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Duluth Soccer Booster Club P.O Box 824 Duluth, Georgia 30096 Email: webmaster@duluthsoccer.org Web: www.duluthsoccer.org. Duluth High School 3737 Brock Road Duluth, Georgia 30096. Our Mission.
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Duluth Soccer Booster Club P.O Box 824 Duluth, Georgia 30096 Email: webmaster@duluthsoccer.org Web: www.duluthsoccer.org Duluth High School 3737 Brock RoadDuluth, Georgia 30096
Our Mission • to create a positive and competitive environment where student athletes are able to realize their full potential, pursue excellence, and achieve success “live, learn, and love the game”
Our Purpose & Philosophy Duluth Soccer strives to: • Provide quality training for all Duluth High School soccer players • Promote the development of student athletes at Duluth High School • Reinforce the importance of scholastic excellence as well as athletic excellence • Provide opportunities for leadership and teamwork • Encourage local involvement in all areas of the community
Our Programs • Men’s Program • Women’s Program • We offer: • Varsity level • Junior Varsity level • opportunities for Duluth Middle School player development and involvement in the program
Our Goal Our goal is to: • develop complete players that are athletically and academically successful • maximize a player’s potential by improving soccer skills, emphasizing fitness, and encouraging good nutritional habits • create post High School opportunities for players, whenever possible • promote sportsmanship, foster friendships, and encourage a deeper love for the game that lasts a lifetime
DHS Coaching Staff Men’s Program Women’s Program Gregg TavaniVarsity Head Coach Carlos Tello Jr. Varsity Head Coach Todd Pritchett Jr. Varsity Assistant Coach Lauren Dodson Women’s Varsity Asst. & Keeper Coach Tessa (Finke) Heaton Jr. Varsity Head Coach Vince HayesVarsity Coach
over 25 years of soccer excellence Mike Wentzler - All-American Honorable Mention, Berry College Emily Bender - All-American, Berry College Mike Wentzler alumni goalkeeper; becomes Men’s JV soccer coach Duluth record for goals in a career: 88 Tyler Davis (2001-2004) Courtney Martin becomes Women’s Varsity Head Coach, serves 2001-07 Danny Klinect former DHS player, became Men’s Head Coach. Led Men’s team to the 1st round of the playoffs in 2001 Gregg Tavani named DHS Teacher of the Year Tyler Davis breaks school record (32 goals in a season) Erica Millette becomes Women’s Jr. Varsity Coach State semi-finalists (men) Gregg Tavani becomes Men’s Varsity Head Coach Vince Hayes become Men’s JV Head Coach Men’s Varsity – finished 1 game shy of the State playoffs Gwinnett Co. Players of the year 2004: Tyler Davis and Chris Davis Men’s Varsity finished 1 game shy of the State playoffs Ron Mangrum started the program. Very successful for many years, including at a final four run Vince Hayes becomes Women’s Varsity Head Coach State playoffs (women) State finalists (men) Women’s Varsity – 28 goals, most scored since 2004 State semi-finalists (men) mid 90s 1985 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009
over 25 years of soccer excellence Vince Hayes named DHS Teacher of the Year Men’s Varsity win Rival’s Cup Women’s Varsity win Rival’s Cup 8 graduating seniors sign to play soccer in college Tessa Finke replaces E. Millette as Women’s JV Head Coach Women’s Varsity – scored 62 goals, allowing only 31, best stats since 2004 Carlos Tello replaces Kalven Weah as Men’s JV Head Coach Lauren Dodson becomes Women’s Varsity Assist. & Keeper Coach Women’s Varsity – suffered narrow losses to 4 of the top 10 teams in the state, one being the eventual state champion Kalvens Weah becomes Assist. Coach Men's team Todd Pritchett becomes Men’s Asst. JV Coach 2011 2012 2010
the Rival’s Cup Women’s Varsity Victorious - 2010 The annual Rival’s Cup is a high-intensity match played between Duluth High and its rival Norcross High. The first Rival’s Cup was played in 2010.
the Rival’s Cup Men’s Varsity Victorious - 2012
Excellence on and off the Pitch DHS Teacher of the Year - 2009 DHS Teacher of the Year - 2010 Gregg Tavani Men’s Varsity Head Coach Vince Hayes Women’s Varsity Coach “Talent is common in this world; doing something with it, however, is uncommon.” – Vince Hayes
By the numbers In 2012… • 44 of players in the Varsity program • 25 Men • 19 Women • 38 of players in the Junior Varsity program • 21 Men • 17 Women
Where the Wildcats call Home Tim Maxwell Memorial Stadium • a 9,000-seat, fully-lit stadium serves as home for the Duluth High School Wildcats • Cecil Morris Field • named after the successful football coach of theWildcats who was named “Sportsman of the Decade”in 1990 by the Gwinnett Extra newspaper • press box dedicated to Brooks Coleman • practice field, adjacent to main stadium • concession stand • restroom facilities • free parking 3737 Brock RoadDuluth, Georgia 30096
Annual Tournamentfor the Varsity • Brine High School Tournament of Champions • March 14 – 16, 2013 • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Duluth Soccer has participated in this annual event since 2001 • women – 2001 • men – 2002 • http://www.soccertoc.com
Summer & Winter Campsfor Players • Duluth Soccer coaches conduct annual week-long summer camps for returning players each summer through Tavani Soccer (www.tavanisoccer.com) • other neighborhood clubs who host summer & winter camps for players include: • Atlanta Fire United (www.atlantaunitedsoccer.com) • Atlanta Futbol Academy (www.unitedfa.org/) • Norcross Soccer Academy (www.nsafury.org)
Support the SportDuluth Soccer Spirit Wear We’ve got you covered… http://duluthsoccer.org/index.php?page=spiritwear
DHS Soccer Booster Club Officers Ed & Aimee Cancino Co-Presidents openVice-President Trisha Whitley Secretary Mike Miller Treasurer
Opportunities to Serve • The DHS Soccer Boosters Club, Inc. is an independent, not for profit, volunteer-based soccer organization established to support the Duluth High School soccer program. • There are numerous opportunities to serve, including: field management, concessions, spirit wear sales and management, administrative support, and the list goes on… • For more information, contact a member of the DHS Soccer Booster Club Board
Our Brand, the basics the color pallet Unless it’s a photograph or illustration, purple, black, grey and white are the only colors we should use. For branded items, purple and black should be used as the predominant background color. White and grey should be used as special highlight or character colors. Use this table as a guide: the logo black R: 0 G: 0 B: 0 white R: 255 G:255 B: 255 purple R: 102 G: 51 B: 153 greyR: 171 G: 173 B: 166 type face International Typeface Corporation (ITC) Blair Medium
Our Brand values, more than a logo Duluth Soccer is much more than a distinctive mark and color palette. The brand is the personality of Duluth Soccer and it guides everything we do. Our brand values are an intrinsic part of Duluth Soccer, and they play a crucial role in influencing our behaviors, our communications, and wider brand success. Five values that guide our behavior are: dynamic We are energetic, confident, and focused on the challenge before us. We also plan for the future and focus on continuous improvement. We push the boundaries. fair We represent Duluth High School, and we pride ourselves on honesty and fairness. Although we love to win, we emphasize development over the result. We are good sports, even in the face of intense competition. passionate We are constantly learning and are passionate about life and the game of soccer. We treat everyone as individuals. competitive We are brave. We are creative and dare to do things differently, to find a better way. We enjoy working hard, playing hard, and succeeding together. We love to win, but if that is not the final result… we take pride in being a fierce competitor until the final whistle. teamworkWe come from many backgrounds, but we are a team united… We value unity, and we help each other succeed on and off the field. We constantly consider how can we can help a teammate, making decisions and taking action with that in mind.
Contact Us • Coaching Staff Men’s Program • Gregg TavaniMen’s Varsity Coach (gregg_tavani@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) • Carlos TelloMen’s Junior Varsity Head Coach(carlos_tello@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) • Todd PritchettMen’s Junior Varsity Assistant Coach(todd_pritchett@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) Women’s Program • Vince HayesWomen’s Varsity Coach (vince_hayes@gwinnett.k12.ga.us) • Lauren Dodson. Women’s Varsity Assistant Coach & Goal Keeper Coach(Lauren_Dodson@Gwinnett.k12.ga.us) • Tessa HeatonWomen’s Junior Varsity Head Coach (Tessa_Heaton@Gwinnett.k12.ga.us)
Contact Us • email us - the DHS Booster Club • President – Aimee & Ed Cancino (president@duluthsoccer.org) • Vice President - Al Viller (vicepresident@duluthsoccer.org) • Treasurer - Mike Miller (treasurer@duluthsoccer.org) • Secretary - Trisha Whitley (secretary@duluthsoccer.org) • Webmaster – Al Viller (webmaster@duluthsoccer.org) • snail mail • P.O Box 824, Duluth, Georgia 30096 • on the Internet: • www.duluthsoccer.org • 930+ fans on Facebookbecome a fan of the “Duluth Soccer Nation”http://facebook.com/DuluthSoccer
Teamwork driven Dynamic leadership skills Passionate Fair fitness success Competitive fun “go tell the world…”