East Select Soccer

As many of you know our friend and an ESS founder Bob Pratt has recently lost a hard fought battle with cancer. The Pratt family has made the following request as a way to help honor Bob.

In lieu of flowers, we are asking for contributions to organizations that Bob was involved with, including the Jean Duluth Soccer Complex shelter/concession building project.. Donations can be made to Fields for Duluth, which dedicates funding for soccer field and related projects. Make checks out to "Fields for Duluth" and write "Bob Pratt" in the memo line.

Fields for Duluth
Memo line include: Bob Pratt
3501 Grand Ave
Duluth, MN 55807

Northern Minnesota's Top
Competitive Soccer Club

Duluth East Select Soccer Inc.

East Select soccer mission is to provide competitive options for players in the East attendance district. The teams will be entered into competitive MYSA leagues, play in summer tournaments, and be entered into indoor tournaments at the highest levels possible. The main goal is to develop each player's individual skills to the fullest potential on and off the field, while promoting team play, sportsmanship, and the enjoyment of playing soccer.

Alumni In The News:

East Select Soccer would like to congratulate former ESS Player, Duluth East Greyhound Player, ESS Team Coach and ESS Professional Coach, Lisa Berg on her accomplishments with the Uganda Womens National Team. GO CRESTED CRANES!!!

East Select Soccer would like to congratulate former ESS Player, ESS Coach and Duluth East Greyhound, Maria Leider on her selection to the 2010 NCAA II second-team All American team as selected by National Soccer Coaches Association of America. This was the first of such honor for the University of Minnesota-Duluth program.

AGM DATE SET:

The 2012 Annual General Meeting has been set for Monday, January 30th at Duluth East High School. A meeting in the auditorium will be held with the entire club, followed by individual team meetings. The meeting will start at 6:30. Please make every effort to attend.

ESS is on facebook, join the group "East Select Soccer"

ESS Is Proud to Announce
BLACKWOODS ON THE LAKE
as our Official Gathering Place!

ESS is happy to announce that our partnership with Blackwoods on the Lake is continuing into its third year! The best way for our families to thank Blackwoods is to regularly frequent their establishment: they have great food, a great atmosphere, and as an extra bonus... is in our neighborhood! This year, we are holding a fundraiser in conjunction with Blackwoods. Athletes/families are encouraged to sell $20.00 gift cards; ESS will receive $5.00 for every card sold! Visit their website at http://www.blackwoods.com to view their extensive menu, including curbside service. You may call (218) 628-0064 (Ext. 103) to purchase cards by credit card... just be sure to mention ESS.

Teams are encouraged to hold their soccer parties at Blackwoods. We want to support those that support our athletes!

Be sure to stop by and say thanks to Blackwoods... at every visit.

Their generous support helps keep
our costs down and our spirits up!

Why ESS

The ESS program will provide another option for players to play at a higher level of soccer. Because ESS is limited to players from the East Club area, more East players can play competitive soccer in our area. Note: All funds stay in the East Select Soccer program and none are given to the Duluth East High School program.

Coaching

The coaches are current of former players with extensive soccer experience at the highest level including high school and college. They are encouraged and supported to advance their level of knowledge by attending MYSA sponsored coaching clinics. They understand the game and know how to teach the skills and techniques that the players will need to play at this high level of competition. They function as role models, coaches, and mentors.

ESS distinguishes itself from other competitive programs by providing teams with extensive exposure to professional coaches from around the world. In the past, we have had coaches from Australia,Ireland, Brazil, Germany Slovakia, Wales, England, and Scotland. These coaches have extensive professional experience and are an integral part of the ESS program. Foreign coaches practice with each team on a regular basis and provide support to our own club coaches.

What is Competitive Soccer

Competitive soccer offers local players the opportunity to compete against skilled teams from inside and outside the area.

Competitive soccer includes more practice and development work, and requires more commitment from both players and parents.

Teams could play between 5 and 7 away games in the Twin Cities on weekday evenings.

Ess competitive programs use tryouts or selections to determine which players will participate.

Ess teams may travel to one or more tournaments in the twin cities in addition to the Lake Superior Open hosted by Ess.

All teams involved in this program will recieve foreign professional coaching as a supplement to our own licensed and trained team coaches.

SOCCER EXTRAS:

East Select Soccer Accomplishments:
2011 U13 Girls State Runners-Up

2011 U12C3 Boys State Runners-Up
2011 U11 Boys State Runners-Up
2011 U13 Girls League Champions
2011 U11 Girls League Champions
2011 U11 Boys League Champions
2011 U17 Girls Rockford Watermelon Cup Champions
2011 U17 Girls Lake Superior Open Champions
2011 U17 Girls USA Cup Runners-Up
2011 U13 Girls Dakota Rev Champions
2011 U13 Girls Lake Superior Open Champions
2011 U12C2 Girls St Croix Cup Champions
2011 U12C3 Girls Dakota Rev Runners-Up
2011 U11 Girls Dakota Rev Runners-Up
2011 U11 Girls Lake Superior Open Champions
2011 U13 Boys Lake Superior Open Champions
2011 U12C3 Boys Dakota Rev Runners-Up
2011 U11 Boys Lake Superior Open Runners-Up
2011 U11 Boys Eagan Wave Champions
2010 U16 Girls East League Champions
2010 U11 Boys North League Champions
2008 U17 2nd Place All American Girls
2008 U14 ESS Champions
2008 Head of the Lake U14 Champions
2007 U19 ESS Champions
2007 U19 USA CUP Champions
2006 All American Girls U17 Champions
2006 U13 District Champions
2005 U13 State Champions
2004 U17 State Champions
1999 & 2000 Premier State Champions
12 players have gone on to Play Division I soccer
Over 40 others at the DII and DIII level from ESS

A few of the ESS Players that played college soccer:
(98) Janine Luhtala - St. Ben's
(98) Jesse Sutherland - University of Wisconsin - Stout
(99) Casey Cox - Western Illinois State
(99) Kristin Katoski - St. Thomas
(99) Melissa Nelmark- University of Wisconsin - Superior
(99) Kelly Sullivan - University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
(00) Heidi Hilleren - Augsburg
(00) Ana Jeronimus - College of St. Scholastica
(01) Betsy Pratt - St. Cloud State University (Captain)
(01) Jennifer Cressman - University of Minnesota (Captain)
(01) Kelly Allen - College of St. Scholastica
(01) Danielle Beaudette - Creighton University
(01) Sarah Certano - College of St. Scholastica
(01) Kelsey Mills - St. Cloud State
(02) Racheal Ferrin - University of Minnesota - Duluth
(02) Lisa Berg - Univeristy of Minnesota
(02) Lisa Trachsel - Univeristy of Minnesota
(02) Kaylee Hunter - College of St. Scholastica
(02) Keely Raab - College of St. Scholastica
(02) Pam Thompsen - College of St. Scholastica
(03) Anne Litecky- St. Cloud State
(03) Trista Cooke - St. Cloud State
(03) Melissa Nelson - Drake University
(03) Ali Zobel - Valparasio University/UMD
(03) Savannah Swanson - St. Cloud State
(03) Rachel Sawyer- University of Wisconsin-Superior
(04) Kari Stellmaker - UMD
(04) Jess Baer - CSS
(04) Karen Carr - Minnesota Morris
(05) Cassy Nelson - Western Michigan
(05) Tara Wegeahupt - Univeristy of Nebraska-Omaha
(05) Kayla Heinzen - CSS
(05) Mary Sertich – St. Cloud State
(06) Jen Krokum – CSS
(06) Ellyn Litecky – CSS
(06) Marijah Tolo – Bemidji State
(07) Maria Leider - UMD
(07) Becky Anderson - UMD
(07) Sarah Wheeler - University of South Dakota
(10) Alix Hyduke- University of Wisconsin- Stout
(10) Whitney Solomon- University of Wisconsin- Stout
(10) Toni Guiliani- UMD
(10) Kalli Thomas- CSS
(11) Kelsey Kehtel- CSS
(11) Sonja Barr- Bemidji State
(12) Alex Freeman- Drake