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Manchester Soccer Club

About Our Club

Mission

The purpose of the Manchester Soccer Club shall be the supervision, regulation and promotion of youth soccer, providing opportunities of competitive play for the development of soccer players through coaching, refereeing and player development programs, and to encourage good sportsmanship and fair play among all participants. It shall promote instruction in technical and tactical skills and the strategies of soccer under the philosophies of good sportsmanship, teamwork, and the learning of fundamentals. 

The goal of MSC shall be to place all available players on each age appropriate team, when possible.  Travel players will typically be registered in the GAASA league unless otherwise approved by the Board of Directors. It shall promote instruction in the skills and strategies of soccer under the philosophies of good sportsmanship, teamwork, and the leaning of fundamentals.

MSC shall endeavor to follow the latest US Soccer player development initiatives and the latest IFAB Laws of the Game as modified by the leagues in which our teams participate.


Offered Programs

  6U Recreational:
The primary objective of the Recreational program is to enable players to learn the game of soccer in a fun and stimulating environment. The focus is on developing their skills to help them be the best soccer players they can be, while maintaining a healthy approach to competitive soccer.
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8U Recreational:
The 8U Recreational soccer is a small sided developmental program for 6-7 year old players. At this age it is extremely important for players to master the skills and fundamentals needed to progress in travel soccer at the older ages. Winning games is not the focus of 8U and while games will be played, no standings will be kept throughout the season. 
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9U - 15U Travel:
9U - 14U Travel Soccer is a program for those boys and girls aged 8-15 who want a more rigorous schedule and game schedule than recreational soccer. Select soccer is a one year commitment (both spring and fall). 
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If you have questions or special requests, please email us.

 

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MSC Board Members & volunteers


Renee Olechnowicz

Club President | Rec League Coordinator | Executive Committee | Board of Directors

Email: [email protected]

Bio:  Acting Registrar for the In-house recreational 6U & 8U soccer league, and the 9U through 15U GAASA Travel soccer league.  Renee is serving in her 2nd term as president, which began in January of 2017.

Nic Olechnowicz

Director of Coaching | Executive Committee | Board of Directors

Phone: 330-283-3730
Email: [email protected] 

Bio:  Head Coach - Co-Ed 13U & Co-Ed 12U teams, and in-house recreational 8U referee coordinator. Nic is serving as DOC which began in January of 2016.  GAASA President.  Coaching youth soccer since 2009, 40+ teams.  USSF State 'D'  licensed coach (08/07/14), NFHS Certified Interscholastic Coach (11/15/17), OHSAA HS Class 2 referee (7/30/16), USSF Grade 7 referee (4/9/16),  NFHS Concussion in Sports (2/11/16). 

Pete Backer

Field Manager | Executive Committee | Board of Directors 
Phone: 330-388-0285
Email:  [email protected] 

Bio:  Head Coach - in the in-house recreational 8U MSC league.  Pete is serving in his first term as Field Manager which began in January of 2017.  

Paul Donatelli

Secretary | Executive Committee | Board of Directors

Phone: 330-962-0689
Email:  [email protected] 

Bio:  Coaching recreational and travel youth soccer from 2012-2017. Teacher in the Canton City School District.  Paul is serving in his first term as Secretary which began in January of 2016.  Ohio North '10/12' licensed coach (8/24/15), NFHS Concussion in Sports (7/22/14). 

Carolyn Nicholas

Treasurer | Executive Committee | Board of Directors

Phone:
Email: 

Bio:  Long standing volunteer for MSC which began when her children played for MSC.  Carolyn is serving in her fourth term as Treasurer which began in January of 2015.

Julia Seib

Registrar (travel & rec) | Board of Directors
Phone: 330-807-7690
Email:  [email protected]

Bio:  Julia is serving in her first term as Registrar which began in January of 2017. Head Rec Coach - Co-Ed 8U.  United Soccer Coaches – 4v4 Diploma (5/13/17), NFHS Concussion in Sports (4/17/17).

Lee Elgin

Head Coach - MN Panthers 2006 - 12U Co-Ed

Phone: 330-620-6666
Email:  [email protected]

Bio:  Coaching soccer with MSC since Fall 2015.  Ohio North 'U10-12' licensed coach (8/10/16), NAYS (National Alliance for Youth Sports)- Concussion Training (7/24/15).  

 

Nick Pfahler

Head Coach - MN Panthers 2007 - 11U Co-Ed
Phone: 330-687-3509
Email:  [email protected]
Bio:  Coaching soccer with MSC since Fall 2016.  Actively playing outdoor soccer with NOASA D2 Men’s 30+. Former MHS Player.  Ohio North 'U10-12' licensed coach (8/10/16). NFHS/CDC Concussion in Sports (7/20/16).

 

Zachary Rausch

Assistant Coach - MN Panthers 2007 - 11U Co-Ed

Phone: 330-807-2669
Email:  [email protected]

Bio:  Coaching soccer with MSC since Spring 2018.  NFHS/CDC Concussion in Sports (2/20/18). 

 

Jennifer Odom

Head Coach - MN Panthers 2009A - 9U Co-Ed

Phone: 
Email:  

Bio:  Coaching soccer with MSC since Spring 2018.  NFHS/CDC Concussion in Sports (11/26/17). 

 

Amanda Crabtree

Head Coach - MN Panthers 2009B - 9U Co-Ed

Phone: 
Email:  

Bio:  Coaching soccer with MSC since Spring 2017.  United Soccer Coaches – 4v4 Diploma (5/13/17), NFHS/CDC Concussion in Sports (4/14/17). 

 


Recreational Coaches (8U, 7U, & 6U)

- Julia Seib, 8U Head Coach, United Soccer Coaches – 4v4 Diploma (5/13/17), NFHS Concussion in Sports (4/17/17),

- Julie Kish, 8U Head Coach, United Soccer Coaches – 4v4 Diploma (5/13/17), NFHS Concussion in Sports (4/12/17).

- Ashley Cole, 8U Head Coach, United Soccer Coaches – 4v4 Diploma (5/13/17), NSCAA Foundations of Coaching (4/22/17), NFHS Concussion in Sports (4/17/17).

- Katie Smith, 8U Head Coach, NFHS Concussion in Sports (4/14/17).

 

- Jennifer Gray, 7U Head Coach, United Soccer Coaches – 4v4 Diploma (5/13/17),

- Casey Gray, 7U Assistant Coach,

- Amanda Crabtree, 7U Head Coach, United Soccer Coaches – 4v4 Diploma (5/13/17), NFHS Concussion in Sports (4/14/17).

- Pete Backer, 7U Head Coach,

- Steve Harmon, 7U Head Coach, United Soccer Coaches – 4v4 Diploma (5/13/17), NFHS Concussion in Sports (3/27/16)

- Amy Harmon, 7U Assistant Coach, United Soccer Coaches – 4v4 Diploma (5/13/17),

 

- Jeremiah Dietrich, 6U Head Coach, NFHS Concussion in Sports (4/10/16),

- Steve Rector, 6U Assistant Coach, United Soccer Coaches – 4v4 Diploma (5/13/17), NAYS Concussion Training (8/4/16),

- Mike Ott, 6U Head Coach, NFHS Concussion in Sports (4/16/17),

- Brian Dusty Smith, 6U Head Coach, NFHS Concussion in Sports (4/12/17),

- Shelley Emery, 6U Head Coach, NFHS Concussion in Sports (4/19/17),

- Eric Emery, 6U Assistant Coach, NFHS Concussion in Sports (4/13/17)

 

Bio:Assistant Travel Coach - Co-Ed U12.  Ohio North "10/12" licensed coach (8/24/15). 
Bio:Assistant Travel Coach - Co-Ed U12.  Ohio North "10/12" licensed coach (8/24/15). 

Contact Us

Address:

Manchester Soccer Club

P.O. Box 393
Clinton, OH 44216

Phone:

330-283-3730

Email: [email protected]
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Office Hours:

M to F: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Sat: 12.00pm - 3.00pm
Sun: closed

Club Announcement

Boys/Girls Co-ed 15U Team in Top 10!

Posted: Apr 10, 2011
EXAMPLE POST:  The girls and boys are having fantastic seasons so far this year! The team is ranked in the top 10 of their divisions, and we couldn't be prouder...