Team Profile
The Vienna Youth Soccer (VYS) Quest White team (U15 Girls with birthdates on or after 8/1/95) is professionally trained and coached and is a member of the Washington Area Girls Soccer League (WAGS). Quest White is one of three VYS U15G teams and plays in the strongest league of the three. The team offers a highly competitive yet fun atmosphere emphasizing both individual and team development and is proudly establishing itself at this level. For the Fall 2010 season, Quest White will play in U16 Division 3.
VYS Quest White
Coaching Philosophy
The coaching philosophy is based on developing individual players with diverse skill sets into a team by introducing tactics and positioning. This season focuses on accurate passing, moving to open spaces, using the entire field of play, set plays, and other offensive and defensive tactics. It is the responsibility of each player to continue to develop her own ball handling skills through increased touches on the ball outside of practice as well as to develop and maintain a high level of fitness. Play time is earned by participation and hard work during practice each week.
Coach
Quest White is professionally coached by Tania Sheremeta, provided to the team through Golden Boot Soccer.
Professional Experience:
- Played for the Denver Diamonds
- Played for the Maryland Pride (7 years)
- Maryland Pride Team Captain
- Staff Coach at Golden Boot Soccer, Diadora Kick Soccer School, Team America Soccer School, University of Maryland Youth Programs, University of Syracuse Youth Academy, American University Youth Programs, and Kutztown University Youth Academy
- Holds an USSF National D License
College Experience:
- Full athletic scholarship to the University of Maryland
- 4 year starter at outside midfield
- University of Maryland Team Captain
- Holds the record for most assists in a single season
- All ACC honors and Deans List
Schedule
General
- Prior to the start of the Fall season, the team completes an intensive two-week field training program at a local field.
- During the Fall and Spring seasons mandatory practices are held up to 3 times per week for 90 minutes - Tuesday, Thursday, (& Friday depending on the weekend game schedule). Fridays are also used to review recordings of the previous weekend’s game(s). Players who cannot make a scheduled practice must contact the team manager and Coach by email or phone at least 2 days prior to the practice.
- During the winter, the team competes in two sessions of indoor soccer. Two squads are enrolled during each session. Girls are expected to maintain their conditioning over the winter and many play other sports, such as basketball or tennis.
- The team competes in 3 to 4 tournaments each year (typically a pre-season and a mid-season during both the Fall and Spring seasons). The tournament selections are a joint effort by the coach, players, and parents.
- Summer residential camps are researched with consideration of player availability.
Fall 2009
The Quest White Fall 2009 season began in mid-August. During that time the team completed a mini-tournament/camp built around training (both technical and tactical) and playing games. The girls also took part in social events organized by the parents. Prior to the beginning of the Fall season Quest competed in the 7th Annual August Cup at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Montgomery County, Maryland on August 29th and 30th. The team finished 1-1-1 (
August Cup standings). Quest also competed in the SAC United Premier Columbus Day Tournament in the Classic Division on October 10th and 11th, finishing 1-1-1 (
SAC Tournament standings).
The WAGS Fall season began in September and continued through November 8th. The team finished 7-2-1 as Division 4 Champions (
Fall 2009 Schedule).
Winter 2009-2010
During the winter the team trained once a week and competed in an indoor league at the Fairfax Sportsplex (Indoor Soccer). The indoor season had two sessions with two squads in each session. The games were played as 6x6.
Spring 2010
Summer 2010
Several team members participated in a summer residential camp run by Soccer Academy from July 25th - 30th at Randolph Macon Academy. The team will complete a mini-camp starting in mig-August and will play in the
Dulles National Soccer Tournament on August 28th and 29th.
Fall 2010
During the Fall season Quest will play in U16 Division 3. The season will start the weekend of September 11th and continue through the weekend of November 6th.
Other Sports & Conflicts
Girls are still developing their soccer skills and commitment at U15; however dedication is required to build a strong team. Quest White encourages off-season participation in other sports that develop skills, speed, athleticism, and conditioning. The expectation is that soccer will be the #1 sport in the Fall and the Spring seasons.
Contact
If you have questions please contact the Quest White Team Manager, Stacey Graham, at
stacey@graham4.org.
