A few spots remain for U10 and U11 boys. Call Jeff Pierce at 394-7032 or email piercedirect@bellsouth.net to arrange individual tryout information.
May 2008 - Tennesee vs. Georgia in the battle of the best u10's
Impact USA - Nike9 (Tennessee's best u10 team) traveled to Georgia to compete with the top 3 Georgia u10 teams. Nike9 won all 3 games beating #1 ranked Atlanta Fire 4-0, #2 ranked Lady Cannons 5-1, and #3 ranked Alpharetta Ambush 1-0.
U13 Boys Were Semifinalists at State Cup!
Boys teams for U10 - U11 and U14 will be forming soon! Be sure to check tryout schedules for dates, times and contact information.
Nike5 Wins State Open Qualifying
May 2008
Impact USA - Nike5 u12 girls win the DII State Open Qualifying tournament and advance to the State Tournament on May 17,18. Congratulations to the girls on a great weekend. Now its time to win state.
March 2008
Impact99 – Nike 14 Dominates Competition at SRFC Spring Shootout
Impact99 -Nike 14 opened up the Spring season by winning the 6v6 Gold division at the Stones River Futbol Club Spring Shootout. Nike14 overwhelmed the clubs from SRFC, KAOS, Huntsville, and Jackson with a 4-0 record and outscored the competition a combined 20 – 2.
Nike 14 is coached by Chris Hendry. “Nike 14 had an absolutely dominating performance. The combination of footskills, speed, conditioning, aggressiveness, positioning, spacing, and passing is truly exceptional for a U9 team at this point in the season. While we are excited about winning the tournament, I am even more enthusiastic about the level of individual skill and poise they demonstrated with the ball. Our Winter skills program was top notch and certainly has paid off. I also appreciated the competitive effort, focus, and intensity of the players. By continuing to focus on optimizing each player’s skillful potential through a positive, competitive environment, everything else will take care of itself.” Congratulations to all the girls for a great weekend. It was a lot of fun."
Whitehouse Tournament 2008
March 2008, The u10 girls (Impact - Nike12) takes home the championship going 4-0 in the u11 gold division.
"Mini- Pac" u5-u8 Academy Kids. Champions at 3v3 tournament
Summer 2007, the Impact USA "mini-pac"Academy Kids (ages 5-8) participates and wins Kick It regional 3v3 tournament and qualified for the national championship in Orlando, FL in January 2008. Several of the players will be traveling to Orlando, FL over the winter to participate in the national championship event. They will visit Disney Land, Sea World, and play some soccer. What could be more fun.
Impact Players Lounge is UNPACKED for Spring
Chef and Parent John Harvey has officially unpacked the Impact Players Lounge. The Players Lounge was a fabulous idea of the 98 Parents. Where can you go to a tournamnet and get a Pork Loin Sandwich, Green Beans, Salad, Pasta and Roll for $4. Let me tell you--- AT THE IMPACT PLAYERS LOUNGE!!. You can not miss the white tents and
Impact crests and you will sure not miss the smell. Chef John Harvey really overdelivers--just like the
98 Girls Team that beat 4 boys teams in White House to become the Boys Champion..Way to GO!!
Impact USA - Nike6 WINS D3 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
May 12th, 2006, Impact USA - Nike6 U11 girls win the 2006-2007 D3 girl's Tennessee State Championhsip in Chattanooga, TN. 26 Teams entered the competition from all across the state of Tennessee. Nike6 won 4 games in route to the Tennessee State championship. The team beat Signal Mtn. Storm from Chattanooga, TN. 5-0 in the Championship game.
Pictured above from left to right are: Becka, Rachel, Amber, Channing, Alex, Chloe, Lindsy, Blair, Abby, Dana, Landry, Kacey, Darby, and Head Coach Laban DeFriese.
Impact Hires Keith Parrish
August 2007, Impact hires Keith Parrish to assist in all areas of coaching its youth teams. Keith will train all Impact teams on a rotating basis. Keith has played professionally the USISL and TN. Metros and coached for over 10 years. Impact is excited to have Keith be apart of its staff. Says DOC, Laban DeFriese, "Keith will be a tremendous asset to our program. First and foremost he is a "players coach". His ability to communicate and motivate his players to reach their potential is an ability that most soccer coaches simply do not have. Keith's players go the extra mile for him to become great. Impact girls have just met Keith and already are asking how to line Keith up for extra sessions. He will do very well at Impact."
Keith is married to Jenger Parrish (Vanderbilt Soccer player and 3 time high school soccer All-American at Franklin High and daughter of current Franklin High School head coach Jimmy Burchett). Keith, Jenger, and there two sons live in Brentwood, TN.
Nike12 Wins Clarksville Tournament
September 2007, Nike12 wins Clarksville Tournament. Nike12 is a u10 girls team.
Pictured above are Coach Keith Parrish, Reagen, Elizabeth, Sam, Karly, Eden, Amanda, Logan, Hanna, and Caroline.
Impact USA - Nike1 vs. Warren County u9 girls
April 15, 2006, In a Clash of the u9 Titans, two of the country's best Premeir u9 girl's teams came together to play a friendly game during the cancelled AWI tournament. Warren County (Ohio's top u9 girls team) brought an impressive 25-0 on age undefeated record to TN, to play the undefeated (32-0 on age) Impact USA -Nike1 team from Franklin, TN. Neither team has lost a game or u9 tournament to any other u9 team ever. Both teams played hard with Nike1 coming out on top this time with a 5-0 victory.
Impact Swoosh 7 Coached by Laban DeFriese takes top honors at the TNFC May Madness Tournament in Franklin. TN.
Both the Semi- Final and Final ended in 2 overtime periods and eventually penalty kicks. The team made 4 of 5 shots on goal each time with Chloe Mariea knocking in the final and deciding goal in each game. Lindsey Todd made a save in each Shootout.
Nike 6 (U11 Girls) Wins the White House Spring Classic
Nike 6 avenges a 4-0 loss to an Indiana Team by getting to the finals and beating the same team 3-2 in a game that has been described, by many, as the best that they have seen. Laban Defriese said that the heart of the girls was the reason for the victory. This dynamite group of girls are having a dynamite season.
GIT- Memphis, TN November, 2006
Impact USA- Nike5 (u11 girls) wins Championship at the prestigious GIT in Memphis, TN. the girls competed in the Gold Division and won 5 games in route to winning the title for the second year in a row. The team is coached by Chris Van Atta (pictured above).
The girls are ranked #10 in the Nation (nationalsoccerranking.com) #2 in Region III and #1 in TN (gotsoccer.com).
IMPACT WINS BRENTWOOD INDOOR SERIES Impact Nike 6 ( U11 Girls ) Scores 14 against opponents and gives up only 2 to be crowned Champions at
Brentwood Indoor Series V in Franklin TN February 25, 2007
Swoosh 7 wins at Stones River
The Swoosh 7 U11 Girls Team battled their way to take top honors in Smyrna, TN. The team beat Bartlett 2-1 with a last second game winning goal by Blair Ely. The team tied FC Academy 1-1 and met Brentwood Sting in what would determine the point standings with a 5-0 Shutout. Lindsey Todd credited with the Shutout in the goal and Blair Ely credited with ALL 5 goals. Honorable mention to Landry Jenkins (Corner Kick Specialist) for outstanding play defensively. The team was coached by Chris Rogers.
Nike 6 (U11 Girls) Win Division at GSA
Nike 6 socred 18 goals in 4 games and gave up 0 to win the Academy Division at Gwinnett Soccer Association Academy Tournament in Atlanta Georgia. The team is coached by Laban Defriese.
2006 Fall Impact Tournament - Knoxville, TN
Impact USA Nike- U11 and u12 girls (both Franklin, TN teams) in photo after playing each other in the u12 championship match while participating in the Impact Fall Classic.
In another Gold division, U11 Impact USA - Nike5 girls also won the u11 girls Gold Bracket defeating Brentwood Lightning in the Semi-Finals and defeating the Impact USA - Nike u11 premier girls team from Knoxville in the finals 2-1.
TNFC Tournament u9
September 2006, Impact USA Nike1 girls win u9 Gold Division at the TNFC Fall Classic. This is the 4th tournament championship in a row for the team this fall. Pictured above, Sam, Chamberyly, Impact Director/Coach Laban Defriese, Cassidy, Daniel, Elizabeth, Sydney, Cierra, Carson, Cameron, Jessie. Ally Wyatt not pictured
Impact USA - Swoosh3 wins Whitehouse Fall Classic Championship playing in the u9 Gold Bracket.
2006 Stones River Tournament
August 2006, Impact USA -Nike wins the U9, U10, and U11 girls age brackets at the Stones River Summer Shootout.
Impact USA - Nike Academy Coach Betsy Machen , "It was a nice weekend for the Impact Academy girls. The Impact USA Academy training system is unique and very effective for individual development. We had players from all three (3) age groups mixed together and competing on age or playing up based on their skill and abilities and not necessarily there age.
Next week at the Kaos tournament we will have different girls playing up in age and our rosters may be completely different in an effort to create different learning opportunities and challenges for the players.
Impact USA - Nike Academy coach Chris Van Atta, "Its great that we won the three (3) youngest age groups and played creative, skillful, attacking soccer while doing it. As coaches, we teach, train, and stress over and over the need to be individually skilled and composed on the ball. Our players have totally bought into those concepts and work hard at practice and on their own. The composure and advanced skill level for all the players was evident this weekend. Besides coaching them, I truly enjoyed watching them play. They were great."
Summer 2006, Velocity 3v3 Shootout
Impact USA - NikeAcademy kids having a great time at the Velocity 3v3 Shootout.
August 2006 Kaos Invitational
For the second (2nd) tournament in a row, Impact USA -Nike WINS three (3) younger age group Championships and a Finalist in the 2006 Summer Kaos Invitational. Impact USAgirl'swon the U9, U10, and U12 Gold Age groups. The U11 Impact Boys made the championship game. The boys team is pictured above and coached by Chris Rogers.
June 11, 2006, Impact USA - Nike u18 girls win their 7th straight Tennessee State Championship. The team previously won the prestigious titles in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. The team now travels in late June to Little Rock, AR to compete for the Region III Southern Regional Championship.
IMPACT Partners with Nike
The Nike Corporation has formed a partnership with the Impact and the Impact has been given the status as an "Elite Club." This designation places the Impact among the elite soccer organizations in the country.
"Nike is proud to work with elite clubs and athletes around the country who are working to reach the highest levels of their sports," said Russell Patmore. "We are delighted to welcome the Impact into the Nike family."
As a Nike Elite club, the Impact receives uniform and equipment discounts, access to Nike-sponsored tournaments, programs and events, and relationships to the U.S. National program.
"This is a great opportunity for the players of this club," says Impact Executive Director Jon Schneider.
"Over the past five years we've worked hard to assemble an excellent coaching staff and a cohesive development program."
"We've seen great results in our dozen state titles and the success of Impact players at the college level."
"This relationship with Nike gives the players in our club more and better opportunities to develop themselves at the highest levels."
Since it was founded in Knoxville in 2001, the Diadora Impact has fielded 12 state championship and nine state finalist teams while launching sister clubs in Northeast and Middle Tennessee.
The award as a Nike Elite Club comes as the club is rechristening itself as the Impact United Soccer Association, or Impact USA, and formalizing its status as a club serving much of the state of Tennessee.
"We are very excited about this recognition," says Impact President Randy Denton, a physician in Kingston, Tennessee, whose four daughters have all played for the club.
Impact U.S.A. Nike players at Men's National Team Game
May 23rd, 2006, Thirty-four Impact U.S.A. - Nike players (boys and girls) will be chaperons and/or ball boys at the Men's National Team game vs. Morocco in Nashville, TN at Titans Stadium. Twenty-two players ages 8-9 will be "chaperons" to both teams starting lineups. They will walk hand-in-hand with the teams starting lineups onto the field for the singing of the National Anthem. Another 12 older boys will be ball boys for the game.
Says Laban DeFriese of Impact U.S.A. - Nike central, "what an exciting opportunity for the players of ImpactUSA - Nike to meet and walk out onto the field hand-in-hand with the Men's National Team starting lineup. This close access to the Men's and/or Women's National Team is a typical example of the opportunities our new partnership with Nike brings us. I look forward to seeing our players participate in this Men's National Soccer Team event."
U10 Girls Champions at United Cup of Champions
April 2006 - Lady Impact U10 were Champions in the U11 Silver division at the United Cup of Champions in Hendersonville, TN. The team had a fantastic weekend, scoring 22 goals over the course of four wins while conceding only three goals.
The team, shown above, consists of: (Front row) Caroline McGee, Darby Kornman, Annie Redovian, Elizabeth Scott, Lindsey Todd , Josie Deere (Back row) Mary Stewart Schwarz, Caroline Grigg, Landry Jenkins, Dana Murray, Caitlin Chandler, Audrey Sanderson, Becca Holloran, Rachel Hawn (Not pictured) Maddie Holcomb, Alex Holmes, Becca Smith, Abby Vorhaus
U9 Girls Champions AND Finalists in Memphis
April 2006 - Lady Impact 97 were both the Champions and Finalists in the U9 Gold division at the 2006 Grrrls SoccerElite tournament in Memphis.
U9 Girls - Finalist at Stones River Championship
March 2006, Impact u9 Girls are finalist in the u9 Gold Division at Stones River Championship. The Lady Kaos from Clarksville took the championship trophy. Both Lady Kaos and Impact girls pictured above.
Says DOC Laban DeFriese, "this was one of the more competitive u9 tournaments you will find anywhere. The Gold division had Impact, TNFC Premier, Lady Kaos, Lexington FC, and Stones River. The games were very competitive.
Our goal was to win the championship, but 2nd place was the best we could do this time. Lady Kaos played very well and deserved to win the tournament. Our girls competed hard, played well, and overall had a great time. Thats really about all you can ask. Im pleased with the effort."
Impact vs. TNFC Premier (1-1) tie
Impact vs. SRFC (11-0)win
Impact vs. Lady Kaos (3-5) loss
Impact vs. Lexington FC (8-3) win
Impact Academy Kids win Championship
March, 2006, Impact Academy Kids (u8) won the championship in the U9 Silver division at Stones River Tournament. They beat Lexington FC classic (5-1), beat Stones River FC (7-1), and beat Harpeth FC (8-0).
17 Seniors from Impact 88 Premier (u18) girls sign college scholarships
17 of 17 Seniors from the Impact 88 Premier (u18) girls team have college scholarship offers. 16 of the 17 have officially committed and/or already signed scholarship papers with only one (1) Carlyn Davis still undecided. The only other player undecided is Junior Carrie Smith who is already on many college lists but not allowed to sign until next year. Carrie would make it a complete team sweep. 18 for 18 signing college scholarships.
The list includes, Meagen Forrester (Vanderbilt), Grace Lawson (U. of Alabama), Mellissa Rose (U. of California Santa Barbara), Britta Bryne (U. of Georgia), Taryn Holland (Miss. State), Sarah Defatta (Southern Miss.), Paige Lanter (Samford), Morgan Thomas and Marissa Yenni(Western Kentucky), Monica Dunham (Austin Peay), Jenna Achten (Lee College), Carly Turnidge (Westpoint Academy), Lauren Paul (U. of Massachussets), Maggie Mccauphlin (Appy State), Kellyn Robison (Murray State), and Jennifer St. Clair (Belmont).
DOC Laban DeFriese says, "I couldnt be happier for the girls. Its interesting, when they were twelve (12), it was one of our goals to have all our players ready to make their High School Team by the time they were freshman. We accomplished that goal easily. By the time they got to high school, they were ready to not only make the team but start varsity for most of them. Only certain coaches down right ignorance kept a few from starting varsity. They all were capable.
Next, it was one of our goals starting at age 15 to have every girl in a position to get a college scholarship by the time of her senior year. Each year we worked toward that goal doing the training and competing necessary to get the girls the opportunities. To have 17 players from one team to be offered college scholarships shows how special this team is and how hard they have worked.
Now they have six (6) straight state championships and college scholarships to cap off their career. To set a seven (7) year plan in motion and methodically accomplish our goals every year has been a wonderful experience for all of us.
Now that college is a settled issue for everyone, we will get busy on our last remaining goal. A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2006. We may not be the favorite considering how strong New Jersey is, but I wouldnt bet against us this year."
2006 3v3 national u8 championship
In January 2006, Diadora u8 academy girls won five (5) games and lost one (1) at the 2006 3v3 national championship in Orlando, FL. This earned them a 3rd place finish at the event held at the Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando,FL.
Says DOC Laban DeFriese, "What a great, positive, soccer experience for the girls. In a no pressure, age appropriate, competitive environment, they got to meet, hang out with, and compete against other advanced recreation level players and teams their own age from all over the country.
We also went to Universal Studios and the theme Parks. The girls had a blast playinng soccer and had a blast away from the field as well. During the games, it was fun to watch them experiment and consistently execute the new ball skills they have learned this fall. The other coaches and parents were so complimentary of the girls. I couldnt be happier with the way they competed, demonstrated sportsmanship, and handled themselves as young athletes."
U18 Impact Player makes ALL-AMERICAN TEAM
Meagen Forrester of the u18 Diadora Lady Impact, Vanderbilt Signee, and senior at Pope John Paul II, makes the 2005-2006 Girls Adidas High School All-American Soccer Team.
In 2005, Meagen helped lead Diadora Impact 88 Premier to their 6th straight snickers cup State Championship, as well as, lead Pope John Paul to a DII High School State Championship and an Addidas #1 National High School Ranking. AKA..High School National Championship.
Says DOC Laban DeFriese on Forrester, "Its simple really, Meagen is one of the best players to come out of Tennessee in a long time. She is a tremendous play maker, has a great work ethic, and very coachable. She worked really hard on becoming a strong soccer player and deserves everything she gets. Vanderbilt got the total package when they signed Meagen."
Impact U18 Girls win GIT College Showcase 05
On December 13th and 14th, 2005, the Diadora Impact- DeFriese u18 girls win their second tournament in a row this fall by capturing the GIT College Showcase Championship Gold division. A remarkable feat considering the team did it with only 11 players for the second tournament in a row. Sickness and injuries have kept 7 players from participating, but it hasnt kept the team from beatin all challengers and winning both tournaments in convincing fashion they have played this fall.
Says head coach Laban DeFriese, "For the girls to beat the caliber of teams they beat this weekend with only 11 players is another testament to the character and resolve these players and this team possesses. Ive seen all the top Tennessee girls teams over the last 14 years, and I truly believe this years u18 diadora team is now one of the most dangerous scoring teams Tennessee has ever seen.
We have always defended well as a team, but with adding five (5) speedy, Division I college bound, attacking goal scoring type players to our team, (Paige Lanter (Samford U.), Britta Byrne (U. of Georgia), Mellissa Rose (U.of Tennessee) are new) with (Monica Dunham (Austin Peay) and Grace Lawson (U. of Alabama) back from injuries), we now have serious attacking speed and depth up front and on the flanks to go with it.
I feel like we can create a dangerous scoring opportunity every time we win the ball. I have never felt like that about any team cause scoring and getting good looks is not that easy against the high level of teams we play. But i really feel that way with this group right now. The speed and depth in our front six is simply exciting.
We played 4 solid teams this weekend. This isnt a knock on anyone we played, but not one team, including the #18 nationally ranked Vader III from MI, could keep us from consistently getting in behind their defense and creating good scoring chances the whole game. I'm not saying were the greatest team in America, but i do believe whoever we play (including anyone in the top ten national rankings), will need to be playing very well to keep us out of the net."
Impact '96 U10 Blue - DeFriese Win Prestigious GIT in Nov. 2005
GIT November, 2005 Champions
Diadora Impact 96 Blue - DeFriese wins the Championship in the Gold Division (top bracket) at the GIT 2005 Soccer Tournament. Impact beat the top 10 year old team from St. Louis, MS, a very strong Tony Glavin - Green team in the finals 2-1.
In group play, Impact also beat #16 nationally ranked Tophat Gold 2-0, Memphis Fury - Spinolas 15-0, and Kentucky's Athletico Flames 5-0.
Says DOC Laban Defriese, "Ill be honest, this group of Elite Diadora Lady Impacters is as good as anyone anywhere. When we put our 4 premier teams statewide together for 8v8 or 11v11, i think we are #1 in region III right out of the gates.
We seek out the best teams from the top soccer states to show the high level caliber of soccer we play at Diadora and in Tennessee. Im very pleased with the advanced progress of this Diadora age group statewide. Its a special group of young talented players that i look forward to watching develop into champions."
Academy Players in Atlanta Tournament
Academy players did awesome in the u9/10 GSA Club Academy tournament 12/3-4/05.
u18 Girls win Veterans Day Tournament
U18 girls win Veterans Day Tournament on Noveber 12-13, 2005 defeating the Evansville Elite 2-0 in the finals. This was an tough feat considering the Diadora girls had to play the final game with only 10 players. They played the first three games with 11 players until an injury sidelined Marrissa Yenni and forced her to miss the Championship Game. The team gave up no goals in four (4) games.
Says Head Coach Laban Defriese, "This is our best team ever. This year, we added so much talent to a team that has already won 6 state championships its scary. I expect us to win Regionals this year and seriously compete for the national championship. That is our goal and #1 priority. We have been close 3 times in the past to going all the way. We will not be satisfied with anything less than a region and national championship this time around."
Team photo above from the 2005 State Championship!
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