United Futbol Academy is proud to announce it’s first Annual Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, Gregg C. Sudduth.  Gregg has devoted every Saturday during the past nine years of soccer seasons to volunteering.  His countless hours onsite and behind the scenes have been a key ingredient in the success of our recreational program.

Gregg began volunteering with soccer during Atlanta Soccer Academy’s inaugural season when his son began playing. He worked with the youngest age groups, initially, but progressed through the older age groups as his son grew and his daughter began to play. He  transitioned to United Futbol Academy in 2010.

A reflection from Coach Iggy

"I often say that the greatest thing about soccer is the people that you meet.  Nine years ago as we are getting to start our first training for our recreational program, this guy walks up to me and offer to help.

"As we started talking, i look at him and say, "Here you go, you are going to be our first volunteer coach".   Greg had never coached but he took on the task and ran with it.

“After nine years of volunteering, I have gotten to know Greg as my daughter’s coach, as a great husband and father, and as a person that cares about others.Coach Gregg (as all the kids call him) has taken the time to not only spend every weekend with his children on our soccer field, but he also took the time to care about our kids and our soccer program,” says Iggy Moleka, UFA Director of Coaching. “I really want to thank Gregg's wife and his children, Jordan and Brayden) for sharing him with us.”

Gregg’s involvement in soccer includes the role of coach, age group coordinator, and game-day venue supervisor.  Over time, he became a very influential volunteer helping to shape the development and overall mood of the recreational program.  He spent countless hours mentoring coaches in our recreational program, showing them what a good coach could and should be. Sudduth, himself, is a perfect model of that coach.

“Gregg has been a consistent example for his players and our membership, showing good sportsmanship and a true concern for his players,” said Jeff Salas, Director of UFA’s Recreational Soccer program

Under his coaching, numerous players from his team have developed a love for the game, and the skill set to move on to the Academy program. His motto has always been fun first, with a passion for player development. "I don't care about the score. Did you have fun and how well did you play?"

A reflection from Coach Deo:

A TRIBUTE TO VOLUNTEERS
--(Author Unknown)
V aluable is the work you do,
O utstanding in how you always come through.
L oyal, sincere and full of good cheer,
U ntiring in your efforts throughout the year.
N otable are the contributions you make,
T rustworthy in every project you take.
E ager to reach your every goal,
E ffective in the way you fulfill your role.
R eady with a smile like a shining star,
S pecial and wonderful - that’s what you are!

Gregg demonstrated all the above, over and over.He defined volunteering and for that he will always be associated with the success of this club.

Thank you Gregg!

This is Sudduth’s last season with United Futbol Academy. He is stepping back from volunteering as his daughter has moved onto a different focus of interest.  He will be dearly missed by our players, their families, and staff. Thank you, Gregg, for your tireless efforts on our behalf.  We appreciate your investment in soccer and the families we serve!

If you see Gregg on the fields during the tournament, let him know how much you appreciate him!

Whether you’re on a high school team this Spring or playing a Spring season at UFA, it’s always a good idea to get your foot on the ball before tryouts. Focus on technical and tactical skills and join in the fun! The clinics are for UFA and non-UFA players. Cost:  $10/session (day) Pay onsite by cash/check.

• May 22 & 23 at South Forsyth Soccer Complex        5:30-7:00
  
• May 24       at Fowler    5:30-7:00
  
• June 2        at South Forsyth Soccer Complex         9:30-11:30
  
• June 3        at South Forsyth Soccer Complex         1:00-3:00

• CLICK HERE to registration for tryouts. There is no cost.
  
• CLICK HERE for Academy info. & U13 Select-[May 29-31st]
  
• CLICK HERE for Select info. [U14 - U19 - June 5-7th]
• CLICK HERE for Tentative Coaching List

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Today is a big day for our club. This is our largest graduating class ever. For years, United FA 94 Elite has put UFA on the map of top soccer clubs in the Region. We are proud  of those girls and thank the parents for their trust and commitment.  As a coach, I cannot say enough. I just feel blessed that I was able to work with such a great group of young ladies. - Iggy Moleka, Coach - United FA 94 Elite

• Alexa Allen                             Auburn
• Mackenzie Bailey                   Georgia Gwinnett College
• Mary Beth Bleekrode             Wofford
• Alexis Connors                       Campbell
• Kala Faulkner                         Auburn
• Hannah Garcia                       Wofford
• Diana Getzewich                    Samford
• Anna Hilpertshauser               Georgia State
• Meghan Hussey                      Florida
• Ally Jordan                              College of Charleston
• Kelsey McQuaid                      Connecticut
• Jordan Morell                          Emory
• Liliana Rios                             Georgia
• Amanda Schwartz                   Western Carolina
• Claire Sullivan                         Furman
• Abby Toner                              Drexel
• Cheyna Williams                     Vanderbilt
• Ally Baron                                Undecided

Seventeen girls from the United FA 94 Girls Elite team have signed commitments to play in college.  This storied team has achieved many accomplishments since its very beginning, starting at U10, with the former Atlanta Soccer Academy and transitioning to United Futbol Academy in 2010.  Below is a brief history of this remarkable team.

During Fall 2003 and the inaugural year of the Atlanta Soccer Academy (ASA), Coach Iggy Moleka started coaching a small group of U10 girls.  That first season, the team struggled, but Coach Iggy was happy with the performance of one girl in particular, Mary Beth Bleekrode.   Mary Beth mentioned to her coach that she knew a girl from school that was a good player, so a shy young girl named Ally Jordan came to join the team in the Spring at the invitation of a friend. 

With Coach Iggy’s training and the girl’s hard work, 2004 saw a much-improved team.  The girls started off that year with their first Atlanta Cup Championship and a winning season.  They would go on and win The Atlanta Cup two more times, in 2007 and 2011.  

In the Fall of 2005, the team carried over the same roster.  Over Christmas, the team traveled to Ft. Lauderdale, FL to compete in the prestigious Orange Classic.  The girls not only won the championship but they won it playing up an age group.  Abby Toner moved up from the second team for this tournament and has been with them ever since. 

One key position that the team really needed was a goalkeeper. and in the spring of 2006, a young girl named Hannah Garcia moved into town and solved that problem.  Another key player, Mackenzie Bailey, transferred to the team as well.  The team had a strong core group of players and showed their growing dominance in Columbus, GA where they competed in what would be their first of six State Cup championship games.  They won it on their very first try.  They would go on and win it again at U15 and U17.   

As the roster increased in Fall 2006 as the girls entered the 11v11 format of the U13 age bracket, an influx of new players joined the team: Kala Faulkner, Diana Getzewich, Jordan Morell and Meghan Hussey (Meghan joined in the Spring). 

The work ethic of the United FA 94 crew was evident even then. The hard work and commitment of both the girls and Coach Iggy to their training, competition and friendship has been a hallmark of this team. Another strength has been the girl’s consistency, whether it’s a practice, a scrimmage, or a game, the girls come out to play, play hard, and to win.  It is the mark of what makes true champions. 

2007 brought Alexis Connors, Anna Hilpertshauser, Liliana Rios, and Claire Sullivan to the team.  After a great Fall season, the girls qualified to play in the Region 3 Premier League (R3PL) for the Spring season.  The girls did well, finishing in the middle of the pack, but it was an adjustment going from playing the top teams in the state to the top teams in the Region.  In June, the team would make it to the finals of State Cup for the third time, this time finishing as finalists.

Chenya Williams joined the team in 2008. With a finalist finish in State Cup, the girls qualified to start their U15 season, once again, in R3PL.  The team did very well but what seemed to bring the team to a whole new level that year was the Las Vegas College Showcase.  This tournament exposed the girls to an entirely different group of teams and level of play.  They met the challenge, defeating some highly ranked West Coast teams.  Vegas propelled the team to their second Georgia State Cup Championship and their first chance to represent Georgia in the Southern Regionals, held in Dallas, Texas.  They would go on to the quarter finals where they would lose a close game to a very strong Texas team.  The 2008/2009 gave both the ASA U15 Girls Xtreme Elite team and the young ASA club some national exposure.  

Joining the team in 2009 was Alexa Allen.  2009 would also bring the team its first R3PL championship, going undefeated for the season.  For the second year in a row the team would represent Georgia, in the Southern Regionals, this time held in Baton Rouge, LA.  In sweltering hot temperatures, sometime approaching 100 degrees, the girls would make it all the way to the finals.  They would lose this game to another Texas team that eventually won the national championship.  By this time not only were the team and club getting attention but many of the girls were getting attention from college coaches from all over the United States.

In 2010, at the U17 age group, the team was invited to play in the US Soccer National League.  This league is reserved for the very best teams in the nation.  Ally Baron, Kelsey McQuaid, and Amanda Schwartz joined the team.  In a remarkable show of consistency, talent, and hard work the team would go on and win the R3PL championship for the second year in a row along with their third State Cup championship, and their third trip to Southern Regionals.  Both Coach Iggy and the girls felt the National title was in reach.  Unfortunately, a team from Brentwood, TN unexpectedly crushed their dream in the semi-finals during a heartbreaker of a game (1–0), ending their season.  

2011 brought the United FA 94 Elite into their final season. The team competed in R3PL and were invited back to play in the National League.  They had a strong showing in both but were not able to repeat as R3PL champions.  They are now looking forward to State Cup and hopefully their fourth appearance in the Southern Regionals.

United FA 94 Elite’s accomplishments go beyond those listed here.  There have been numerous tournament victories including the summer when a majority of the team played in the Super Y league and won a National Championship.  There have been just as many victories and awards for individual players as well.

This team is a remarkable group of girls.  As they embarked on their final season, both girls and coach experienced excitement and a little bit of sadness knowing that this will be the last year they play together. It will be the end of a long and exciting journey of playing club soccer, but the start of a new journey and level of play in college.

The sport of soccer brought out in them what sports should bring out: hard work, friendship, character, leadership, and, most of all, fun.  The United FA motto, “Skills for Soccer. Skills for Life.”  was truly reflective of this group of girls and their coach.   

From a parent’s perspective: A reflection of Coach Iggy - One cannot say enough about Coach Iggy Moleka.  He had a vision and goals for this team since they were U10.  He put in countless days of training and hard work in developing them.  He has a passion for the game that rubbed off on the girls.  He is a mixture of hard nose coach and second father to each girl.  There isn’t a thing he wouldn’t do for the girls or them for him.  In a few short months when they go off to college, I’m sure Iggy will have the same feelings that a father has when he sends his first daughter off to college.

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• 2 Venue Managers -  Rock Creek and  Central Park – 
• Field Marshalls at both Venues. 
• May 18th Check in volunteers. 
• Trash clean up.

 
They can contact recroundup@unitedfa.org for info.

Academy (U8-U13): Midway Park – Midway building by tennis courts
Girls: June 9th, 10am-1pm
Boys: June 9th, 2pm-5pm

Select (U14 and Up): Midway Park - Midway building by tennis courts
Girls: June 16th, 10am-1pm
Boys: June 16th, 2pm-5pm

Uniform items are now available at www.lloydssoccer.com .  On the upper left corner of the website page enter the United FA spirit code: UFA2010.

When entering payment information for your order, be sure to include the following as shipping instructions:

• Team name and age group
• Date of 1st tournament
• Jersey number (field players and goal keepers)

Please Note: Jersey numbers choices MUST be verified by your team manager and approved by the Uniform Coordinator prior to submitting your order. If this process is not followed, you run the risk of having to have your player’s jersey re-numbered at your expense.

New Players:  When placing your order, please be advised that the following items are required:  (***If you are an Elite team, Classic 1 or Athena A player see note below.***) 

• Game Jersey, Black
• Game Jersey, White
• Custom Shorts, Black
• Practice T-shirt, Grey
• Socks, White
• Socks, Black
• Training Bib, Green
• Backpack

***All Elite team players are required to order warm-up jackets and pants. In addition, teams who are Classic 1 or Athena A are also required to order warm-ups.***

Individual uniform orders that are placed after July 10th, will be shipped to players after the team orders have been processed.

Team Uniform orders that were completed prior to July 10th, will be shipped to your team manager the week of team camp, if not before.

If you have any questions regarding uniforms, please do no hesitate to contact me.

Kimberly Liu

Uniform Coordinator

United Futbol Academy Forsyth

Uniforms@UnitedFA.org

Skills for soccer. Skills for life.

FOUND

May 1,  2012 - South Forsyth Fields:   red Coleman water bottle and a striped Thermos bag (with apples and bars inside:) from South Forsyth fields. marciasullivan@mac.com

LOST

May 5th - Lost BLACK UFA BAG #70, white and blue adidas size 4 soccer ball, and big red coleman water bottle. Left on Fowler field #6B on May 5th. If found, please contact Andrew at 404-867-4383 or email ardawg13@yahoo.com

Saturday, April 28th - A red under armor hooded sweatshirt was left at Folwer Park on the bench at field 7B.  If found, please contact Kelly at 770-889-0301.

ey Week of April 19th:  lost at Fowler. Blue Medium Water Cooler (I believe by Igloo) andwhite socer ball with shapie "designs" by son:). Both have the name STIER on them:  Contact: Cindy @ cindystier@gmail.com

Thursday, April 19th - Gregory left his black UFA warmup jacket at Fowler park turf field after practice on Thursday 4/19.  Anyone happend to see the jacket? winnie_philip@hotmail.com

Saturday, April 14th:  My son lost his Red and Black Nike (LFP) size four soccer ball at Fowler Park last Saturday 14th.  He was playing on 6D. No name on ball.  Amanda Guerrero <aguerrero2395@bellsouth.net>

Saturday, April 14th: We lost a set of keys sat 4/14 at Fowler Park. It is a black Ford key and remote. Please call 678-770-7220 or 404-457-2769 if you find it. you can also email me at marypowens@comcast.net

Lost: Wrist brace at Central Park. Please contact Anna 770-235-8035

Lost: Red & Black Nike soccer ball, size 4, missing from Fowler Park. The practice was on March 26th. Lydia was the name written on the ball. Please contact Corie corie@52eighty.com

Monday, March 19 at Fowler Park Field 10 first session. Name on ball is Jacob Rambo. Please contact Gail if you have any information Contact is gail_rambo@bellsouth.net

March 22 left a stainles steel water bottle with black plastic screw on cap on field 10B after 6:30-8:00 practice. Please email me at alesscarpa@hotmail.com if it is found.

March 17th, 2012 Nike cleats (size 7: black, white, orange) were left on the stadium seats at Fowler’s turf field. If found, please contact Jeff, 770-265-8103.

lost:  #15 white game jersey at Fowler.  If found, please contact Nolina at nolina@bellsouth.net

March 12, 2012 at Fowler. Ball:  Blue/Black/Silver NIKE ball, size 5;  Name:  Carly Cooper; Contact if found: leighcooper@bellsouth.net or (404)229-6014

March 12, 2012 Field 6C at Fowler Park around 6:30 Lost Black zipper Under Armour jacket.  Please contact Natalie at 770-722-4811 or nkpontius@comcast.net if found.

March 10, 2012 Lost a Canon PowerShot SD 790 IS camera at the Polo Fields this AM (Mar 10th). It was in a black case. I have pics and videos of my son’s Tae Kwon Do tournament in it that are very valuable to us. If anybody found it, please contact Lizardo @ 678-313-7132 or email at lizardohlt@hotmail.com.

March 8, 2012 Missing pink 31 bag with her things that had a new purse inside. At Fowler around 7:40 pm.  Thanks. -Megan Unger 404-936-4090

March 5 (Monday)  March Ball left at SFSC at 7pm. Missing red/black Manchester united size 4 soccer ball It was left at SFSC (where academy practices 1st field on the left) the ball has Connor Beeman written on it with my cell number)  The ball also has a puncture mark on it from our dog. Contact. Michele Beeman at 404-735-2079. Michele.1219@hotmail.com

March 5, 2012 - We left our UFA warm up jacket the week of March 5th at Fowler Park. It is a medium and the name is on the white tag on the side towards the bottom of the jacket. It says Emerson Zimmerman in faint blue pen. If you have it you can email me at KimZimm33@hotmail.com. Thanks

March 4, 2012 - Missing Black UFA warm-up jacket; Left at Fowler Turf Field (#5) after the U14 Select Black game on Sunday afternoon;  Please contact Josh Nourse, 678-947-4187

Nov 29, 2012 - Lost a purple F-50 ball Tuesday, November 29th at Fowler Park.  Has the name Carmen Wagner written on it.  Please email mwagner@bellsouth.net if you have it.

Oct 29, 2011 -  iPod 4 at the polo fields on 10/29/2011.  His game was at 1030 and he plays for the Raiders. It has a black protective case on it along with a pass code. It has a lot of special photos on it of his birthday at the GA Aquarium. It’s 32gb iPod 4. My contact number is 7707819152. storms.christine@yahoo.com

FOUND - From Fall 2011 December 2011 Small UFA warmup jacket was found in the lost and found at Shiloh Point Elementary school in December.  If it’s yours, please email communications@unitedfa.org October 27, 2011 - Pokemon DS game at Polo Fields in parking lot near fields #6.  Please email pjcunn@aol.com, if you think this may be yours. October 1, 2011 - Found - Ring at Central Park. It does not seem to be costume jewelry. Please email Jeff Salas with a description if you think it is yours.  Jeff@unitedfa.org . September 10, 2011 - Found - Black UFA Hoodie #7 @ early games @ TopHat 9/10/11. Contact Maria Cummings mtcummings14@comcast.net

If your team wants to hold a fundraiser, please fill out the form and submit to Linda@ebertcommunications.com

CLICK HERE for the FUndraiser Request Form.

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CLICK HERE for the Logo Use Request Form.

United FA Active Fundraisers

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We realize that you don’t "do soccer" 24/7, but United FA also understands that due to the time we spend together each week, we are a community living within our Forsyth County Community. As we develop skills for life, we want to be a resource for you and your family.  If we find opportunities that reinforce Skills for Life, we’ll pass the info along to you here.  There are a lot of wonderful opportunities out there and we can’t highlight them all - Sorry!

Questions? Contact United FA’s Community Liaison, Lysa Gazza at community@unitedfa.org

Sacks of Love! Honduran Cleat Project	We will have 3 different drop dates for both the United Way and Honduran projects., APRIL 28TH at Polo Fields, MAY 5TH at Fowler, May 19th at Fowler	SKILLS FOR LIFE: Community Service Projects, Contact: Lysa Gazza UFA Community Liaison,   community@unitedfa.org, I am happy to announce a wonderful Community Service Project that UFA has decided to participate in as a club. We will be assisting the United Way of Forsyth County collect essential items that families in need cannot provide for themselves. These families are identified through the Forsyth County Schools as well as via social workers.,  , Needed items for the United Way project:, Soap        Shampoo  Toothpast Laundry Detergent Dishwasher Detergent, Toilet Paper Paper Towels, Needed Shoe sizes for the Honduras Project:, Socks, gently used cleats.Men's shoe sizes 4.5 - 9, Used Jersey's (YM, YL, YXL, AS, AM), We will have 3 different drop dates for both the United Way and Honduran projects., APRIL 28TH at Polo Fields, MAY 5TH at Fowler, May 19th at Fowler, Please lets pull together to collect items to support these families. United Futbol Club is not just a Soccer Academy but a place where our players and families can contribute to our community.
DOLPHIN DASH 5k Click here for flyer	April 28th, 9-11 am	Daves Creek Elementary ”Dolphin Dash” 5K Walk/Run        All proceeds benefit the Daves Creek                 Special Education Dept. and the Miracle League
SKILLS FOR LIFE: Soccer Balls for Ghana	April 15th	A local group of doctors is going on a medical mission trip to Ghana on April 26th - May 5th.  Right now most of the kids in Ghana play soccer with wadded up balls of newspaper or trash bags.   United FA is providing an opportunity for you to pass along gently used soccer balls to children that have never played with a real one! If you have a ball pump you’d like to pass along, that would be helpful, too! DROP OFF BOXES at Fowler for donations on  Monday, Wednesday and Friday this week and next. Boxes will be near concession stand restrooms.  ANY SIZE ball. Deflated is OK. United FA players have donated soccer balls that are now being used around the world: Brazil, Honduras, Uganda and more! Thanks for sharing your compassion through the Beautiful Game! If you want to on this project, please email:  Maria at  mtcummings14@comcast.net
		Join us for the 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk and 1K Fun Run to benefit CASA of Forsyth County.  This Peachtree Qualifier is a flat, fast course along the Big Creek Greenway and is a fun event that’s perfect for the serious runner, families and everyone in between.  NEW FOR 2012 - Chip timing and technical tshirts! CASA of Forsyth County Inc 875 Lanier 400 Pkwy, Box 7 Cumming, Georgia 30040 770-886-4042 www.forsythcountycasa.org   Register info here: http://www.active.com/running/cumming-ga/casa-superhero-run-walk-2012
	ongoing	Every city has needs. Often these needs go unmet because the message doesn’t get out. There are others who want to help, but don’t know how. beremedy is a non-profit organization using social media to connect those in need with those in their community who can help. Visit http://www.beremedy.org and sign up for their twitter/text notifications of needs in the Forsyth Community. 113,000 people have already been helped in Forsyth and beyond!
	ongoing	Hands On Forsyth works with dozens of local non-profit organizations to provide quality, meaningful, and impactful hands-on volunteer projects throughout the year. http://www.handsonforsyth.org

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The Atlanta Silverbacks are back! Led by Head Coach José Manuel Abundis and Assistant Coaches Alex Pineda Chacón and Jose "Gaucho" Pinho, the Silverbacks will kick off their season on Saturday, April 9th. The Silverbacks will compete in the North American Soccer League and will play at Atlanta Silverbacks Park. 

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