NEWSLETTER
MARCH 2025
Sporting Oklahoma
Vol. Two | Mar. 2025
From our Technical Director
Sporting Families,
I am delighted to step into the role as Technical Director with a club whose mission, vision, and values align so closely with mine. After seeing the enthusiasm and passion of both the President of the club and the DOPD I knew instantly that I wanted to join them on this journey.
Since moving out of town to join Racing Louisville in the NWSL I have continued to stay connected with the soccer community in Norman & OKC. Sporting Oklahoma’s vision is one that will challenge and change the landscape of youth
soccer in Oklahoma doing so in a positive and trustful manner. The exciting part of all of this is that you get to be a part of the journey with us!
As we take you on this journey with us, we hope that these newsletters will keep you updated on the good work that is going on and we encourage you to continue to share the good with us! As a club we are committed to upholding and living out our values and doing things “The Sporting Way”. I am excited to begin working straight away and continue to build on the foundation that has already been set.
See you all soon,
Mitch Sowerby
Sporting Oklahoma Joins MLS NEXT
SAVE THE DATE
Spring Break Camp with Jeremy Hymel
Date: March 17 - 19
Ages: 2016-2010
Time: 10:00-12:30PM
Cost: $95
Registration Link: www.sportingok.com/SBCamp
Striker Keeper Camp
Date: June 9 - 12
Ages: Players Born 2007 - 2018
Time: 6pm-8pm
Cost: $145
Registration Link: www.sportingok.com/SGK
Attacking & Defending Camp
Date: July 21 - 24
Ages: Players Born 2007 - 2015
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: $145
Registration Link: www.sportingok.com/AD-Camp
Academy Camp
Date: July 28 - 31
Ages: Players Born 2016 - 2019
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: $95
Registration Link: www.sportingok.com/Academy-Camp
Recreational Camp
Date: July 28 - 31
Ages: Players Born 2013 - 2021
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: $95
Registration Link: www.sportingok.com/Rec-Camp
Toss Like a Boss Fundraiser for Scholarship Tournament
Date: April 27 at 2PM
Ages: Open Division Ages 11+, $500
Youth Division Ages 11-18, $250
Junior Division 10 & Under, $150
Register by April 1st
Registration Link: www.sportingok.com/TossLikeABoss
Open Sessions & Tryout Information
2025-26 Sporting Oklahoma Competitive Program
Open Sessions & Tryout Sessions
Competitive
Boys & Girls U11-U19
(Birth Years 2007-2015)
Open Session Dates:
March 27, April 10, & April 24, 2025
GIRLS & BOYS 2012-2015 5:30-7PM
GIRLS & BOYS 2007-2011 7-8:30PM
Tryout Dates:
Times TBA
Location:
Sporting Oklahoma (6804 W Indian Hills Road, Norman, OK 73072)
Registration Link: www.sportingok.com/OpenSessions
Academy:
Boys & Girls:
Players Born 2016 - 2019
Open Session Dates:
April 3, May 1
Tryout Dates:
May 12, May 13 & May 15, 2025
Location: Field 5
Time: 6:00pm-7:15pm
Cost: Free
Registration Link: www.sportingok.com/tryout
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Alumni Spotlight – Dylan Liessner
Dylan’s Journey to college soccer has been remarkable from starting when the club founded in 2020 to developing to a key player and Captain on our 06 Boys Team.
It is no Suprise that Dylan worked his way to becoming an NCAA Division 2 soccer player with Oklahoma Christian University. He embodies everything that our club is about, and he is a great role model for the younger players in our system.
"Playing at sporting helped me regain my confidence and my love for the sport all over again allowing me to perform at high levels and being able to play at a NCAA level after club and everyone at Sporting was family to me. Living the college life is different but it’s nothing that you can’t do but I love the community and the team at OC, and I plan to stay for all four years, and I’m proud that I am getting to represent Sporting at the college level.”
We are proud of you Dylan, Go Eagles!
After coming off a great fall season finishing second in the OPL and winning both tournaments entered, SKC Classic and OEFC Winter Showcase, our 2013 girls headed to Kansas City and were the first team in our club’s history to compete in the “Sporting Development League.” Playing against our academy affiliates top teams from ECNL and GA programs, our girls had a stellar weekend picking up 6 points, being 1 point off top of the league! Please wish them luck as they head back to Kansas City in May to challenge for the League Championship!
HEALTH AND NUTRITION
CAN BEET JUICE HELP WITH ENDURANCE?
GET TO KNOW OUR COACHES
AJ
AJ has been coaching for over ten years and just joined Sporting Oklahoma last year. He coaches the 2011 and 2012 boys and we have already seen a difference in our players. AJ played Striker, left wing and attacking mid. AJ’s favorite meal is Spaghetti Bolognese and he loves Norwich City FC. One of his most embarrassing moments was when he ran on to the field to help an injured player and tripped in the middle of the field.
If he could be any animal he would be a cheetah because they’re the fastest!
CULTURE CORNER
Our values are embedded in everything we do, shaping our culture both on and off the field. We believe an increased focus on our culture will lead to increased success for our players, both on and off the field. At the heart of our culture are our
S.P.O.R.T.I.N.G. Core Values and the
Five Pillars of Our Culture: Attitude & Effort, Enjoyment, Player Development, Collaboration and Accountability.
FEATURED CORE VALUE
PERSEVERANCE
We believe that development and growth are greatly influenced by our continued effort to achieve our potential despite any difficulties or failures we may encounter. We will be resilient; viewing adversity as an opportunity to learn and grow as we refocus our effort with a determination and willingness to persevere.
PILLAR OF FOCUS
ENJOYMENT
We believe enjoyment is a powerful motivator for self-development and we recognize the importance of it in establishing a lifelong interest in the sport of soccer. We are dedicated to fostering a fun, safe and professional environment.
AROUND THE CLUB
We want to know what our players, teams and coaches are up to on and off the pitch. Share your photos at the link below and you might be featured in our next newsletter!
OSSO: Expert Orthopedic Care for Sporting Oklahoma Athletes
ODP INTERREGIONAL SHOWCASE
Congratulations to Juan and Connor!
Two of our 2008 boys were able to represent Sporting Oklahoma &
the State of Oklahoma at the Oklahoma Development Program Interregional Showcase
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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