Flash Fields<\/a>, features two back-to-back brand-new full size turf fields. In addition, the WNY Flash has an exclusive partnership with the West Seneca Soccer Complex, which houses over 15 fields of various sizes catering to different ages of play where our teams train and play games from.<\/p>\n\n\t\tDecorated coaching staff\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
The Western New York Flash Academy features a top of the line coaching staff. From Vice President Aaran Lines, who has coached the likes of Abby Wambach, Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan, and Marta, to Executive Director of Coaching Eric Dade, who spent nearly 13 years as a professional soccer player, including five competing for the Dallas Burn\/FC Dallas of the MLS, you will find that all of our coaches bring something different to the table that can help your child every step of the way. All of our coaches are USSF licensed and are passionate about being leaders, role models, and giving back to the game here in WNY. Each and every one of our coaches is handpicked through a vigorous interview process to ensure each player receives the highest level of coaching<\/p>\n
\n\t\tSTORIED PAST\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
When your child puts on a WNY Flash jersey, the badge means something. Back in 2009, a semi-professional expansion team in the W-League, the Buffalo Flash had immediate success, capturing the W-League Championship in 2010. Later that year, the now Western New York Flash, joined the Women\u2019s Professional Soccer League (WPS) and selected Alex Morgan in the 2011 WPS Draft. That same year, in front of a record 10,461 fans, the Flash captured the organization\u2019s second championship in a row; Marta would capture the WPS Golden Boot as the league\u2019s top scorer. Following a short stint in the WPSL-Elite League where they were crowned league champions, the Flash were selected as one of eight clubs to join the newly created National Women\u2019s Soccer League (NWSL). Led by Abby Wambach, the Flash captured the NWSL Regular Season Title in 2013. The club would also go on to capture the 2016 NWSL Championship. When your son or daughter plays for the Flash, they are playing for the Flash legacy, for continued excellence, and playing for those who have paved the way before them. For the #FlashFamily.<\/p>\n
\n\t\tbright future\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
While we certainly have a storied past, have no doubt about our future. We are only just getting started here at the Western New York Flash Academy. We are committed to providing excellence and opportunity in all areas of development, impacting players in the WNY area and their futures. \u00a0From investing into our community with the Flash Fields, to educating our coaches, to providing the best technology and software for college recruitment and video analysis, our commitment to the players of WNY is unparalleled. Don\u2019t miss out on being a part of the bright future of the Western New York Flash Academy.<\/p>\n
\n\t\tsuccess at the next level\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
While not every player has the goal of reaching the collegiate level, we take pride in the fact that our club provides for those that have the ability and aspirations to a become collegiate student athlete. \u00a0The Western New York Flash Academy continues to prove that it is one of the best clubs in the country at preparing and placing student-athletes at some of the best NCAA, NJCAA, and NAIA institutions in the country and abroad. As a club we are motivated not only by the process of getting a student-athlete successfully to the next level, but also take great pride in witnessing the lasting impact our student-athletes are making at the next level and in life.<\/p>\n
\n\t\tcore values\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
Our core values are at the heart of everything we do as a club. All Western New York Flash Academy players will develop the skills, qualities, and attributes needed to play exciting, creative soccer with a winning mentality, while, at the same time, having a positive and lasting influence on each other. Our academy promotes good sportsmanship and encourages high standards of performance and conduct on and off the field, requiring discipline<\/strong>, honesty<\/strong>, hard<\/strong> work<\/strong>, commitment<\/strong>, respect<\/strong>, and humility <\/strong>\u2013 for both players and coaches<\/p>\n\n\t\tPlayers First Club\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
As a Players First\u2122 licensed club, we are committed to placing the long-term interests of each individual player at the heart of every decision in structuring, operating, and managing our club.\u00a0Players First\u2122 represents our club\u2019s commitment to providing a holistic approach in player development for all of our players, recognizing that the soccer experience must include lessons and opportunity both on the field and off. Players First\u2122 also represents our club\u2019s commitment to engage with and educate parents to help them understand and embrace the appropriate expectations and roles for them in their child\u2019s overall soccer and athletic development experience.<\/p>\n
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