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NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS FROM HEAT UNITED SOCCER CLUB

UNION SPECIAL OPEN HOUSE HUGELY SUCCESSFUL!

O ver 300 club and community members

gathered on Saturday, February 15 to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of our new indoor playing field at Union Special.

The doors opened at 4:00, and festivities began around 4:30 with remarks from Club President John O’Donnell, members of the Huntley Chamber, and Huntley Village Manager Dave Johnson. After the ribbon cutting, President O’Donnell and Director of Coaching George Mihalopoulos recognized the multitude of awards and accomplishments the club has enjoyed since its formation in 2004.

Introduced were members of the U18 Girls MRL (Midwest Regional League) Championship team, club players who have been named to the ODP (Olympic Development Player) team, Northwest Herald 2013 Boys Soccer Player of the Year, among others. (Plaques and trophies for many Heat United awards are currently on display on the shelves on the east wall of Union Special right next to our training field.)

After the ribbon cutting and introductions, players and their guests were invited to participate in speed & agility sessions with club sponsor Going Vertical, open gym time that included dodgeball, soccer skills drills, and short scrimmage sessions on the new playing field.

Attendees enjoyed lots of good food and fun throughout the day, including delicious chicken, pizza, chips, pasta, and wings catered by Heat United sponsor Taylor Street Pizza and a Heat United Soccer-themed cake from Cheryl & Vince Killen, proud grandparents of Austin (U10) and Riley (Academy).

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HUSC Red Robin Fund Raiser Wednesday, May 7 Red Robin Restaurant, Algonquin

Board Meeting Friday, May 9 Huntley Park District REC Center 6:30PM

HS Girls Tryouts Sunday, May 11 & 18 Tomaso Sports Park

Fall Season Tryouts Week of May 27 Tomaso Sports Park

HUSC Chicago Fire Game Saturday, June 7 Toyota Park, Bridgeview 7:30PM

World Cup Party Thursday, June 12 Buffalo Wild Wings, Algonquin

Board Meeting Friday, June 13 Huntley Park District REC Center 6:30PM

Heat United Sign Up Day Saturday, June 14 Tomaso Sports Park 10AM - 2PM

Kane County Cougars Game Thursday, June 19 Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, Geneva

Board Meeting Friday, July 11 Huntley Park District REC Center 6:30PM

Board Meeting Friday, August 8 Huntley Park District REC Center 6:30PM

HUSC 2014 August 15th through 17th

UPCOMING EVENTS

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PLANNING ON PLAYING SOCCER IN COLLEGE?

IT’S COMPLICATED!NCAA… D1… D2… D3… NAIA…

Most high school athletes recognize the acronyms and know what they mean. What’s complicated is knowing the ins and outs of the rules and regulations of the college recruiting process, and what to expect once you’ve signed.

Heat United high school players were fortunate to find out more about how the college recruiting process works on Monday, March 3, when Northern Illinois University Men’s Head Soccer Coach Eric Luzzi and Women’s Head Soccer Coach John Ross gave a presentation at Union Special.

In addition to the logical things like the importance of a GPA, and the difference between an “official” and an “unofficial” college visit, the coaches touched on subjects

that sometimes get overlooked when it comes to finding the right fit for a college athlete: How often should you contact a coach? When can you contact a coach? When can a coach contact you? How important is input from a club or high school coach? Do you want to have a social life in college, or do you want soccer to be your social life? Is your preferred college on semesters, quarters or trimesters? How important is climate? Is there academic help readily available for student athletes who might need it? Are student athletes required to live on-campus, all together in the same housing? How important is coming home more than once or twice a year to visit Mom and Dad? How much playing time will you really get as a Freshman? Does an extremely talented player with a so-so GPA have an advantage over a “brainiac” who might not be as talented?

These questions and many others were answered in an entertaining two-hour session that provided insight into some of the real-world questions every prospective college athlete should consider before signing a letter of commitment.

TIME AND TALENTREMEMBER | All families are required to complete 6 hours of Time and Talent for the Club: 4 hours at the Summer Heat Challenge, and the remaining 2 hours at other times throughout the year. Upcoming Time and Talent opportunities include helping with High School Girls tryouts May 11 & 18, Fall Season tryouts May 27 & 28, the HYSO Run thru the Sun held on June 1, the Lake in the Hills Triathlon on June 15 and the HYSO golf outing in August. Ask your team manager, or contact Time & Talent Coordinator Genevieve Hochwarter to find out more. Families that do not fulfill their obligation will receive an invoice for $150 in addition to their club dues.

YEAR

NEWLOOK!

MEET IYSA VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR DAN LOPRIENO When Heat United Soccer Club was formed in 2004, Dan Loprieno was there to make sure the program started off on the right foot. “We started out with all parents coaching,” said Dan, one of the original organizers of the program.

And although his background is in wrestling (see sidebar), Loprieno has been a driving force behind the growth of soccer in the Northwest suburbs during his time with Heat United Soccer Club. His dedication to the game and the commitment to the Heat contributed to Loprieno being named an Illinois Youth Soccer Association Volunteer of the Year for 2013.

A former president of the club, he is currently serving as vice president, coach and Mr Fix-It, which includes doing everything from lining fields to moving goals and cutting grass. Dan’s handiwork includes assembling the new trophy displays at the east end of the indoor practice field at Union Special.

Oh... add tournament director to the list of Dan’s accomplishments. “We’re not really training to win,” says Loprieno. “We’re training to develop soccer players… and when you do that, one of the by-products is that you win a lot.” As Heat United got larger, the club started attending more tournaments, seeing higher

levels of competition. The success in those tournaments prompted Loprieno to pursue his idea of Heat United hosting a tournament on its home fields. 2014 will mark the third year that the club has hosted the Summer Heat Challenge. The second annual tournament saw significant growth from the first, and this year’s tournament, slated to be held from August 15 – 17, promises to be even larger, with many of last year’s teams already committed to attend.

Dan is currently head wresting coach and a professor of Mathematics at Harper College,

where he started teaching in the fall of 1991. He lives in Algonquin with his wife, Heidi, and their three children: Haley, Delaney and Luke.

Success on the MatsIn his 14 seasons as head wrestling coach at Harper College, Loprieno’s teams have won three national championships, in 2001, 2006 and 2010. Along with three titles, Loprieno’s teams have finished second in the nation three times, third in the nation twice and fourth in the nation once. In addition, Loprieno has guided the Harper Hawks to ten Regional titles and runners-up in the region twice.

Under Loprieno, the Hawks have been the top non-scholarship school at the national meet three times. Loprieno has also coached four national champions: Josh Kratovil at 141, Mike Rio at 149, PJ Starnes at 157 and Curtis Blaydes in the heavyweight division.

In 2011-12, Loprieno was named Coach of the Year. His team included ten national qualifiers for the national meet, an individual national champion (Blaydes), three All-Americans (Blaydes, Charles Argue and Chris Gonzalez) and 11 members of the Academic All-Conference team.

Loprieno was inducted in the NJCAA Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2008. He was the NJCAA Wrestling Man of the Year in 2009, and in 2010 Coach Loprieno was inducted into the NJCAA Region IV Hall of Fame.

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All orders placed via the website will be delivered to your home address at no cost, within 7 to 10 days of receipt of your order, providing the delivery is local (Huntley area). For orders shipped to your home or to a non-local address, please e-mail order@nicholsdesigns.com with shipping information. Orders will ship at your expense using UPS.

TRYOUTS HS GIRLS

MAY 11 & 18

FALL SEASON

WEEK of MAY 27

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CHICAGO FIRE GAME

Join Heat United at 7:30 pm on Saturday, June 7

at Toyota Park in Bridgeview as the Chicago Fire take on the Seattle Sounders.

More information, including ticket package

prices available soon!

NEW TIME AND TALENT OPPORTUNITY! Heat United Soccer Club Scholarship CommitteeHeat United is looking for a few good men (and women) to serve on a committee that will establish the criteria, review applications and award a $500 scholarship to both a graduating Senior boy and graduating Senior girl Heat United player who will be continuing his or her soccer career at the college level. To avoid any conflict of interest, we ask that the committee is made up of 3 or 5 parents with players that will NOT be eligible for the scholarship while they are seated on the committee. If this sounds like a good fit, contact Time & Talent Coordinator Genevieve Hochwarter to find out more.

President John J. O’DonnellExecutive Vice President Dan LoprienoVice President of Operations Mark FulcerTreasurer Kim HillSecretary Christine Conary

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S P O N S O R S P O T L I G H T

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HUNTLEY YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATION is a not-for-profit group of local volunteers dedicated to the development and enrichment of youth sports teams within the village of Huntley and Huntley Park District boundaries. Founded in 1999, the HYSO has raised and donated over $150,000 to local youth sports teams through local event fundraisers and with the support of area volunteers. Heat United

Soccer Club was the beneficiary of a $5000 donation that was used for our indoor soccer field at Union Special.

Upcoming fundraisers include the HYSO 10th Annual RUN THRU THE SUN that will be held at 7am on Sunday, June 1, 2014. The race includes both 5k and 10k courses that take runners through Del Webb, Sun City neighborhoods which feature beautiful landscapes, wide streets, good pavement and minimal traffic. It features a USATF certified 5k and 10k race course (5k: IL-12078-JW, 10K: IL-12077-JW) with bib chip timing for instant, accurate results. The Run thru the Sun includes a1-mile run and 100 meter dash geared specifically towards children. FREE post race entry to Stingray Bay Aquatic Center for all participants and their families! (12219 Lois Lane, Huntley).

In addition to the Run thru the Sun, the HYSO hosts an annual golf outing in August at Pinecrest Golf Club in Huntley. To learn more about the HYSO, visit www.huntleyyouthsports.org. Working at one of the HYSO’s fundraisers counts toward your Heat United Time & Talent Volunteer hours – contact Time & Talent Coordinator Genevieve Hochwarter to find out more.

Sponsorships AvailableIn an effort to keep club dues manageable for current and prospective members while maintaining the highest quality of trainers, coaches and facilities, Heat United is actively seeking sponsorships, both general to the club and specific to our Summer Heat Challenge Tournament. Several tiers of sponsorship are available, from a simple advertisement in our tournament program, to more comprehensive opportunities that include field sponsorship, providing goods and services and having your logo included on promotional materials.

To find out more, contact Jim Logan at sponsorships@heatunited.com

Welcome to the Family!Heat United would like to welcome our newest corporate sponsors. Please show your support for our sponsors as they show their support for the great game of soccer and Heat United!

Century 21 Realty Taylor Street Pizza Black Diamond Plumbing

Dick’s Sporting Goods Buffalo Wild Wings Centegra Health System

Spring 2014 MRL League Teams U16 Boys/98–99 U18 Boys/96–97

Spring 2014 Premiership Teams U15 Boys/99–00 U18 Boys/96–97

1st Place Downers Grove Socctoberfest U10 Boys/03–04

1st Place Rush WI Octoberfest Tournament U11 Girls/02–03

1st Place Rush WI Octoberfest Tournament U11 Boys/02–03

Co-Champion Bolingbrook Labor Day Soccer Festival 2013 U17/18 Girls/96–97; 95–96

Champion Bolingbrook Labor Day Soccer Festival 2013 U14 White Division Boys/99–00

Champion Bolingbrook Labor Day Soccer Festival 2013 U9 Bracket A Boys/04–05

Champion PUMA Summer Heat Challenge 2013 U18 Girls/95–96

Champion PUMA Summer Heat Challenge 2013 U15 Girls/98–99

Finalist PUMA Summer Heat Challenge 2013 U14 Boys/99–00

Finalist Chicago International College Showcase 2013 U18 Girls/95–96

2nd Place Spring 2013 State Premiership Division U17 Boys/96–97

Quarterfinalist 2013 Illinois State Cup U18 Boys/95–96

1st Place Blue Bracket 1 SLSG 2013 Girls Fall Classic & College Showcase U16 Girls Premier/97–98

CLUB ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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ALL TRYOUTS WILL BE HELD AT TOMASO SPORTS COMPLEX IN HUNTLEY

High School Girls May 11 & May 18

Our High School and College Preparatory program for High School girls is designed to provide players with the best possible college opportunities and includes:

• Indoor Training • Outdoor Training (3 nights per week)• Highest Competitive Indoor and Outdoor Leagues included

in fees• Four tournaments included in fees with High Level College

Showcases!• Optional training with other teams in the club• College prospect consultation and information• Goalkeeping Training• Speed and Agility Training

U15 – U16 – U17 – U18 GirlsSunday, May 11 6:00 – 7:30PM

Sunday, May 18 6:00 – 7:30PM

RAIN DATE Wednesday, May 28 6:30 – 7:30PM

U8 - U14 Boys May 27, 28, 29, 30

2014/ Current 2015 Age Age Gender Days Dates Time

U8 U9 Both W, F 5/28, 5/30 5:00 – 6:00PM

U9 U10 Boys T, TH 5/27, 5/29 5:30 – 6:45PM

U10 U11 Boys T, TH 5/27, 5/29 5:30 – 6:45PM

U11 U12 Boys T, TH 5/27, 5/29 7:00 – 8:15PM

U12 U13 Boys T, TH 5/27, 5/29 7:00 – 8:15PM

U13 U14 Boys T, TH 5/27, 5/29 7:00 – 8:15PM

U8 - U14 Girls May 28 & May 30

2014/ Current 2015 Age Age Gender Days Dates Time

U8 U9 Both W, F 5/28, 5/30 5:00 – 6:00PM

U9 U10 Girls W, F 5/28, 5/30 5:30 – 6:45PM

U10 U11 Girls W, F 5/28, 5/30 5:30 – 6:45PM

U11 U12 Girls W, F 5/28, 5/30 7:00 – 8:15PM

U12 U13 Girls W, F 5/28, 5/30 7:00 – 8:15PM

U13 U14 Girls W, F 5/28, 5/30 7:00 – 8:15PM

NO INCREASE IN FEES… FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW, Heat United will keep fees for most age groups consistent with last year’s fees. Check the website for actual fees based on age levels.

HEAT UNITED SOCCER CLUB 2014-2015 TRYOUTSHeat United Soccer Club is committed to helping its players improve their skills, stamina, teamwork and enjoyment of the great game of soccer. The goal is to ensure that the players learn the game thoroughly, from the ground up, and are prepared to continue progressing through to advanced levels of competition. All HUSC teams work with a professional trainer and USSF certified/licensed coaches.

For the most up to date information, and for registration forms, check our “Tryout” tab on our website (www.HeatUnited.com). Please arrive ½ hour early to warm-up and to turn in your completed registration forms (forms will be available at registration, but we strongly encourage you fill them out ahead of time). Players should attempt to make both of the two tryout dates!