Olympiacos Chicago Information Packet

About The Club
• Professional European soccer team, Olympiacos FC,
has selected Chicago as the location for its first US soccer
school and player development.
• Founded: March 10, 1925
• Olympiacos is the most successful club in Greek football history, having won 41
Greek League titles, 26 Greek Cups, 16 Doubles and 4 Greek Super Cups, for a total
of 71 national titles – all records.
• In European competitions, Olympiacos
have reached the quarter-finals twice,
in the 1998–99 UEFA Champions League
and the 1992–93 European Cup Winners'
Cup.
• Participating in the UEFA Champions League
16 of 17 last years.
Olympiacos Football Club
Soccer School Network
Definition
• Our soccer schools are the first stage for the athlete’s integration to
grassroots and top class youth academies.
• The main goal is to support and encourage all athletes as to engage in
sport, to get close to Olympiacos family and grow with appropriate
sporting, educational and Olympiacos values.
• It is our priority to boost participation of young athletes in the
football area as well as to develop grassroots.
• We wish to provide our athletes with the best educational system,
supported by the most experienced and scientifically educational staff
in order to achieve the desired results for the Club, the young players
and all the people systematically involved with football club.
Goals
• The major goal is to improve the training and evaluation method of
athletes, to optimize the operation of soccer schools, to provide high
quality services to athletes and coaches of the academy and the
soccer schools network.
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Olympiacos FC Academy Model
Structure and functioning
Initiation into sports
Sporting spirit promotion and development
Modern training sessions per age group
Competition activities through tournaments and friendly matches
Organizing tryouts
Developing strong personalities
Developing team spirit
Enjoying the game
Philosophy
• Olympiacos FC administration has merged its academies and the
soccer school network in order to develop and upgrade the youth
infrastructure.
• Implementing a well-designed training plan at the academy and the
soccer schools will allow Olympiacos FC to build up the finest players
for our first team and create an operating model in line with the best
standards and principles of our football club.
Mission / Vision
• Organizing and operating a high quality academy as well as robust technical and
functional soccer schools that will lead to meaningful and qualitative
improvements in the way of a young player’s training and evaluation.
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To increase the number and the quality of home grown players
To create more time for players to play and to be coached
Improve coaching provision
Highly skilled players
• To produce more and better home grown players through a modern educational
system addressed only to the soccer school network and to the football academy.
• Furthermore, except for the promotion of football and sport in general, we want
to emphasize on teaching values, such as respect and observance of the rules of
the sport, the social and personal development of every young athlete.
http://www.olympiacos.org/en/school-notes
Facts & Figures
• 42 soccer schools established all around Greece, Cyprus, US, and Australia
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8 soccer school in Athens area
27 soccer schools rest of Greece
5 soccer schools in Cyprus
1 soccer school in Chicago
1 soccer school in California
• More than 40 training facilities (70% are proprietary)
• More than 5,000 registered athletes
• More than 200 people employed (coaches-staff)
• 14 new football amateur clubs
• 120 games / week
• 5,000 individuals visit soccer school facilities week average / school
• 20 tournaments, camps, trials / annually
Function
• The operation of the soccer schools is based on (5) categories
Code of
Conduct
Player
Evaluation
Annual
Training
Plan
Qualified
Staff
Operation
Manual
Activities
• Tryouts
• Tournament competitions
• Visits
• Summer Camps
• Seminars
• Conference day
• Grand meeting
• Social and cultural events
Residency Youth Academy (Piraeus, Greece)
Olympiacos Football Club
Chicago Academy
About The Chicago Academy
• As an official Olympiacos academy, players who attend the
soccer club training standards set by the team, will adhere
to the team's guidelines, and will wear the club's uniforms.
• Young players will have a direct line to the Olympiacos FC resident
academy.
• Players may reach professional ranks for Olympiacos FC and/or other
professional clubs.
• Develop and scout players.
• Actual club players, coaches and leadership will visit the local school to
assist in enhancing the experience of our young players.
• Academy players will have the opportunity to attend camps or
tournaments abroad adding to their soccer experience.
About The Chicago Academy
• Annual Contract with Olympiacos FC
• Ensures accountability of Olympiacos FC “brand”.
• Ensures that both sides are working together and are not “lacking” in any of
the areas instituted as being part of the soccer school network.
• “Pushes” both sides to come up with best possible solutions for academy.
• Ensures that academy does not get “steered” in the wrong direction by
outside (local) factors.
• Coaching
• Training
• Player Development
• Motto we have created!
• One Passion. One Dream. One Academy. One Family.
Chicago Academy Goals
• Primary
• Individual Player Development
• Secondary
• Team Development
• Teams share the same proven player training methods, team structure,
management, philosophy, principles, and football vision as Olympiacos FC.
Chicago Academy Goals
• Training
• Uniform throughout the Olympiacos Chicago teams
• Any player can fit within any Olympiacos Chicago team
• Any elite Olympiacos Chicago player should be able to fit in and perform at
the same level as the Olympiacos Resident Academy players in Piraeus,
Greece.
• Maximize Player Potential
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Commitment
Will and determination to excel in his/her soccer trade
Skill and ability to progress and perform
Goal and desire to pursue high school / college / professional level play
Organizational Structure
Organizational Structure
Organizational Structure
Niko Mirtsekis
Niko Mirtsekis began his football career at age of 12 when he entered the
soccer academy of Greek professional team, Panionios. He made his debut in
the Greek Super League with Panionios on December 3, 1989 and played
with them until 1994. He went on to play with AEK Athens (played in the
Champions League), Iraklis (played in the UEFA Cup) and Aris. Mr. Mirtsekis
also played (1) time with the Greek National team and (10) times with
Greece’s U-17 team. Upon moving to the USA, he played for the Milwaukee
Rampage and Rockford Raptors.
While living in the USA, he coached youth teams for clubs such as Hinsdale
Hurricanes, Barrington Soccer Club, WVSC West Virginia and Concordia
University Division 3. He was also the evaluator for the Olympic
Development Program (ODP) of Illinois. He once again moved back to
Greece in 2009 where he became the coach of Greek Fourth Division club
Olympiacos Kefalonias and ran the club’s youth academies.
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USSF "B" Licence
NSCAA Youth Diploma
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certified - Adult & Pediatric
Double Goal Coach Certification
Academy Profile
• 250+ Players ranging in ages from 3 to 17
• Programs
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Thrylos Tots Program – Ages 3 to 6
Travel Program – Ages 7 to 17
High School Program – Ages 14 to 17
Maine East High School Partner
Others
• Camps | Scouting Events | Specialized Training | Adult Soccer | Tournaments
• 4 Locations – City, Hisndale, Naperville/Plainfield, Niles/Park Ridge
• Founded on September 1, 2011
• Limited Liability Company (For Profit)
Thrylos Tots Program (Ages 3 to 6)
• Thrylos (pronounced "Threelos") is the nickname given to Olympiacos FC it means "Legend".
• Our Thrylos Soccer program provides a fun, safe and developmentally appropriate
soccer environment for 3-6 year olds where they will learn appropriate skills to build
a solid foundation for the game.
• We are focused on improving your child as a player and a person.
• The program uses a variety of fun games to delight and engage kids in physical
activity while taking lots of touches of the soccer ball.
• The curriculum is professionally designed to promote player development, physical
fitness, develop motor skills, and boost self-confidence personally as a player and
with a soccer ball.
• The children are trained by Olympiacos Chicago USSF Licensed coaches.
• Program participants meet once per week for 45 minute training sessions.
• Helps “market” academy at young age but at the same time serves as
“feeder” program (very popular)
Travel Program (Ages 7 to 17)
• Our Travel Program is a competitive program with both boys and girls
teams playing in fall and spring leagues (NISL).
• Travel provides the opportunity for advanced instruction, playing with your
peers, and the ability to play other local clubs (typical drive time is within
30 minutes) in the area.
• Teams are placed in divisions that are matched to the skill level of the club
and travel offers teams that range in age from 7 to 17.
• The teams are selected through an open tryout in April and May of each
year and Olympiacos Chicago encourages everyone to try out to so that we
can assess and match each player’s skill level to the appropriate teams.
• Practice is twice a week (minimum) and typically play one game a weekend
with travel teams having the added advantage of optional summer camps,
and local as well as international tournaments.
High School Program (Ages 14 to 17)
• Our High School program is a college-preparatory program. We are
committed to providing our participants with opportunity to seek
collegiate athletic scholarships and accomplish further inspirations in the
game.
• We will do this through:
• Provide high level instruction of the technical, tactical, physical and psychological
aspects of soccer
• Participate in highest levels of competition
• Participate in high level tournaments and college showcases
• Promote and showcase our program to the College Soccer Coaches Community
• Refer participants to colleges coaches
• Assist participants and families with college recruitment
High School Girls
• Currently working with Maine East HS girls soccer program in Park
Ridge
• Looking to expand girls program and joining Illinois Women’s Soccer League
(IWSL)
Social & Cultural Events | Donations
• Donations
• Children’s Department at Lutheran General Hospital (Park Ridge) - 2013 & 2014
• Children’s Department (Ronald McDonald) at Edwards’ Hospital (Naperville) – 2014
• Cultural
• NATO Crossroads Event (Chicago) – 2012
• Hellenic American Independence Day parade (Chicago) – 2012 & 2014
• Community
• Senior Rehabilitation Center Christmas Visit (Deerfield) – 2014
• Other
• Annual Fundraiser and Player Awards - 2014
• Multiple team social gatherings (Bowling, pool, etc parties) – 2011 to 2014
Training Sessions, Games
Age Group
Season
# of Training Session(s)
# of Game(s)
# of Tournament(s)
Optional 1:1 Training
U4 - U7
Fall
1
U8 - U14
Fall
2
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$70 / Hour
U4 - U7
Winter
1
U8 - U14
Winter
1
1
$70 / Hour
U15 - U18
Winter
2
1
$70 / Hour
U4 - U7
Spring
1
U8 - U14
Spring
2
1
1
$70 / Hour
U15 - U18
Spring
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1
2
$70 / Hour
U4 - U7
Summer
1
Costs
• Olympiacos Soccer Club Chicago makes a year-long commitment to it’s
professional coaching staff and players. We expect Olympiacos Soccer Club
Chicago players and their families to make the same in return. Additional
team costs can vary, depending upon the number of tournaments entered,
player equipment, and team travel.
• The Olympiacos Soccer Club Chicago per player fee is broken down as
follows:
• Coaching Compensation - Olympiacos Soccer Club Chicago makes it a priority to
offer the highest level of professional training to our players. All payments to your
team's coach and assistants will be made by Olympiacos Soccer Club Chicago.
• Director of Coaching Compensation - Olympiacos Soccer Club Chicago, in
accordance with Olympiacos Football Club policy, has hired a Director of Coaching to
establish player curriculum and oversee the coaching staff and development.
Costs
• The Olympiacos Soccer Club Chicago per player fee is broken down as
follows:
• NISL League, US Youth Soccer and USSF Fees - Fees will be paid by Olympiacos
Soccer Club Chicago. In addition, registration, insurance, background checks are
covered by the various fees assessed by Illinois Youth Soccer Association, US Youth
Soccer Association and the United States Soccer Federation.
• Field Maintenance and Rental Costs - Costs associated with the general
maintenance contracts and rental fees.
• Administrative Costs - Online registration fees, marketing tees, supplies, storage,
website maintenance, club events, etc.
• Play Seasons - Spring, Fall, Winter seasons (depending on age group - please see
table below) are covered by the per player fee.
• High School – Prorated due to playing 2 out of 3 sections in season
• Discount - If per player fee is paid in full by 8/1 (U8-14) or by 11/7/2013 (U15-U18) a
$45 discount is applied.
Costs
• The Olympiacos Soccer Club Chicago per player fee does NOT include the
following listed items:
• These items are typically covered in a separate team fee. Team fees will vary
between teams depending upon the activities of the individual team.
• Uniforms - One uniform kit per player, which includes 2 jerseys (game & training), 2 pairs of
shorts (game & training), two pair of socks, training jacket and pants, and a bag is paid
directly by the families.
• Additional House Leagues (Indoor or Outdoor) - Teams (players) will pay all costs associated
with playing in house leagues in addition to the one (1) already included in the registration
fee. House leagues are normally not affiliated with the NISL League, US Youth Soccer and
USSF.
• Additional Tournaments - Teams (players) will pay all costs associated with playing in
tournaments in addition to the 2 tournaments already included in the registration fee.
• Spirit Wear - Parents, players, siblings, friends may purchase Olympiacos Soccer Club Chicago
spirit wear.
Sibling Discount Program
• Olympiacos Soccer Club Chicago offers a sibling discount to those
families that have 2 or more children involved in the program (Thrylos
Tots Excluded at this time).
• For those eligible a $100 discount is applied to the seasonal fees. This
discount is applied to the fourth installment payment (if a payment
plan is chosen).
"Refer-A-Friend" Program
• In order to show our appreciation, we would like to give back to our current
family members who have helped us grow the program since our beginning. For
every child that you refer to the club, you will receive $100 (U8-U18 teams) / $15
(Thrylos Tots U4-U7) credited towards your Olympiacos Chicago account. In order
to receive the credit at the end of the season, the child that you refer:
• Must join the Olympiacos Chicago travel team for the entire (Fall/Winter/Spring) season.
• Must tell Olympiacos Chicago registrants what current Olympiacos family has asked them to
join the club.
• Must not be a current or past member of Olympiacos Chicago (e.g., Thrylos Tots or current
club member).
• Must not be a brother or sister of a current family club member.
• Must be in "good standings" with Olympiacos Chicago throughout the soccer season.
• Thank you again for your continued support and help in growing our
OLYMPIACOS FAMILY!
Optional Training Programs
• Olympiacos Soccer Club Chicago offers optional team or player
development training programs during the spring, summer and
winter months. These programs are offered "a la carte" to the
players. A separate registration and fee will be required to participate
in these club sponsored programs.
Refund Policy
• All refund requests must be submitted via email to the Olympiacos
Soccer Club Chicago Registration Director.
• No Refund after League Play Commences - Players who withdraw
from an Olympiacos Soccer Club Chicago team after the beginning of
league play will NOT be granted a refund of his/her per player fees.
The player’s member pass may not be released until all fees have
been paid.
• Partial Refund Prior to Start of League Play - Players who withdraw
from an Olympiacos Soccer Club Chicago team prior to the beginning
of league play may be entitled to a partial refund of paid player fee
(excluding non-refundable deposit).
Contact Information
• Address
Olympiacos Soccer Club Chicago
8926 N. Greenwood Avenue
PMB#139
Niles, Illinois 60714
• Email: info@olympiacoschicago.com
• Phone: 847-722-4840
• Website: http://www.olympiacoschicago.com
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/olympiacoschicago