Scarsdale Youth Soccer Selects Training Managers

Scarsdale Youth Soccer Club has announced the selection of Westchester Soccer Academy to manage the club’s soccer training, Memorial Day Weekend Tournament, Field Operations and Tryout Process starting Fall 2010.  Scarsdale Youth Soccer Club (SYSC) selected Westchester Soccer Academy (WSA) after an extensive review of the club’s needs and qualifications of the candidates. WSA is headed up by two people well versed in Scarsdale soccer, Sean Kenny and Mark Silvester.

Sean Kenny will be the Director of Training and Coaching for SYSC. Sean Kenny comes to Scarsdale from the elite FC Westchester Club, where he was Director of Coaching. His coaching and training relationship with FC Westchester has spanned 20 years. Mr. Kenny played highly competitive collegiate soccer and professional soccer. He was the Men’s Head Soccer Coach and Asst. Athletic Director at Concordia College and Asst. Men’s Soccer Coach at St. John’s University, a perennial NCAA Division 1 Soccer powerhouse.

“Scarsdale Soccer is the second largest program and has an outstanding reputation in the Westchester Youth Soccer League. The partnership between WSA and SYSC is a great fit for both parties and will maximize the high standards in place by the SYSC and continue to provide players with a positive experience through a fun environment” said Sean Kenny, CEO of Westchester Soccer Academy.

Mark Silvester, Co-founder and Director of Operations for WSA, will continue to manage many aspects of the SYSC program. Mr. Silvester has taken on the Director of Coaching for a number of area clubs over the years. Mr. Silvester, who recently led one of Scarsdale’s teams to a Division 1 championship, commented, “I have been in involved with Scarsdale Youth Soccer Club for over 10 years in various capacities and, in partnership with Sean Kenny, look forward to enhancing the SYSC program. I am really excited about soccer in Scarsdale for the foreseeable future”.

“We selected Westchester Soccer Academy after an extensive review process, including defining training philosophy, compatibility with program, track record and ability to perform and meet the needs of the club now and for the future. Both Sean and Mark are familiar with Scarsdale soccer and understand the needs of the Scarsdale community” said Steve Tatz, President of Scarsdale Youth Soccer Club.

WSA’s first official endeavors will be hosting a pre-season camp in late August for the Club’s players and a High School Pre-season Camp. For more information please go to www.scarsdalesoccer.org

For additional information on Westchester Soccer Academy, visit http://www.westchestersocceracademy.webs.com

About Scarsdale Youth Soccer Club: The Scarsdale Youth Soccer Club is a non-profit organization administered by Scarsdale parents. The Club selects, organizes and regulates boys' and girls' soccer teams to play in travel soccer leagues and tournaments, and selects the coaches of such teams. The Club also works closely with the Scarsdale Recreation Department. For more information on Scarsdale Youth Soccer Club, visit http://www.scarsdalesoccer.org or contact Steve Tatz at [email protected]