1. The Avalon School for Boys
200 W. Diamond Avenue
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
301-963-8022 / 301-963-8027 FAX
www.avalonschools.org
Soccer is a lifetime experience. We play
soccer year-round with discipline, respect,
honesty, character and sportsmanship.
Avalon JV and Varsity soccer players
become good athletes and grow in their
soccer skills.
We emphasize in team work, team
development, and team spirit. The players
conduct acts of charity in the community.
We play “by the whistle” —there are no
calls reversed by referees.
The student body, parents, faculty and
administrators are supportive of the Avalon
soccer teams and are important components
of the Soccer Program success.
Courage, heart and skill!
Our Philosophy
Soccer Coaches
Mr. Gustavo Gilardi, Head Coach
240-253-3908 c.
Regional Diploma, NSCAA;
Positive Coaching Alliance, Certificate
GGilardi@avalonschools.org
Mr. Justin Kanka, Asssitant Coach
240-447-5265 c.
J.Kanka@yahoo.com
Mr. Ralph Acevedo, Assitant Coach
240-994-7098 c.
RalphAcevedo11@verizon.net
MISAL Conference Chair 2014
Mr. Patrick Duffy, 301-963-8022 of.
pduffy@avalonschools.org
Soccer Program Staff
Duc In Altum!
(Put out into the deep!)
As Pope John Paul II reminds us, “these
words invite us to remember the past
with gratitude, to live the present with
enthusiasm, and to look to the future
with confidence.”
IDEAS, CONTRIBUTIONS & VOLUNTEERS
Please contact Mr. Gustavo Gilardi
240-253-3908 c.
Please make all checks to the order of
The Avalon School
Memo: Soccer Program
Your contributions are tax deductible
Thank You!
Varsity Soccer Team
Fall 2014
Soccer Program
Courage, Heart, Skill!
www.AvalonSchools.org
Season Champions 2013 & 2014
MISAL Conference

2. SOCCER PROGRAM
We play soccer year-round. The team is also
involved in works of charity.
FALL SEASON: MISAL conference.
WINTER SEASON: Indoor soccer.
SPRING SEASON: Scrimmages with soccer
clubs and the Mid Atlantic Tournament.
SUMMER SEASON: Conditioning, develop-
ing concepts, technical skills, and fun activities.
Optional: Summer-week long soccer Camp.
Registration fees apply
Soccer is a way of life!
The benefits of playing soccer year-round are
indisputable:
”Mens Sana in Corpore Sano”
(A healthy mind in a healthy body.)
The Black Knights look for talented, dedicated, respectful and courageous soccer players
FAQ
Who plays? High schoolers with the desire to
play soccer are welcome to participate in the
program.
When? The soccer team meets two weeks
before the academic year begins. Physical
conditioning and soccer skills development
is expected to be a year-round, ongoing pro-
cess, at Avalon and at home.
What about practice? To excel in the soccer
field, active participation at soccer practice
is a requirement.
What is our goal? Our goal is to help players
succeed on and off the field. It is our com-
mitment to building character, discipline,
and respect: Duc in altum!
Why registration fees? To improve the
soccer program through tournaments, pur-
chase needed uniforms, equipment, and
organize team meetings and parties, etc.
REQUIREMENTS
1. A signed Health Evaluation form by your
doctor and Soccer Waiver allowing you to
play soccer.
2. High level of commitment to train at
practices and at home.
3. Follow directions from the coaches during
soccer practice and games, develop an un-
derstanding on why certain plays and
players are chosen; participate and ques-
tion coaches to clarify concepts, strategies
and tactics.
4. Creativity by the players during the games
is encouraged.
5. Wear a white shirt, black shorts and socks,
shin-guards and soccer cleats to soccer
practices; and bring a soccer ball and wa-
ter bottle to all practices.
6. Participate in team charitable work..
7. Show respect for all members of the team,
coaches, referees, parents and other teams.
8. Practice sportsmanship and play “by the
whistle.”
9. Students are required to have a good
academic standard.
10. Players are encouraged to sign up on
Facebook: Avalon Soccer Program Closed
Group.
Fall 2011 Varsity Soccer Team
M.I.S.A.L. ‘13 Conference Plaque & Trophy
MISAL Post-Season Runner Up
Trophy