Who are the Glen Ellyn Lakers?
The Glen Ellyn Lakers are a competitive travel soccer organization operated by the Glen Ellyn Park District. The Glen Ellyn Travel Soccer Organization (GETSO) has identified its mission as the need to provide a positive environment, which encourages the development of skilled soccer players who enjoy, understand, and are motivated to be successful in the game of soccer.
Glen Ellyn Lakers teams are trained and coached by the Future Pros professional training company. The Lakers offer U8 through U14 for boys who currently play in the Young Sportsmen Soccer League (YSSL) and U8 through U13 for girls who currently play in the Illinois Women’s Soccer League (IWSL).
Players will then transition to the Midwest FC program which is for U15 and older for boys and U14 and older for girls. More information on the Midwest FC can be viewed here.
Our Purpose
- To provide a more competitive alternative to recreation league soccer.
- To sharpen player skills and abilities through professional training.
- To coach players through positive interaction.
- To develop a quality organization by attracting players and coaches who share a desire to compete at higher levels.
Our Philosophy
The Glen Ellyn Lakers believe that a positive environment is achieved through the integration of superior coaching and training with the flawless execution of the many activities necessary to administer the organization.
The development of athletic skill is achieved through qualified coaching and training appropriate to the age of the player. The development of athletic enjoyment is achieved by creating a passion of the game of soccer. The development of athletic understanding and motivation are achieved through education, communication, teamwork, participation, and good sportsmanship.
The Glen Ellyn Lakers define being successful as the ability to play with both a physical and mental understanding of the game while showing respect for one’s self, teammates, opponents, coaches, officials, and spectators.
Code of Conduct
Lakers FC Player Code of Conduct
Lakers FC Parent Code of Conduct
Player Commitment
What is the time commitment to play for the Glen Ellyn Lakers?
The Lakers Club is a full-year program. The fall season begins in late August and ends in late October. The spring season begins in mid-April and ends in mid-June. Each season includes:
- 90-minute practices (10 weeks, twice a week, three times per week for U11 and older Premier teams)
- 10 Fall league games and 8 Spring league games
- 10 weeks of winter indoor training
Professional Training Staff
Director of Coaching/Future Pros Program Director
Ruben Stivan
Professional License
- FIFA Professional Coaching License
- Brazilian Professional Coaching License
- NSCAA National Youth Diploma
- NSCAA State Goalkeeping License
- NSCAA Regional Goalkeeping License
Playing Experience
- Pro Soccer Uruguay
- Pro Soccer US
- Pro Soccer Costa Rica
Current Involvement in Soccer
- Program Director of the Future Pros International Soccer School
- Olympic Development Program Coach
- Player Identification and Development USA – Fluminense FC Brazil
Trainers
Alberto Perez
Professional License
- USSF D License
- NSCAA Regional Diploma
- NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma
- Regional Illinois Youth Soccer
- Coerver Youth Diploma
Playing Experience
- Club Nacional de Futbol, Uruguay (1976-1980)
- Uruguay National Futbol Team (1979)
- Liverpool team of Montevideo, Uruguay (1980-1982)
- Deportes Iquique, Chile (1983-1985)
- Chicago Shoccers, US (1985-1986)
- Liverpool team of Canelones, Uruguay (1986-1996)
- Seleccion del Departamento, Uruguay (1976-1980)
Coaching Experience
- Clinica Internacional Para Futbol, Uruguay (1996)
- Liverpool of Canelones, Uruguay (1990-2000)
- Liga del Departamento, Uruguay (1976-1980)
- Future Pros, US (2003-Present)
- Current Lakers Teams: U12 Boys White, U13 Boys Premier, U12 Girls Premier, U12 Girls White
Brianne Henrichs
Professional License
- USSF E License
Playing Experience
- Metro United (U9-U18)
- Mater Dei Catholic High School Varsity (2003-2005)
- Missouri Baptist University Varsity (2005-2009)
Coaching Experience
- St. Louis Scott Gallagher (2005-2009)
- North County Christian High School Women’s Varsity (2008-2011)
- St. Louis Arc Unified Soccer (2010-2015)
- Future Pros, US (2015-Present)
- Current Lakers Teams: U13 Girls White
Dante J. Espejo
Professional License
- USSF D License
- NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma
- NSCAA Regional Diploma
- Regional Illinois Youth Soccer
- Coerver Youth Diploma
Playing Experience
- Pro Soccer US
- University of Illinois
- Youth Soccer System, Chile
Coaching Experience
- Future Pros, US (1996-Present)
- Glen Ellyn Lakers (1997-Present)
- Current Lakers Teams: U11 Girls Premier, U11 Girls White, U13 Girls Premier
Ginger Limberg
Professional License
- USSF E License
Playing Experience
- Glen Ellyn Lakers (10 years)
- Ginger’s Father is the founder of the Glen Ellyn Lakers
- Glenbard West High School Varsity (4 years)
- Illinois State Select (4 years High School)
Coaching Experience
- Future Pros, US (1998-Present)
- Current Lakers Teams: U9 Girls Green, U10 Girls Green
Joel Cortes
Professional License
- USSF C License
- USSF National Youth License
- NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma
- Coerver Youth Diploma
Playing Experience
- Pro Soccer, Honduras
- INMUDE, Honduras
- Jose Trinidad Reyes, Honduras
- Chicago Pampas
Coaching Experience
- Future Pros, US (2000-Present)
- Current Lakers Teams: U8 Boys Green, U11 Boys Premier, U12 Boys Premier
Martin Aparicio
Professional License
- USSF D License
- Coerver Youth Diploma
- Certified Personal Trainer
Playing Experience
- Lions Soccer Club (MSL Top Scorer)
- Melrose Park Cup (MVP)
- AAC Eagles Chicago
- Costa Guerrero Soccer Club (2x Hispano League Champion)
- Schwaben Soccer Club
- RMS Cruz Azul Mexican Club Franchise
- Fenton High School Varsity (All Conference and All-Sectional Teams)
Coaching Experience
- Glen Ellyn Lakers (2013-Present)
- Midwest FC (Present)
- Wheaton Wings (2014-Present)
- Addison United (2010-2013)
- Current Lakers Teams: U11 Boys White, U11 Boys Black
Roberto Arciniega
Professional License
- USSF D License
- Coerver Youth Diploma
Playing Experience
- Chicago Kickers
- Olimpiakos
- Senn High School Varsity (2 City of Chicago Championships)
- University of Illinois-Chicago
- Detroit Express
- Indianapolis Daredevils
- Green and White (German Player of the Year)
Coaching Experience
- Future Pros, US (2008-Present)
- Current Lakers Teams: U8 Boys White, U14 Boys Premier
