GIRLS ACADEMY

Performance

• OVERVIEW
• COACHES/STAFF
• TRYOUTS
• FEES
• FAQ
• TEAM SCHEDULES

The GA provides a program that challenges young women to be- and become- their best selves as soccer players and people. We are committed to elevating the young person on and off the field.

GA 13U - 19U

Who:

• Girls ages 13-19
• The Girls Academy League

What:

• National competition platform
• College, US Youth National team, and international recruiting

When:

• 10-month programming with 4 contacts per week for players not participating high school soccer
• 8-month programming with 4 contacts per week for players participating high school soccer

Where:

• Club-wide based teams
• Practices primarily in Mendota Heights and West St. Paul​

How: 

• Register for and attend Tryouts or fill out our GA Interest Form

Save the date!! June 18th we are hosting Discovery Day where both players and parents can learn more about the GA and our teams! Click the TRYOUTS tab above to see times and locations!

Being a Part of the Salvo GA Includes:

• Embedded individual player development within the team development through periodized training in technical, physical, tactical, and psychological aspects of the game
• Integrated injury prevention programming and soccer-specific strength, agility, and speed development
• College recruitment consultation and programming
• Performance and recovery monitoring using data-driven technology
• Video and online access for all GA games with the ability to create highlight films 
• Community engagement and service programming
• Core value development and leadership programming
• Exposure to opportunities beyond playing - coaching, operations (WPSL game day), referee, etc.

Coaches 2021-2022

Katlin Okamoto - Girls Academy Director

2005 Head Coach, 2008 Co-Coach

• 15+ Years of coaching experience (Girls Academy, Collegiate D1 and D3)
• USSF B License
  • A License Expected 2021
    
• Girls Academy Advisory Panel Adult Leader - Mid America Conference
• SheChampions Scholarship and Mentorship Program
• 30 und 30 Awardee - United Soccer Coaches Association
• Director of Girls Programs - Soccer Without Borders
• Colorado College Player - Div 1, Captain, NCAA Tournament, Female Athlete of the Year
• Ph. D. University of Minnesota (Expected June 2021) - Doctorate of Philosophy in Social Work - Dissertation: “Understanding an Action Research Process in a Youth Sport Organization”
• M.S. Smith College, 2011 - Exercise and Sport Studies - Thesis: “Positive Youth Development Through Coaching: Achieving Positive Experiences”

Delaney Marier

2007 Head Coach, 2009 Co-Coach

• 10 years coaching experience (Development Academy, Girls Academy, High Performance, Collegiate, High School)
• Director of East 9-12 Performance
• USSF B License
• 30 under 30 United Soccer Coaches Awardee

Matthew Cross

2004/03 Head Coach, 2006 Head Coach, 2009 Co-Coach

• 8 years of coaching experience (Girls Academy, High Performance, High School Varsity)
• Salvo WPSL General Manager
• Sporting Director FC Minnesota
• Former Technical Director Blaine Soccer Club
• USSF D License

GA Support Staff

Athletic Performance:

• Training Haus powered by TCO

College Advisory/Placement:

• Jeff Lindblom

Goalkeeping:

• Jorey Erickson
• Danielle Mendez

Technical Support:

• Peter Rivard

Travel/Operations Support:

• ​Lisa Wolf

About Our Support Staff -

Jeff Lindblom - College Advisory/Placement

• 16 years of coaching experience (Girls Academy, High Performance, Collegiate)
• 100+ College placements at the D1, D2, D3, NAIA, Levels
• Assistant W's Coach at Saint Catherine University
• Former Recruiting Director at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
• Former DOC at Cottage Grove United

Jorey Erickson - Director of Goalkeeping

• 20+ years coaching experience
• Currently: Director Goalkeeping, Salvo SC; Head Coach, 2003 Boys East Steel; Director Goalkeeping, Minnesota Youth Soccer Association; Director of Goalkeeping, Minnesota ODP
• Youth coaching experience: Director of Goalkeeping, Woodbury SC; Head Coach, Salvo SC; Head Coach, St. Paul Central High School; Youth Academy Programs, Minnesota United
• College coaching experience: Assistant Women’s Coach, St. Catherines University; Goalkeeper Coach, Minnesota United
• 12+ championships and #16 national ranking at St. Paul Central High School
• USSF D License, USC Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma, USC Premier Diploma NFHS Coaching License, English FA Level 1

Peter Rivard - Technical Director & GA Technical Support

• Currently: Technical Director, Salvo SC; U.S. Soccer National Staff Instructor; Assistant Women’s National Team Coach,  St. Kitts and Nevis (2019 - Present)
• USSF A License
• Leadership Experience:  Director of Coaching Woodbury Soccer Club; Assistant Director of Coaching, Cape Coral Soccer Association 
• Coaching Experience: Men’s National Team Consultant Turks and Caicos, Minnesota United FC Scout, Minnesota United FC Assistant Coach, ODP Region 2 Head Boy’s Coach, Head M’s and W’s Coach Mayville State University, W’s Assistant University of North Dakota, M’s Assistant University of Maine, Varsity High School Boy’s Head Coach Cheverus High School

Lisa Wolf - Executive Director & GA Operations Support

• Currently: Executive Director, Salvo Soccer
• Leadership Experience: Executive Director, Dakota Rev Soccer; Registrar, Dakota Rev Soccer; Treasurer, Dakota Rev Soccer; Audit Manager, Ernst and Young, LLP
• Certified Public Accountant (inactive), USC Director of Coaching Diploma
• Soccer Volunteerism: Girls Academy Finance and Governance Committee; Woodbury Athletic Association Soccer Director

Saturday June 18th = Discovery Day!

Discovery Day is a wonderful opportunity for both parents and players to learn more about the Girls Academy system! Join us for a day of play where prospective players can meet current players and ask questions, and our Girls Academy coaches will present what we are all about to parents and be available to answer any questions. Registration is coming soon, save the dates below!

Date	Time	Age Group (Birth Year)	Location
6/18/22	3:30 - 5:00PM	2010 & 2009	TBD
6/18/22	4:45 - 6:15PM	2008 & 2007	TBD
6/18/22	6:00 - 7:30PM	2006 & 2005/04	TBD

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GA Program Fees

2022-23 Club and Team Fees will be posted soon!

2021-2022 Club Fees

10-Month:

• $3,000

8-Month:

• $2,850

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Club Fee Includes:

• League registration
• Fields
• Referees
• Coach/staff fees
• Indoor training

Girls Academy Fees Include:

• Video of every game
• Access to your video 24/7
• Fitfor90 (Performance Monitor)
• Academic Study Hall on Away Trips
• National Player Advisory Panel
• Direct Scouting for Youth National Team
• Compete with Youth National Team players 
• GA Specific Events at best sites in the country
• National Recruiting Profile
• Individual Soccer Plan Development Field Time

2021-2022 Team Fees

14U-19U:

• $2,945

13U:

• $1,525

Team Fee Includes:

• Training Haus sports performance (2x/wk)
  • ​Training Haus program is optional and not included in the 13U Team Fee
• indoor games and scrimmages
• Event registration
• Coach travel

*Team fee does not include player travel or uniform cost.

Financial Aid

It is the mission of Salvo SC to provide financial aid to players in need. Please visit our Financial Aid page for more details.

Click the links below for all of our Girls Academy team schedules!

2003/04

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009