Residential Soccer Program
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ABOUT ST. BENEDICT’S PREP RESIDENTIAL SOCCER PROGRAM Founded in 2011, Cedar Stars Academy quickly established itself as one of the premier soccer clubs in the New York Metropolitan area, offering programs ranging from U5 to U18. Its reputation for developing quality players, producing high level teams, and professional coaching soon led to admission into the prestigious United States Soccer Development Academy in 2014. The Development Academy is a platform that puts the most talented teams and players on display for the Youth National Team Program and U.S. Soccer. Now, Cedar Stars has partnered with St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark, NJ to offer a top-flight residential experience for special players looking to excel on the field and in the classroom. St. Benedict’s Prep Residential Soccer Program students will receive an unmatched St. Benedict’s education coupled with an unparalleled opportunity to learn from the best and compete and succeed with other gifted athletes.
COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM A European-style residential academy for ages 15 to 18. In the fall, all players participate in the St. Benedict’s Prep soccer program then transition to the Cedar Stars Academy team for winter and spring seasons.
FACILITIES
Featuring three, separate synthetic outdoor fields, a state-of-the-art indoor facility with a professional futsol court, a pool, an indoor and outdoor track, and a weight training room.
LOCATED IN NEWARK, NJ
The St. Benedict’s Prep and Cedar Stars Academy partnership has proved to be very rewarding for the boys in our program. They receive a top-class college preparatory education while playing soccer at the highest level on a year-round basis. Whether you are looking to attend college or chase a professional dream, the program is designed to support each player enrolled.
New Jersey’s largest city. A center for music, culture and sports. Easy commute to New York City. Minutes from “The Neck,” a traditional Portugese and Brazilian neighborhood.
10 TIME NATIONAL SOCCER CHAMPIONS 2015 2014 2012 2011 2006
2005 2001 1998 1997 1990
TAB RAMOS Head Coach, U.S. U20 National Team Team Captain, 1990, 1994, and 1998 U.S. World Cup Team 1984 Graduate, St. Benedict’s Prep
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 550 Students. All male. Rigorous college prep curriculum. Founded in 1868. Rooted in the Catholic faith. Alumni network - 6,000 strong.
99% of
graduates attend college COACHING STAFF
Our coaches are all licensed by the U.S. Soccer Federation and come from an array of different professional backgrounds.
87%
of recent alumni graduated college or are enrolled
NOTABLE PROFESSIONALS TABARE RAMOS ’84 GREGG BERHALTER ’91 CLAUDIO REYNA ’91 PETTER VILLEGAS ’94 MAURICIO ROCHA ’95 JOSE ANGULO ’07 CHRISTIANO FRANCOIS ’12 CRISTHIAN HERNANDEZ ’12 JUAN AGUDELO
SCHOLARSHIPS EARNED TO COLLEGES/ UNIVERSITIES AMHERST COLLEGE COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS IONA COLLEGE FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY FORDHAM UNIVERSITY LEHIGH UNIVERSITY MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY RUTGERS UNIVERSITY SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY SAINT PETER’S UNIVERSITY UC SANTA BARBARA UNIVERSITY OF AKRON UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
PATHWAYS TO THE NEXT LEVEL A St. Benedict’s education will provide access to some of the best colleges and universities in the United States. In addition, Cedar Stars has professional alliances with the Wilmington Hammerheads FC of the United Soccer League, New York City Football Club of the MLS, as well as MSV Duisberg of Germany’s Bundesliga.
ST. BENEDICT’S PREP RESIDENTIAL SOCCER PROGRAM ATHLETES ARE... DETERMINED DISCIPLINED PREPARED HUMBLE IN VICTORY GRACIOUS IN DEFEAT MATURE INTELLIGENT RESPECTFUL RESPONSIBLE
ARE YOU READY? For more information and pricing, contact Mario Gallo at (973) 792-5719 or mgallo@sbp.org.
520 Dr. Martin Luther Kind, Jr. Boulevard Newark, NJ 07102
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