Thanks to all those who came out to make Skyrocket Soccer 2008 the best year ever. We had record-setting player participation, great times with our guest trainers, Greg Gidman and 'Beto', and awesome training experiences.

We owe special thanks to:

• *** CAL's groundskeepers
• *** The Christian Academy of Louisville Athletic Dept. for their cooperative spirit
• *** Coach Greg Gidman & family, and "Beto"
• *** All our Skyrocket players and their families
• *** Varsity volunteers Jacob Shively, Brian Swanson, James Boehnlein, Jesse Stopher, A.J. Benge, John Arza, and Austin Chitwood (did I leave anyone out? :-) )
• *** Our sponsor, House of Soccer, Crestwood, KY
• *** The magnificent 6 young ladies who helped us launch our first evening high school girls clinic. (some of whom are pictured at left)
• *** Any anyone else I've left out.

We'll announce next year's Skyrocket Soccer Academy dates here by Dec. 1st. Stop back by when you get a chance to see more pictures of the 2008 session. And once again, thanks to one and all who made it possible!

When you take part in a Skyrocket Soccer Clinic, you have the opportunity to build a friendship that will last a lifetime.

"Skyrocket was a major part of helping our 8th-grader make friends in Louisville when our family moved in from out of town," explained one relieved mother. "Moving an incoming freshman in high school can be so devastating. Skyrocket helped us jump the gap."

(Read more about Sky friendships by clicking "Read more...")