Northern Elite Soccer Club


Mission Statement
Northern Elite Soccer Club was founded to provide a quality environment that will enable dedicated soccer players to work hard in developing and refining their soccer skills to the highest levels attainable and to promote the principles of teamwork and good sportsmanship.


Club Officials
Bob Astarita President
Dave Murphy Member at Large
Tracie Stofko Secretary
Dan Niedhardt Treasurer
Erik Lane Vice President
Dan Lader Director of Training Programs

Director of Training Programs
The Director of Training Programs responsibilities will include the production of player training programs that have led to the Club slogon of "Excellence in Training". For years the Club has produced Advanced Summer Skills to prepare players for high school tryouts, Summer Skills to hone the individual skills that players take to their teams, goalie training, strength and conditioning,etc. Under Dan's guidance we will continue to produce these programs for both players within Northern Elite and players in the local soccer community. We will also look to add a Developmental Program for young kickers. Dan Lader qualifications - College Years: NSCAA College All-American in 2004 (Salisbury University) Capital Athletic Conference Player of the Year (2004) Three-time NSCAA All-South Regional All-American (2002-2004) Three-time All-Conference Player (2002-2004) 2004 NCAA Division III Final Four member Team Captain (2004) COACHING BACKGROUND: Member of National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)-Advanced National Diploma with Distinguished Pass , Pro Soccer Academy Staff Coach (2001-2004), VLSC Senior Staff Coach Current professional player with Crystal Palace Maryland