SUMMER CAMPS 2011
Pittsburgh Premier Soccer exists to instill in young players a love of the game of soccer. This is accomplished by creating a learning environment that is fun, energetic, and positive in nature. Each player is trained in individual skills, tactics and the importance of teamwork in order that they may develop to the fullest of their ability.
Our Philosophy:
Enjoying the experience of soccer is of the utmost importance. Without that, the game means nothing. We believe that soccer is more than just a sport – it is a chance to build relationships and develop character.
Established 1999
Through the Spring Soccer School and Pittsburgh Premier Soccer Camps, Coach Kristin Steffey and her staff have trained hundreds of area children over the past decade.
Camp Director Kristin Steffey
- a product of western Pennsylvania youth soccer: Sewickley Area Soccer, Pittsburgh Strikers, Beadling Soccer Club, Olympic Development Program
- played for 4 years at Ohio Wesleyan University: two-year captain, National All-American in 1995, and member of OWU Athletic Hall of Fame
- began coaching career with 5 successful seasons at Geneva College as the head women’s coach
- head coach at Quaker Valley High School 2000-2007
reached the PIAA Championship game once
reached WPIAL Championship game twice
won 114 games in her 7-year span—more than in any other 7-year period the program’s history.
- holds an Advanced National Coaching Diploma for the NSCAA
- holds a Masters of Science in Motor Learning from the University of Pittsburgh.
- Coach Steffey currently is on the coaching and training staff of FC Pittsburgh.
History:
Pittsburgh Premier started in 1999 - here's the Story: Kristin Griffin (Steffey) grew up playing soccer in the Sewickley area. After a successful college career at Ohio Wesleyan University, she was hired to be the Head Coach for Women's Soccer at Geneva College, at just 22 years old. She coached Geneva for 5 seasons, leading the team into a new era of success. Upon the birth of her first child, Kristin stepped away from Geneva and took the position as the Head Coach at Quaker Valley. In her 7 seasons, the team experienced ongoing success, with Section titles, appearances in Championship games, and 114 wins. Pittsburgh Premier Soccer Training started in 1999 when Kristin gathered 13 girls for a week of fun and learning. Over the years, the Summer Day Camp has expanded to include one week of "girls only" camp and one week of Coed training. Pittsburgh Premier is now regarded as the essential day camp in the area for kids to learn and grow in their love of soccer. In addition, PPST implemented a Spring Soccer School in 2006. Rather than focus on numbers (getting as many kids as on the field as possible), Pittsburgh Premier focuses on small clinics and camps to give each player plenty of individual attention. Coach Steffey lives in Leetsdale with her husband Mark and their three children.
Why Choose Pittsburgh Premier?
We are a local, affordable, independent camp. Our priority always has been
and always will be the same - making soccer fun and developing skills and
character in kids.
Camp Director Kristin Steffey grew up in Sewickley and PPST is her way of
reinvesting in the community that gave her a start in soccer.
That's why so many families in the community choose PPST year after year.
Their kids know that this is their soccer camp, and Coach Kristin and
her staff take time to know and work with each player.
There are so many options out there - this summer, choose the camp that's
a true, local mainstay of Sewickley...
...Since 1999, Pittsburgh Premier Soccer Camp
Each summer, our day campers learn important character
lessons through our G.O.A.L.S. program:
G is for Gratitude
O is for Outlook
A is for Attitude
L is for Love
S is for Serve
The kids love learning these
important values and each day of the week we emphasize one of them.
