The ASA Thunder Premier 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 the National Capital Soccer League (NCSL). NCSL is considered to be the premier boys travel league in the Maryland/Virginia/DC area.
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 Classic, the brother team of the Thunder Premier. 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 2011/2012 - Maryland SportsPlex Futsal League
Fall 2011 - NCSL Division S
Spring 2011 - NCSL Division M
Winter 2010/2011 - Maryland SportsPlex Futsal League
Fall 2010 - NCSL Division T
Spring 2010 - NCSL Division G
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)
Looking for a great way to start off the Spring 2012 soccer season? Then come join the ASA Thunder as they host their fourth annual Ice Cup.
When: Multiple weekends throughout the month of March. Specific weekends are listed below.
Where: Crownsville, MD (Just outside Annapolis, MD)
Cost: $515 or only $465 if paid by February 1, 2012. (Referee fees included)
Details: All teams are guaranteed 3 games. Games will be 7v7 for U9 and U10 or 8v8 for U11 and U12. Games will consist of two 25 minute halves.
How to join? Click on the appropriate age group to register.
U12 Boys – March 3rd and 4th
U11 Boys – March 10th and 11th
U10 Boys – March 17th and 18th
U9 Boys – March 24th and 25th
U12 Girls – March 3rd and 4th
U11 Girls – March 10th and 11th
U10 Girls – March 17th and 18th
U9 Girls – March 24th and 25th
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