COACH JOSH VAN PELT IS THE HEAD COACH OF KNOXVILLE FC on the ball,” Coach Van Pelt says about his team. “They work diligently team Valencia Premier, which is part of their 07 Valencia pool. “Our 07 to support each other on both offense and defense through the concept Valencia Pool was formed this past fall of 2017 in an effort to help close of principles.” That kind of system means that the players worry less ability gaps within the age group through the development of players about which positions they are played in, and more about working hard individually and as a team,” Coach Van Pelt said about the program. to make sure their system is successful. “Over time with consistent training and reinforcement of learning And it has proven to be successful. Within the brief time of the team concepts within the game, improvement has begun to be seen with being together, they have found success on the pitch, chiefly coming as players at both the top and bottom of the pool from a technical and runners up in the top 07 division at the MEAD Cup in Dayton, Ohio. knowledge standpoint.” More locally, the team are playing up an age group against 06 teams and The Valencia Premier team takes these players from the pool and matching them in the games. “It is without question that this is a special places them in an environment that plays to their individual skill set. group of players,” Coach Van Pelt praised. “They are all understanding of Their collective love of the game is a great motivator to push them to the game and play at a high level at a young age. With continued desire, improve on a continual basis. “It is very clear that this set of players discipline and dedication, their future with soccer is bright.” Good luck have a passion for the game and desire to get better each time they are with the rest of the season Knoxville Valencia Premier!
Top Left: Coach Paul Brocato, Mikel Van Pelt, Devon Cole, Frank Manrod, Grey Stephens, Trevor Belanger and Coach Josh Van Pelt. Bottom Left: Wyatt Andrews, Alex Weaver, Andrew