Boys and Girls ages 11-13 May 5,7,9,13, and 15. 6:00 pm -7:30 pm @ UNO Lakefront Campus Players should attend a minimum of two tryouts for full consideration. Boys and Girls ages 14-19 June 9,11,13,17, and 18. 6:00 pm-7:30 pm @ UNO Lakefront campus Additional sessions Girls U14-U19 only: Girls U14-U19 Session 2 Sunday, June 15 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Additional sessions Boys U14-U19 only: Boys U14-U19 Session 1 Saturday, June 14 9:00 am -11:30 am Boys U14-U19 Session 2 Monday, June 16 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Players should attend a minimum of two tryouts for full consideration. All players interested in trying out for NOSA teams should fill out the tryout questionnaire and either mail it in to the office of the director or be sure to bring it to the first tryout session.
For more information please contact, Santo Rivas at santorivas71@aol.com or at (504) 390-0111.
NOSA U18 Boys Crowned Allstate Sugar Bowl State Cup Champions.
The U18 NOSA boys U18 squad were crowned LSA State Cup champions this past Sunday and earned a berth at the USYSA Region III championships in Raleigh, NC. The NOSA boys endured a marathon final match against Arsenal of Lafayette, which saw the game level at 0x0 in regulation time. Early in the first overtime period, NOSA senior, Luis Valledares put the boys ahead 1x0. Arsenal soon responded with an equalizer and the second overtime period saw the two sides level again at 1x1, requiring a penalty shootout to decide the title. Arsenal shot first and converted to go up 1x0. NOSA striker Scott Bergeron buried his penalty to put the shootout at 1x1. NOSA seniors Alex Lejuene and Troy Sehlinger both converted their penalty kicks to keep NOSA perfect, meanwhile, senior NOSA goalkeeper Butch Reeves saved Arsenal's 2nd, 3rd, and 4th penalty kicks, making it unecessary for NOSA to shoot their 4th and 5th penalty kicks and winning the match 3x1 in pk's.
On their march to the final victory, NOSA eliminated rival Lakeview 4x2 in the semifinal, the previous day. A far post header from David Ruiz put NOSA in front. A glorious run from behing from Julian Largaespada put NOSA back in front for a second time and was followed by another lead gaining goal from Josey Portillo from a direct free-kick. Jonathan Cabrera sealed Lakeview's fate for good with a late header skying over the rival keeper.
NOSA Director and U18 Head Coach Santo Rivas said of the tournament, " The squad is peaking at the perfect time. We have been evolving tactically, we are fit, healthy, and extremely motivated and confident. We have been able to out-think, and outlast our opponents and have scored some very spectacular goals. In the final penalty shootout we were perfect both from the spot and from the goal line. We are ready for the challenge that regionals will bring and relish the chance to go back on the road to play some of the best teams in the region. We have played some fantastic teams on both the west coast and the east coast all year and that is definitley in our favor going into the tournament. I'd like to thank the board, the U18 parents for all their support. I'd also like to thank Faizel Soekai and Rudy Bierhuizen for their previous work with the boys. They are also a very big part of this victory.
NOSA set to move into revamped traing/playing facility at UNO After a long hiatus on temporary field space, NOSA is happy to announce that it will be set to return, in May, to its previous soccer facility on the UNO Lakefront campus, where it will occupy two full-sized, professionally lit practice fields and two full size match fields.NOSA's official return to the campus also coincides with UNO's re-opening of the Keifer UNO Lakefront Arena in May. Here's what the NOSA Director, Santo Rivas had to say, "We are all very excited, not only for the club and the players, but for UNO as well. The re-opening of the arena and the fields marks the beginning of a new era for both NOSA and UNO. It also marks the beginning of a new and more professional relationship between NOSA and its partner UNO, which will eventually usher in some very exciting joint projects and allow NOSA players to benefit from new methods of teaching and coaching which will include video analysis, lecture, and even weight-training for older players."
NOSA Senior Josey Portillo Signs with NCAA Divison I Florida Gulf Coast University February 10 NOSA U18 BOYS standout, Josey Portillo has signed a NCAA Division I National Letter of Intent to play his collegiate soccer at Florida Gulf Coast University, in Fort Myers, Florida. In spite of garnering the interest of several west coast college soccer programs as a result of the NOSA U18's showing in last November's Nomads College Showcase, the Region III ODP veteran has chosen to begin his career in college soccer with the Eagles of FGCU, now in their second season of NCAA DI competition. Josey will join NSCAA Florida high school player of the year, Christian Raudales in the process of building a nationally prominent divsion I soccer program. Josey also joins the ranks of NOSA boys alumni in college soccer, like Clint Smith, now heading into his third season at Davidson College.
NOSA Boys U18 Still on NCAA radar February 17 The NOSA U18 boys have been accepted to play in the prestigious Jefferson Cup, college showcase in Virginia in March. Several of the squads seniors are still in talks with NCAA division I, II, and III programs across the country. In the eyes of some college coaches, Jefferson Cup will serve to confirm some of the players in college rosters for next year, it will also give the squad's juniors an early look in front of powerhouse programs like, Georgetown, George Washington, and Virginia. From its venture to the Nomads College Showcase in San Diego, last November, NOSA players have opened recruiting doors with college programs such as, Cal State Fullerton, University of California, San Diego, University of San Francisco, Cal Poly Pomona, and the Art Institute of San Francisco.
SPRINGCOLLEGEPREPSOCCERACADEMY* Training designed to introduce prospective college players to the technical/tactical expectations of college coaches, and to introduce players to the eligibility and recruiting process for NCAA soccer. Parents are welcome to attend the NCAA recruiting seminar which will be given to all academy players by NOSA Director, Santo Rivas, (former Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Soccer, California State University, Los Angeles, NCAA DII) Girls ages 13-16March 28-May 23 Fridays 4:30-6:00 pmNOSA Field 2 (UNOTennisCenter) $190/ player (includes training tee) NOSA members ($20) Boys ages 13-16March 24-May 19 Mondays 4:30-6:00 pmNOSA Field 2 (UNOTennisCenter) $190/ player (includes training tee) NOSA members ($20)
PROJECT 2020 DEVELOPMENTAL ACADEMY* Fundamental training and game-oriented learning, aimed at preparing younger players for team competition, offering parents an informative seminar on the process and aim of youth soccer development in the U.S. Boys and Girls ages 5-10March 26-May 21 Wednesdays 4:30-5:45NOSA Field 1 $150 / player (includes training tee) * Please download the NOSA Spring Registration form and remit with payment.
