ANNOUNCING SJEB FC COLONIAL STARTING JANUARY 2023
SJEB FC will be forming teams in the Colonial District of South Jersey to provide quality soccer training for players in their own back yard. The premise was brought forward by a couple of clubs in the district with a need to bridge a gap in the development model for talented players in the area.
Andrew O'Malley of Haddon TWP soccer club believe SJEB Colonial will raise the tide for soccer in our area. "By bringing elite training to our back yards, SJEB Colonial will provide a place for talent to stay close to home and continue to grow while also staying connected to their local clubs. When you look across the colonial conference you see so much talent spread across clubs all over SJ. SJEB FC Colonial will raise the level of talent for many communities while providing a place for talent to stay close to home.”
He added, "I'm grateful SJEB is partnering with local clubs. It's simple, talent from our area has been dispersed across too many clubs for too long. Families no longer need to fight rush hour traffic for 60 minutes to play for academy level teams."
“Haddon Township Soccer Club looks forward to a positive relationship with SJEB FC. This will give our soccer community another avenue to grow and succeed together for years to come” - Haddon TWP Soccer Club Board
WHO’S IT FOR
SJEB FC Colonial is designed for the elite level player that will inevitably leave their grass roots hometown club seeking higher levels competition.
The idea is to keep players from the Colonial H.S. Conference catchment area local to cut down on travel time as well as represent the district they are from.
This will also serve to strengthen the local high school programs as the players will play together at the club level and then compete alongside and/or against each other during the fall high school season.
At the small sided level of 7v7 and 9v9 it is encouraged that the players continue to play and train with their grass roots club in addition to playing and training with SJEB FC. The program will be club neutral with no outside influence.
To support the growth of players from our area we are looking to partner with each of the grass root clubs to provide resources (i.e. field space for training and matches) in order to provide local access to reduce time spent traveling.
An advisory board will be created with leaders from each club (to ensure no single club has more influence than another) that will meet monthly to ensure we are meeting the wants and needs of our players and supporting clubs. In return, SJEB FC will provide resources to the supporting clubs such as coaching education sessions, club neutral developmental training sessions, camps and clinics, tournament support, etc.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our training objective is to promote the development of youth soccer players through age appropriate technical, tactical, physical and psychological training methods. To build a reputation for developing well rounded players using a positive environment focusing on improving ability, drive, responsibility, dedication, discipline, and commitment. To become the best developmental program in the region.
The SJEB FC offers an array of player and club development programs to all levels of players. Consistent developmental programs, appropriate age specific implementation of the four pillars of soccer (technical, tactical, physical and psychological), competitive training and playing environment at all ages, identification and nurturing of players with exceptional ability, elimination of parental and coaching agendas from developmental process, application of appropriate year round programs, encourage players to challenge themselves by playing up or participating in higher level activities (regional or national pools, foreign exchange programs).
It is the objective of the SJEB FC to create the right environment for the elite youth soccer player to reach their own true potential. Our staff understands the importance of providing a solid foundation for the young players. The future development and success of a young player depends on receiving correct and relevant information at an early age. We have designed a curriculum that emphasizes age-specific technical skills combined with teaching them how to make tactical decisions on the field.
To range our success, we have approached our teams with long term goals. Our most important goal is to develop the player and not use the quick fix route that uses winning as its only measurement. Our program as it progresses out of infancy has been influenced and adapted from several of the best youth systems in the world. In essence, we have taken the best aspects domestically and abroad and have tailored it to the needs of the American youth player. In short, it is our goal to develop and attract the best players in South Jersey and put them in the most demanding/competitive environment.
An environment of this magnitude will allow players to perform outside their comfort zone, which will increase their learning curve. Have you ever heard the sayings, "Practice makes perfect" or "Practice does not make perfect it makes permanent?" Well we not only think that perfect practice makes for perfect performance, but quality practice maximizes potential. This is why we wish to increase the number of times a player practices in a quality environment. It is important that we give our youth every opportunity to realize their potential!
SJEB FC is a 501© 3 not-for-profit organization registered in the State of New Jersey and are a Premier Soccer Academy catering to the U7-U23 age groups. SJEB FC is committed to providing a comprehensive and progressive developmental training program for the serious soccer athlete.
Our goal is to create a professional training environment that will allow for all players and teams to reach their highest potential. It is essential that all our members have respect for the game, their teammates, coaches and opponents. We are committed to providing highly qualified and motivated staff members that will work diligently at teaching the game at all levels.
The South Jersey Elite Barons was formed in November of 2009 with the merger of the South Jersey Barons organization (Est. 1997) and the South Jersey Elite organization (Est. 2007). The club attracts players from the most Southern tip of the state, Cape May all the way up to Rancocas Valley. In 2015 they merged with NJ Rush to form SJEB Rush, in 2020 the club dropped the Rush name and are known as SJEB FC.
SJEB FC's turf training facilities include Rowan University West Turf Complex, Rowan University Game field, Total Turf Experience and Camden Catholic High School. SJEB FC use the Futsal Courts and Indoor Turf facilities at Total Turf Experience.
SJEB FC uses Tuckahoe Turf Farm for our home games; the “Farm” has been providing the best natural playing surfaces to professional and collegiate teams on the east coast for decades. Tuckahoe provides the playing surfaces for the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Boston Red Sox and US Soccer events just to name a few.
CLUB HISTORY
HTTPS://WWW.SJEBFC.COM/DEFAULT.ASPX?TABID=1347489
DIRECTORS
SJEB FC Board of Directors
SJEB FC Technical Director - Christos Economopoulos
SJEB FC Colonial Director of Operations - AJ O'Malley
COACHING STAFF
Additional staff to follow depending on the number of teams formed.
Any coaches interested in a role with SJEB FC Colonial please email Christos@sjebfc.com
FORMATION OF TEAMS
Teams will be formed through open tryouts held in April/May of each year.
AGE GROUPS
Boys & Girls U10 (7v7), U11 & U12 (9v9), U13 & U14 (11v11), U15, U16, U17, U19 (11v11)
PROGRAMS
Free Junior Academy (U7, U8).
Weekly Technical Training sessions.
1 Day camps; Columbus Day, Teachers Convention, MLK Day, Presidents Day.
Summer Camps.
Summer Select (June & July).
Talent I.D. Program.
PLAYER CARDING
Through NJYS for EDP teams
Through USSAA for Girls Academy League players.
SJEB FC Colonial teams are on the SJEB FC Gotsport account.
COMPETITION
EDP (SJEB FC are an EDP Super Club)
USYS National League and P.R.O. (Teams formed at U13 from top male players from SJEB FC Colonial & SJEB FC teams)
Girls Academy League (Teams formed at U13 from top female players from SJEB FC & SJEB FC Colonial teams)
Tournaments.
College Showcases.
Club Sponsored Events/Friendlies.
State Cups, EDP League Cup.
South Jersey Futsal League.
FACILITIES
In association with supporting clubs
Camden Catholic
Audubon SC
Barrington SC
Other Local High Schools
Club Suggestions (Turf, Grass, Winter Indoor/Futsal Courts, Indoor Turf-XL Sports)
ADMINISTRATION
Website WWW.SJEBFC.COM administered by Technical Director Christos Economopoulos
Website hosted by
Playmetrics, for team admin, communication, registration, game/practice scheduling,
Online registration
Monthly payments by direct deposit
Tuition payments, tuition and team budgets set between SJEB FC Board of Directors, Technical Director and DOC.
General Manager - Stan Simmons
Player Registrar - Jeanette Peel
Player carding and tournament registration (Jeanette Peel)
Soccer.com uniform ordering
TeamSnap
GOALKEEPER TRAINING
SJEB FC Goalkeepers receive weekly training during the Fall, Winter and Spring Seasons.
TECHNE APP
For all U7-U12 players in SJEB FC
HTTPS://WWW.TECHNEFUTBOL.COM
COLLEGE ADVISORY PROGRAM
Our CAP program is for all SJEB FC HS players U15, U16, U17, U18 and run by Bill Shute, assisted by Jeff Zoyac (Wilmington University Women’s Head Coach). We hold 5 webinars per year and a college coaches presentation and forum. Our staff communicate with college coaches on behalf of our players. HTTPS://WWW.SJEBFC.COM/DEFAULT.ASPX?TABID=1346036
We use College Fit Finder to assist our players finding, researching and connecting with college programs:
HTTPS://WWW.SJEBFC.COM/DEFAULT.ASPX?TABID=1347488
COLLEGE ALUMNI
Click here for a list of SJEB FC college alumni
CLUB SOCIALS
Club Social and Banquet (January)
Golf Outing (May or September)
Philadelphia Union Game Club Night (June)
Club Senior Appreciation Night (June)
Creamy Acres Halloween Night (October)
Adopt-A-Family Xmas (December)
Futsal Play Days (December & January)
St Joe's University Men's College Game Club Night (September)
Rowan University Women's College Game Club Night (September)
Pick Up Futsal Play Days (December)
SJEB FC Coaches Xmas Family Party (December)
Soccer Tennis Tournament (December)
SJEB FC COLONIAL UNIFORMS
SJEB FC Colonial teams will wear the SJEB FC Uniforms with the 'SJEB FC Colonial" patch.
Uniforms are ordered and shipped through our retail provider www.soccer.com.
Uniforms are delivered directly to the players house.
PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT
- SJEB FC Colonial Tents
- SJEB FC Colonial Flags
- SJEB FC Colonial Table covers
- SJEB FC Colonial Pop Up Banners
GOAL & TRAINING EQUIPMENT SUPPORT
Training goals, 5v5 goals, futsal goals, weighted pop up goals.
Cones, pinnies, ladders, hurdles, pads, balls.
PHILADELPHIA UNION AFFILIATION
SJEB FC have an affiliation with the Philadelphia Union Youth and their staff Andy Vanover, Dave Pettican, Anthony Flores. We also have a close working relationship with Head of their Junior Academy Paul Nash tho whom we recommend our most talented U7-U12 players.
SJEB FC have 21 players play for the Philadelphia Union Academy.
SJEB FC PLAYERS WHO HAVE PLAYED FOR PHILADELPHIA UNION ACADEMY
Dawson McCartney, Micheal Pellegrino, Isiah Young, Austin Riddick, Even Godferey, Maxwell Owens, Kenyatta Collins, Devon Stopek, Micheal Tzimoulis, Vilbert Fortulis, Jasaon Grandizio, Ryder Falcone, Emerson Kekesi, Chris Thompson, Luke Villary, Dylan Falcone, Zack Cappeci, Tyler Anderson, Ben Ryan, Ryan Rinnier, Jaxon Redondo, Ben Ryan,
YOUTH NATIONAL TEAM PLAYERS
We are proud of the players who have played for SJEB FC and represent a National Team, Youth National team or attend National Team Training Camp: HTTPS://WWW.SJEBFC.COM/DEFAULT.ASPX?TABID=1347495
SJEB FC U23 MEN'S TEAM
Head Coach David Hughes, our U23 Mens team trains and plays during the summer months.
SJEB FC U23 WOMEN'S TEAM
Head Coach Jeff Zoyac, our U23 Women's team trains and plays during the summer months.
GIRLS COLLEGE & HIGH SCHOOL PREP PROGRAM
Run by Jeff Zoyac and the Wilmington University Staff
BOYS COLLEGE & HIGH SCHOOL PREP PROGRAM
Run by SJEB FC Men’s College Coaching Staff
OCEAN CITY NOR’EASTERS USL2 TEAM
SJEB FC Technical Director John Thompson and SJEB FC Boys Director Of Coaching Tim Oswald are on the Ocean City Nor’easters Advisory Board leading the direction of one of the most storied USL2 franchises in the country.
SJEB FC WPSL WOMEN’S TEAM
SJEB FC runs a Women's Premier Soccer League Team out of Sewell, NJ. The WPSL is the world's largest Women's soccer league in the world. SJEB FC were Colonial Conference Franchise of the Year in 2021 and 2022, their first two seasons in the league. In 2022 the team (made up entirely of South Jersey players) made the National Final Four in Oklahoma. Haddon Heights' very own Sydney Farnham was instrumental as center back in their amazing run to the Final Four.
SJEB FC COLONIAL BOYS & GIRLS PLAYER PATHWAYS
ABOUT SJEB FC
SJEB FC is a 501© 3 not-for-profit organization registered in the State of New Jersey. We are a Premier Soccer Academy catering to the U7-U23 age groups. SJEB FC is committed to providing a comprehensive and progressive developmental training program for the serious soccer athlete.
Our goal is to create a professional training environment that will allow for all players and teams to reach their highest potential. It is essential that all our members have respect for the game, their teammates, coaches and opponents. We are committed to providing highly qualified and motivated staff members that will work diligently at teaching the game at all levels.
The South Jersey Elite Barons was formed in November of 2009 with the merger of the South Jersey Barons organization (Est. 1997) and the South Jersey Elite organization (Est. 2007). The club attracts players from the most Southern tip of the state, Cape May all the way up to Rancocas Valley. In 2005 they merged with NJ Rush to form SJEB Rush, and now the club is branded as SJEB FC.
SJEB FC uses Tuckahoe Turf Farm and Total Turf Experience for their home games; the “Farm” has been providing the best natural playing surfaces to professional and collegiate teams on the east coast for decades. Tuckahoe provides the playing surfaces for the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Boston Red Sox and US Soccer events just to name a few. Total Turf Experience is the premier indoor facility in South Jersey and also offers outdoor fields.
