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Age Groups 2011/2012 U9 - 8/1/02-7/31/03
U10 - 8/1/01-7/31/02
U11 - 8/1/00-7/31/01
U12 - 8/1/99-7/31/00
U13 - 8/1/98-7/31/99
U14 - 8/1/97-7/31/98
U15 - 8/1/96-7/31/97
U16 - 8/1/95-7/31/96
U17 - 8/1/94-7/31/95
U18 - 8/1/93-7/31/94
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 Tanner Phelps Starting from fall 2011, long-time Cutter Tanner Phelps (two-season Cutters 93 White and eight-season Cutters 93 Red) begins to play for Franklin College Men’s Soccer Team in NCAA Division III. In a recent interview with Cutters, he talked about his soccer playing experience with Cutters and his current athletic life at college.
Being asked about the most memorable experience with Cutters during his 10-year play, Tanner said, “the most memorable and significant thing that I learned playing for the Cutters was playing around so many great soccer players that all wanted the same thing: to get better at the most beautiful game in the world.”
He also pointed out that playing along some of the best players in the state helped him to adapt the competition level at college, “I was ready for the level of play because I had already played with some very good players”.
Tanner shared with us that the game in college level is much quicker than in youth level, “not necessarily physically faster, but mentally quicker” as he said. “You always have to be thinking two to three passes ahead. It takes a lot of internal motivation and desire to play. No one is going to hand you a starting position no matter how good you are, if you aren’t willing to put the work in, and that includes off the field and in the off-season.”
For the current young cutters playing with the club, Tanner also gave them some advice: “To become a better soccer player you need to realize that you will always have the players around you helping you through all the hardships of what soccer and everyday life brings you.” “The coaches that coach for any Cutters team are some of the best coaches in the state and country in my opinion and you have an amazing director of coaching, Tommy Berry. Don’t take the coaching for granted. Bloomington Cutters gives you the greatest opportunities to excel.”
Thank you, Tanner. We wish you a great career ahead as a student-athlete!
 97 RED VIT Champions Congratulations to the 97 Boys Red team and their victory in the Veterans Invitational Tournament on November 12th & 13th. The team beat IPSC 97B Black Saturday morning 5-0. Saturday night saw a loss to Mockingbird Classic 1-4. Sunday morning in the semi final game they defeated the number one team from group A, Atletico Flames, 4-1. The championship game saw a rematch of the loss from the night before with Mockingbird Classic this time the team showed a determination and resolve to not lose again and won 3-1.
Congratulations to the 98 Boys Red for winning the Veterans Invitational Tournament on Nov 12 & 13th. The team defeated FC Rush Premiere from St Louis 2-0 in the final. The team also posted victories over Athletico Flames 5-0 and the Evansville Soccer Club 5-1 in the round robin stage of the tournament.
 98 Red (U14) - Fusion Cup Champs Congratulations to Coach Kevin Sparks, Coach Peter Van Leusen, and the 98 Boys Red for a well deserved Fusion Cup Championship. The 98 Red team defeated the Terre Haute Flyers, Fort Wayne Fever and then the host Fusion team 3-1 in the final.
 Nightmare at the Rock Champions Congratulations to Victor Kapasonoree and the 99 Boys Red for capturing the Nightmare at the Rock U13 Championship on Oct 30th. The 99 Red team won the Premiere division by defeating the host team, South Central Select Nemesis 4-1 in the final.
 Former Cutter teammates and current Cutter coaches Emma Winkler and Maggie Richards were both recently announced by Indiana University as recipients of the Wells Scholarship. The scholarship, created in the name of the late IU Chancelor Herman B Wells, is considered to be one of the most competitive and prestigious in the country. Emma and Maggie were among 16 other recipients nationally and are now among only 460 recipients to receive the scholarship since it’s creation in 1990. Wells Scholars receive full tuition, course fees, and a living stipend for four years of undergraduate course work on the Bloomington Campus.
Maggie and Emma both grew up playing in the Cutters Soccer Club for the competitive 93 Girls under current Cutters coach Kari Rickerby and former coaches, AJ Amspaugh, Sara Kloosterman (Northen Illinois), Erika True (Indiana State University) and Woody Sherwood (Xavier). “They were both excellent youth players that exhibited outstanding drive, leadership and intelligence at a young age” said Tommy Berry, Director of Coaching for the Cutters Soccer Club. “They were a joy to coach and be around and the club is very proud of their academic accomplishments.” Maggie and Emma are now coaching for the Cutters Soccer Club working with the 01 Girls and passing on their love for the game. “It’s always very special when former players coach for the club. I’m thrilled they’re involved and providing a wonderful example for our young players”.
 The Cutters’ 01 Red team won the Pike Fest tournament in Indy. Hosted by the Pike/Indy Burn soccer club the Cutters secured 1st place with victories over Fusion, Carmel, Westfield, and Southern Indiana. Coach Darren Wright reported, “I’m very proud of the boys for going 4-0 in their first tournament ever. They worked hard and played well only giving up 4 goals. I would love to be able to take some of the credit for the victory, but after only 2 weeks of practice all of the credit has to go the boys, their parents, and the Jr. Cutters soccer program which did a great job of preparing the boys for their first taste of competitive club soccer. I’m excited about the rest of the season and looking forward to watching the boys develop and continue to grow together as a team.”
 Congratulations to the 98 Boys Red and Coach Kevin Sparks and Peter Van Leusen for winning the Challenge Cup Championship. The Cup was hosted at Lawrence Park on June 11 & 12 and the team advanced to the final after their victory over St Francis 3-1 in the Semifinal at 8am on Saturday. Sunday’s Championship game was against a very good Fort Wayne Citadel opponent. The Cutters scored the lone goal of the match in first half to take a 1-0 lead into half time. In the 2nd half the 98 Reds were able to hold off Citadel’s possession game to seal the final victory.
 Congratulations to Coach Victor and the 99 Boys Red team (U12) for capturing the White River Challenge U12 championship on May 7th & 8th. The team defeated Westfield Select SC 99B White (IN) 8-0, St. Francis Scorpions White (IN) 8-2, Carmel FC Boys 99 Gold (IN) 5-1 in round robin play. In the final the team defeated FC Pride 99 Select White 3-0. The game was played on Mother’s Day and all the proud Moms joined in for the championship photo. Thank you Moms for everything you do!
 The 99 Girls’ Cutters team (U12) got off to a great start for their spring season! The team participated in the Kapsalis Cup in Indianapolis over the April 8th weekend. The girls won two games (and had a rainout called a 0-0 tie) and reached the finals of the silver division in their age group. The team played hard and won 3-2, winning the championship. The tournament was a great opportunity to continue to learn how to play at a competitive level. As one player said, “the conditions weren’t the best, but we played hard. It was fun to win our first championship.” The team will continue play in the 1st Red division of the GIRLS league.
 Congratulations to Coach Kevin Sparks and the 98 Boys Red for being finalists at the Kapsalis Cup on April 8th & 9th. The tournament was hosted by Pike Indy Burn, and the 98 Boys Red defeated Westside 4-3 and Mellenium Wolves. The team lost to a quality Tri-State Futbol Club team in the final 3-1.
 Congrats to Coach Jeff Thomas and the 97 Girls for winning the Kapsalis Cup at Pike Indy Burn on April 8th & 9th. The team defeated Canton (MI) in the final 1-0.
 The Cutters Soccer Club wishes to congratulate former Cutter Coach Caleb Porter and his Akron Zips for winning their first ever NCAA Championship in 2010. This was the first NCAA championship in any team sport for the University of Akron. Caleb, an Indiana Alum and previous IU assistant, has been the head coach for the Zips the past 5 years. Last year Akron lost in the NCAA title game, barely missing out on finishing undefeated in 2009. Caleb coached for the Cutters for 3 seasons from 2003-2005 while on staff at Indiana. Caleb demonstrated his same winning methods with the Cutters leading his team to back to back state titles in 2004 & 2005. Current Cutters’ Coaches Kevin Sparks and Shaun Figueirido were both members of Coach Caleb’s team.
 Tom Berry - Director of Coaching Tommy Berry has been named a finalist for the Roy Pohill Club Director of Coaching of the Year Award by the Indiana Soccer Association. This award recognizes a club Director of Coaching who supports the Indiana Youth Soccer vision of player development, Code of Conduct and has the respect and admiration of the coaches, players, and administrators within the club. Tommy has been an outstanding model, coach and mentor for Cutters coaches, players, and parents. His work has elevated the level of play at all levels, and has helped Cutters Soccer Club achieve a reputation throughout the Indiana Soccer community as a quality club.
 Jeremiah Gutjahr participated for the 97 Boys Indiana ODP team this past July. The team attended camp in Overland Park, Kansas for 5 days of intra-state competition in US Soccer Region 2. Thirteen mid-western states participated in the summer matches which showcased 250 of the regions best players. Jeremiah was one of 24 players from the region (and the only player from the state of Indiana born 7/97 to 12/97) invited to stay the additional 5 days for regional pool training. Congrats to Jeremiah for his accomplishment and being recognized as one of the Midwest’s top players.
 The Cutters 95 Girls Red traveled to Evansville on November 6 & 7 to participate in the 2010 Veterans’ Cup. The team won the championship in the premier division by scoring 8 goals and only allowing 3. The Cutters 95 Girls Red posted victories over Hoosier FC 95 Elite 2-1, Indiana ODP U16 White 2-0, and the Darien Dynamo 2-1 in round robin to advance to the final. In the final, the 95 Girls faced the Indiana ODP U16 Red which is an all-star team with many of the state of Indiana’s best U16 players. The game ended in a tie (1-1) after regulation and 2 overtimes before the 95 Cutter Girls claimed the tournament championship by winning in penalty kicks. Congrats to the girls and Coach Orlando!
 The Cutters 95 Boys Red (U16) won the Veteran’s Cup Tournament in Evansville on 11/13 & 11/14. The team defeated the Chicago Magic Blue 2-0, Evansville SC 95 Premiere 2-0, and tied Three Lions Premier 94/95 1-1 to advance to the final against the Illinois Fusion. The Fusion conceded their first goal of the tournament in the Cutters 1-0 final victory. Assistant Coach Darren Wright (filling-in for head coach Tom Berry on paternity leave) said “The team did a great job coming together and playing well in their first tournament of the season. They showed a lot of character playing hard and fighting their way through some tough games. I’m excited for them and for what should be the first of many positive results they see throughout the season.”
 Congrats to Cutters Boys 94′ Red (U17) who traveled to Evansville, IN host of the Veterans Invitational. The team advanced to the Championship game after three wins in group play over Sporting Indiana FC, South Central Soccer Academy, and Columbus Express. The final match was back and forth with formidable opponent IPSC and after 100 minutes (regulation + 2OT) came down to penalty kicks which ended in favor of IPSC. Coach Gallagher commented on his teams overall performance by saying, “I was pleased with our organization defensively and believe the boys were confident/dangerous in the attack. Each player contributed significant minutes which led to our stingy defense; yielding only one goal in four games.”
Cutters 94′ Red will travel to Memphis, TN December 4-5th to participate in the GIT College Showcase.
Former Cutters Soccer Club member Galen Cassady was named the Summit League “Defensive Player of the Week” for his defensive contribution and game winning goal against rival Oakland on Saturday, Oct 2nd. Galen is the son of former club president Michael Cassady. Galen is joined on the IUPUI team with his younger brother Mason.
Cassady earns his first career award after scoring the game-winning goal from his defensive position in IUPUI’s 2-1 victory that handed Oakland its first regular season league loss since 2006. The goal was the first of Cassady’s collegiate career and lifted the Jaguars’ to their first triumph over the Golden Grizzlies since 2002. Defensively, Cassady was responsible for marking Makesi Lewis, OU’s team leader in shot attempts and shots on goal, and limited him to one shot on goal during the match.
Click here for the full press release from IUPUI 
 The 93 Cutters Red won the regional President’s Cup in Wisconsin on June 18-20. The team has now qualified to attend the National Championships with other Region II age group winners in Tennessee, July 8th.
From IYSA website….
“We are proud of these teams and their success as they have progressed through the US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup from the state to regional, and now onto the national level,” said Larry Monaco, president of US Youth Soccer. “Each level of the Presidents Cup highlights competition, camaraderie and community through the great sport of soccer and we look forward to crowning the National Presidents Cup champions in Murfreesboro.”
The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup is designed for those teams seeking additional challenges to play against teams of similar abilities for a national title. The cup provides a progressive, competitive experience to teams that might not otherwise get the opportunity to participate in a series of unique experiences highlighting competition, camaraderie and community from the state to regional to national levels of US Youth Soccer.
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