About LKSC

A Brief History...

After enjoying many years volunteering for Medina Soccer as President, Director of Registration, rec and travel coach, club founder Ted Goeltz went into "retirement" from coaching.

After less than a month of retirement he was approached by a local Christian school to start a girl's soccer team for their students. So as not to fragment existing MSA teams, he accepted only players from that school and a couple of players who were not currently playing for any team.

After one season of playing in the Medina Rec league it was clear that this group of players, many with no soccer experience, were ready for a bigger challenge. They joined the Greater Akron Amateur Soccer Association and quickly became one of the most competitive teams in the league. Their success resulted in many requests to join the team and subsequently the decision was made to become a "club" and they added several more teams.

Due to some reorganization at the school, the club went totally independent but maintained the Lady Knights name and colors in honor of their heritage.

A strong coaching staff, good organization, a lack of politics, and innovative training methods have allowed LKSC to grow to where it is considered one of the most formidable competitors in the area.

It is the vision of the Lady Knights Soccer Club, Inc. (LKSC) to provide the young ladies of Medina and surrounding communities with the opportunity to participate in organized travel soccer (classic level) and prepare them for the competitive level of high school play. LKSC emphasizes instruction on basic and advanced soccer skills, structured team play, sportsmanship, character building, leadership and a sense of fair play. With these ideals in mind, guided by experienced and successful coaches, we are competitive on the field of play and provide a framework for success in other endeavors as your child develops.

Current and former players are from Medina, Brunswick, Buckeye, Wadsworth, Copley, Cloverleaf, Black River and Highland school districts.

We currently field a U10, U11, U12, U13 and U14 team. In addition to the youth teams, LKSC also has indoor and spring high school teams primarily composed of LKSC alumni. LKSC is a program and not a collection of individual teams. We will not accept teams into our club searching for a venue to play.

Players are taught about different aspects of the game through handouts and discussions. Guest coaches are brought in to provide foot skill training and to offer different perspectives to the game. The objective is to develop a lifelong love of soccer through education, positive reinforcement, and fun.

Annual player evaluations with the coaching staff are available and often result in significant performance improvements. Plyometrics are employed during practices to increase speed and prevent injury. Several times throughout the year coaches perform standardized tests to assess athletic performance. Players that have a desire to improve also have structured programs, such as The 10,000 Touch Challenge, that will help them develop on their own. Players that excel may "play up" on older teams on occassion or permanently based on the assesment of the Director of Coaching. These are just a couple of items that makes LKSC different from other clubs.

Since we have limited and infrequent openings, the club makes every attempt to avoid a competitive tryout. Most often players will be observed in actual games to get a true evaluation of their abilities. Interested players should contact the club for consideration since recruitment from other competitive teams typically does not occur without an expression of interest. Decisions are made by the coaching staff and are based on current ability, potential and attitude.

Just as players commit to LKSC, the program shows its commitment to the players by not requiring an annual tryout once you have made a team. Because of this long term commitment, the entire coaching staff is focused on player development. Cuts will only be made for disciplinary issues or lack of commitment to the program. Players that do not perform to standards will be reviewed during the season and placed on an improvement plan. Failure to meet plan objectives may result in release following the spring season.

Costs can vary somewhat depending upon each teams activities, but expect to pay about $85 per outdoor session, plus $30-$40 tournament costs. Indoor session costs vary, but typically should be between $50 and $70. LKSC places a strong emphasis on controlling costs, but even with the lowest fees in the area we recognize some families may have difficulty paying. Please discuss your needs confidentially with Ted Goeltz and arrangements can be made. Scholarships are available as well as volunteer work and fund raisers which can offset your costs substantially.

You may also want to review the questions and answers page as well as our coaching staff.


A Brief History... After enjoying many years volunteering for Medina Soccer as President, Director of Registration, rec and travel coach, club founder Ted Goeltz went into "retirement" from coaching. After less than a month of retirement he was approached by a local Christian school to start a girl's soccer team for their students. So as not to fragment existing MSA teams, he accepted only players from that school and a couple of players who were not currently playing for any team. After one season of playing in the Medina Rec league it was clear that this group of players, many with no soccer experience, were ready for a bigger challenge. They joined the Greater Akron Amateur Soccer Association and quickly became one of the most competitive teams in the league. Their success resulted in many requests to join the team and subsequently the decision was made to become a "club" and they added several more teams. Due to some reorganization at the school, the club went totally independent but maintained the Lady Knights name and colors in honor of their heritage. A strong coaching staff, good organization, a lack of politics, and innovative training methods have allowed LKSC to grow to where it is considered one of the most formidable competitors in the area.	It is the vision of the Lady Knights Soccer Club, Inc. (LKSC) to provide the young ladies of Medina and surrounding communities with the opportunity to participate in organized travel soccer (classic level) and prepare them for the competitive level of high school play. LKSC emphasizes instruction on basic and advanced soccer skills, structured team play, sportsmanship, character building, leadership and a sense of fair play. With these ideals in mind, guided by experienced and successful coaches, we are competitive on the field of play and provide a framework for success in other endeavors as your child develops. Current and former players are from Medina, Brunswick, Buckeye, Wadsworth, Copley, Cloverleaf, Black River and Highland school districts. We currently field a U10, U11, U12, U13 and U14 team. In addition to the youth teams, LKSC also has indoor and spring high school teams primarily composed of LKSC alumni. LKSC is a program and not a collection of individual teams. We will not accept teams into our club searching for a venue to play. Players are taught about different aspects of the game through handouts and discussions. Guest coaches are brought in to provide foot skill training and to offer different perspectives to the game. The objective is to develop a lifelong love of soccer through education, positive reinforcement, and fun. Annual player evaluations with the coaching staff are available and often result in significant performance improvements. Plyometrics are employed during practices to increase speed and prevent injury. Several times throughout the year coaches perform standardized tests to assess athletic performance. Players that have a desire to improve also have structured programs, such as The 10,000 Touch Challenge, that will help them develop on their own. Players that excel may "play up" on older teams on occassion or permanently based on the assesment of the Director of Coaching. These are just a couple of items that makes LKSC different from other clubs. Since we have limited and infrequent openings, the club makes every attempt to avoid a competitive tryout. Most often players will be observed in actual games to get a true evaluation of their abilities. Interested players should contact the club for consideration since recruitment from other competitive teams typically does not occur without an expression of interest. Decisions are made by the coaching staff and are based on current ability, potential and attitude. Just as players commit to LKSC, the program shows its commitment to the players by not requiring an annual tryout once you have made a team. Because of this long term commitment, the entire coaching staff is focused on player development. Cuts will only be made for disciplinary issues or lack of commitment to the program. Players that do not perform to standards will be reviewed during the season and placed on an improvement plan. Failure to meet plan objectives may result in release following the spring season. Costs can vary somewhat depending upon each teams activities, but expect to pay about $85 per outdoor session, plus $30-$40 tournament costs. Indoor session costs vary, but typically should be between $50 and $70. LKSC places a strong emphasis on controlling costs, but even with the lowest fees in the area we recognize some families may have difficulty paying. Please discuss your needs confidentially with Ted Goeltz and arrangements can be made. Scholarships are available as well as volunteer work and fund raisers which can offset your costs substantially. You may also want to review the questions and answers page as well as our coaching staff.