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Jason Woodall Wins Ken Headley ‘Commitment to the Game’ Award from ASA!
Congratulations to our own Jason "Woody" Woodall, who was recently awarded the Ken Headley Good of the Game Award from the Alabama Soccer Association.
Jason Woodall is a Georgia native, where he grew up playing his youth soccer in Stone Mountain. He played his Club soccer for the Brookwood Steamers / JD Dempsey's and attended Clarkston High School. After High School, Jason attended Presbyterian College in South Carolina and was a 4-year starter and Captain.
After College, Jason went on to play professional soccer for the Charleston Battery, Columbia Patriots, Greenville Shamrocks, and the Atlanta Ruckus. Jason has been coaching youth soccer since 1990. He has spent over 20 years coaching summer camps at Ralph Lundy Soccer Academy and Mount Berry Soccer Academy.
In addition to Coaching College Soccer at Ga. State University and various High Schools throughout the years... He has also coached youth soccer teams of all ages and worked as a DOC, Academy Director, Director of Player Development, administrator, website designer, graphic artist, and General Manager. Jason holds a USSF B, National Youth License, ISPAS Level 1 & 2 Video Analysis Certifications, and is a Registered Nurse (RN) in Alabama.HVS announces all Boys 2nd teams will play in the National Premier League!
Media Release 3/30/21
Hoover-Vestavia Soccer (HVS) is excited to announce that all Boys 2nd teams of the club will now play in the National Premier League - South Atlantic. In addition we will add three more age groups to our list of 2nd teams for 2021. HVS will now have boys 2nd teams in the U19, U17, U16, U15, U14, and U13 age groups.
Hoover-Vestavia Soccer is dedicated to the development of top-class players in the state of Alabama. We are proud of the many professional and national team players that have come through our programs. Chris Richards, Brandon Servania, along with JJ Williams are just a few of the current pros from our area that grew up in our clubs. We combine great players with great coaches, to create a training environment that allows our players to reach for the stars.
The NPL - South Atlantic Division includes:
- Hoover-Vestavia Soccer (AL)
- United Futbol Academy (ATL)
- Southern Soccer Academy (ATL)
- AFC Lightning (ATL)
- Tormenta (GA)
- SC Surf (SC)
- Charleston SC (SC)
- Charlotte SA (NC)
- Barca Academy-Charlotte (NC)
- Wake FC (NC)
- Triangle Utd. (NC).
With our 1st teams moving into MLS NEXT, moving our 2nd teams to the NPL was a logical progression. Providing more opportunity for players to compete at the regional and national level is what we want for our club. HVS players who play on our NPL teams may also have opportunities to train and play with our MLS NEXT teams.
Mike Getman, Hoover-Vestavia Soccer, Director of Coaching.
HVS played in the NPL this past year so we know what a strong league this is. Being able to provide more players with this level of competition is a great step for our community.
Tomas Fox, Hoover-Vestavia Soccer, Co-Executive Director
Our goal has been to build a partnership that provides quality training and competition for young soccer players in our area. We are excited to know the NPL recognizes the strength and depth of our club and invited us to enter our second teams.
Rocky Harmon, Hoover-Vestavia Soccer, Co-Executive Director
Hoover-Vestavia Soccer ID Dates / Tryouts are now open for registration - Click Here to Register!
Questions? Click here for our DPL FAQ downloadable PDF!
For more information on Hoover-Vestavia Soccer (HVS): www.hoovervestaviasoccer.com
For more information on the National Premier League (NPL): https://www.usclubsoccer.org/npl
HVS ID Dates are April 3 & May 9!
HVS ID Dates are April 3 & May 9
Join us for our HVS ID Dates for MLS NEXT and DPL in April and May! Players can get a jump on the competition before tryouts and attend our ID Dates. ID Dates are a great way to be seen by our Professional staff prior to the actual tryout days of May 15-16. Players are encouraged to attend all sessions. All players should sign up online prior to the event.
DPL Announces Hoover-Vestavia Soccer as its Newest Addition!
Media Release 3/18/21
Hoover-Vestavia Soccer (HVS) is proud to announce that the HVS girls teams have been selected to participate in the Development Players League. DPL is the elite club league organized for the purpose of developing the best female players (FAQ Downloadable PDF - Click Here!)
HVS will be the only club in Alabama that is a member of the DPL.
HVS teams will compete against elite clubs like AFC Lightning, Southern Soccer Alliance, Inter Atlanta and others.
Hoover-Vestavia Soccer is dedicated to the development of top-class players in the state of Alabama. We are proud of the many professional and national team players that have come through our programs. We combine great players with great coaches, to create a training environment that allows our players to reach for the stars.
We are excited to be joining the DPL and we know that this will benefit our players and coaches alike.
“Everyone at HVS has been working hard to provide the best environment for the growth of our players and our sport. Quality Coaches, Players, and Facilities have been in place from the start. Now we have a playing platform that will allow for our continued growth. ”
– Mike Getman, Hoover-Vestavia Soccer, Director of Coaching
"At Hoover-Vestavia Soccer we are excited about having the opportunity to compete in the DPL and to offer this opportunity for players. This is a great opportunity for all players out there who are trying to compete at the best level you possibly can"
– Tomas Fox, Hoover-Vestavia Soccer, Co-Executive Director
“This is a big step forward for our girls program. We are thrilled with this opportunity to compete at a higher level.”
– Rocky Harmon, Hoover-Vestavia Soccer, Co-Executive Director
Hoover-Vestavia Soccer ID Dates / Tryouts are now open for registration - Click Here to Register!
Questions? Click here for our DPL FAQ downloadable PDF!
For more information on Hoover-Vestavia Soccer (HVS): www.hoovervestaviasoccer.com
For more information on the DPL: www.dpleague.org
MLS NEXT Expansion Includes Hoover-Vestavia Soccer for 2021-2022 Season!
Media Release 3/4/21
Hoover-Vestavia Soccer (HVS) is proud to announce that our club has been selected to participate in MLS NEXT. MLS NEXT is the elite club league organized and directed by Major League Soccer (MLS) for the purpose of developing the NEXT generation of professional and national team players.
HVS will be the only club in the state of Alabama that is a member of MLS NEXT. HVS teams will compete against elite clubs like Atlanta United, FC Dallas, Columbus Crew, Nashville SC and others.
Hoover-Vestavia Soccer is dedicated to the development of top-class players in the state of Alabama. We are proud of the many professional and national team players that have come through our programs. Chris Richards, Brandon Servania, along with JJ Williams are just a few of the current pros from our area that grew up in our clubs. We combine great players with great coaches, to create a training environment that allows our players to reach for the stars.
We are excited to be joining the top playing platform in the country, and we know that this will benefit our players and coaches alike.
“Everyone at HVS has been working hard to provide the best environment for the growth of our players and our sport. Quality Coaches, Players, and Facilities have been in place from the start. Now we have the very best playing platform available. We are all very excited to start this new chapter in Alabama soccer!”
– Mike Getman, Hoover-Vestavia Soccer, Director of Coaching
"At Hoover-Vestavia Soccer we are excited about having the opportunity to compete in MLS NEXT and to offer this opportunity for players. Competing in the best league in the nation will allow us to continue improving the level of play and development in the state. This is a great opportunity for all players out there who are trying to compete at the best level you possibly can"
– Tomas Fox, Hoover-Vestavia Soccer, Co-Executive Director
“We have always felt we deserved a seat at the table, so to speak. This is a great opportunity for our growing soccer family, and we stand on the shoulders of all the quality players that have come through our programs, and gone on to such great heights. To those alumni, we thank you.”
– Rocky Harmon, Hoover-Vestavia Soccer, Co-Executive Director
Hoover-Vestavia Soccer ID Dates / Tryouts are now open for registration - Click Here to Register!
For more information on Hoover-Vestavia Soccer (HVS): www.hoovervestaviasoccer.com
For more information on MLS NEXT: www.mlssoccer.com/mlsnext
HVS Staffing and League Announced!
Media Release: Friday, May 8, 2020
Hoover-Vestavia Soccer (HVS) has announced its participation in the National Premier League (NPL) South Atlantic division. Director of Coaching, Mike Getman stated, “Hoover-Vestavia Soccer is excited to be a part of the National Premier League. From day one we have wanted to create a better platform to enhance player development through a consistent playing environment and the highest level of competition. Playing in the NPL will provide a tremendous opportunity for our players to challenge and showcase themselves on a regular basis against other elite clubs at the Regional and National level.”
It was also announced that the following coaches will be working with Hoover-Vestavia Soccer:
Director of Coaching – Mike Getman
BOYS
- Boys U12 – Trey Knox
- Boys U13 – Carlo Schiavoni, Justus Griffin
- Boys U14 – Trey Knox, Ike Udeh
- Boys U15 – Oleg Sinelnikov, Justus Griffin
- Boys U16 – Luke Whittle
- Boys U17 – Carlo Schiavoni
- Boys U18/19 – Mike Getman
- Boys College Liaison – Justus Griffin
GIRLS
- Girls U12 – Ben Weaver
- Girls U13 – Ike Udeh
- Girls U14 – Kat Nichols
- Girls U15 – Amy Disko
- Girls U16 – Ben Weaver
- Girls U17 – Kat Nichols
- Girls U18/19 – Luke Whittle
- Girls College Liaison – Kat Nichols
Director of Goalkeeping – Matt Van Oekel
Executive Director Rocky Harmon stated,
“It’s exciting to work to build something special- something better than what you could accomplish alone, and comes at a time when we all need to work together, more than ever. I am confident that this group of soccer educators will give the HVS players a great environment to develop and have fun.”
Executive Director Tomas Fox stated,
“What an amazing group of coaches. We have compiled the very best coaches at each age group. Our players will be delighted and will learn so much from this amazing group.”
Tryouts for all HVS NPL teams are scheduled for May 30 & 31.
Check the website for times and locations.
Mike Getman
Director of Coaching
MikeGetmanHVS@gmail.com
HooverVestaviaSoccer.com