Crows Dressed for Success against Horsham

Crowborough Athletic wore their new Sporting Futures USA Sponsored kit for the first time this past weekend in their final warm-up game before the season starts next week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crowborough Athletic (1) 1 vs Horsham (0) 1

The Crows give their Ryman Premier opponents a real test.

Crowborough kept their best pre-season performance for this last fixture before league action commences next weekend.

Hosting Horsham from the Ryman Premier league in the Crowborough Community Stadium in front of a large pre-season crowd, it was the home side that shocked their opponents by taking the lead in the 5th minute via Tom Saunders. Although under periods of intense pressure, the Crowborough defence dealt with everything thrown at them. In particular Jonathan Hampson had an excellent game dealing with the pace of an extremely lively winger.

It was only from a set piece in the 68th minute that a well directed free kick was met by the towering Horsham centre back who gave Ben Head in the Crowborough goal no chance as his header found the back of the net to equalise for Horsham. Both sides then made a number of substitutions but chances were still created at both ends.

At the final whistle both sides would have been pleased by their performances although Crowborough more so than Horsham.

The Only Way is Maine for Essex Lad George Coles

Sporting Futures USA is delighted to announce that one of our programs top midfielders, George Coles, will be joining perennial national tournament contenders, the University of Maine Fort Kent, in time for this upcoming Fall Season.

George, a native of Colchester, Essex, was a member of the highly acclaimed Colchester United FC Youth Academy whilst attending Thurstable College under the guidance of Wayne Lowry who heads up the football program at the college.

"George is a class act and a terrifc talent! He is a very good athlete and will fit right into the American game with his all action style and intensity on and off the ball. We are extremely confident that George will go on to have a great career at UMFK under the expert guidance of Head Coach Bill Ashby," commented Dave Binnie.

Congratulations and good luck in your new career, George, from all at Sporting Futures USA.

Catch George in action below:

Sporting Futures USA's South African Star heading for Maine

Sporting Futures USA is delighted to announce that our South African starlet, Junaid Williams, will be joining perennial national tournament contenders, the University of Maine Fort Kent, in time for this upcoming Fall Season.

Junaid, who lives in the Western Cape of South Africa, currently plays his soccer with Florida Albion FC and has turned in some classy performances in defence this past season. Junaid's performances caught the eye of our Chief Scout in South Africa, Dylan Kerr, who subsequently recommended him for our program.

Ironically, after travelling more than 7000 miles around the world to make a new career for himself, Junaid will find two of his countrymen currently on the roster of his new team. Spencer Jacoby and Jarryd Phillips, both from Johannesburg, currently star for the UMFK Bengals and will be extremely important for Junaid during his settling in period.

"Junaid is the  2nd South African player to take up a place at an American University having completed our PSA Mentoring Program and we are looking forward to watching Junaid Williams achieve the same success as our previous client, David Preston, who is currently starring for Mountain State University. Dylan Kerr recommended Junaid to us last year and we have been extremely impressed by his willingness to work hard at his soccer development before gearing up for his new career in the United States. We are extremely confident that Junaid will go on to have a great career at UMFK under the expert guidance of Head Coach Bill Ashby," commented Dave Binnie.

Congratulations and good luck in your new career, Junaid, from all at Sporting Futures USA.

Burgess Hill Town FC Rising Star Joins SFUSA Program

Sporting Futures USA is delighted to announce that Burgess Hill Town FC starlet, Josh Fawssett, has joined to our PSA Mentoring Program and has set his sights on progressing his career in the United States in 2012.
Josh currently stars with Ryman League team, Burgess Hill Town FC, and was a member of their highly successful Sussex County FA Cup Winning side in 2011 under the guidance of Head Coach Ashley Carr and his assistant Nick Ben.

According to Sporting Futures Manager, David Binnie:

"Josh is a powerful striker with a keen eye for goal. He links very well with his team-mates and is capable of scoring goals from differant areas of the field, ranging from the spectacular to the very simple, which we have identified as being a very attractive quality to his game. We believe that by joining our PSA Mentoring Program, Josh Fawssett provides another example of the quality of player that we always aim to bring to the attention of US coaches who trust our judegment when recruiting in the UK."

Josh is also a good student who gained some excellent high school grades. He is now focused on joining a top US University in 2012 and is relishing the opportunity to test himself in a new country.

Welsh Dragon to be a Warrior at Midland University

Former Ely Rangers FC goalkeeper, Lewis Wilcox, has committed his future to Midland University in Nebraska.

Sporting Futures USA's Dave Binnie commented:

"Lewis is a confident, brave goalkeeper with a big future ahead of him. He is an impressive keeper with all the attributes required to make a real name for himself within the Great Plains Athletic Conference and we expect him to grab the gloves for the Warriors this season. Above all else, Lewis, is a great lad with an infectious personality and will be a very popular lad on the team."

Midland University are led by Head Coach Dan Sullivan and will be lookin to progress to the NAIA National Tournament  this year after their last appearance in 2009! They have had a number of British players on their roster over the years as well as a number of others from around the world. This will be an exciting adventure for Lewis and one which we hope will lead to a lot of success for him and his new team.

Congratulations & Good Luck from all at Sporting Futures USA

Crows Dressed for Victory

Crowborough Athletic FC will be taking to the field feeling like champions next Saturday as the sport their brand new kit, sponsored by Sporting Futures USA.

The new kit will certainly catch the eye and with a bit of luck we will see them embark upon a very successful season.

New 2011/12 Season Kit Below:

Young Scottish Player Graduates from US College System and signs with Blackpool

Proof, if every it was needed, that the US College system is productive in the development of young up and coming professional players was highlighted further this evening when young Scotsman, Craig Sutherland, made his debut for Blackpool FC against Hibernian FC having just signed a professional contract with the English Championship side.

Remarkably, Craig had never been on the books of any professional club before embarking upon his US collegiate career with NCAA DII's Midwestern State University. The George Watson's College graduate quickly established himself as on of the universities top talents and moved on after 2 seasons to sign with top NCAA DI, North Carolina State.

Like many of the young British players currently over in the States, Craig dreamed of one day making it as a professional back home and his ambition was realised when Ian Holloway snapped him up. Craig will be playing alongside Scottish International, Barry Ferguson, and other highly talented pro's who were recently cutting it at the highest level in the English Premiership. In fact Craig will be hoping to emulate the success of fellow Scostman, Charlie Adam, who recently won his dream move to Liverpool in a £7m deal which will see him become one of the countries top earners.

"It is absolutely terrific to see a young Scotsman achieve his dream of making it back here in the UK as a professional footballer", commented SFUSA's Dave Binnie. "I believe that it perfectly demonstrates the opportunities that are available to our top youngsters who leave the UK to develop their careers within the US system. The US College System is fast gaining a reputation as being a hotbed of young emerging talent and the very fact that Craig has had this level of success if testament to the US system and of course to his own ability and determination to succeed."

Good luck in your new career Craig.

Article on Blackpool website can be read here: http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~2402590,00.html