Sherwood Park Phoenix Bring Home Silver

The Sherwood Park Phoenix soccer team has done us all very proud after bring home Silver during the 2016 AFC Summit Cup Championships.  The team, sponsored by Sherwood Ford, is made up of under 12 age girls in the Sherwood Park District Soccer Association.

Sherwood Park Phoenix Bring Home Silver

The Phoenix Program continues to evolve with a renewed focus on the development of young players and coaches.  Throughout the season since April, players and coaches have committed to training and playing four times a week.  They’re given an opportunity to develop their skills with meaningful competition that enhances game understanding and performance.

Their success as a team and individually is strongly reflected in the athletes, coaches and parents high level of commitment!  The Sherwood Park District Soccer Association provides a a Long-Term Player Development inspired program.  It includes a holistic curriculum and plan with purposeful training and growth opportunities for the passionate player and coach.

The Phoenix had one of their best games Saturday in Airdrie when they killed it against the Edmomton Juventus (Devlin) team shutting them out 9-0!  With their combined points, they were in the final championship Sunday versus the Calgary MUSC Phoenix.  That formidable team managed to hold the Sherwood Park Phoenix to a 2-0 victory.  The girls can be very proud, as are we, of their amazing success and bringing home a Silver cup!

All AFC Summit Cup results are available on the Championship website by clicking here.  Congratulations to the Sherwood Park Phoenix!  We hope you’ll continue to grow and develop your skills and continue your success and sportsmanship in all your endeavors!