The ASA Thunder Classic are a U11 boys soccer team sponsored by the Arundel Soccer Association (ASA) and are located in Crownsville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The team offers a fun and competitive learning environment focused on developing the boys’ core technical and tactical skills. For the Fall 2011 season, the Thunder will compete in Division 1 of the Anne Arundel County Youth Soccer League (AAYSA).
The Thunder are coached and trained by Mike Connor (click here for résumé). Mike is the Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Coach at Archbishop Spalding High School and holds both a USSF National "C" License and a USSF National Youth License. Mike's goals for the boys are to improve their technical and tactical ability, prepare them for high school soccer, and most importantly encourage each boy’s passion for the game.
The Thunder are always interested in adding talented players that are looking to improve. Prospective players must be born on or after August 1, 2000 in order to tryout. If you are interested in playing for the Thunder, please contact Mike Connor: 410-212-7332 or maconnor8@gmail.com.
The Thunder host a number of tournaments throughout the year, including the Heat Cup, Ice Cup, November Cup, and June Cup. These tournaments are a fun, low cost way to begin an exciting new season or cap off another successful year for your team. To check out past participants click on the "Tournament Information" link on the left. For more information on how to apply contact Mike Connor: 410-212-7332 or maconnor8@gmail.com.
Be sure to check out the website of the ASA Thunder Premier, the brother team of the Thunder Classic.
Also, visit our Facebook Page to "Like" us and view some great pictures of the boys in action.
Coach Mike's favorite player, Cristiano Ronaldo:
Team History:
Winter 2010/2011 - Maryland SportsPlex Futsal League
Fall 2011 - AAYSA Division 1
Spring 2011 - AAYSA Division 2 Champions
Winter 2010/2011 - Maryland SportsPlex Futsal League
Fall 2010 - AAYSA Division 2
Spring 2010 - AAYSA Division 2
Winter 2009/2010 - SoccerDome Indoor Soccer League
Fall 2009 - NCSL Division O
Spring 2009 - Freestate Chesapeake 4v4 League
Winter 2008/2009 - Ginga Futsal League
Fall 2008 - ASA Rec Program (Team Formed)