Welcome to the U12 Nether Palomino’s Web Page
Team Leadership:
Head Coach and Trainer: Mike Hamilton
GM and Lead Parent Coach: Andrew Brenner, 610-299-2800, abrenner@comcast.net
Asst Coach: Anthony DeCarlo, 610-999-2418
Team Manager: Wendy Laird, 610-453-0523, wendylaird@verizon.net
Team Treasurer: Gina Gibbs, 610-308-2437
Mike Hamilton’s Bio:
Michael Hamilton joined Nether Providence Soccer in August 2008 as the trainer/coach for the Nether Palominos.
Prior to joining NPAA Soccer Club, Mike was the Assistant Coach for the UNLV women’s soccer team after spending the 2005 season at Akron, where he was a graduate assistant and goal keeper coach for the women’s soccer team. While coaching the Zips, he not only worked with the training of the goalkeepers, but also initiated the first indoor soccer clinic hosted by the team during the winter.
Previous to Akron, Hamilton served as head women’s soccer coach at The Baldwin School from 2003-04 in Brny Mawr, Pa., and led them to a 25-3-2 record. The team also set a new school record for wins in a season under Hamilton and received a seed in the state tournament for the first time. Hamilton also served as the Cheltenham High School girls head coach for one year, and the goalkeeper coach for the Cheltenham High School boys team for one year as well. He currently holds a USSF National `D’ License, and was the Ohio North Region II ODP Goalkeeper coach.
A four-year goalie at Philadelphia University from 1996-2000, Hamilton led the program to three Philadelphia Soccer Seven Championships and a national ranking of 23. He also earned All-Independent Team honors and ranks fourth all-time in wins at the school. Since 2002, Hamilton has also played for Lighthouse S.C., Amateur Cup and Open Cup Champions.
Currently, Hamilton serves as the Nevada ODP Boys Goalkeeper coach, and also recieved his USSF `C’ License in January of 2007. He has also formed a company, Dynamic Soccer Training LLC, which hosts clinics in goalkeeping, and soccer specific speed & agility training.
Mr. Hamilton earned his bachelor of science degree in management information systems from Philadelphia University in 2000, and his master’s degree in physical education from Akron in 2006.
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NPAA Fields and Facilities
The Nether Palominos have use of the some of the finest fields and training facilities in S.E. Pennsylvania. With the highly regarded Robert Urban Park and the recently re-furbished Chester Park facilities, NPAA is on the leading edge of travel club field facilities in the area.
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2009 U12 Palominos Team Record as of November 22nd, 2009: 13-2-7 (wins-ties-losses)
Tournament results for 2009 Season:
NPAA Robert Urban Spring Challenge: 0-0-3, April 2009 - Finalists
West Chester United Summer Classic: 2-0-0, August 2009- Champions
George Pratt Columbus Day Tournament (Cape May): The Palominos played up in U13 age group and competed well; record: 0-3-0.
Hempfield Fall Classic: 4-0-0, November 2009 - Champions
Tournament Championships for 2007-8 Season: Ridley United Tournament, August 2007; West Deptford Thanksgiving Tournament, November 2007.
Winter indoor plans include comprehensive skills training with futsal balls at TriState Sports for January and February 2010. Indoor league plans for YSC Sports Center League- Session 2 - Feb-March 2010. Guests are welcome to train with the Palominos!
The Palominos will also be competing in the George Pratt Memorial Cape May Classic, The Hempfield Fall Classic Tournament as well as several Winter Indoor Cups and the EPYSA Spring Outdoor Cup Tournaments.
** The Palominos advanced to the PAGS Division One playoffs. First playoff game will take place Saturday, November 14th vs. Coventry at 4pm. The game will be played at USTC.
