The spring 2024 season officially got underway this weekend as the Coast FA Select program participated in the Savannah Cup. The event features top clubs from Georgia, Florida and both Carolinas at the Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex. “We resume training in mid January each year so this tournament gives us an early look at how our teams are shaping up. The Savannah location makes a lot of sense geographically for a February tournament. Coming home with four championships and two finalist trophies is a nice accomplishment against the quality of the competition ” said Coast Director Heyward Gulledge.

Coast 14g Black (Click for Image) / Coach Melisa Garcia… The girls claimed their first ever trophy as they finished as U10 runner up behind Savannah Premier. This is an especially satisfying result for us as the team is comprised of primarily under aged players that paid their dues last fall. We are looking forward to the spring Carolinas Premier League season.

Coast 12g Red (Click for Image) / Coach Wes Durant…U12 championship medals were claimed by posting a 3-1-0 record during the tournament. Victories over Atlanta based Concord Fire, Savannah United and Florida Elite were impressive results from the girls. Coach Durant said “ This is a great start to the spring season as we play our final year of 9v9 before graduating to the full size field in May .”

Coast 12 Black (Click for Image) / Coach Kent Moore…The boys claimed the championship medals in U12 by winning three super competitive matches. The final went to PKs against Jacksonville based Florida Elite with the good guys coming out on top. “I could not ask for a better start from my kids. Their will to win was unmatched this weekend as they continued to pick one another up as they overcame a 1-2 deficit in the final to force PKs. My goalkeeper was very solid in the kicks from the mark “ said Coach Moore.

Coast 13 Red (Click for Image) /Coach Ross Morgan…The first weekend with Coach Morgan at the helm saw the boys reel off four consecutive wins to claim top honors in U11. Goals came in bunches as they scored seventeen while conceding only three against solid competition. Coach Morgan said “ The kids got stronger as they progressed through the tournament and played their best game in the final.”

Coast 15 Red (Click for Image) / Coach Jordin Anderson…The 15 Red put on a relentless offensive attack on their way to a championship in the U9 Division. The final came against a very talented Atlanta Concord Fire side. Coach Anderson said “ their dedication, teamwork and skill allowed them to go undefeated this weekend that led to a well-deserved championship.”

Coast 14 Red (Click for Image) /Coach Joel Banta…The 14 Red played up a year into the U11 division and posted a 3-1-0 record but dropped a hard fought 1-2 result to the Charleston Landsharks to finish as finalists. “ We did very well playing against older kids on a much larger field for the first time ever. We have a very competitive schedule ahead of us this spring but I am confident they will accept the challenge “ said Coach Banta.