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| Date Posted: 6/3/2009 |
| Where do the current European Champions, La Liga, and Champions League holders reign from? Of course, Spain!!! The man who is recognized as being Spain's most 'Creative Player' Xavi Hernandez, has played a masterful role in all three competitions. The 29 year old crowned a memorable 12 months in Rome by setting up Barcelona's second goal with a precision artful curling pass for Lionel Messi in the 2-0 win against Manchester United FC and being recognized as the games MVP. Xavi is the product of the Barcelona's own famed academy system in La Masia, Spain. |
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| Date Posted: 2/5/2009 |
| Few players are capable of creating and scoring goals with the calmness and elegance of Manchester United’s Dimitar Berbatov. The Bulgarian striker has scored 11 goals with 9 assists since joining United making him the most creative player in the English Premier League this season. Berbatov states, “I watch games and see guys who panic on the ball. They look so nervous on the ball.” His incessant drive for technical perfection allows him to be calm under pressure and deliver moments of creative brilliance on the field. “If it’s near perfection, I suppose I’m happy.” States Berbatov. |
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| Date Posted: 12/11/2008 |
| Children naturally learn by imitating and emulating the skills of the world’s top creative players. Cristiano Ronaldo, the incredibly gifted and creative Portugal winger of Manchester United, recently celebrated his European player of the year award with former Manchester United winners Denis Law and Bobby Charlton. “When I go out in the back garden all my grandson wants to be is Ronaldo, with all the stepovers and tricks, Charlton said. “All kids do it because people love players who do something special…it is not bad for the game that kids are emulating skill like that.” |
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| Date Posted: 7/3/2008 |
| The European Championships of 2008 will well be remembered as ‘El Futbol Hermoso de España’ (The Beautiful Futbol of Spain). Since 1960 every four years, in the even numbered years between the World Cup competitions UEFA (the Union of European Football Associations) holds the European Football Championship. This year Austria and Switzerland held host to 16 nations in what proved to be one of the most well played and exciting championships in the tournaments history. Much credit goes to Spain who won their second European Championship beating three-time winners Germany in the final with technically superior creative attacking soccer. |
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| Date Posted: 4/18/2008 |
| Creative Player is pleased to continue to offer programs that inspire players to learn and master creative attack building skills for the modern game. No doubt the primary consideration for players in their developmental years is to acquire exceptional technique and game understanding. It is the goal of Creative Player to continue to move the traditional American soccer establishment with its pervasive Northern European influence more toward the South American school of soccer. |
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| Date Posted: 1/8/2008 |
| Matt Risher is just a sophomore at Marvin Ridge High School, but that did not stop him from winning the 2007 Union County Scoring Title. The Marvin Ridge forward finished the season with 19 goals and 7 assists for a total of 45 pts, 1 pt clear of his nearest scoring rivals Hugo Mendoza of Monroe and Drew Gallowitch of Sun Valley. |
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| Date Posted: 12/22/2007 |
| Claudio Reyna recognized as perhaps the most creative American player of his generation, discovered the joys of soccer early in life. The ball was a toy and the more he played with it the more delightful a toy it became. Claudio states, "A player can always improve his fitness by working hard. He can comprehend certain tactics by studying the game. But how far he goes will be determined mainly by how well he has mastered ball skills." |
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| Date Posted: 12/21/2007 |
| The Creative Player Staff wants to wish everyone a safe and Happy Holidays! From our families to yours, may you enjoy this wonderful time of year.
Happy Holidays!!! |
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| Date Posted: 11/15/2007 |
| The Steele Creek U11 Boys Fire went unbeaten in the Charlotte Area Youth Soccer League this fall posting a 7-0-1 record in the Boys Gold Division. The team coached by Robert King and trained by Creative Player Technical Director Ralph Wager scored 35 goals while holding the opposition to just 5. The team celebrated the end of the fall season by winning the FCCA Fall Challenge Classic Tournament by defeating Triangle Futbol Club in the championship match 2-0 at Frank Liske Park in Concord, NC on November 11th. |
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| Date Posted: 10/6/2007 |
| Marta Viera Silva, or simply Marta is the latest 'Creative Player' to capture the world's soccer imagination! The 2006 FIFA Women's World Player of the Year dazzled the opposition and the crowds in this year's 2007 Women's World Cup in China. Her second goal against the USA during the semi-finals is described as a 'moment of magic' that will be remembered as one of the greatest goals ever scored in the history of the competition whether male or female. |
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| Date Posted: 8/22/2007 |
| Good luck to everyone as you start the Fall 2007 soccer season. We hope you had a fantastic summer and are ready to get things started again. Be on the lookout for information for our Winter 2007/2008 Program Schedule later this season. We at Creative Player look forward to seeing you all around the fields! |
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| Date Posted: 7/28/2007 |
| The Creative Player WCWAA Camp is finally here!! We are all extremely excited to conclude the summer 2007 camp season in Weddington. Click More Info for a few reminders and announcements concerning the week ahead. |
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| Date Posted: 7/23/2007 |
| The Creative Player WCWAA camp is a half-day camp serving Weddington, Waxhaw, and Wesley Chapel area. The camp features the highly acclaimed Level I SKILLS Mastery Academy for recreation and challenge players. |
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| Date Posted: 7/17/2007 |
| The Creative Player Steele Creek Camp is a full-day camp serving the southwest Charlotte area. The camp features the highly acclaimed Level I SKILLS Mastery Academy for recreation and challenge players. |
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| Date Posted: 7/16/2007 |
| The Creative Player Mint Hill Athletic Association Camp is a half-day camp serving the East Charlotte area. The camp features the highly acclaimed Level I SKILLS Mastery Academy for recreation and challenge players. |
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| Date Posted: 7/11/2007 |
| The Richmond Kickers can add the LA Galaxy to the list of teams they've beaten this year as the Kickers eliminated the Galaxy from the US Open Cup Tuesday night. Creative Player Coach Evan Harding in his first year playing with the Kickers returns to Charlotte this Saturday as Richmond takes on the Charlotte Eagles at Waddell High School. It will be a battle for the top of USL-2 teams. Kick-Off is at 7:00PM. Be sure to come check it out! |
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| Date Posted: 7/4/2007 |
| Here is a copy of the message sent to all Creative Player Queens Camp Boarders regarding next week. Click More Info to read it. See you all Sunday! |
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| Date Posted: 7/4/2007 |
| Here is a copy of the message sent out earlier this week to all Creative Player Queens participants who are commuting regarding next week. Click More Info to read it. See you Sunday! |
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| Date Posted: 6/30/2007 |
| The Creative Player Queens University Camp is our featured full-day and evening camp in the heart of Charlotte, NC on the beautiful campus of Queens University. Year after year players participate in one of the premier soccer educational experiences available in the region. This year our Queens University camp is even better with the addition of our Level II SKILLS Advanced Academy Program for classic and premier level players ideal for ages 13 - 18 to complement our Level I SKILLS Mastery Academy for recreation and challenge players ideal for ages 7 - 12. Camp details are listed below. |
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| Date Posted: 6/16/2007 |
| The Creative Player Cannon Memorial YMCA is a full-day camp serving the Concord and Kannapolis areas. The camp features the highly acclaimed Level I SKILLS Mastery Academy for recreation and challenge players. |
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| Date Posted: 6/15/2007 |
| The Creative Player Stanly County Soccer Club Camp is a half-day camp serving the East Charlotte area. The camp features the highly acclaimed Level I SKILLS Mastery Academy for recreation and challenge players. |
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| Date Posted: 6/4/2007 |
| The FCCA Creative Player SKILLS Summer Academy features a Level I SKILLS Mastery Academy for challenge and classic players U12 and under and a Level II SKILLS Advanced Academy for classic and premier players U13 and above. Click More Info to review program information. |
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| Date Posted: 5/12/2007 |
| After a lot of brain-racking, Joshua Noble has managed to nail down the top ten creative talents in world football at the moment, players who have that magical eye, and that magical foot to back it up! Click more info to find the link to this fantastic article from Goal.com. See if your favorite player made the list. |
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| Date Posted: 4/19/2007 |
| Former UNC Charlotte Captain and current Creative Player coach Evan Harding signed his first professional contract this month with the Richmond Kickers of the USL-2. Congratulations to Evan on a great accomplishment. His years of hard work and dedication are truly paying off. Be sure to congratulate him the first chance you get. You can see Evan with his new team as they play the Charlotte Eagles on Saturday, July 14th at 7:00 PM at Waddell Stadium. |
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| Date Posted: 4/19/2007 |
| The Creative Player McAlpine School Camp is a full-day camp serving the South Charlotte area. The camp features the highly acclaimed Level I SKILLS Mastery Academy for recreation and challenge players ideal for ages 7 - 12 and the Level II SKILLS Advanced Academy for classic and premier players ideal for ages 13 - 18. Lunch is provided within the camp cost. See camp details below. |
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| Date Posted: 3/9/2007 |
| Two Creative Player coaches earned NSCAA All-America honors for the Fall 2006 season. Amy Smrcina of Covenant College was named to the 2nd team. Scot Pittman of Washington and Lee University earned 3rd team distinction. Congratulations to both players for your hard work and dedication! Be sure to congratulate them both the first chance you get. |
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| Date Posted: 2/14/2007 |
| "Marca Personal is Best Buy Soccer," is now serving the Charlotte Anglo and Hispanic soccer community at it's new store location at 5534 Albemarle Road. Marca Personal's commitment is evident through excellent customer service and the best range of soccer products at a reasonable price. Click More Info for details. |
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| Date Posted: 2/7/2007 |
| Creative Player is proud to have Merrill Lynch a leading wealth management, capital markets and advisory company as a sponsor for the Creative Player Level I Soccer School supporting the multicutural and diverse make-up of the beautiful game of soccer. Click More Info for details. |
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| Date Posted: 1/25/2007 |
| Creative Player is pleased to announce SCORE American Soccer Company as an official sponsor. Both companies bring enormous passion and energy to the beautiful game! Click More Info for details. |
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| Date Posted: 1/22/2007 |
| Creative Player is pleased to announce the opening of the Creative Player SKILLS Soccer School this Spring beginning in March. The School will be directed by Daniel Araujo the highly gifted teacher of the beautiful game. Beginning this March Creative Player will offer a Level I SKILLS Mastery Academy for recreation and challenge players as well as a Level II Advanced Academy for classic and premier players. Click More Info for program details. |
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| Date Posted: 11/26/2006 |
| The Creative Player Coaching Vision is based upon the philosophy that soccer is more than a game it is an "Art!" Daniel Araujo of Uruguay is a soccer artist with eight years of professional playing experience in South America. Daniel is a highly gifted technical instructor and motivator. He will be teaching in our Advanced Academy this winter at Davie Park. Click More Info for details. |
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| Date Posted: 10/30/2006 |
| Coach Dale Draughn's Starmount High School Rams Men's Soccer Team won the 2006 Mountain Valley Conference Title with an undefeated 12 - 0 record. The Starmount High School Ram's developed a training relationship with Creative Player and Advanced Academy Director Ralph Wager three years ago that has produced a player development program, team training philosophy and methodology that has reaped fantastic results! Read Coach Draughn's endorsement of the Creative Player SKILLS development system on his program at Starmount High School. Congratulations to Coach Draughn and his players for an outstanding accomplishment! |
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| Date Posted: 9/6/2006 |
| Mint Hill Athletic Association continues to use the Creative Player SKILLS curriculum as the foundation for the recreation SKILLS night. Bob Cassanova and Travis Joseph both MHAA Soccer Directors have endorsed the Creative Player program and are very pleased with the impact Creative Player has had on its emerging young players. |
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| Date Posted: 9/6/2006 |
| Creative Player is entering its second full year of training with Steel Creek Athletic Associaiton under the direction of Creative Player SKILLS instructor Ralph Wager. All challenge and recreation coaches and players are being trained under the highly successful Creative Player Learning System. Steel Creek Athletic Associaiton is located in southwest Charlotte area and continues to offer a quality youth soccer program for its members. |
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| Date Posted: 9/6/2006 |
| Creative Player is excited to announce the establishment of a long term agreement with FC Carolina Alliance of Concord, NC to implement the Creative Player SKILLS Learning System for all recreation and challenge teams. John Pietak the founder of Creative Player, Inc. and the author of the Creative Player Coaching Vision will function as Creative Player Technical Director and FCCA Challenge Director in implementing a year round educational program. |
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| Date Posted: 9/5/2006 |
| Creative Player's first summer camp in the Weddington area proved to be a great success. The camp, featuring local players ages 7 to 12, was held at beautiful Weddington Optimist Park the first week of August. |
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| Date Posted: 9/5/2006 |
| Photos from the 2006 Creative Player Summer camps are now available! The photographers were out and about at various locations throughtout the summer. Look for your favorite camper or coach today. Check out the photos in slideshow form in our photo gallery. |
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| Date Posted: 9/5/2006 |
| Innovation is at the heart of what makes the modern world go-round. In an open society people are free to take risks, to experiment, and to think outside the lines. This fostering of creativity continually leads to innovations that shape and change our world. Recent modern marvels such as the invention of the microchip, cell phones, and stealth technologies have altered the way we live, do business, and defend freedom. |
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| Date Posted: 8/31/2006 |
| Creative Player and WCWAA look to strengthen their affiliation this Fall with the addition of Derek Harrell as the full time Creative Player Technical Director of the rec program. WCWAA has been using the Creative Player Coaching Philosophy for the past 2 seasons but look for an increased relationship beginning this Fall. |
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