Program

The Sterling Strikers Soccer Program

 

Our Philosophy

The coaching and training staff of the Sterling Strikers believes in the continued development of each player’s individual skills and potential while providing an understanding of the practical methodology and framework necessary to prepare players and the team for competition. Our philosophy focuses on skills, agility, endurance, and the development of a well-rounded team player while exhibiting the highest level of sportsmanship and respect for the game of soccer both on and off the field.

 

Coaches and Trainers

 

         Head Coach

  •  Paul Dagley – U.S. Soccer National B License

Assistant Coaches

  • Jeff Camera – U.S. Soccer National D License

  • Keith Niepokoj – U.S. Soccer National E License

       Trainers

  • Gus Donolo – Soccer the Brazilian Way
  • Marcos (Caco) Buono – Goal Keeping – Soccer the Brazilian Way
  • Marcelo Iarussi – Soccer the Brazilian Way

 

Our Activities

The Sterling Strikers play in the Washington Area Girls Soccer League (WAGS) in the Spring and Fall seasons, attend team camp in the summer, and participate in Futsal training in the Winter.  We play in 6 to 8 competitive tournaments throughout the year both in and out of the Washington D.C. area. 

 

Strikers Fee Structure

  • Dues: $300/quarter – On June 1, Sept 1, Dec 1, Feb 1

 

   Included in dues:

  • OUTDOOR LEAGUE PLAY – WAGS Spring and Fall Seasons
  • UNIFORMS – Full uniform for each player
  • SUMMER CAMPS – 1 one-week camp beginning of Fall season
  • PRACTICE SESSIONS – 3X per week Spring and Fall
  • TOURNAMENTS – Registration with professional coaching for 6 to 8 tournaments (Sponsorship money will be prioritized towards this team expense)
  • FUTSAL – 2 eight-week session in the winter with professional coaching

 

Fundraising

To help offset program and tournament costs, the Sterling Strikers rely heavily on our sponsorship program.  Each player and/or family is highly encouraged to help seek sponsorship. A player is rewarded 1/2 of each sponsor donation they bring in. In addition to corporate and fan club sponsorship fundraising, the Sterling Strikers have held concession stands, bake sales, raffles, and scrip discount cards.

 

Additional Costs

The fee structure outlined above does not include all the costs associated with being on the Sterling Strikers for a typical season.  Listed below are examples of costs that you may have to pay extra for, although we do our best to offset these costs with team sponsorships.

  •  Warm-ups, soccer bags, team training shirts 
  •  Additional camps and/or training sessions
  • Tournament travel – The approach to travel is varied.  Many families will choose to participate in all travel tournaments and others will choose to play in a select few.  Although we will book hotel rooms as a team so that we are all in the same location, travel lodging and food expenses are the responsibility of each individual family and are not included as part of the team’s annual budget.  The Sterling Strikers do their best to hold fundraisers to cover the costs of hotel or travel but do focus on earmarking all corporate sponsorship money towards tournament registration expenses.