GIRLS ACADEMY

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The Salvo SC Girls Academy 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:

Why the GA?

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.

Coach Assignments 2023-2024

2011 Team:
Head Coach: Thomas MacMillan
Assistant Coach: Olivia Moore
2010 Team:
Head Coach: Stuart Trench
2009 Team:
Head Coach: Danielle Mendez
2008 Team:
Head Coach: Delaney Marier
2007 Team:
Co-Coach: Matt Cross
Co-Coach: Delaney Marier
2005/2006 Team:
Head Coach: Matt Cross
Goalkeeper Coach (all GA teams):
Danielle Mendez

Delaney Marier

Girls Academy Director
2008 Head Coach, 2007 Co-Coach

12 years coaching experience (Development Academy, Girls Academy, High Performance, Collegiate, High School)
USSF A License
30 under 30 United Soccer Coaches Awardee
Salvo SC Girls Academy Director, High Performance 9-12 Director

Matthew Cross

2005/06 Head Coach, 2007 Co-Coach

10 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, Earning USSF C Licence

Danielle Mendez

2009 Head Coach
Director of Goalkeeping

10 years coaching experience (Collegiate, Girls Academy, WPSL, Competitive Girls Premier-C3)
GK Level 1 Diploma, USSF E License
GA National Talent ID Head Coach 2023
GA Regional Talent ID Head Coach 2022

Stuart Trench

2010 Head Coach

USSF D License, upcoming USSF C participant, Advanced National Diploma, Scottish Football Association Youth License
Concordia St. Paul Women's Assistant, Midwest ODP Regional Staff

Thomas Macmillan

2011 Head Coach

GA coach for 3 years, Varsity Boys Coach - Farmington, Infinite Soccer - Individual Training Coach
USSF C License, USC Advanced National, USC High School Diploma, Barca Universidad - Certificate in Advanced Football Tactical Analysis

Olivia Moore

2011 Assistant Coach

Playing accolades: Big South Freshman of the Year, first-team All-Conference, second-team All-State, and Great West Conference All-Conference, Virginia Freshman of the Year for Division I, played for the Carolina Elite Cobras USL W-League squad.
Minnesota ODP Staff, Assistant Coach for Macalester College Women’s Soccer Team
Away from the field: works for a synthetic biotech company

GA Support Staff

Athletic Performance:

Training Haus powered by TCO
Head Athletic Coach - Scott Schriever

College Advisory/Placement:

Delaney Marier + Matt Cross
Click HERE for CAP info!

Goalkeeping:

Danielle Mendez - Director of Goalkeeping
Jorey Erickson

Technical Support:

Peter Rivard

Travel/Operations Support:

Lisa Wolf

About Our Support Staff -

College Advisory/Placement

Delaney Marier and Matthew Cross both played in college and have coached collegiate teams
Salvo SC has produced over: 24 D1 Players; 6 D2 Players; 5 D3 Players since 2020
College Scout attendance in 2022/23: 130+ D1 Coaches; 30+ D2 Coaches; 60+ D3 Coaches; 20+ NAIA/JuCo Coaches
Consistent communication with over 1,400 College Coaches for every fixture!
Recorded video available for players of every game!
Streaming of games throughout the year for College Coaches & provide game film to College Coaches
Templates, timeline, and assistance with player college communication
Assistance in the process to identify potential program fits Highlight clip monitoring and assistance

Jorey Erickson - Goalkeeping Coach

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; Inter Miami CF First Team Scout
USSF A License
Leadership Experience: Director of Coaching Woodbury Soccer Club; Assistant Director of Coaching, Cape Coral Soccer Association
Coaching Experience: Assistant Women’s National Team Coach, St. Kitts and Nevis, 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

Salvo SC Girls Academy Player ID (tryouts) have concluded. Please email Delaney, GA Director if you are interested in joining our program!

GA Program Fees

Salvo SC pricing structures are broken out into two types of fees: Club Fees and Team Fees. Please note that each family pays both Club Fees and Team Fees associated with the team they are placed on after Player ID. Club Fees are fixed, but Team Fees are estimated based upon expected plans for each team. If all Team Fees collected are not used, they will be refunded to team families (similarly, if the team decides to add additional events, Team Fees can increase).

Club Fee covers: league registration, fields and referees for games, coach/staff fees, indoor training.

2023-24 Club Fees

Full Year (August - July)
13U (2011) = $2,975
14U (2010) = $3,210
15U 8th Grade Player (2009) = $3,005 + Fall

Winter/Summer (November - July)
15U 9th Grade Player (2009) = $3,005
16U (2008) = $3,005
17U (2007) = $3,005
18/19U (2006/2005) = $3,005

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

Team Fee covers: event registration, coach travel.
The Team Fee DOES NOT include player travel or uniform costs.

2023-24 Team Fees

Full Year (August - July)
13U (2011) = $1,870
14U (2010) = $2,920
15U 8th Grade Player (2009) = $3,080

Winter/Summer (November - July)
15U 9th Grade Player (2009) = $3,080
16U (2008) = $3,080
17U (2007) = $3,080
18/19U (2006/2005) = $2,790

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.

2023-24 Expected Teams

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR EXPECTED TEAMS!

The Girls Academy is the leading youth development platform for the best female soccer players in the United States. We are the only national youth soccer platform that represents the collective vision of member clubs and actively engages the voice of the players to take real ownership of the league. We embrace the desire of club members and players to maintain an unrivaled standard of excellence in coaching, competition, and regional and national showcase events throughout the year.
We are committed to cultivating an environment that empowers each player to reach their best potential as an exceptional athlete and human being by celebrating the player’s journey with a lifelong love of the game through competition, showcases, and camaraderie.

In the 2021/22 season, there are 80 member clubs with teams in the U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, and U19 age groups. The member clubs are split into eight conferences that make up our national footprint. League play begins in August and culminates with the playoffs and national finals events in June and July. Additionally, qualifying teams compete in a separate, aspirational platform created to add additional quality competition for the most competitive clubs in the GA.

What makes the GA unique and different is the active role the league’s players have in shaping the direction of the league. How? Introducing the Advisory Panel, which affords the players the opportunity to nominate and maintain a player-led board that represents the thoughts, opinions, and vision of the players. The Advisory Panel is active in suggesting ways to improve the league, engaging in sponsor opportunities, organizing charitable initiatives, shaping league merchandise offerings, and more.

Still have more questions? Reach out to Girls Academy Director, Delaney.