The Following Company Supports Glen-Ed Soccer
Open Tryouts for 21-22 Season Are Over
(Openings Still Remain in a few Age Groups)
Glen-Ed Soccer has partnered with Elite Fitness Training (EFT) to offer youth instructional training for players born in the years 2014 – 2017.
The program is designed to provide club level training to players while they continue to play Rec soccer. Each player will receive a training shirt and 5 sessions (45 mins each with skills training and small game play)
WHEN:
Fall Session #1 – Mondays, August 23, 30, September 13, 20, 27
Fall Session #2 – Mondays, October 4, 11, 18, 25 November 1
WHERE: Glen Ed East @ Plummer Park (7801 Goshen Rd, Edwardsville)
TIMES:
5:30 – 6:25 pm (players born in 2016 & 2017)
6:30 – 7:25 pm (players born in 2014 & 2015)
COST: $85 Per Session (Full Refund if a session is completely cancelled due to COVID)
Contact: Mark Rimkus – president@glenedsoccer.com if you have any questions.
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Van Buskirk appointed as Managing Director of TrainingDecember 22, 2016 (Edwardsville, Illinois) — John Van Buskirk will assume the duties of Managing Director of Player and Coach Development.
John joins Glen-Ed with a tremendous professional and youth background. His 20+ year career includes playing and coaching professionally internationally in the Bundesliga at KFC Uerdingen and Kickers Emden. He made a total of 273 professional Bundesliga football appearances and scored 68 goals. John played college soccer at Indiana University where his team was nationally ranked #1 and played in a national championship. Over the last several years he coached at both University of Missouri-St Louis and McKendree University. At Granite City High School, John was a standout where he won two state championships, selected to the All State IHSA team, Gatorade All American and team captain during his senior year.
Coach Jason Blaskie led his 07/08 Scorpions in an impromptu 9/11 tribute before their first game in the September 11 tournament.
They were the ONLY team to do a tribute! They went on to WIN both games that day and finish the tournament in 3rd place.
Congratulations !!!
The Glen-Ed Sports Association would like to thank the leadership of Mark Rimkus, Rob Landers and Chuck Hentz for partnering with the City of Edwardsville Alderman and Mayor Hal Patton to create such a fantastic facility. It will allow the players to create memories of a lifetime for them, their parents and all spectators.”
The Glen-Ed Sports Association was created to assist players to ‘Pursue the Dream’ by offering quality select sports participation in soccer, basketball, volleyball and softball at an affordable price. The Glen-Ed Sports Association focuses on individual and team development through the improvement of skill, knowledge, teamwork and self-esteem.
Along with generous donations from our partners and time commitment from volunteers, the club is able to maintain a low fee structure and increase the participation of boys and girls in select sports. The goal is to build leadership, character, integrity and a lifelong passion for sports through a fun, challenging and safe environment.
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The club is a Federally Tax Exempt 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization committed to helping players in the St. Louis and Metro East area. If you would like to make a tax deductible gift to support our mission, please MAKE A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION today. Our Tax identification # is 45-1771660.
The Glen-Ed Sports Association was created to assist players to ‘Pursue the Dream’ by offering quality select sports participation in soccer, basketball, volleyball and softball at an affordable price. The Glen-Ed Sports Association focuses on individual and team development through the improvement of skill, knowledge, teamwork and self-esteem.
Along with generous donations from our partners and time commitment from volunteers, the club is able to maintain a low fee structure and increase the participation of boys and girls in select sports. The goal is to build leadership, character, integrity and a lifelong passion for sports through a fun, challenging and safe environment.
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The club is a Federally Tax Exempt 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization committed to helping players in the St. Louis and Metro East area. If you would like to make a tax deductible gift to support our mission, please MAKE A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION today. Our Tax identification # is 45-1771660.
Coaches and Managers,
Welcome to the 2019 Glen-Ed Spring Kick-Off.
Thank you for selecting our tournament for your team to participate. It is our pleasure to welcome you to Edwardsville, IL.
INCLEMENT WEATHER We expect a good weekend except for some rain Thursday and possibly Sunday afternoon. All notifications of weather impacts will be given on our twitter feed @glenedsoccer. We will update important tournament information including pictures of Champions and Finalist on Championship Sunday.
AWARDS Awards will be presented at the Championship game or final group game is played. U8 brackets get participation medals. U9-U15 trophies are presented to the champions and medals are presented to the Champions and Finalists. U16-U19 are played colleges showcase style and no trophies or medals presented.
4 & 5 team Brackets-No Final most points after all group games
6 Team brackets-Consolation, Semi’s and championship game
8 Team Bracket – Championship game
PARKING-IMPORTANT: please make sure your parents know to allow at least 20 minutes for parking. Some of the locations, fill up quite quickly and will require them to walks of 5 minutes. There is handicap parking. Parking is complimentary this weekend.
CONCESSIONS Concessions will be available at the the Glen-Ed Grass and SIUE Rec Fields. This includes food, snacks, breakfast muffins and cold/hot drinks.
We wish every team the best of luck and safe travels. We will see you this weekend.
Thanks so much,
The Glen-Ed Soccer Club
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OPEN NOW: NEW HOME OF GLEN-ED SPORTS ASSOCIATION “Glen-Ed is excited to announce the opening of the new home of Glen-Ed Sports Association. It is a state-of-the-art complex with six multi-purpose fields located in Edwardsville Illinois. The three turf fields are lighted and available for play while the three grass fields will open Spring of […]
Glen-Ed East FIELDS ARE OPEN!! MARCH 2020 3RD PARKING LOT HAS BEEN PAVED AND PARK IS READY FOR GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION FEBRUARY 2020 (PAVING 3RD PARKING LOT IS LAST MAJOR TASK) 7v7 fields be lined on the all turf baseball fields Photos & Videos Courtesy of Dan Brown FACILITY PIC – NOVEMBER […]
GESA Golf Scramble Fundraiser WHEN: Saturday September 21 @ 8:00 AM shotgun start WHERE: Fox Creek Golf Course 6555 Fox Creek Dr Edwardsville IL 62025 CONTACT: Melissa Schwab TEAM REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE […]
Glen-Ed Sports Association Donates $440,000 to partner with the City of Edwardsville. The Glen-Ed Sports Association donated $440,000 to fund a third turf field at the Plummer Family Park in Edwardsville. “After the Plummer Family Park was approved in March, Mark Rimkus, president of Glen-Ed Sports Association approached Mayor Patton and his team to […]
Glen-Ed Sports Association erects Lights at the Glen-Ed West Facility Address:3601 Stadium Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62025 The Glen-Ed Sports Association added lights to the grass facility located on the beautiful SIUE Campus. It will allow for additional training and league games.
Glen-Ed will make its 7th donation to the District 7 EGHM Foundation of $15,000 for a total of $103,000 over 7 years The Glen-Ed Sports Association continued its commitment to the community with a $15,000 donation to the District 7 EGHM Foundation. “Starting in 2013, The Glen-Ed Sports Association committed to donate $50,000 over a five-year […]
The Glen-Ed Sports Association would like to thank the leadership of Mark Rimkus, Rob Landers and Chuck Hentz for partnering with the City of Edwardsville Alderman and Mayor Hal Patton to create such a fantastic facility. It will allow the players to create memories of a lifetime for them, their parents and all spectators.”
7v7 fields be lined on the all turf baseball fields
Sept 30, 2019 – Crews have begun to lay soccer field turf (Photo Credit – Charles Bolinger, The Intelligencer) – Click HERE to see complete photo gallery.
AUGUST 2019
Byrne & Jones laborers continue their work at Plummer Family Park as the site is starting to look more recognizable as a sports park. When the park opens, the first phase will be four full turf junior baseball/softball diamonds with lights, six soccer fields (three lighted synthetic turf and three grass), 12 pickleball courts, a playground, two concession/restroom buildings and 3.5 acres of community park green space. Phases 2 and 3 will include the construction of a fieldhouse and additional fields.
https://youtu.be/bL5YY-p3ncc
Plummer Family Park Exhibit(3-12-18)
WHEN: Saturday September 21 @ 8:00 AM shotgun start
WHERE: Fox Creek Golf Course
6555 Fox Creek Dr
Edwardsville IL 62025
CONTACT: Melissa Schwab
TEAM REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE
PRINTABLE PDF FLIER: CLICK HERE
The Glen-Ed Sports Association donated $440,000 to fund a third turf field at the Plummer Family Park in Edwardsville.
“After the Plummer Family Park was approved in March, Mark Rimkus, president of Glen-Ed Sports Association approached Mayor Patton and his team to build a third turf field at the park. Glen-Ed and the City of Edwardsville formed a partnership. Through, Glen-Ed created an opportunity for the community to have access to more high quality multi-purpose fields while the city created the Home of Glen-Ed Sports Association activities.” said Chuck Hentz
The donation is sourced by cash resources from Glen-Ed and a partnership with Scott Credit Union to fund $320,000.
The facility will allow the club to training on premium fields and offer more league games for Missouri, Southern and Central Illinois.
Pictured from left to right are: Recreation Athletics Supervisor Brenton Ward, Director of Parks and Rec Bob Pfeiffer, Assistant Director Kate Grabel, Mayor Hal Patton, President Mark Rimkus, Vice President Rob Landers, Treasurer Chuck Hentz,
More information on Plummer Family Park: https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/511/Plummer-Family-Park
Address:3601 Stadium Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62025
The Glen-Ed Sports Association added lights to the grass facility located on the beautiful SIUE Campus. It will allow for additional training and league games.
The Glen-Ed Sports Association continued its commitment to the community with a $15,000 donation to the District 7 EGHM Foundation.
“Starting in 2013, The Glen-Ed Sports Association committed to donate $50,000 over a five-year period. Through our annual Glen-Ed Spring Kick-Off Tournament, we have been able to donate $103,000 the past seven years to the EGHM Foundation,” said Chuck Hentz, Club Treasurer. “The commitment and support from the District 7 Leadership made this possible. There are so many people to thank that helped us support our community including Superintendent Dr. Andre, Principal Dr. Cramsey and Athletic Director Alex Fox and the entire EHS Facility Department.”
The money was raised during the 10th annual Spring Tournament, which hosted 255 soccer teams at the District 7 and SIUe facilities.
Pictured from left to right are: Glen-Ed Vice-President Rob Landers, Athletic Director Alex Fox, President Mark Rimkus, EHS Principal Dr. Dennis Cramsey, and Treasurer Chuck Hentz.
About Glen-Ed Sports Association The Glen-Ed Sports Association was created to assist players to ‘Pursue the Dream” by offering quality select sports participation in Soccer, Volleyball and Softball at an affordable price. We believe in creating a lifelong passion for sport by creating character through a challenging, fun and safe environment. The club is a 501(c) (3) Charitable Organization committed to helping players in the St. Louis and Metro East area. If you would like to donate to our foundation, click MAKE A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION. For more information, visit www.glenedsoccer.com
The 2018-19 Annual President State of the Association Report. The Glen-Ed Sports Association continues to achieve the mission of “quality sports at an affordable price”.
GESA congratulates the players and parents on another fantastic year. Many of the teams won silverware but more importantly the players continued their development on and off the field. Thank you to all the parents for the many hours of sacrifice to transport their children to and from games/practice. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the club could not have exceeded its goals without the incredible volunteer support of the parents and many volunteers. Thank you for the dedication that made 2018-19 the best year ever for the Glen-Ed Sports Association.
HIGHLIGHTS of THE 2018-19 YEAR
club agreed to a 10 year partnership with the City of Edwardsville to make the Plummer Family Park “Home of the Glen-Ed Sports Association”. Glen-Ed has agreed to donate the funds to build a third turf field to increase community accessibility and for our club.
$15,000 for a total of $103,000 over 7 years to the EGHM Foundation. The club significantly exceeded the original commitment of $50,000 in 5 years.
Voyles Electrical and SIU Edwardsville, the club was able to light all sections of the
Glen-Ed West Grass Facility with extremely energy efficient LED. Special thanks to Scott Garman, Ryan Voyles and Ron Smith-Valenti for their commitment and dedication to complete the construction phase of the project in under 60 days.
Ed Spring Kick-Off with 255 teams representing IL, MO, IN, IA and MI. It was the largest youth tournament in the Metro East Area. Presented the 3rd Annual Glen-Ed 3v3 Tournament with 85 teams.
US and Europe. (1-UEFA C, 1-USSF B, 2-USSF C, 14-USSF D License coaches and USSF National Youth License)
o John Van Buskirk, McKendree University Men’s Head Coach & UEFA C License o Chuck Hentz, USSF National C licenses o Brad Rickert, USSF National C licenses
The club is proud of the many accomplishments. Congratulations to all the players and parents.
As we look forward to next season, the club will continue to pursue opportunities for our players to develop to their fullest potential.
Our mission has been and always will be:
“to assist players to ‘Pursue the Dream’ by offering quality select sports participation in Soccer, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Basketball and Volleyball at an affordable price. We believe in creating a lifelong passion for sports by creating character in a challenging, fun and safe environment.”
Finally, as we close the current season and look forward to the next, we want to wish all Glen-Ed parents and players a happy and safe summer.
Sincerely,
Mark Rimkus – President
Click HERE to view the presentation.
On March 16, 2016, the Glen-Ed Sports Association presents college night. It was presented and facilitated by Chuck Hentz, Treasurer. Coaches representing some of the NCAA D1, D2, D3, & NAIA divisions participated and answered questions pertaining to the recruiting process and rules.
Thank you to:
1. The Player is Responsible – to play soccer in college, the player must own the process. The player is responsible for researching and evaluating schools, contacting college coaches and visit schools but most importantly building a soccer resume that begins with the best high school academic performance as possible.
2. Learn about the System – Be educated about registration and academic registration with the NCAA and NAIA. Below are the presentations from the symposium and other documents from experts associated with the college recruiting process.
3. Typical Terms about Recruiting
REDSHIRT – A term used to describe a student-athlete who does not compete in athletic competition and is granted an extra year of eligibility. A red shirt may practice and travel with the team.
NLI – The National Letter of Intent is a legally binding document that an athlete signs with a school. It signifies the award of athletic scholarship money for one year. It is used at all NCAA D1 and some NCAA D2 institutions. You can only sign one with an NCAA school. It is not used at the D3 level.
PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE – You become a prospective student-athlete S-A when you enter the 9th grade.
CORE COURSES – Core courses such as math, English, science, history, social studies – that the Initial Eligibility uses to determine your eligibility at the D1 and D2 level.
CONTACT PERIOD – During this time, a college coach may have in-person contact with you and/or your parents on or off the college’s campus. The coach may also watch you play or visit your high school. You and your parents may visit a college campus and the coach may write and telephone you during this period.
DEAD PERIOD – A college coach may not have any in-person contact with your or your parents at any time in the dead period. The coach may write and telephone you or your parents during this time.
EVALUATION PERIOD – The college coach may watch you play or visit your high school, but cannot have any in-person conversations with you and your parents off the college’s campus. You and your parents can visit a college campus during this period. A coach may write and telephone you or your parents during this time.
QUIET PERIOD – The college coach may not have any in-person contact with you or your parents off the college’s campus. The coach may not watch you play or visit your high school during this period. You and your parents may visit a college campus during this period.
4. Reference Websites for More Information
www.aie.org – news about the college experience from national publications, financial aid timelines and answers to FAQs.
www.allstudentloan.org – learn the difference between grants, loans and scholarships & calculate how much $ you’ll need for college.
www.aesmentor.org – find links to online college applications, search for colleges and discover your learning type.
www.loans4students.org – apply for student loans and get money management tips.
www.efsi.net – provides a glossary of financial aid terms
www.fastweb.com – will direct you to a list of scholarships for which you may be eligible.
www.student-loanfunding.com – check out student loan funding Ask a Counselor feature.
http://studentaid.ed.gov – a government run site with college planning timelines, access to online version of FAFSA & borrowing tips.
www.wiredscholar.com – what are colleges looking for in applicants? What scholarships do you qualify for? How to evaluate acceptance letters.
www.braintrack.com – contact info for more than 6,900 universities around the world.
www.essayedge.com – offers help for the essay required for your application to colleges.
www.collegeboard.com – administers the SAT, visit for testing dates, fees, test-taking advice and prep.
www.act.org – for ACT dates and locations, fees, and enrollment info
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