Club News/Events

To Our Players, Parents, Coaches and Administrators,

We are pleased to announce that Les Bois Sports Association and the Boise Capital Soccer Club are deeply engaged in discussions regarding a merger of the two most successful clubs in Idaho.

There has been a memorandum of understanding approved by both Boards of Directors.  The memorandum is the result of numerous meetings by an exploratory committee composed of board members from each club.  It was determined we share similar ideals, commitments, training philosophies and structures, and that there are tremendous benefits to combining our resources. 

Our vision is simple: 

Become the major destination club for the area by improving soccer opportunities for every player at every level of interest and ability.

Set the Standard for quality soccer in Idaho through:

• Player development
• Coaching education
• Facilities and resources
• Performance at regional and national levels
• Outreach to the greater soccer community in coaching education and training
• Integration and facilitation of programming for all youth levels to U19 teams
• Fiscal accountability and stability while continuing to improve resources for current and future programming

The benefits of such a merger are numerous and include:

• Opportunities for players to grow in one club from a recreational introduction to college soccer placement
• Most qualified staff in the region
• Development of elite level players and teams capable of consistently competing for regional and national championships
• Resources and programs for players of all levels and interests
• Create opportunities for neighborhood based play in the Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Kuna, and Nampa communities for U5-U12 age groups  

Our merger talks continue at a rapid pace. Our Directors of Coaching have completed the new club structure, programming, age appropriate curriculum, and transition plan to ensure meaningful staff, player, and team development.

We understand the anxiety of such an endeavor, and we assure all families and players that any and all concerns will be addressed with specific details to your teams/age groups.  Please be assured we are committed to making this merger a positive and beneficial experience for every player, team, and family.

We are very excited about the creation of something very special through this collaboration.  We now have all the tools necessary to be the most professional and successful club in the Region:

• Most experienced and licensed staff in the Northwest  
• Most State Cup Champions in Idaho history; boys/girls
• The only Idaho club to have won Regional and National Championships
• Most successful college soccer placement program in Idaho
• Beautiful soccer specific facility (Capitals Soccer Complex)
• Most comprehensive and professional Youth Development Program

We appreciate your support and look forward to sharing our vision of the new soccer star in the West, FC NOVA.

Les Bois Finishing Idaho State Cup in Dominating Fashion:  
Presidents Cup (State Cup)
·         U11 girls Madril Ginga; Gold Champion
·         U11 girls Madril Samba; Gold Finalists/2^nd
·         U11 girls Palmer; Silver Finalist/2^nd
·         U12 girls Vittrup Ginga; Gold Champion
·         U13 girls Premier; Gold Champion

IYSA State Cup (National Cup)
·         U13 boys Ginga; 3^rd Place
·         U14 boys Ginga; Finalist/2nd
·         U13 girls Elite Frank; Finalist/2^nd
·         U14 girls Elite; Champion
·         U15 girls Elite; Champion
·         U16 girls Elite; Champion
·         U17 girls Elite; Champion
·         U18 girls Elite; Champion

This is an unprecedented State Cup run for Idaho club soccer.  We are proud of you!  
 

 Les Bois Claims Multiple Championships at Starfire and Performance Cup

Starfire Tournament
U13B Ginga (Brown)  - Champions
U11G Ginga (Madril) - Champions
U11G Coyle - Semi-Finalist
U13G Ginga (Frank) - Finalist

Performance Cup
U11B Ginga - Gold Finalist
U13B Ginga - Gold Champions
U11G Welch - Gold Champions
U11G Jacobs - U12G Silver Champions
U12G Samba - Gold Champions
U14G Elite - Gold Co-Champions
U14G Premier - Gold Co-Champions
U15G Elite - Gold Champions
U16G Elite - Gold Finalist
U18G Elite - Gold U19 Champions

Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn7ze8E9KHo

Les Bois Alumni Christmas Reunion
Les Bois Alumni 2005/2006 returned home from their junior and senior years of college to share in an evening of indoor soccer and festivities.

Les Bois alumni players gathered at the Idaho Indoor Soccer Center December 23; to remember, share, laugh, and play.  Les Bois 2005/2006 was arguably one of the most talented teams to ever play for Les Bois and come out of the state of Idaho.

Accomplishments include:
4x Idaho State Champions (U16, U17, U18, U19)
US Club Regional Champions (U17 Super Group, Las Vegas)
USYSA Region IV Semi-Finalists; 2005 and 2006 (3rd Place)
US Club National Cup; Stonybrook, NY
Four College All-Americans: Shannon Oakes (Seattle Pacific University), Kelly Baker (Whitworth University), Meredith Teague (Seattle Pacific University), and Katie Joseph (Carroll College)
NCAA Div. 2 National Champion; Shannon Oakes, Seattle Pacific University (2008)

"This continues to be a very special group of women that knows how to appreciate the moment.  They learned early to “Dream Big”, play hard, and be their possibility.  While they have moved on in their lives, it is clear they continue to develop their greatness on a personal, academic, and professional level.”  Mollay continued, “This is a team with a special place in Idaho soccer history, Les Bois history, and in our hearts.  They have left a lasting impression and set the standards for future teams and players to aspire.  Their team bond continues to be strong, and while having success on the field was an important part of their journey, their friendships and experiences define what it means to “Live Les Bois”.

Attached Photo(player names left to right, top to bottom): Top: Jodie Schwenkler, Maddy Drake, Ashley Cefalo, Madison Collins, Maia Trotta, Jessy Cefalo, Dana Morgan, Kacey Bowen, Michael Mollay Bottom: Andrea Huerta, Jen Burns, Nina Banducci, Shannon Oakes, and Sarah Dougherty

Les Bois' "Paving the Way"
Our country's culture is still not that of other soccer nations. As a result, our kids are not engulfed in the game, the same way millions of other kids in different cultures experience their soccer development. Identifying with top flight players is important for players to model themselves or gain ideas, nuture their imagination. Knowing it can be done, because this particular person is doing it, or has done it is important. "Paving the Way" is just that, a way for our players to identify with someone, like themselves, and know it can be done, it is possible. 
 
Maite Zabala is a special player and person, who played for Les Bois at one time, and paved the way for our kids to  have access to the big stage. She did it, and is one of us!  She continues to do it in every aspect of her life, she is "Paving the Way"!

Read about Miate Zabala - Paving the Way

Les Bois Girls Dominate High School Soccer & Academic Honors:

5A Player of the Year;
Miah Mollay; Les Bois U17 Elite

5A First Team Honors:
o        Hannah Masson; Les Bois U18 Elite
o        Amanda Soderlund; Les Bois U17 Elite
o        Sofia Huerta; Les Bois U17 Elite
o        Carlee Norquist; Les Bois U18 Elite
o        Jessica Ayala; Les Bois U17 Elite
o        Courtney Irwin; Les Bois U18 Elite
o        Kayla Bigelow; Les Bois U18 Elite
o        Megan Marks; Les Bois U17 Elite

5A Second Team Honors:
o        Eli Null; Les Bois U19 Elite
o        Courtney Geis; Les Bois U18 Elite
o        Roxie Shealy; Les Bois U16 Elite (2008)
o        Kitra Walters; Les Bois U18 Elite
o        Andrea Rowan; Les Bois U18 Elite
o        Jessica Oakes; Les Bois U17 Elite
o        Sarah Hicks; Les Bois U17 Elite
o        Ali Cahill; Les Bois U17 Elite
o        Rachel Feuz; Les Bois U18 Elite
o        Tori Talbutt; Les Bois U18 Elite

5A Honorable Mention:
o        Justine Jones; Les Bois U18 Elite
o        Lauren Stephens; Les Bois U16 Elite
o        Alex Suggs; Les Bois U16 Elite
o        Taryn Cressy; Les Bois U17 Elite
o        Katey Pennington; Les Bois U17 Elite
o        Kayla Welch; Les Bois U18 Elite
o        Tera McDonough; Les Bois U17 Elite
o        Rebecca Kuntz; Les Bois U17 Elite
o        Hannah Anderson; Les Bois U18 Elite

4A Player of the Year;
Chelsea Bokan; Les Bois U18 Elite

4A First Team Honors:
o        Becca Long; Les Bois U16 Elite

5A Athletic; All Academic Honors:
         Hannah Anderson; Les Bois U18 Elite
         Jessica Butt; Les Bois U18 Elite
         Sarah Hicks; Les Bois U17 Elite
         Megan Marks; Les Bois U17 Elite
         Miah Mollay; Les Bois U17 Elite
         Jessica Oakes; Les Bois U17 Elite
         Katey Pennington; Les Bois U17 Elite
         Amanda Plagge; Les Bois U16 Elite
         Roxie Shealy; Les Bois U16 Elite (2008)
         Justine Jones; Les Bois U18 Elite
         Kitra Walters; Les Bois U18 Elite
         Ali Cahill; Les Bois U17 Elite
         Alex Suggs; Les Bois U16 Elite
         Courtney Irwin; Les Bois U18 Elite
         Tori Talbutt; Les Bois U18 Elite
         Courtney Geis; Les Bois U18 Elite
         Hannah Masson; Les Bois U18 Elite
         Rebecca Kunz; Les Bois U17 Elite
         Sofia Huerta; Les Bois U17 Elite
         Lauren Swanson; Les Bois U17 Elite
         Stephanie Kaye; Les Bois U16 Elite
         Allie Swanson; Les Bois U16 Elite
         Katy Radko; Les Bois U16 Elite
         Lauren Stephens; Les Bois U16 Elite
         Amanda Soderlund; Les Bois U17 Elite
         Andrea Rowan; Les Bois U18 Elite
         Sofia Apsey; Les Bois U15 Samba
         Kelsey Crockett; Les Bois U17 Elite
         Carlee Norquist; Les Bois U18 Elite
         Kayla Bigelow; Les Bois U18 Elite

4A Athletic; All Academic Honors:
         Becca Long; Les Bois U16 Elite
         Chelsea Bokan; Les Bois U18 Elite
         Kaitlyn Long; Les Bois U18 Elite

Congratulations to the above players for demonstrating excellence on and off the field.  You should be proud of your accomplishments, as you are not only becoming your possibility, you are discovering the greatness inside all of you.  Les Bois is so proud of you!!

Les Bois Alumni - Jacque Sahlberg, Class of 2008 - Yale University

Les Bois Seniors Are College Bound For Fall 2008 
We would like to extend congratulations to the below players for their commitment to pursuing their college dreams in the classroom and on the soccer field.  We love you and wish you well!

Les Bois U18 Elite players will be attending the following schools:

.         Kristin Fitzpatrick; Humboldt University

.         Teri Shigeno; Pacific University

.         Jordan Bodily; Pacific University

.         Jaimie Morton: U Redlands

.         Tiffany Hall; Boise State University

.         Brandy Hickcox; Boise State University

.         Tahlia O'Loughlin; Walla Walla CC

.         Jaymie Brown; U Montana

.         Lauren Cacopardo; Carroll College

.         Liz Watson; Brandeis College

.         Tracy Diaz; College of Idaho

.         Kim Koeppen; Boise State University

Les Bois U17 Elite player attending the following school:

.         Jacque Sahlberg; Yale University

Les Bois Soccer Association Takes Top Honors in Two Age Groups Winning US
Club Soccer Regional Championships 

Les Bois Soccer Association fielded teams in the U16 Super Group Final and the U17 Super Group Final.  The U16 Championship reached a milestone where it was an all Idaho final, matching Les Bois U16 Elite v. Boise Capitals.
After a hard fought game, Les Bois defeated the Capitals in shootouts to claim the U16 Super Group Regional Championship.

The U17 Championship matched Les Bois U17 Elite against defending National finalists, Casa Boca Jr.'s of Northern California.  1-1 in regulation, Les Bois netted the game winner in double overtime to claim the second Regional
Championship for Les Bois Soccer Association and Idaho.

It was a first in US Club Soccer history to have two teams win Super Group Championships in the U16 and U17 age groups, from the same club.  Both teams are eligible to compete for a National Championship, July 26-29 Virginia
Beach, Va.

Les Bois 2008 Accomplishments:

Les Bois U16 Elite: Region IV Championships (Hawaii); 3rd place
     US Club Regional Champions (Idaho); 1st Place
Les Bois U17 Elite: US Club Regional Champions (Idaho); 1st Place

First time in US Club Soccer history one club won Super Group Championships
in the U16 and U17 age groups the same year.

Les Bois U16 Elite beat Boise Capitals SC in shoot-outs.
Les Bois U17 Elite beat Casa Boca Jr.s (Cal North) in overtime 2-1.

National Championships are July 26-29; Virginia Beach, VA.

Les Bois U16G Elite - US Club Soccer Regional Champions



Les Bois U17G Elite - US Club Soccer Regional Champions

When Les Bois Goes to College
Playing college soccer takes commitment, talent, and ambition.  Realizing this goal is a process that begins at an early age with the right environment, instruction, and ability.  When the talent is more refined and developed, the college placement process at Les Bois begins at the U15 age group and continues through the U18 age group or a player’s senior year in high school.  Les Bois has created the most complete college placement program in the state to support young athletes in this exciting but complicated transition. 

Les Bois Players have received over $1.8 million in soccer scholarship awards (since 1992)

Les Bois has developed and placed over 150 players on the college soccer stage (since 1992)

Les Bois Academy - 2007
"We are excited about the popularity of our Les Bois Academy. Our numbers have increased from 30 players last year to 130 players this winter. The kids are working hard, the staff is loving the interaction with all the players, and everyone is enjoying the new format of station training.  Les Bois continues to demonstrate that when you offer the programs kids will come.  We continue to establish orselves as the club where players play"...... Michael Mollay

Les Bois is proud to announce Gold’s Gym and Parisi Speed School as the exclusive partner to Les Bois.  
Parisi Speed School is known as the elite speed, strength, and conditioning program in the state of Idaho.  Les Bois players will experience advanced training from qualified professionals at discounted rates.  Additionally, all Les Bois and Les Bois Youth League families will receive discounted Gold’s Gym membership rates.
 
“We are proud to partner with Gold’s Gym and Parisi Speed School.  They are widely regarded as being the best of the best, providing professional instruction and implementing the most advanced training methods in the industry.  We are confident that our players, and families, will benefit greatly from this relationship”, said Jason Vittrup, DOC/President of Les Bois.
 
The following are the benefits to Les Bois members:
* Special Pricing for Parisi Speed School; Team and Individual rates
* $79/month: Unlimited Use
* Discount for each session package; ($3 each session)
* $75 evaluation (regularly $99)
* You do not need to be a Gold’s member to participate in Parisi Speed School
* Special Membership Pricing for Gold’s Gym; all Les Bois families
* $40 enrollment
* $59 enhancement fee
* $36.95/mo membership fees
* Les Bois Player Scholarships (club fees); need based
* Training Jerseys; all club players

Shannon Oakes, formerly Les Bois U19’s 2005, has lead Seattle Pacific University to an undefeated season (23-0) and into the Final 4.  

Charette's Rapid Fire Goals Launch No. 2 SPU Women Into Final Four

Jocelyn Charette celebrates with teammate Shannon Oakes.

SEATTLE, Wa. (Nov. 17)—Jocelyn Charette scored twice in the opening four minutes to launch No. 2-ranked Seattle Pacific University to a 4-0 win over No. 4 Incarnate Word in an NCAA Division II Quarterfinal match Saturday afternoon at Interbay Stadium.

The undefeated Falcons (23-0) will next play in the semi-final round, Nov. 29

Les Bois alumni take top honors in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Awards. 

Represented in All Star Selections were 3 Les Bois U19 players (2005), Region IV Semi Finalist players: Shannon Oakes (only unanimous vote recipient), Sarah Martinez, and Meredith Teague.

SEATTLE (Nov. 6) – The record setting regular season is in the books and the post-season accolades are beginning to roll in.  The Great Northwest Athletic Conference released its yearly awards and All-Star team today and the Falcons are deservedly well-represented.

Sarah Martinez was named GNAC Player-of-the-Year, her second such award of the day after earlier being named All-Region Player-of-the-Year.  She was also named GNAC POY in 2005 as a sophomore and is one of only two players to win the award twice.

Martinez was a unanimous First Team selection, making her just the fourth player to be named to the First Team all four years.  She now holds the GNAC records for career goals (48) and points (117) and has accumulated 16 goals and 6 assists this season, tying her for the league lead in 38 points

Joining Martinez on the First Team are Shannon Oakes, a unanimous selection, and Meredith Teague, who currently ranks fourth in the nation in total assists (13).

2007 High School Soccer Awards Announced in Boise, Eagle and Meridian and Les Bois Players Dominate Selections:

Girls Soccer 5A:

First Team: (14 Player Team,8 Les Bois Players)

Tiffany Hall; Boise HS, Les Bois U18 Elite
Kim Koeppen; Eagle HS, Les Bois U18 Elite
Hannah Masson; Centennial HS, Les Bois U17 Elite
Courtney Geis; Capital HS, Les Bois U17 Elite
Courtney Irwin; Capital HS, Les Bois U17 Elite        
Jacque Sahlberg; Boise HS, Les Bois U17 Elite
Miah Mollay; Boise HS, Les Bois U16 Elite
Sophia Huerta; Centennial HS, Les Bois U16 Elite

Second Team: (13 Player Team, 7 Les Bois Players)

Hannah Anderson; Boise HS, Les Bois U17 Elite
Jessica Patton; Eagle HS, Les Bois U17 Elite (2007)
Jaymie Brown; Meridian HS, Les Bois U18 Elite
Kayla Bigelow; Timberline HS, Les Bois U17 Elite
Tahlia O’Loughlin; Borah HS, Les Bois U18 Elite
Jessica Oakes; Boise HS, Les Bois U16 Elite
Kitra Walters; Borah HS, Les Bois U17 Elite

Honorable Mention: (20 Players, 7 Les Bois Players)

Tracy Diaz; Timberline HS, Les Bois U18 Elite
Rebecca Kunz; Centennial HS, Les Bois U16 Elite
Carlee Norquist; Timberline HS, Les Bois U17 Elite
Jordan Bodily; Eagle HS, Les Bois U18 Elite
Jaimie Morton; Eagle HS, Les Bois U18 Elite
Lauren Cacopardo; Eagle HS, Les Bois U18 Elite
Justine Jones; Borah HS, Les Bois U17 Elite 

Girls Soccer 4A:

First Team:

Chelsea Bokan; Bishop Kelley HS, Les Bois U17 Elite 

In total, Les Bois Players dominated the 5A soccer honors accounting for 21:47 5A all star team selections. Congratulations to all of you! 

SEATTLE, Wa (Nov. 15th) - Shannon Oakes and Janae Godoy each scored goals in the decisive second half to lift the No. 2-ranked Seattle Pacific University women's soccer team over Cal State Los Angeles 2-0 in the NCAA Division II Far West Region Championship game on Thursday night at Interbay Stadium.

The undefeated Falcons (22-0) advance to host the national quarterfinal Saturday (Nov. 17th) vesus No. 4 Incarnate Word, who one 1-0 earlier in the day against Central Oklahoma.  The Golden Eagles finished their season 13-6-4.

Oakes (Jr., Boise, ID) broke a scoreless deadlock in the 53rd minute when she took a drop feed from Sara Martinez (Sr., Bothell, WA) and blasted a low shot to the right corner from 16 yards. 

Miah Mollay, Les Bois U16 and Boise High School Forward, Varsity Extra, Idaho Statesman, Thursday, October 11, 2007.

Les Bois is excited to announce that Sofia Huerta, U16, has been invited to participate in the ODP Thanksgiving Inter-Regional tournament in Florida.  Mauricio Huerta shares the news:

"I wanted to share the news that Sofia was invited to participate in the ODP Thanksgiving Inter-Regional tournament in Florida.  This is a good accomplishment for Sofia and our club so congratulations to all of you and thank you for the support and guidance you have provided Sofia over the years".  Mauricio

Les Bois Window Stickers now Available

Les Bois has a rich tradition of success on the field and in our community.  While soccer is the common bond, players graduate and move on to pursue other interests and goals.  Occasionally those special few return to their community and soccer roots, to share their experience and give back.  Les Bois would like you to meet Katie Gebhardt, Assistant Coach, Les Bois U13G Samba.  Click here.

Katie Gebhardt/Les Bois U11

Katie Gebhardt/California Lutheran University.

Katelyn Pennington, U16 for Les Bois, guest played at Surf Cup on a U15 team from Bethesda, Maryland in July.  Read Paul Pennington's letter to the club about his observations of Katelyn's player development through Les Bois compared to other players from other states.  Click Here.