During this time of the year I really enjoy the winter training sessions at our facility. As I walk around I run into so many alumni and their parents who now have their kids or grandkids participating in various programs. It’s hard to believe that we’ve already left January behind and the spring season is quickly coming upon us. As you know by now the club has made numerous improvements over the course of the ‘24/’25 seasons. I hope most of you have had the opportunity to meet Charlie Latshaw, our Director of Coaching. Charlie comes to us with a vast knowledge of training youth athletes and is widely known at both the state and national level. He has already started to put together the most qualified and knowledgeable coaching staff we’ve ever had at the club. Over 90% of our coaches currently hold a National A, B, or C license, the highest licenses in US soccer. As I’ve watched numerous training session the players are engaged, motivated, and having fun training. I’m excited for the upcoming spring season.  In March we will again walk in the St. Patrick’s Parade in St. Charles. It’s a fun afternoon for the kids to walk and hand out goodies to kids watching the parade. We had a very good showing the past two years, let’s make this years even bigger! Hope to see you at the facility, Pat Feulner, President