East Cherokee Futbol Club
Advanced Futbol Development Program
Dates/ Times of ADP Training Sessions
Training Dates Fall 2024:
Fall Training Season starts 8/26/2024 @ 5:30pm
Training Sessions Fall 2024:
8/26/2024 @ 5:30 pm
9/2/2024 @ 5:30pm
9/30/2024 @ 5:30pm
10/7/2024 @ 5:30pm
10/14/2024 @ 5:30pm
10/21/2024 @ 5:30pm
10/28/2024 @ 5:30pm
11/4/2024 @ 5:30pm
11/11/2024 @ 5:15pm
11/18/2024 @ 5:15pm
11/25/2024 @ 5:15pm
Location: ECSC Fields
Time: 5:30 pm- 7:00 pm
About the Advanced Development Program
The Advanced Development Program (ADP) is the start of East Cherokee FC's development and leadership program for coaches and players of various ages.
The Advanced Development Program (ADP) is the start of East Cherokee FC's development and leadership program for coaches and players of various ages.
This program is a year round training program with two training sessions per week during the off season, one practice during normal club season play and we train during all seasons. The ADP training program will be offered to high performing players in the U11 - U15 age groups. The selected players will be invited to participate in the development sessions while being registered and active on their respective club team.
All players will continue to represent their club in practices and games. The East Cherokee Futbol Club Advanced Development Program (ADP) is for those talented kids who have a natural gift or overwhelming desire to progress their skillset and learn the game at a higher level. These players will be invited based on their attitude, ambition, and ability. All players will be to expected to adhere to a strict training regiment and will include working independently on their own while not currently training. To recommend a player for further scouting or evaluation click here.
Meet our coaches
Coach Robert Long
Robert began playing competitive soccer in Seattle, Washington. A natural left-footer, he played left midfield and striker in the Washington State Premier League program from 6th grade through high school. He won two high school state championships in soccer, was a two-time state finalist in track and field, and a finalist for Washington High School Athlete of the Year in 1996. He played briefly at Amherst College (Division III) and served as the head referee in the Penn State Intramural soccer program while in graduate school.
When he’s not supporting the National Weather Service as a research scientist (the ‘real-world’ job), Robert leads the “Little Lions” (Under 4) program and officiates games for East Cherokee Soccer Club and currently holds the position ofe Vice President for the East Cherokee Soccer Club.
Coach Mike Feeney
Coach Mike Feeney (Coach Mike) started his development journey with the Greece Buccaneers (Greece United FC) playing at an NPL level after. Coach Mike won several tournaments and league championships during his time with Greece. As a tenured captain, and leading goal scorer for the club several seasons running, he stepped into the arena of association football with Greece Arcadia.
It wasn't very long until Coach Mike transitioned to the officiating side as well as he became a licensed US Soccer Federation head official in 2002. Coach Mike still plays today and has over 27 years of experience. Recently, Coach Mike also completed the US Soccer Training program to become a licensed Professional US Soccer coach. What you can expect from him is a structured, realistic, and age appropriate approach to the game. He is also the CEO and Director of Operations for the East Cherokee Soccer Club.
