10k Team!

Scott McDoniel • Nov 24, 2021

2005 Hannover, coached by Dan Kelly and assisted by Tom Janisch, continues to be a team we (SLSG) can admire. The group, formed as the girls entered their U8 season, is as strong as ever enjoying the new season after a U17 promotion in our city’s always challenging SLYSA league.

Kelly, a teacher by trade, and experienced coach, believes that it’s important to use training and game opportunities to create a challenging environment that encourages individual player development. “Competing in a higher league forces the players to raise their intensity and focus during sessions and matches” Dan mentioned in a quick chat with Age Group Director Carlton Williams. “And as coaches we are designing training situations that encourage the team to play quicker and with an increased focus on work rate.”

The continued push to challenge the team has opened the door to other opportunities inside the club as well. Hannover has recently combined training sessions with the ECNL-RL program as coaches Maggie Richard and Lauren Nuelle have welcomed the team into their sessions. Dan feels this opportunity is both a reward for hard work in the past and also a reflection of the team's loyalty to the club. “Training alongside the highest levels within St. Louis Scott Gallagher has provided the team with another opportunity to continue to raise their level of play. The sessions require high levels of work and fast decision making forcing the girls to pay attention to the little details that will allow them to play quicker.”

Hard work, collaboration, and loyalty are foundational words that make a 10k coach/team, well, 10k. “Hannover is the perfect team to get our first ‘10k’ recognition”, stated Program Director Scott McDoniel. “The fact that the core personnel of this team has been solid since the girls were seven years old is a reflection of the positive experiences they are having under Dan’s tutelage. Dan challenges the girls, makes them feel valued, and he makes sure they know they are improving. And most importantly the girls have fun. We (SLSG) truly are fortunate to have Coach Kelly on the Staff and we are truly proud of these girls and their families!”

What is #10Kexperiences -

“Instead of trying to amass 10,000 hours of practice, Youth coaches should be attempting to provide 10, 000 experiences.”

~Nick Cox - English FA

In 2016, the Girls Division presented this quote to the entire staff as an adopted way of thinking. The idea, taken from the English FA’s Mr. Cox has become a motivating and driving force of purpose for the Staff, reflected in the clubs holistic approach to development.

SLSG has never been more proud of the coaching staff, and #10Kexperiences, is simply another way of celebrating coaches and teams that have been dedicated to the cause; hard working, committed to curriculum and club programming, overwhelmingly loyal to the club, contributing to the community, reflective of the clubs Shield Values, and going beyond the norm to have fun as a team. Ultimately, the club is celebrating as many coaches & teams as we can when we recognize that they treat the game as much more than a game #MTAG.

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New Shield Same Values

By David Vedder • 01 Jun, 2022

Dear SLSG Family, We’re thrilled to unveil our refreshed brand identity. The updates are intended to demonstrate the evolution of Scott Gallagher since its founding in 1976. While we have experienced significant change over the years, our core beliefs and Shield Values of UNITY, HUMILITY, PASSION, RESPECT, and TRADITION haven’t changed. It is our purpose to grow with intention — as individuals and as a team. We are empowered by these changes, and there is an overwhelming sense of excitement and belief in what the future holds for our club and for you, our members. Our team is like-minded, determined, and will continue to challenge ourselves daily to get better. In the spirit of rebranding, we commit to providing the same, or better, level of professionalism you have experienced, and we’d like to take the opportunity to thank our loyal members and business partners for your trust and loyalty. As you notice changes in our branding, signs, and promotions, please know that we are stronger than ever and have an extremely optimistic vision for the future. Sincerely, Brad Davis President • Saint Louis Scott Gallagher

Youth Academy Teams Capture Super Copa Titles

By John Venneman • 31 May, 2022

Youth Academy Teams Capture Super Copa Titles

2022-2023 Girls Program Youth Academy Staff Announcement

By David Vedder • 11 May, 2022

Saint Louis - The Saint Louis Scott Gallagher Girls Division is excited to begin announcing its Director, Coaching, and Administrative line up for the 2022-23 season. “Our Club Mission is unwavering, To Be the Best Club in the Country.” stated SLSG Girls Program Director Scott McDoniel. “And in order to effectively continue striving for this mission, SLSG Leadership has understood for some time that our teachers/coaches play a major role in helping us achieve this status.” The Girls Division plans to release the staffing announcements in phases, and in no particular order, throughout the month of May. The first platform to be highlighted is the Missouri Girls Youth Academy Staff (IL YA Staff to be announced soon!). “The MO Youth Academy Program consists of Elite and Premier Level Teams from the ages U9-U12” said Youth Academy Director Sterling Wescott. “We are incredibly proud of all our teams in the Junior Division [U6-U12], and over the years as the club has evolved and tiers have naturally been created, the Youth Academy Program has grown into a very high level and developmentally centric environment. There are two new additions to the Youth Academy Staff this year. 30-year coaching veteran and club favorite, Steve Pecher. Steve, in addition to working in the ECNL-RL Program, will be stepping into the U9 age group to be the lead voice for our 2014 Elite Navy Team. He will be joined by one of the club's up and coming superstar coaches, Lauren Nuelle. Lauren has been a full-time member of the staff for the past four years but has been coaching in the club even before graduating from Webster University in 2018. Lauren has worked with all ages in the club, most recently working inside our ECNL - Regional League platform. Pecher, who has an overwhelmingly successful playing and coaching resume, is excited to work with “the future” talent of the girl's program. “I have always enjoyed working with the young ages. I love helping to instill basic, but important, skill sets that they will need to be successful in the game, especially in this club. And also, I believe Lauren, who is talented at training soccer technique will be a great compliment to the U9 age group.” Youth Academy Director - Sterling Wescott U12 - 2011 Elite Navy - Carlton Williams, Sterling Wescott U12 - 2011 Elite Green - Carlton Williams, Sterling Wescott, Jesse Finney U12 - 2011 Premier Navy - Scott Nelson, Ryan Moon U12 - 2011 Premier Green - Bill Rombach, Megan Roth U12 - 2011 Premier White - Pat Barry, TBD U11 - 2012 Elite Navy - Sterling Wescott, Carlton Williams U11 - 2012 Elite Green - Sterling Wescott, Calton Williams U11 - 2012 Premier Navy - Larry Hulcer, Carli Bond U11 - 2012 Premier Green - Scott Nelson, Laura Stroot U10 - 2013 Elite Navy - Carlton William, Sterling Wescott, Carli Bond U10 - 2013 Elite Green - TBD U9 - 2014 Elite Navy - Steve Pecher - Lauren Nuelle U9 - 2014 Elite Green - Lauren Nuelle

10k Experiences

By David Vedder • 30 Apr, 2022

It’s All in the Experience!

Saint Louis Scott Gallagher and Most Sacred Heart Parish Partnership Announcement

By David Vedder • 06 Apr, 2022

Fenton, MO - Saint Louis Scott Gallagher (SLSG) and Most Sacred Heart Parish (MSH) Eureka CYC soccer program have entered a strategic partnership. The two organizations will work together in several areas including coaching education and curriculum, player programming and camps. More details to come about the full extent of the partnership.