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A letter from Alan Zeigler: Club Founder

I am truly honored and humbled to be able to represent North Union United Soccer Club as the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association’s 2010 Volunteer of Year and the 2010 United States Youth Soccer Association’s Volunteer of the Year for Region 1.  As the 2010 United States Volunteer of the Year for Region 1, I remain under consideration for the 2010 United States Youth Soccer Volunteer of the Year.

 

On February 24 through Feburary 26, 2011, I will be attending the United States Youth Soccer Workshop in Lexington, Kentucky at the expense of United States Youth Soccer.  On Friday, February 25, 2011, I will receive the Region 1 Award at the 2011 United States Youth Soccer Awards Gala.  The following weekend on Sunday, March 6, 2011, I will be recognized as the 2010 EPYSA Volunteer of the Year during a luncheon at the Radisson Hotel in Valley Forge.

 

I thank all of you who sent in Volunteer of the Year Nominations and I thank all of the coaches, managers, parents and players who have been associated with North Union United Soccer Club since 1998.  Without the support and hard work of many people, I would not be in a position to be considered for the awards that I will be receiving.  I truly feel that I am receiving the Awards on their behalf.  In addition, the inspiration to serve as a volunteer in North Union United Soccer Club is derived from each and every young lady and man (most importantly, my two sons, Bryn and Luke) that I have had the privilege to coach.  Without their smiles, enthusiasm and passion to inspire me and the opportunity granted to me to teach them to play the World’s most beautiful game and provide them with a place to play the game competitively, I would never be considered for the Awards.  And, most importantly, my wife has loved me, assisted me, provided emotional support and the freedom to give my time to the Club.  Without her assistance and understanding, North Union United Soccer Club would not exist.

 

For the 2011 United States Youth Soccer Awards Gala, US Youth Soccer has requested photographs and video footage of me as I have been involved in Club activities.  If any of you have photographs and video footage of me, please get these items to me before January 11, 2011.

 

Please forward this email message to your Players and Families!

 

Again, my thanks to all of you and Happy New Year!

 

: Alan

 

Alan Zeigler

Coach/Operations/Registrar/Treasurer

North Union United Soccer Club

 

North Union United High School Players Earn Honors

The Daily Item recently announced their All Stars and Players of the Year.  North Union United was well represented. 

The following boys were recognized: 

First team: Zack Vaji (Lewisburg HS), Jeremy Payne (Mid-West HS), Tommy Magill (Lewisburg HS), Jaycen Goodling (Mid-West HS), Christian Gallagher (Lewisburg HS)

Second Team:  Matthew Ayers (Lewisburg HS), Peter Ayers (lewisburg HS)

Jeremy Payne was also named All Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

Coach of the Year: Shawn Callender (Lewisburg HS)

The follwing Girls were recognized:

First Team: Cheyenne Spade (Mid-West HS),Korrin Hackenburg (Danville HS), Brianna Brancato (Selinsgrove HS), Mandy Metzger (Milton HS), Jess Lark (Shikellamy HS), Cameron Weaver (Selinsgrove HS)

Second Team:  Lyndsi Paul (Shikellamy HS)

The Boys Players of the year were Jeremy Payne (Mid-West HS) and Owen Griffin (Lewisburg HS) 

The Girls Players of the year is Cheyenne Spade (Mid-West HS)

Congratulations!!!

Alan Zeigler receives State Award!

The Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association (EPYSA) recently announced it's annual award winners.  Among the winners was North Union United SC founder Alan Zeigler.  Alan was recognized as volunteer of the year.  Alan is very deserving of the award for all that he has done for the club since founding it in 1998.  Alan serves on the club Board of Directors as an Emeritus member.  He is also the club's treasurer and registrar.  His coaching responsibilities include the 01F, 00F, and 97F Lady Cannons teams.  He also provides training for Under 8 players throughout the winter months. 

Please follow the link below to the EPYSA website for the full article.  Alan will be recognized at the annual awrds banquet on March 6, 2011 in Downingtown.  Anyone from the club is welcome to attend.

http://www.epysa.org/story/2010/12/08/and-the-winners-are.../

Quotes from the article....

“I love the game of soccer and want to perpetuate that love for the game to players of all ages so that they might grow as confident individuals.” Alan Zeigler
 
“I first met Alan five years ago when he offered soccer skills training in a gym on Saturdays in the winter to any kids who wished to participate. My twins happened to be six at the time and absolutely loved the training. His training gave the kids an increased passion about soccer that continues today.” We all know of ‘Mother Nature’ and ‘Father Time.’ Central PA has ‘Grand Pa Soccer.’” – Frank Omlor, president, North Union United Soccer Club
 
“What is most remarkable about Alan and his commitment to the teams is that he doesn’t have to do this. He doesn’t have a child or grandchild playing on a team. He could spend his free time in so many other ways. He genuinely loves the game of soccer and wants to instill that love of the game into the players with whom he comes into contact.” – Courtney Rosevear, team manager and assistant coach for the North Union United ’01 Lady Cannons
 

 


01 Cannons are State Cup Champions!!! See their team page for details.