.
A special, personal thank-you to Lisa for all her contributions. Please be sure to thank Lisa when you see her.
Rainbow Play Systems, Mid-Continent Communications and Dakota Gold Premier Academy
A combination of donations and support from these fine organizations placed a spectacular new playground set at the training grounds.
Ryan Beier
Ryan and his company Beier Painting supplied the paint, expertise and patience necessary to paint the storage shed at the Training Grounds. Coach Cristian 'helped' Ryan in the effort. The shed looks great!
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