information packet - Panathinaikos AO USA

 Where are they now?
Pages 3—4
(Former PAO Youth Players)
State Champions
Page 5
Greek Soccer Tours
Page 6
Outdoor Turf Field Expansion
Page 7
Panathinaikos Futsal Club (PRO)
Page 7
Panathinaikos FC—Residency Academy
Pages 8—12
(Report on Youth Academies in Europe)
Panathinaikos USA—Training Platform
Page 13
Panathinaikos USA—Training Staff
Page 14
Panathinaikos USA—Kickarounds & Tryouts
Page 15
Panathinaikos USA—Club Fee Summary
Page 16
Panathinaikos USA—Club Fee Payment Options
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Former PAO Youth Players...
Spiridon “Niko” Karidis
Currently living in Athens, Greece, Niko Karidis started his youth career with Panathinaikos FC USA—St. Louis Academy. Niko a former
captain of CBC HS in St. Louis, moved to Greece to finish his HS career
and elevate his football knowledge and passion for the game. Niko has
also attended the PAO FC Residency Academy. He will be returning
home this summer to attend St. Louis University on a soccer scholarship representing the Billikens!
Tessa Wagner
Moving into her junior year next season, Tessa Wagner was part of PAO
USA’s first Women’s recruiting class to go onto the next level and play
in college. Tessa attended her first two years at Lewis & Clark Community College, where she lead her team to the National Tournament in
2015. Tessa will be transferring next season to Southwest Baptist to
finish her college career and receive her degree in Elementary Education.
Grant Owens
Grant joined Panathinaikos FC USA—St. Louis Academy when he was 14
years old and finished his club career with PAO. Grant has traveled to
Athens, Greece to train in the PAO FC Residency Academy before committing to play D1 college soccer at St. Louis University. Grant is currently giving back to the youth players of PAO-St. Louis where he
serves as a club trainer for the club.
Former PAO FC Residency Academy Players...
Charis Mavrias
At the age of 13, Charis joined the PAO FC Residency Academy
and was promoted to the first team 3 years later with his first
professional contract. He is the youngest Greek born player to
ever appear in the UEFA Champions League. In 2013, Charis
Mavrias joined Sunderland of the EPL . Marvias was loaned
back to Panathinaikos FC in 2015 and is currently on loan to
Fortuna Düsseldorf in Germany.
Giorgos Karagounis
The most capped player in Greek National Team history, Karagounis has won numerous titles, including the UEFA Euro in
2004 with Greece. Karagounis left Panathinaikos in 2003 to
sign with Italian side Inter Milan, he then left Inter in 2005 to
sign with Benfica in Portugal. His love for PAO FC saw him return to the club in 2007. After 5 years with PAO FC, Karagounis
transferred to EPL club, Fulham.
Angelos Basinas
Spending 10 years with Panathinaikos, Basinas was one of 9
starters for the Greek National Team that won the UEFA Euro
in 2004, along with the Greek Cup and League with PAO FC the
same year. In 2005 Angelos Basinas signed with Mallorca,
from Spain and went on to sign with Portsmouth in England.
Angelos Basinas finished his career with the Greek National
Team in 2009 with 100 appearances and 7 goals.
PAO FC 02/03—RDA
State Champions! PAO FC 02/03—RDA were the first team in PAO USA club history to
be crowned State Champions of Missouri Youth Soccer Association in the 2015. This
amazing group of talented players were the only girls team from the St. Louis area to
win a State Title in 2015, in the U12—U19 age groups. Head Coach, Aaron Wagner had a
previous President’s Cup State Championship with his PAO FC 95/96—Academy team
two seasons prior. The team has continued to develop and will be competing for a
second State Championship in June 2016.
PAO USA Teams take on Greece...
PAO USA has sent numerous players to Greece for camps and
professional trials. The club has also sent a HS-Boys and HS-Girls
team to train and play against some of the top competition in sanctioned international friendlies. Our Greek Soccer Tours are a once
in a lifetime opportunity for players to experience. Not only do
players experience the professional soccer environment, they also
get to explore the ancient Greek culture while visiting.
The LAC is home to PAO USA and the facility is in the process of
expanding to offer not only indoor turf options for training, but also
outdoor turf options. Phase (1) of the project will include a lighted sand
volleyball court, as well as (1) lighted 9v9 turf field, that can be setup
for (3) 7v7 fields as well. We are in the design stage with engineers
with a finished product coming in 2016 for the first field of play!
Panathinaikos Futsal Club
Will begin play in the NAPFL in 2017 for PRO Men’s Team and 2018 for PRO Women’s Team! 2016-2017 Panathinaikos FC PRO/Residency Development Academy Training Platform
Training Day #1
Training Day #2
Training Day #3
Training Day #4
Training Day #5
Speed, Strength & Agility
w/ Coerver Footskills
Team Training
Tactical & Goalkeeper
Training
Team Training
Shooting & Finishing
Training
75-Min Session (U6-U19)
75-Min Session (U6-U14)
90-Min Sessions (U15-U19)
75-Min Session (U6-U19)
75-Min Session (U6-U14)
90-Min Sessions (U15-U19)
75-Min Session (U6-U19)
Training session conducted
by club trainers, assisted
by club coaches.
Training session conducted
by team coach, following
PAO training platform.
Training session conducted
by club trainers, assisted
by club coaches.
Training session conducted
by team coach, following
PAO training platform.
Training session conducted
by club trainers, assisted
by club coaches.
Included Camps
Training Breakdown
Pre-Season Club Camp—Conducted by PAO Club Trainers
■ August & February
Pre-Season Team Camp—Conducted by PAO Team Coach
■ August & February
Holiday Club Camp—Conducted by PAO Club Trainers
■ December
Team Training: (26) Weeks
Speed, Strength, Agility w/ Coerver: (24) Weeks
Tactical Training: (24) Weeks
Shooting & Finishing Training: (24) Weeks
Goalkeeper Training: (24) Weeks
Performance Lab Testing
Yearly Training Hours
(3) Test Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring
PAO PLT is designed to benefit both the players and coaches, using a series of tests to determine what a player
needs to focus on to continue their developmental path.
U6—U8: 115 Hours
U9—U14: 145 Hours
U15—U19: 103 Hours
Note: Total training hours include all camps.
Coaching Education & Licensing
Tactical Analysis Education
PAO will hold coaching education classes and licensing for
all club coaches in the fall and spring seasons. These sessions are run by Nicholas Karidis, PAO President and a
UEFA “B” License Coach.
PAO will hold tactical analysis classes for all club
coaches and the playing formats of 4v4, 7v7, 9v9
and 11v11. These sessions are run by Nicholas Karidis, PAO President and a UEFA “B” License Coach.
Individual Player Evaluations
PAO coaches will conduct player evaluations at the end of
the fall and spring seasons for each player on the team.
These evaluations are part of our developmental process
to focus on key areas of where a player needs to focus on
their improvement.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Corey Adamson—National Director of Soccer
E-Mail: cadamson@paousa.com
Nicholas Karidis—President & CEO
Nicholas Karidis started his professional career at PAO FC in Greece, starting at the age
of 12 in the Residency Academy. He also played professionally in Australia. Nicholas
holds a UEFA “B” License and will conduct all coaching education and tactical analysis
for coaches. He will also oversee the entire training platform for PAO USA.
Aaron Wagner—Vice President & COO
Aaron Wagner has an extensive background in sports management from, youth to professional teams and will oversee all operations for PAO USA. Aaron has been coaching
club soccer since 2003 and brought PAO USA their first State Championship in the 2014
-2015 season with the PAO 02/03—RDA team.
Corey Adamson—National Director of Soccer
Corey Adamson, joined PAO USA as a trainer in 2014, bringing a wealth of knowledge
with him. Corey was a standout at the University of South Carolina-Aiken before becoming a professional athlete. Corey’s dedication to player development will lead all players
on a successful path. Corey will design/run all club training and oversee all coaches.
Elliott Ballmann—Staff Goalkeeping Trainer
Elliott Ballmann has had an outstanding playing career, holding many records at the
University of Oklahoma Science & Arts. Elliott has coached at the youth, high school and
college level. Elliott has a unique approach to training goalkeepers, breaking down all
aspects of the game for each player.
Sam Farhadi—Staff Trainer
Sam Farhadi has been with PAO USA as a staff coach and trainer since 2011. Sam’s
ability to break down the technical component of the game for each player and focus in
on the details helps our players execute and succeed. Sam grew up in Iran, where he
played professional soccer in the 1970’s.
Alex Ramirez—Staff Trainer
Alex Ramirez joined PAO USA in 2015 as a staff coach and trainer, as he relocated from
Texas. Alex has an extensive playing and coaching background from his youth days in
Mexico, being drafted by first division team Tampico Madero in 1982. Alex has over 17
years of playing experience and 9 years of coaching experience.
Richard Schmermund—Staff Trainer
Richard Schmermund is a St. Louis area native who grew up in Ferguson. Richard’s
collegiate career was spent at St. Louis Community College, where he was awarded
First Team All Conference. Richard is a current professional soccer player for the St.
Louis Ambush and a staff coach/trainer for PAO USA.
KICKAROUND INFORMATION | REGISTER ONLINE!
BIRTH YEARS
2010—2007
2006—2003
2002—1998
AGE GROUP
BOYS: DATES/TIMES
GIRLS: DATES/TIMES
LOCATION
U7—U10
May 25: 5:30PM-6:45PM
June 1: 5:30PM-6:45PM
June 7: 5:30PM-6:45PM
June 9: 5:30PM-6:45PM
June 13: 5:30PM-6:45PM
June 14: 5:30PM-6:45PM
May 26: 5:30PM-6:45PM
May 30: 5:30PM-6:45PM
May 31: 5:30PM-6:45PM
June 8: 5:30PM-6:45PM
June 15: 5:30PM-6:45PM
June 16: 5:30PM-6:45PM
Lamborghini Athletic Centre
49 Lawrence Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
www.lamboathletic.com
U11—U14
May 25: 6:45PM-8:00PM
June 2: 5:30PM-6:45PM
June 6: 5:30PM-6:45PM
June 9: 6:45PM-8:00PM
June 13: 6:45PM-8:00PM
June 14: 6:45PM-8:00PM
May 26: 6:45PM-8:00PM
May 30: 6:45PM-8:00PM
May 31: 6:45PM-8:00PM
June 8: 6:45PM-8:00PM
June 15: 6:45PM-8:00PM
June 16: 6:45PM-8:00PM
Lamborghini Athletic Centre
49 Lawrence Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
www.lamboathletic.com
U15—U19
May 25: 8:00PM-9:30PM
June 2: 6:45PM-8:00PM
June 6: 6:45PM-8:00PM
June 13: 8:00PM-9:30PM
June 14: 8:00PM-9:30PM
May 26: 8:00PM-9:30PM
June 1: 6:45PM-8:00PM
June 7: 6:45PM-8:00PM
June 15: 8:00PM-9:30PM
June 16: 8:00PM-9:30PM
Lamborghini Athletic Centre
49 Lawrence Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
www.lamboathletic.com
TRYOUT INFORMATION | REGISTER ONLINE!
BIRTH YEARS
AGE GROUP
BOYS: DATES/TIMES
GIRLS: DATES/TIMES
LOCATION
U7—U10
June 18: 8:00AM-9:15AM
June 19: 8:00AM-9:15AM
June 20: 5:30PM-6:45PM
June 18: 8:00AM-9:15AM
June 19: 8:00AM-9:15AM
June 20: 5:30PM-6:45PM
Lamborghini Athletic Centre
49 Lawrence Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
2006—2004
U11—U13
June 18: 9:30AM-10:45AM
June 19: 9:30AM-10:45AM
June 21: 5:30PM-6:45PM
June 18: 9:30AM-10:45AM
June 19: 9:30AM-10:45AM
June 21: 5:30PM-6:45PM
Lamborghini Athletic Centre
49 Lawrence Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
2003—2002
U14—U15
June 18: 11:00AM-12:30PM
June 19: 11:00AM-12:30PM
June 20: 7:00PM-8:30PM
June 18: 11:00AM-12:30PM
June 19: 11:00AM-12:30PM
June 20: 7:00PM-8:30PM
Lamborghini Athletic Centre
49 Lawrence Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
U16—U19
June 18: 12:45PM-2:15PM
June 19: 12:45PM-2:15PM
June 21: 7:00PM-8:30PM
June 18: 12:45PM-2:15PM
June 19: 12:45PM-2:15PM
June 21: 7:00PM-8:30PM
Lamborghini Athletic Centre
49 Lawrence Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
www.lamboathletic.com
2010—2007
2001—1998
Note: Any player who is a “dual” roster player that is on the roster of (2) teams is not allowed to
attend any of our “Kickarounds” and must wait until tryout weekend to attend our events, due to
MYSA registration policies.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Kathy Powers—General Manager
E-Mail: kpowers@paousa.com
Soccer Schools: Boys & Girls, U6—U8 (Birth Year; 2011—2009)
CLUB FEE AMOUNT
What’s Included:
[1] Fall & [1] Spring, Pre-Season Club Camp
[1] Fall & [1] Spring, Pre-Season Team Camp
[12] Fall & [12] Spring, Coerver Footskills Sessions
[12] Fall & [12] Spring, Tactical Training Sessions
[12] Fall & [12] Spring, Goalkeeper Training Sessions
[12] Fall & [12] Spring, Team Training Sessions
$400.00
Total Training Hours: 115
Cost/Hour: $3.48
Soccer Schools: Boys & Girls, U9—U14 (Birth Year; 2008—2003)
CLUB FEE AMOUNT
What’s Included:
[1] Fall & [1] Spring, Pre-Season Club Camp
[1] Fall & [1] Spring, Pre-Season Team Camp
[12] Fall & [12] Spring, Coerver Footskills Sessions
[12] Fall & [12] Spring, Tactical Training Sessions
[12] Fall & [12] Spring, Speed/Agility & Strength Training Sessions
[12] Fall & [12] Spring, Goalkeeper Training Sessions
[12] Fall & [12] Spring, Team Training Sessions
[12] Fall & [12] Spring, Shooting/Finishing Training Sessions
Soccer Schools: Boys & Girls, U15—U19 (Birth Year; 2002—1998)
$750.00
Total Training Hours: 145
Cost/Hour: $5.17
CLUB FEE AMOUNT
What’s Included:
[1] Fall or [1] Spring, Pre-Season Club Camp
[1] Fall or [1] Spring, Pre-Season Team Camp
[12] Fall or [12] Spring, Coerver Footskills Sessions
[12] Fall or [12] Spring, Tactical Training Sessions
[12] Fall or [12] Spring, Speed/Agility & Strength Training Sessions
[12] Fall or [12] Spring, Goalkeeper Training Sessions
[12] Fall or [12] Spring, Team Training Sessions
[12] Fall or [12] Spring, Shooting/Finishing Training Sessions
[12] Winter Training Sessions
$650.00
Total Training Hours: 103
Cost/Hour: $6.31
Note: HS-Girls will play in the Fall/Winter & HS-Boys will play in the Winter/Spring.
Items not included in the 2016—2017 club fee include:
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$100.00 Annual Membership Fee into the Panathinaikos International Youth Academy Network
$200.00 Facility Training Fee (Boys & Girls, U6-U14) & $100.00 Facility Training Fee (Boys & Girls, U15-U19)
$25.00 Annual Player Card Fee
Staff Coach/Trainer Fee (Tier 1: $75.00 per season / Tier 2: $50.00 per season)
Note: There is an additional fee per player, per season that is paid directly to the head coach/trainer. The coach/trainer fee is different for each
coach/trainer depending on their level. All rates have been approved by PAO. There is an additional fee for teams who travel out of town with a
staff coach/trainer. This fee covers the travel expenses for the coach/trainer and is equally shared by all players. Expenses include: round trip
mileage, meals and hotel.
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League Fees & Tournament Fees, paid equally by team families each Fall, Winter and Spring to register for events.
Fundraising, Fall & Spring
Uniforms, Training Gear, Spirit Wear
Winter Training, Camps and Clinics
If you have any questions, please contact:
Kathy Powers—General Manager
E-Mail: kpowers@paousa.com
FEE AMOUNT—$400.00
PAYMENT OPTIONS | Soccer Schools: Boys & Girls, U6—U8
Commitment Fee—Due at time of registration
$200.00
(1) Payment Option
$200.00
(3) Payment Option
$71.67 x (3) = $215.00
(6) Payment Option
$38.33 x (6) = $230.00
(10) Payment Option
$25.00 x (10) = $250.00
Note: For families choosing to extend their payments with a (3), (6) or (10) payment plan option, there is a $5.00 per additional month processing fee added to your
club fee. If you choose to pay by credit/debit card, there is a 5% processing fee added to the total amount.
FEE AMOUNT—$750.00
PAYMENT OPTIONS | Soccer Schools: Boys & Girls, U9—U14
Commitment Fee—Due at time of registration
$200.00
(1) Payment Option
$550.00
(3) Payment Option
$188.33 x (3) = $565.00
(6) Payment Option
$96.67 x (6) = $580.00
(10) Payment Option
$60.00 x (10) = $600.00
Note: For families choosing to extend their payments with a (3), (6) or (10) payment plan option, there is a $5.00 per additional month processing fee added to your
club fee. If you choose to pay by credit/debit card, there is a 5% processing fee added to the total amount.
FEE AMOUNT—$650.00
PAYMENT OPTIONS | Soccer Schools: Boys & Girls, U15—U19
Commitment Fee—Due at time of registration
$200.00
(1) Payment Option
$450.00
(3) Payment Option
$155.00 x (3) = $465.00
(6) Payment Option
$80.00 x (6) = $480.00
Note: For families choosing to extend their payments with a (3) or (6) payment plan option, there is a $5.00 per additional month processing fee added to your club fee.
If you choose to pay by credit/debit card, there is a 5% processing fee added to the total amount.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
AUTOMATIC PAYMENT DATES
(1) Payment Option
8/1/16
(3) Payment Option
8/1/16, 9/1/16, 10/1/16
(6) Payment Option
8/1/16, 9/1/16, 10/1/16, 11/1/16, 12/1/16, 1/1/17
(10) Payment Option
8/1/16, 9/1/16, 10/1/16, 11/1/16, 12/1/16, 1/1/17, 2/1/17, 3/1/17, 4/1/17, 5/1/17
Additional Information
PAO Membership Fee: The PAO Membership Fee is an annual membership fee paid each year when you play for a PAO team. This is a pass through cost that is set by PAO FC in Athens, Greece and paid
directly to the professional club. This fee is required for all PAO youth academy players worldwide as a member of their professional organization. Your PAO membership benefits for the 2016-2017 season
will include: Training that mirrors the European professional team training curriculum, Discounted rentals at the Lamborghini Gold Coast—Athletic Centre., Discounts for all PAO camps/clinics and One free
entry into the PAO Holiday Camp, held between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
Payment Options: PAO will offer (4) different payment options for your club fee for U6—U14 and will offer (3) different payment options for U15-U19. If you choose anything above a (1) payment option, there
is a $5.00 per payment processing fee added to your overall amount. During your online paperwork registration you will be given the different options to choose from.
Facility Training Fee: PAO will be utilizing a combination of turf/sportcourt/ training outdoor and/or indoor training facilities, for uninterrupted year round training, without risk of cancellations. The
facility training fee is per player and will be collected by the team manager as a “team” fee. For U6—U14 teams, the fee is $200.00 per year. This fee can be split into (2) payments of $100.00. Payment (1)
will be due by 8/15/15 and Payment (2) will be due by 2/15/16. For U15—U19 teams the fee is $100.00 per year. This fee cannot be split into (2) payments. HS-Girls will be due 8/15/15 and HS-Boys will be
due 2/15/16.
Financial Assistance: PAO offers financial assistance to those families who qualify. After you complete your online paperwork registration packet, you can select whether you would like to apply for
financial assistance. Once this option is selected, you will be e-mailed a separate form for the financial assistance. If you are given financial assistance, it will be part of our PAO Work-2-Play Program™, in
which you will be required to volunteer at PAO events in exchange for the financial assistance given to your family. This assistance is only for club fees and does not cover any other fees.
Commitment Fee: PAO will be utilizing a “commitment fee” this year that is non-refundable and due at the time of registration. By paying this “commitment fee” it will guarantee your child a roster spot.
For existing PAO players, who wish to return and are offered a spot, this fee will be due by 6/1/16. For new PAO players, this fee will be due at the time you are offered and accepted a roster spot after the
evaluation process. The commitment fee is part of your club fee and will be deducted from your total amount of club fee. The amount of the commitment fee is $200.00 for all players. If your child falls into
the U9-U14 age group, after you pay the commitment fee, your remaining club fee balance would be $550.00, which can be paid in (1), (3), (6) or (10) payment options.
Winter Training Program: PAO will be offering a “Winter Training Program” that is an optional add-on at time of registration. This program is an additional fee and will be discounted 50% ($125.00) for
PAO members who register in advance at time of registration. Non-PAO Members the program cost is $250.00. For any PAO members that want to register after the paperwork cut-off date the amount will
be $150.00. This program will consist of (10) weeks, (2) times per week for a total of (25) training hours.
ACCEPTED PAYMENTS: