VSA Heat 95 Gold are professionally trained and coached by Gus Donolo, Director of Training for Soccer The Brazilian Way.  Gus began playing soccer professionally at the age of 15, and quickly rose to the top ranks of South American soccer.  He played on top-rated first division teams in Brazil and Argentina, and was consistently one of the top scorers in league and tournament play.  In addition, he played for Argentina's National Indoor Team and Brazil's National Beach Soccer Team.

Locally, Gus has served as the head coach for the Northern Regional Olympic Development Program (ODP) Boys U-19 team.  In addition to training select and travel teams, Gus currently coaches a U-14 Division One WAGS team ranked as one of the top teams in the nation that was also a Futsal national finalist in California.

To learn more about Gus Donolo, please visit http://www.soccerstbw.com/.

VSA Heat 95 Gold is a select, rising U-13 Boys travel soccer team.  We are a Virginia Soccer Association Club located in Western Prince William County, VA.  VSA Heat 95 Gold will compete in Division Five in The National Capital Soccer League (NCSL) beginning Fall, 2008.

VSA Heat 95 Gold trains and competes year round.  During the spring and fall season, VSA Heat 95 Gold participates in league play and tournaments.  During the summer, VSA Heat 95 Gold attend developmental camps and take part in tournaments.  In the winter, VSA Heat 95 Gold focuses on futsal training as well as participates in indoor soccer leagues.

Our coaches and training staff are dedicated to player development and teamwork.  Emphasis is placed on technical and tactical development as well as sportsmanship.  We encourage players to give maximum effort and enjoy every game.

If you  are interested in learning more about VSA Heat 95 Gold, please contact Jeff Kerxton at 703 795 2165.

THE HEAT ARE TRAINED AND COACHED BY

The Heat will be attending a team camp at E.C. Lawrence Park.  The camp will run Monday to Thursday from 9-12 p.m.  

Attendance at this camp is very important as the boys will have the benefit of practicing together for the week prior to the Meade Cup tournament in Ohio. 

Despite injuries to key players, The HEAT advanced thru the preliminary rounds by defeating BAC Real Blue 4-1 in their first Saturday match, and defeated SYA Eagles 3-1 in the second. 

Sunday's match against Richmond was very physical, and The HEAT lost players to injuries again.  On this day, they were unable to overcome the losses, and fell to the Strikers 3-nil. 

The Mead Cup has posted the tournament match schedule.  The HEAT are competing in the Premier Division.  The Premier Division has sixteen teams, divided into 4 divisions, A, B, C, and D.  The HEAT are in the A Division. 

 The HEAT schedule is listed below:

No.	Div	Time	Field	Home Team		Visiting Team			Type
Saturday, Aug 30, 2008
	154	B13FiveStar	8:00 AM	NCR05	VSA Heat 95 - A			A - Ft. Wayne Fever Academy		PRELIM
	155	B13FiveStar	2:45 PM	NCR03	VSA Heat 95 - A			A - Team Ohio F.C. Valencia		PRELIM
Sunday, Aug 31, 2008
	158	B13FiveStar	12:00 PM	NCR05	Cincinnati United CUP C - A			A - VSA Heat 95		PRELIM

The division winners will face off in semi-finals and a final match for the championship on Monday, September 1st.  The schedule is listed below:

The team and parents will be staying at The Dayton Marriott.  Coach Gus and Coach Jeff will be contacting families soon regarding accomodations, and the team itinerary.

Here is a link to the tournament website, where you can see the full schedule of games.

Here is a link to the Dayton Marriott.

The Cardinal Cup has posted the tournament schedule.  The HEAT's schedule is listed below:

Directions to E C Lawrence Park:

East on I-66, take the Route 28 North exit. Go through the light at Braddock/Walney.  At the next light, turn left into the park.

The HEAT will return to Ohio to defend their 2007 CUSA Mead Cup championship.  The 29th annual tournament will be held August 30th - September 1st, in Centreville, OH.

The CUSA Mead Cup is one of the largest tournaments in the Midwest and is played at three sites in Dayton, Beavercreek and Centerville, Ohio. The tournament format calls for three preliminary round games with Semi and Final Matches in each division.

Coach Jeff will be contacting team members and parents with transportation and lodging information in the near future.

Click here to see the list of accepted U13 Boys teams in the tournament.

The HEAT will defend their 2007 SYA Cardinal Cup championship this year in the U13 Boys Elite Cup Division.  The defending champions will compete against the following teams:

BAC Real Blue
BRYC Eagles White
RSK U13 Boys Elite
SYA Ajax Red
SYA Eagles

The tournament dates are August 16th and 17th.  Schedules and field locations will be announced soon. 

The HEAT will be moving up to NCSL Division 5 for the Fall 2008 season.  The team will compete in the U13 age group.  The boys will be competing 11 vs 11, and playing on regulation sized fields.

The Fall 2008 Divsion 5 structure is posted below.  Schedules will be announced soon.

U13 Division 5
N9603	ARL	Suprema Inferno
N9610	MCLN	MYS 95 Titans White
N9615	PWSI	Courage '95 White
N9639	FSC	Pride
N9655	SYC	Red Tigers
N9666	SSA	Stingers
N9668	TAPK	Strikers
N9674	VSA	Heat 95 Gold
N9684	NVSC	Revolution
N9686	POT	Rapids

The HEAT congratulate Kathleen Heston, winner of the HEAT Visa Card Raffle.  Kathleen won a $300 Visa card. 

Kathleens son, Jacob, also is to be congratulated.  Jacob sold the most tickets of any HEAT player.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HESTON FAMILY!