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To register for the Gulf Coast Fall Classic CLICK HERE.
The Chris Driebergen Foundation
Gulf Coast United was contacted by a very special family a few months ago, Bill and Kim Driebergen. They have graciously offered to support our scholarship fund through their foundation The Chris Driebergen Foundation, named in loving memory of their son Chris who passed away in September 2009.
The Driebergens are hosting a benefit at Gulf Island's Water Park on August 14th, 2010 to help raise money for the foundation and the projects the foundation supports. They will have 5 local bands playing all day so please support the Dreamfest concert. For ticket info please visit www.thelittleblackbird.com.
You may also want to checkout the website to view the other organizations the foundation is supporting. They are also on Facebook.
The Driebergens will be at our Opening Day on August 7 so please stop their tent for more information.
Gulf Coast wants to thank the Driebergen family for their amazing offer!
Sincerely,
Christine McCummins
Team rosters are now posted
IMPORTANT: Please do not call the Houston Dynamo office regarding teams and club operations. Our Board of Directors and Coaching Staff are the appropriate contacts. If you have questions please contact Coach Chic, Director of Coaching, at chicc@knighttrans.com.
Did you miss tryouts?
If you missed tryouts but would like to play soccer with Gulf Coast United and the Houston Dynamo for the 2010-2011 season please complete the following registration form. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
First Annual Soccer Uniform & Gear Collection Drive
For more information Click Here.
From the club President's desk...
Dear GCU Dynamo parents and players,
Welcome to a new year of soccer on the Coast. We have made a lot of changes this year to the club and to our look. The most obvious change is that we are now affiliated with the MLS team Houston Dynamo. We feel that this affiliation will be a great benefit to the players of GCUFC. We are really excited about this coming year! Even though we have made changes to our name and uniform colors we are still GCUFC at heart and we will always be!
Congratulations to all the players making a team. If you missed registration please read below.
REGISTRATION
If you missed registration please print, fillout, and mail in the follwing information.
- Registration Form
- Uniform Order Form
- Extra Gear Order Form
- ACH / Debit Processing Form
- Credit Card Processing Form
- Copy of Birth Certificate (required for players that did not play with GCU last year.)
- Scholarship Application (as needed.)
Mail to:
Gulf Coast United
PO Box 391
Gulfport, MS 39502
Medical releases will not be collected at this time. All new players must bring a copy of their birth certificate. Please bring those to your first team meeting. All of these forms are available on our website under Parent Information/Forms.
This year our fees will be $825 (if paid in full). This will include 3 uniform kits and 2 practice shirts. We will offer cash, check or credit card options for the full amount. Or if you chose we will be offering a new option, ACH Debit. If you choose this option the payment due at registration will be $425 ($200 registration fee, $125 uniform fee, and $100 coaching fee) with the balance due in 5 monthly payments of $90 (for a total of $875 if not paid in full. This includes a $50 finance fee). The ACH debit payments and Credit Card payments will be 1 September, 1 October, and 1 November 2010. We will not charge your account in December 2010 but will resume 1 January and 1 February 2011.
If you intend to apply for a scholarship you will need to print that form and mail in all forms asap. The scholarship committee will meet after registration and they will contact everyone who is awarded a scholarship. Payment options will then be adjusted according to scholarship awarded.
Houston Dynamo Soccer Camp
This year's Summer Camp has been postponed until the Spring to coincide with the Annual Girl's Camp and College Showcase Game. The Spring date will allow for greater participation among all players. There will also be a Boys College Showcase Game which will benefit from the Spring date. This camp is only open to GCU Dynamo players. Please check back soon for updates.
If you have any questions please contact your Coach or a Board Member. Thank you,
Christine McCummins
GCU Dynamo President
New for the 2010-2011 season!
We will extend our Academy program for U9 and U10 Boys and Girls. There will be a 10-week Fall Season and a 10-week Spring Seasons. These teams will participate in the I-10 league, 3 v. 3 tournaments and a limited tournament schedule to include the Gulf Coast Fall Classic and the Gulf Coast Cup. Fees for the Academy have been set as follows: $60 registration per season, $100 training fees per season, and $40 for uniforms (this includes 1 uniform set + 1 practice/alternative shirt).
To learn more about our Academy Program CLICK HERE.
Houston Dynamo Jrs. Mississippi
Houston Dynamo announce Gulf Coast United Soccer Club will become part of the Houston Dynamo Juniors youth system.
HOUSTON, TX (Wednesday, May 19, 2010) - The Houston Dynamo are expanding their youth development program throughout the country and are very happy to announce that Gulf coast United Soccer Club will become part of the Dynamo Juniors affiliate program.
"I am very excited the GCUSC will be joining the Houston Dynamo organization. We look forward to working with the club, coaches, volunteers and most of all the players," said James Clarkson - MLS's Houston Dynamo Director of Youth Development.
"Its been 7 years since our first season as Gulf Coast United. We are so proud of what we have accomplished. We started the club with the philosophy that every player should have the chance of meeting their potential by training with the best coaches and competing at the highest level possible," said Paul Martin - Executive Director, Co-DOC Houston Dynamo Jrs Mississippi. "Simply put the best players with the best coaches."
"There are many posatives regarding our Club joining with Major League Soccer's Houston Dynamo," said Oleg Chickanov, Director of Coaching for the Houston Dynamo Jrs Mississippi. "Our players will have the better opportunities to play at ellite youth levels, in college, and possibly even professionally."
Other facts about the program include the following:
- Pre-season MLS games on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
- MLS Camps to be held on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
- Opportunities to play in the US Youth Academy Program
- Increased exposure to College Coaches
- Cost for players and families will stay the same
- Development of a U9 and U-10 youth academy
- Participation in the Newly Formed I-10 League
"The best thing of all is that we can offer all of these benefits without increased cost associated with playing Select Soccer," Coach Chic said. "Our top priority was making sure that we dis not burden our families with extra fees and expenses."
"For the first time we were regionaly competitive," Paul Martin added. "We now have the chance to keep or our club moving forward by affiliating ourselves with the Houston Dynamo of the MLS. This gives our players the opportunity to play at the highest level. This also will strengthen our players opportunities by exposing our coaches and players to a large network of college and professional level coaches. We will be able to send our top players to train with the Houston Dynamo Academy. These teams travel all over the world to compete in the best tournaments. "
"When we started Gulf Coast United I remember there were many people who doubted we would be this successful. I know there are some who feel we might lose our identity by changing our name and colors. This will not happen. We now are part of a professional organization that gives us and our players the best chance to meet their potential. We will always strive to do what is in the best interest of the players. Let's continue to do this and move the game of soccer forward in our community," Martin added.
"The club has a great history of player development we are able to offer numerous exciting opportunities for all the players and a clear path to the pro's for those players with that dream," Clarkson said.
" There are currently two Dynamo youth players on the first team roster with numerous other on top college programs around the country," Clarkson said. "The Dynamo will strive to make this program successful and enjoyable for everyone."
Other clubs that have joined the Dynamo program include Mobile Soccer Club and a newly formed club in Lafayette, La.
ABOUT THE HOUSTON DYNAMO ACADEMY
The Houston Dynamo Academy , presented by Statoil, consists of the best youth players in the Houston area. The Academy U-18 and U-16 train four days per week in a professional environment and compete in the United States Soccer Development Academy league, the most competitive youth league in the country. The Academy also plays international games, including its first ever European trip in 2009. Historically, the Academy?s top players have been invited to train with the Dynamo first team as opportunities arise throughout the season. Successful Academy graduates can be designated as Dynamo home-grown players and can eventually be promoted directly to the Dynamo first team.
Dynamo Camps are the main source of identification and recruitment for the Dynamo Academy , with the camps held throughout the 2010 season. Visit HoustonDynamo.com/Academy for more information. There will be a Dynamo Camo in Gulfport this summer.
ABOUT THE HOUSTON DYNAMO
The Houston Dynamo are a Major League Soccer club that has won two MLS Cup championships in its first four seasons and represented the United States in four consecutive regional championships. For more information, log on to www.HoustonDynamo.com or call (713) 276-7500.
GCU Has 8-Teams in the Regional Premier League for 2010-2011
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U14 Girls
U15 Girls
U15 Boys
U16 Girls
U16 Boys
U17 Girls
U17 Boys
U18 Girls
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Gulf Coast United has eight teams participating in the Regional Premier League this season. Five states compete in the Regional Premier League: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. For more information on the Region III Central Premier League Click Here.
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