Toledo Celtics

Outdoor pracitce starts the week of 2nd April.  See your teams schedule below.

All practices will be held at Schneider Field, and directions to the field are available on the Celtics website if any parents or players need them.

• U8 Green: Monday/Wednesday 5:00-6:30 pm (First Prac: Mon, April 2nd)
• U8 White: Monday/Wednesday 5:00-6:30 pm (First Prac: Mon, April 2nd)
• U9 Green: Tuesday/Thursday 5:00-6:30 pm (First Prac: Tue, April 3rd)
• U9 White: Monday/Wednesday 6:00-7:30 pm (First Prac: Mon, April 2nd)
• U10 Green: Monday/Wednesday 6:00-7:30 pm (First Prac: Wed, April 4th)
• U10 White: Monday/Wednesday 6:00-7:30 pm (First Prac: Mon, April 2nd)
• U12: Tuesday/Thursday 6:00-8:00 pm (First Prac: Tuesday, Apr 3rd)
• U13: Tuesday/Thursday 5:30-7:15 pm (First Prac: Tuesday, Apr 3rd)
• U14: Monday/Wednesday 6:00-8:00 pm (First Prac: Monday, Apr 2nd)
• U15: Tuesday/Thursday 6:00-8:00 pm (First Prac: Tuesday, Apr 3rd)
• U17: Monday/Wednesday 4:00-6:00 pm (First Prac: Monday, Apr 2nd)

This article is from the Toledo Blade and written by Donald Emmons, Blade Sports Writer

Yadi Aliakbar graduated from St. Francis de Sales in 2009 and didn't travel far to continue his education and athletic career.  He enrolled at Owens Community College.  Two years later, the former Knights and Express soccer standout took his soccer skills north and is a starting forward at Adrian College.  "Going from St. Francis to Owens was an adjustment to college," Aliakbar said.  "Now it's another jump from Owens to Adrian. "It's definitely a different level. It's a faster pace and stronger boys."

Adrian College coach Chris LeFevre welcomed the seasoned player into the Bulldogs program with open arms.  The 5-foot-9-inch, 154- pound junior brings a level of skill and intensity the Bulldogs could use as they come off a 9-9-2 season in 2010, the program's most successful season since 1983.  "We actually knew about him when he came out of high school two years ago, but he decided to go to Owens," said LeFevre, who is in his third season as the Bulldogs coach.  "He's a very talented player and technically he's been sound. He's definitely an attack player, so we're trying to help him up the field. He's kind of the maestro."

Aliakbar was in the starting lineup for the Bulldogs during their first five games of the season. He has had no goals or assists during Adrian's 1-3-1 start.  His transition from Owens, where he recorded three goals and four assists last season, has meant learning a new system, playing with new teammates and adjusting to the four-year program's higher level of play.  Yet LeFevre said Aliakbar's impact can't be calculated by individual statistics.  "We're five games into the season and he's starting to find his way and rhythm," LeFevre said. "He's going to find his way sooner than some players."

Aliakbar, a Perrysburg resident, arrived on the Adrian College campus this fall confident he could contribute to the Bulldogs' program.  He believed his soccer experiences would help him adjust to playing at Adrian, which is approximately 45 minutes northwest of Toledo.  "The transition was very smooth and the team was accepting," Aliakbar said. "In terms of style of play, it's a possession style and we look to hold on to the ball and pass the ball quickly. Fortunately, I fit into the game they play here."

Aliakbar has been around the game of soccer almost since birth.  He played for his father, Lee, who is the coach at St. Francis and is the Toledo Celtics Soccer Club chief executive officer and director. He had also played for Adrian assistant coach Kirk Brazeau, who has been a Celtics coach.  Aliakbar was a Celtics coach while attending Owens.  LeFevre said growing up in an environment where the game

Coach Yousef recently ended his college soccer career at College of Wooster, OH.  You can read 2 articles about Yousef in our Alumni page ans see 3 photos in the Photos section.  

Yousef is now part of Teach for America and is also doing his Master in Education (mathematics) at Arizona State University in Phoenix, AZ.

You can click on the address to see a larger map.   3835 Airport Hwy, Toledo, OH

If you go to the 4-Kidz page of this site you will see that there are several links to video clips of famous player moves.    Why don't you take a look and get practicing, then show your team mates what you can do at your next training session !!!

If you have any used (but in good condition) soccer shoes - outdoor or indoor - that you no longer want why not donate them to a good cause instead of keeping them in your closet or basement?

You can help kids in underprivileged countries play soccer by dropping them off at the Celtics office or giving them to Coach Lee at practice.  

Thanks !!

Do you see yourself as a budding author?   Do you fancy having your writing skills available online for your friends and family to read?  Well now is your chance!!   Write your soccer related article or story about you or your teams' experiences, tournaments, games, trips or even a work of fiction, and send it to us at the web site and we will review it.   If we like it then we will put it on this web site !!!    You can email it to Coach Lee at toledoceltics@toledoceltics.com or to the web site admin.    Happy writing :-)

The Toledo Slayers uniforms are now available for purchase.

These uniforms are top quality custom designed with embroidered logos and badges.   The cost is $50 for a jersey and shorts and come in white or blue.

Call the office or speak to your coach or manager if you would like one.