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About Ultimate Soccer School

Welcome to Ultimate Soccer School. You are now in touch with a premier soccer instructional program providing sessions for all of your soccer needs. The directors and head coaches of Ultimate Soccer School are Frank Ciaccia, Dino Alberti and Carlo Alberti. These former professionals and National Team players have extensive backgrounds as players and coaches and have demonstrated a commitment to youth soccer development.

Other staff coaches include the likes of Ivano Belfiore, Carlo Zavarise, Elio Ciaccia, Gianluca Zavarise and Tony Fonseca. All have played and/or coached at the highest levels of the game, comprising an acclaimed pool of instructors, the real strength of our program.

Ultimate Soccer School enters its 18^th season this summer. We are very proud of our reputation in the soccer community and convey our thanks to the hundreds of participants and parents who have contributed to our success. We also extend our appreciation to our loyal sponsors, many of which have been associated with the program for years.

See you in the summer!

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2008 Schedule

Session One - Early Kickers

     July 7 – July 11 - Completed

     9:00 am – 11:00 am

Session Two – Classic

     July 7 – July 11 - Completed

     9:00 am – 12:00 noon

Session Three – Early Kickers

     July 14 – July 18 - Completed

     9:00 am – 11:00 am

Session Four – Classic

     July 14 – July 18 - Completed

     9:00 am – 12:00 noon

Session Five – Goalkeepers

     July 21 – July 25 - Completed

     9:00 am – 12:00 noon
 

Session Details & Fees

Early Kicker Session*

Ages 4 – 7 years  $100

This is a very popular ten-hour program for kids just getting started in the game. Soccer fundamentals are introduced with an emphasis on “fun”. The program includes the original “Mini World Cup” which has become a highlight of the week. *Please note we are now offering a program for 4 year-olds.

Classic Session*

Ages 8 – 14 years  $110

This session incorporates virtually all aspects of the game at a pace suited to ability. While fundamentals are the foundation of instruction, individual skills and team tactics are covered to enhance player development.

Goalkeeper Session*

 Ages 8 – 18 years   $110

Our head instructor for this session is Dino Alberti, former professional with the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League. Dino and his highly qualified assistants direct a uniquely designed program offering personal instruction to aspiring goalkeepers.

Special Rates

	Register your child in any two sessions and receive a $20 discount!
	Team discounts are also available. Please call to inquire.

* Each session includes:

	15 hours of quality instruction; (10 hours for Early Kickers)
	Designer Ultimate Soccer School t-shirt
	Designer Ultimate Soccer School medal
	Team photograph
	Special prize draws – awards ceremony
	20% discount coupon Saveco Sports – Burnaby
	Daily refreshments

All Prices in Canadian Funds.

Location

Ultimate Soccer School operates out of the very impressive Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West at 3677 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby. It is found across from the Bill Copeland Sports Center at Laurel Street (Joe Sakic Way) and Kensington Avenue.

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Directors

Frank Ciaccia

Frank played his youth soccer with the Grandview Legion organization and celebrated several provincial cup victories and a national championship. He represented British Columbia as a U-18 Select player and moved on to the highly regarded soccer program at Simon Fraser University earning several honors. Frank was later carded as a member of Canada’s U-23 Olympic Team and achieved much success serving as the team’s captain before earning selection to the Canadian World Cup Team. He represented Canada in the qualifying rounds prior to the 1982 World Cup in Spain. In late 1981, Frank was drafted second overall by the Toronto Blizzard of the North American Soccer League in the annual college draft. A memorable highlight as a professional player was an exhibition versus one of the world’s most famous clubs, Juventus F.C. of Italy. Frank has also represented Canada as an indoor "Futsal" player participating in international competitions in Argentina and Australia. Frank holds a Provincial "B"  License Coaching Certificate and has coached for the Burnaby Metro Selects, the Vancouver Whitecaps in the USL Super Y-League and is currently a staff coach with the Cliff Avenue United Soccer Academy.

Dino Alberti

Dino played his youth soccer with the Grandview Legion organization winning two provincial titles and a national championship. He represented British Columbia as a U-16 and U-18 Select player, later progressing to Canada’s Youth and Olympic Team programs. Dino was selected by the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League out of high school and spent three seasons with a world class line-up, which included the likes of Giorgio Chinaglia, Franz Beckenbauer and the legendary, Pele. A highlight of his professional career was winning the NASL Soccer Bowl Championship in 1980 and 1982. Over the past twenty years, Dino has dedicated much of his time to goalkeeper-specific clinics throughout the Lower Mainland assisting countless aspiring youngsters in reaching their potential. He is the Director of the soccer program for the Vancouver Catholic Archdiocese, a coach with the girls program at Cliff Avenue United FC, and Goalkeeper Coach with Mountain FC of the USL Super-Y League.

Carlo Alberti

Carlo played his youth soccer with the Grandview Legion organization and celebrated several provincial cup victories and a national championship. He represented British Columbia as a U-16 and U-18 Select player before playing internationally with the Canadian Olympic and Youth Teams. In 1979, he competed in the World Youth Championships in Japan. The same tournament where the incomparable Diego Maradona of Argentina made his world debut. Carlo played professionally for the Houston Hurricane of the North American Soccer League, making him yet another successful soccer product from the Vancouver area. As a coach, Carlo guided the Cliff Avenue United Girls "Vipers" to a Provincial Championship in 2004 and a Bronze Medal in 2005 and 2006. He is also a coach with Mountain FC of the USL Super-Y League. Carlo holds a Provincial "B" License Coaching Certificate.

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