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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 Discovery Day and Player ID; and/or fill out our GA Interest Form

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 2022-2023

2010 - Isaac Wong
2009 - Thomas MacMillan
2008 - Peter Rivard
2007 - Delaney Marier
2006 - Matt Cross
2005/04 - Head Coach Matt Cross and Assistant Coach Delaney Marier

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Peter Rivard

2008 Head Coach

• 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

Delaney Marier

2007 Head Coach, 2005/04 Assistant Coach

• 12 years coaching experience (Development Academy, Girls Academy, High Performance, Collegiate, High School)
• USSF A License
• 30 under 30 United Soccer Coaches Awardee

Matthew Cross

2005/04 Head Coach, 2006 Head 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

GA Support Staff

Athletic Performance:

• Training Haus powered by TCO
• Head Athletic Coach - Scott Schriever

College Advisory/Placement:

• Jeff Lindblom

Goalkeeping:

• 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; 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

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GA Program Fees

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

2022-23 Club Fees

10 Months (2010 Only) = $2,750
10 Months = $3,100
8 Months = $2,950

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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.

2022-23 Team Fees

2010 = $ 1,550.00
2009  = $ 2,550.00
2008  = $ 2,900.00
2007  = $ 2,900.00
2006 = $ 2,900.00
2004/2005 = $ 2,615.00

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.

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.

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

Click the links below to view Player Profile sheets!

2003/04

2005

2005 PLAYER PROFILES

2006

2006 Player Profiles

2007

2007 PLAYER PROFILES

2008

2009