In 2008 Elvis Comrie completed his 18th season as the head men's coach at the College of the Holy Cross. Comrie decided it is time to move on and pursue a lifetime dream to start his own Youth Soccer Academy in Bloomfield, CT. He recently accepted a position as a scout for the US Soccer federation reposibilities involved scouting the US Soccer Academy league games throughout the country, evalauting and conducting team training sessions, idetifying and recommending players for national team consideration. Coach Comrie departs Mount St. James with the most career wins of any men's soccer coach in the history of Holy Cross soccer. Comrie took over the Crusader program in 1991, and within three years turned the team into a New England contender. His 1993 squad, featuring five sophomores and five |
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freshman in the starting line up, won nine games and earned Holy Cross a Top 10 New England ranking for the first time since1985. Holy Cross improved to 10 wins the following year, finishing seventh in the final New England poll.
In 1995, Comrie guided Holy Cross to a Patriot League regular season title, going undefeated in conference play (5-0-1). For his efforts, Comrie was named the 1995 Patriot League Coach of the Year by his peers, an award he subsequently received in 1999, 2001, and 2007.
Holy Cross's finest moment came in 2002 when Comrie guided his squad to an overall mark of 13-5-1 and a 5-2 record in the Patriot League. The 13 wins were the most in the 37-year history of the men's soccer program at Holy Cross. The team won both Patriot League regular season and tournament titles, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever. In addition, the Crusaders cracked the national Top 25 for the first time, and were ranked third in the final New England poll of 2002.
Comrie came to Mount St. James with an extensive background as a player, coach and administrator. As an assistant coach under Shaun Green at Central Connecticut from 1989-90, he helped the Blue Devils to a 25-13-1 record. In 1989, Central Connecticut went 15-3 and earned a top five ranking in New England.
As a collegiate player, Comrie was a three-year starter for the University of Connecticut, leading the Huskies to the NCAA National Championship in 1981. Over the course of his career, he received All-American, All-New England and All-Yankee Conference honors, as well as being named Collegiate Player of the Year in 1981 by Soccer America. He is currently the second all-time leading scorer at UConn with 145 career points.
Comrie was also successful on the professional and international circuits. In 1982 he was the runner up for NASL Rookie of the Year as a member of the Montreal Manic in the first of 9 professional seasons. He earned NASL All-Star honors in 1984 when he helped lead the Chicago Sting to the NASL Championship. He played internationally in France, as well as playing for the United States National Team. Comrie was just inducted into the Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame. |
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The Academy philosophy is geared towards creating an environment of independence and self-expression allowing players to play and not feel restricted. Special players are a minority in today's game. Why?? Too much structure. Players have become a by-product of over-coaching, and lack creativity and independence on the playing field.
The academy is dedicated to teaching players that there is nothing wrong with being creative or using one's imagination on the soccer field.
Special players are a product of their environment. The academy offers an environment with some structure but with emphasis on perfecting the skills of the game and the expression of those skills that make a difference in the outcome of games. |
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Our approach to coaching youth players is unique in that it is designed to develop individual skills through innovative and challenging sessions. We try to create a stress-free learning experience, encouraging our players to reach maximum potential. Our program is opened to boys and girls ages 11-17 years old and includes programs for all levels of experience from novice to state select players. Those Sophomores in high school and older will participate in the "Elite Week" section of the Academy. |
The Academy coaching staff features experienced coaches
who are highly qualified and boast a tremendous ability to
be innovative in their teaching techniques. Our coaching staff is carefully selected so as to ensure that the philosophy of the |
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| Academy Soccer Program is followed throughout the camp. Our quality coaches have the ability to demonstrate each lesson for all our campers to observe and emulate. With our approach to coaching, we teach a level of soccer that guarantees an unforgetable experience for your child. |
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