Join the 2010 Gryphons
At the Gryphon Academy we have one simple aim - to produce the soccer players of the future by nurturing the natural talent of youngsters from South Western Ontario and beyond.
Where there is ability we want to get the best out of it; where there is talent we want to harness it and where there is desire we want to reward it with opportunity.
Our determination to give young women of genuine potential the chance to make it in one of the toughest and most competitive sports is such that we aim to provide every single youngster who walks through our doors with the best of everything - the best coaching, the best facilities and the best possible guidance.
The London Gryphons Academy teams play in the USL’s Super Y League – the top youth soccer league in North America. In 2009, along with the USL W-League Women’s club, the Gryphon club ran two teams of girls ranging in age from 14 through 17. The girls train throughout the year and play in tournaments and showcases all year long including their regular seasons in the Midwest division of the USL’s Super Y League.
The Academy is an integral part of the Gryphon club and this means everyone who works, trains and plays here is expected to perform to the highest possible standards.
To find out more, contact Aaron Lauterbach at atlauterbach@gmail.com
Where there is ability we want to get the best out of it; where there is talent we want to harness it and where there is desire we want to reward it with opportunity.
Our determination to give young women of genuine potential the chance to make it in one of the toughest and most competitive sports is such that we aim to provide every single youngster who walks through our doors with the best of everything - the best coaching, the best facilities and the best possible guidance.
The London Gryphons Academy teams play in the USL’s Super Y League – the top youth soccer league in North America. In 2009, along with the USL W-League Women’s club, the Gryphon club ran two teams of girls ranging in age from 14 through 17. The girls train throughout the year and play in tournaments and showcases all year long including their regular seasons in the Midwest division of the USL’s Super Y League.
The Academy is an integral part of the Gryphon club and this means everyone who works, trains and plays here is expected to perform to the highest possible standards.
To find out more, contact Aaron Lauterbach at atlauterbach@gmail.com
Gryph's Honour Devon
Before the home kick-off against the Otttawa Fury on Saturday May 30th, Gryphons Head Coach Aaron Lauterbach presented a framed #10 Gryphons jersey to former Gryphon standout Devon Romak. Devon was one of the faces of the franchise from 2005 - 08 and holds many of the all-time key statistical categories for the Gryphons.
It was five years ago, in the London Gryphons inaugural (2005) W-League season that a young 16 year old named Devon Romak would begin her ascent to soccer greatness. Devon only a junior in High School at the time would become an integral part of that 2005 Gryphons back line that included standouts Erin Geldhof (Univ. of South Carolina) and all W-League Defender Angela Donato. It was a remarkable transition for a youth player to make the leap to elite soccer and perform at a high level while competing against the best NCAA, National and International level talent. Devon's play that season garnered the attention of many NCAA Division 1 college programs including Michigan and Ohio State. In the end, Devon would select the sunny beaches of Florida and the commit her collegiate career to Florida Atlantic University.
For the next three summers Devon would continue to be a key contributor to the London Gryphons. Starting in 2007, Devon would begin a remarkable streak that would push over the entire season and next. Devon would play the entire 2007 & '08 season without being substituted once. That is an impressive minute streak of 2340 minutes. That streak is a testament to how much effort Devon puts into her physical and mental conditioning. Devon is also the all-time career leader for the Gryphons in games (50) and minutes (5535). Devon was also selected the team captain in 2008.
"Devon has been the backbone of our franchise for so many years. Her commitment and dedication to the Gryphons has been tremendous and it was a honour for me to present this gift in acknowledgement for her years of service to the team and club. I am confident Devon will replicate the successes she achieved on the field of play, in life, with her winning personality and incredible work ethic. The future is very bright for Devon." - Aaron Lauterbach, Head Coach - London Gryphons
It was five years ago, in the London Gryphons inaugural (2005) W-League season that a young 16 year old named Devon Romak would begin her ascent to soccer greatness. Devon only a junior in High School at the time would become an integral part of that 2005 Gryphons back line that included standouts Erin Geldhof (Univ. of South Carolina) and all W-League Defender Angela Donato. It was a remarkable transition for a youth player to make the leap to elite soccer and perform at a high level while competing against the best NCAA, National and International level talent. Devon's play that season garnered the attention of many NCAA Division 1 college programs including Michigan and Ohio State. In the end, Devon would select the sunny beaches of Florida and the commit her collegiate career to Florida Atlantic University.
For the next three summers Devon would continue to be a key contributor to the London Gryphons. Starting in 2007, Devon would begin a remarkable streak that would push over the entire season and next. Devon would play the entire 2007 & '08 season without being substituted once. That is an impressive minute streak of 2340 minutes. That streak is a testament to how much effort Devon puts into her physical and mental conditioning. Devon is also the all-time career leader for the Gryphons in games (50) and minutes (5535). Devon was also selected the team captain in 2008.
"Devon has been the backbone of our franchise for so many years. Her commitment and dedication to the Gryphons has been tremendous and it was a honour for me to present this gift in acknowledgement for her years of service to the team and club. I am confident Devon will replicate the successes she achieved on the field of play, in life, with her winning personality and incredible work ethic. The future is very bright for Devon." - Aaron Lauterbach, Head Coach - London Gryphons