As the first player to ever sign a National Letter of Intent for Greater Renton FC, Whitney Hilde, a member of the girls ’94 Blue team, signed today to attend Portland State University. Whitney is a Renton native and grew up playing soccer; it has been her passion for many years and is thrilled at the opportunity to play collegiate soccer.
“I feel very fortunate to be the first player to sign a NLI for Greater Renton FC. I hope this accomplishment helps every player realize their dreams can come true just as mine has today. It has been a lot of hard work and I am so thankful to the club for the resources and great coaching I have received to help me develop as a soccer player and person.”
Whitney began playing soccer at the age of five on the Dragon Tails, coached by Don Boydston. Although the team name and coaches changed throughout the years, many of her original team mates have stayed together and have been the heart and soul of this team. Whitney had Leighton O’Brien as her coach when Greater Renton FC was formed and she says, “He taught her a level of soccer she did not know existed.” She remembers him telling the team he only coaches his teams for two years and she was so thankful to have spent those two years with him, learning and growing as a player under his leadership.
As the Club Coaching Director I could not be more pleased, “Whitney is the perfect example of what we emphasize at GRFC; commitment and player development. She has been committed to staying with the same team her entire youth career and took advantage of the opportunities provided to her to develop into an elite player. We have helped develop Whitney as a soccer player and person and are confident she is prepared for the college game.”
As a member of GRFC, Whitney is a team captain and has helped lead her team to many tournament Championships, State Quarter and Semi-Finalist and has experienced playing at some of the Nation’s top tournaments.
“Whitney is a pleasure to coach and I am happy to have traveled this journey with her, she is a very talented and smart soccer player and I know she is going to have a successful collegiate playing career.” – Tami Nguyen
Whitney wants to thank her teammates and friends for such an amazing journey but most importantly thanks her parents, Wayne and Janett, for their love and support throughout her soccer career.
GRFC/DOS "Finishing School" 101
Begins Feb 27th
GRFC/DOS “Finishing School 101”
This is a five-session clinic designed for players that want, need & love to score goals!Each group will have about 10-15“finishers” (with instruction provided by Dan Drew, Leighton O’Brien & Keith Larson).This is a great opportunity for specialized, small group instruction, held during our current season. The clinics will be held at Starfire, with a cost of $101 for the full five sessions.Come join the last GRFC/DOS camp/clinic before tryouts for the new Pacific Northwest Soccer Club!!!
Schedule
Date & Time
Field
Friday, Feb 24th
U10-U12: 6:00-7:00 PM
U13-U18: 7:00-8:00 PM
Starfire Field #2
Friday, March 2nd
U10-U12: 6:00-7:00 PM
U13-U18: 7:00-8:00 PM
Starfire Field #2
Friday, March 9th
U10-U12: 6:00-7:00 PM
U13-U18: 7:00-8:00 PM
Starfire Field #2
Friday, March 16th
U10-U12: 6:00-7:00 PM
U13-U18: 7:00-8:00 PM
Starfire Field #1
Friday, March 23rd
U10-U12: 6:00-7:00 PM
U13-U18: 7:00-8:00 PM
Starfire Field #2
Remember to register on our Bonzi system via the blue "Register Online Now" button below.
Please complete the registration form sent to your email address, or print the following page (registration & medical release), & bring either to your first session. Download/Print requried registration form (pdf)
Please bring the completed/signed form and make it simple by paying in advance via our PayPal link below.
Payments may also be made by check mailed to:
Greater Renton Football Club
6947 Coal Creek Pkwy SE #292
Newcastle, WA. 98059-3159
RCL/GRFC Junior Academy - 2012 Spring Season
RCL/GRFC Junior Academy Program
GRFC is excited to form U8 & U9 spring league teams as part of the new Junior Academy program in the WYS RCL (Regional Club League, where all the GRFC U10-U18 teams play). This is the most competitive league in the State of Washington. Our new GRFC U8 & U9 teams will be open to any player seeking a higher level of competition and training. Teams will train on Fridays, 5:00 pm at Starfire Complex, starting the 20th of January and continuing in February, March & April. We will have games on the weekends starting in February.
Coaching Staff:
Keith Larson (USSF A License), Sherri Rolfs (USSF B License), Leighton O’Brien (GRFC DOC, USSF A License) &TJ Young (experienced college player)
Who:
All U8 & U9 boys & girls are welcome & invited to participate in our Academy Program (must be born on or after 1 August 2002)
Why:
Young players will have the opportunity to receive professional soccer training from our GRFC coaches. GRFC is committed to developing the highest level soccer players and is excited to bring our coaches to work with the U8 and U9 players. Our goal is to introduce young players to the soccer culture that GRFC provides to its older age groups. We will strive to teach and encourage each individual player to be comfortable and creative on the ball. Players will learn the basic technical skills necessary to be successful in their future years. We want this to be a fun but focused learning environment.
When:
Fridays at Starfire and Hazen H.S. - See below for schedule
How To Register:
Pre-register online
Register at www.greaterrentonfc.org
Go to Jr. Academy
Go to Academy player Registration
Follow instructions on the page
Academy Training and Game Schedule:
Games:
We will be in the RCL Jr. Academy League in our region with Crossfire, Dos & Eastside FC
Girls games played Saturdays and Boys games played on Sundays
10 game season starting early February
Locations TBD (Starfire or away locations in Bellevue and Redmond)
6v6 game format, modified goals w/ keepers
Training: Fridays, 5:00pm-6:00pm, 2 Locations (Starfire & Hazen High School)
DATE
TIME
FIELD
2/3
5-6pm
SF#2
2/10
5-6pm
SF#2
2/17
5-6pm
SF#2
2/24
5-6pm
SF#2
3/2
5-6pm
SF#2
3/9
5-6pm
SF#2
3/16
5-6pm
SF#1
3/23
5-6pm
SF#2
3/30
TBD
TBD
4/6
OFF
OFF
4/13
5-6pm
SF#2
4/20
5-6pm
Hazen
4/27
5-6pm
Hazen
Cost: $240 (includes jersey, coaching, fields & game day expenses)
Pay online at www.greaterrentonfc.org
Go to Jr. Academy
Go to GRFC/RCL Junior Academy Payment.
Follow instructions on the page
GRFC Developmental Academy Head Coach Keith Larson holds his USSF A License and has 20 years of experience with academy style training. He brings an innovative approach while balancing the joy of the game along with excellent technical training. klarson7485@comcast.net
253-278-1221
Click image above for tournament information
Girls '94 Blue - 1-0 vs WPFC ECNL - 2012 Champions!
Girls ’95 Blue - 3-0 vs Dos Red - 2012 Champions!
Girls ’00 Red in action at the WC
GRFC Girls Help G'98 EPD/ODP Win Region IV Soccer Championship
Hadley Bezon & Jamie Rita, both GRFC G97 Blue team members, recently were chosen to be a part of the WA EPD/ODP G98 team.
They then were selected onto Phoenix travel roster to Phoenix for the Region IV Soccer Championships. The event was played January 14-17. You have a couple CHAMPIONS in the club!!! They helped beat Cal South 1-0 in the championship on Tuesday, January 17. What an AWESOME experience!
Congratulations on your selection and championship ladies. Quite an accomplishement!!
Extending our deepest sympathy
GRFC lost a member of our family on January 6th. Suzanne Wolf, mother of Erin Wolf, Girls 96 Red, passed away last week. She was cared for at home by her loving husband Kevin and children Erin and Joe. She was an advocate for the homeless, a soccer player, and was training for the Danskin triathlon even while going through treatment! She was an inspiration to many and will be missed as a member of our community.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 14 at 10:00 am at the PlymouthChurch,
1217 Sixth Avenue, Seattle
Our hearts go out to Kevin, Erin and Joe.
Used Soccer Shoe Drive
donations Mon/Tue/Wed/Thurs Through January - Starfire #3 North
Hello all Keith Larson here,
I am in contact with a group of soccer players that could desperately use soccer shoes. I know there is a closet full of used shoes that don’t fit or "don’t seem to work right." ha ha. Please donate your used and unwanted shoes for children in need.
Here is how it will work. Find me on Starfire Field #3 North any Monday through Thursday 5 and 8:30pm through January and bring your donated shoes to me while you are at practice or dropping off or picking up your child. If you would like to attach your name to your donation, that will let me know who to thank. Thanks so much. I will provide pictures later of the happy players that get these shoes.
Thanks for your generosity.
Keith Larson
***PRESS RELEASE***
The GRFC and DOS FC Executive boards are pleased to announce the creation of the newest Washington State Regional Club - Pacific Northwest Soccer Club (Pac NW).
The club is proud to announce the Technical Committee which includes the following highly regarded and qualified members:
Leighton O’BrienTechnical Director
Malia ArrantDirector of Coaching
Viet NguyenYouth Director
Dan DrewCamp Director
Sam LaityAcademy Director
Pac NW Soccer Club will be a NIKE team club. Players and staff will represent the club wearing Nike gear in the colors maroon, light blue, white, with bright gold as an accent. These are the same colors worn by European based Aston Villa FC.
The club website will be pacificnorthwestsoccerclub.organd is currently under construction. Future information about the club and upcoming events will be found on this site as they become available. The Pac NW board is dedicated and excited to answer any questions our members may have in regards to the creation of the new club. To that end, a Frequently Asked Questions section will be established on the website. If you have a question, please send it to PacNWSC.FAQs@gmail.com. The board will compile and answer questions on the website for all to read.
Pac NW Soccer Club will provide better opportunities for premier level soccer players throughout the Greater Renton Junior and Kent Youth Soccer Association areas. Pac NW will focus trainings at the Starfire Soccer Complex. Washington Youth Soccer continues to work with the new club in the details of its creation.
ABOUT GRFC
Greater Renton Football Club provides a complete development experience for the premier soccer player. We focus on building confident players with a strong foundation of individual skill, knowledge of the game, and commitment to their teammates. At GRFC, we prepare players for success in the game, and individuals for success in life.
GRFC Coaching Staff Videos **JUST ADDED**
click the Coaches tab in the red bar above to check out what's been posted so far
GRFC U10 & 11 Youth Program
Congratulations G '98 Blue
RCL Division 2 Champions!!!
GRFC G'98 Blue & G'01 Jingle Bell Run
Girls 98 Blue and 01 Red join together for Seattles Jingle Bell Run on Sunday Dec. 11th.
The two teams combined for $1000+ to donate to the Arthritis Foundation
Looking foward to the St.Patty’s day dash in March
Fall season is upon us. Be prepared for gameday weather with this GRFC umbrella!
GRFC Familes and Fans!
GRFC Umbrellas on sale NOW
Sold by G98Blue for $20 each, limited quantities, get 'em now!
Brittany Dinkins (98 Blue) & Erin Zetterberg (97 Blue) proudly show off their ‘Dana Cup’ Champions trophy which they recently earned while traveling internationally to Denmark with 15 other NW players from 5 different RCL clubs under Benson Soccer. Benson Soccer has been coordinating International youth travel teams for over 20 years. The 2nd week of their action packed trip found the team traveling to Sweden to play in the ‘Gothia Cup’ (the World Cup of Youth Soccer). This tournament had over 1700 teams from 75 countries. In their U14 age bracket alone there were 84 teams from 20 different countries , they are proud to report a semi-final appearance. Way to go Ladies!
Beyond the soccer, the girls met kids from all over the world and exchanged gifts with players from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, Great Brittain, Lebanon, Australia, Zambia and Kenya. It showed that soccer (or football as we were corrected many times) is truly the world's game.
Any Greater Renton FC player (or family member) can come to any MVP Physical Therapy location (13 Clinics) and have their ache, pain, sprain, or injury assessed. Injury assessment will include treatment advice and plan for recovery.
CATZ Sports Performance Training/Fitness
1 hour CATZ workouts are pefect timing for parents to get a great workout while their kids are practicing...all at Starfire!
Any GRFC player or family gets a Free Trial for any of the CATZ training classes.
Adults improving fitness in a fun and motivational group environment. All levels and abilities are tailored to the specific individual. Semi-personal training. GRFC parents discount - $89 per month
Adult Fitness free trial week - May 2-6 or May 23-27 - Come any day or multiple days during either week to test out CATZ Training.
