Nine players from the VA Rush/AJ Auxerre USSDA program participated in a combined Market Training Center for Development Academy Clubs from Virgina, Pennsylvania, Maryland and DC.
Market Training Centers (MTC) are being held througout the country by the technical department of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. These centers are designed to further identify and evaluate players for U.S. National Teams. Invitees are players who have been scouted and recommended from observations of the USSDA games and showcases, throughout the year. The focus of this particular MTC was the 1995's, Mason Duke, Ethan Scott and Warren Tyler, 1993's Garrett Halfhill, Alex Feliciano and Sean Christein and the 1991's Travis Brent, Paul Dillon and Trey Saunders. Tony Lepore, Director of USSDA Scoutng, USSDA East Technical Director and U15 Mens National Team Assistant Coach, headed up the staff for a day of training and competition.