Coaching News

Atlanta, GA – Christopher LaRussa (left) and ‘Juice’ Rowland were in Atlanta this week training with the MLS Atlanta United DA Academy. The boys made an impression playing against the Atlanta outfit when the Southern States Soccer ‘The Academy’ 2003 team beat United in tournament play by 4-3 recently. ‘Topher’ is an ’03 and ‘Juice’…

Hattiesburg – Miss. Former MLS Goalkeeper of the Year and National Team player Jon Busch will be at The Oakes Training Center in Hattiesburg next week to work with our goalkeepers. Busch recently retired after 21 years as a professional and is looking forward to beginning a new chapter in his career in coaching and business.…

Hattiesburg, MS – ‘The Academy’ held one of their unique SuperWeekend training events as they rolled out the new turf field located at The Oakes Training Center. There was a weekend of training sessions, games, lectures and a Saturday lunchtime barbecue.

Birmingham, AL – Terry Moore completed his two week visit to Southern States Soccer with a weekend series of three coaching sessions for our Birmingham area players held in Hoover, Alabama. Almost 40 players turned out for the sessions with ‘The Academy’ coaches Nigel Boulton and Tony Marriel also in attendance. Terry was excited to…

Hattiesburg, MS – As part of The Academy’s commitment to excellence and to bringing top quality guest coaches in to work with our players, Antonio Mariel surprised our Wednesday night practice teams at the 4.30 pm and 6.15 pm sessions. ‘Tony’ who is from Brazil, worked with the ’05-’08 age groups first before putting our…

Birmingham, Alabama – 47 players attended our final Player I.D. Day in Birmingham, Alabama, Tuesday night. The entire I.D. Days sessions proved a great hit despite some weather adjustments. Players from birth years 2001-08 were assessed and evaluated and it looks extremely likely we will be fielding competitive teams in all boys age groups. Contracts…

Hattiesburg, MS – The last boys Player I.D. Day is tomorrow May 16th at Samford University (intramural field) in Birmingham, Alabama. The times are set as follows: 5.00-6.30 for the ’05-06-07 ages; 7.00-8.30 for the ’01-02-03-04 ages.

Hattiesburg, MS – The final day of player I.D. assessments for the 2005-08 age groups was held Monday. Another good group turned out for the sessions with Jade Reynolds on the girls side and with two guest coaches helping on the boys side. All was conducted under the watchful gaze of Director of Player Development,…

Southern States Soccer are currently looking for both full-time and part-time coaching staff for the upcoming 2017-18 season. Opportunities are available now for both experienced coaches and young, ambitious and energetic coaches ready to learn and improve their coaching skill-set while working in a positive coaching environment. If you are interested in looking at what…

SSS players trial at MLS Development Academy

MLS Icon to coach at The Oakes

Turf field opening weekend

Terry Moore enjoys Birmingham

Guest Coach ‘Tony’ Mariel Enjoys The Oakes

I.D. Days Completed as 47 Attend Final Session

Last Player I.D. Day Set For Tomorrow

Player I.D. Continues at The Oakes

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