Our History
Chernomorets USA Youth soccer school was founded in 1996 by coaches Aleksandr Rozenshtraukh and Boris Kraytman and Merit coach of Ukraine Matvey Cherkassky.
When these three highly experienced, talented individuals came to the United States and became aware of the growing interest toward soccer as a sport, they decided to unite and create a soccer program.
They shared a common philosophy – playing soccer is beneficial in all aspects. This sport teaches discipline, promotes health, and intensifies friendships.
Originally, they started with only five participants, each different age and one Brooklyn school. As time went on, their hard work and loyal involvement paid off. Their effective practices attracted many people and each year the number of players has been growing. The increase allowed for the use of more schools during cold and rainy weather and outdoor soccer fields under pleasant conditions. In addition, the training spread to Staten Island.
Their love for soccer, their commitment to keep the younger population focused on education and sports allowed Aleksandr Rozenshtraukh, Boris Kraytman, and Matvey Cherkassky bring success to their school.
Today Chernomorets is a Soccer Club, with players ranging 3-17 years old, grouped into age-appropriate teams, participating in various tournaments and having eight professional coaches supporting them all the way. Not only does Chernomorets provide training throughout a year, but it also functions as a Sports Camp during school winter, spring, and summer recess.
Our Mission
The main goal of Chernomorets Soccer Club (CSC) is to instill a healthy life style for our children through the learning of soccer as a game and as a sport.
At CSC we set high standards. We value and promote discipline, sportsmanship, and care. We teach our players to be punctual, fair, and respectful. During our practices, children build a strong character that lasts and we guide them to maintain the acquired strength.
At CSC we personalize every practice. We focus and work on areas of improvement with each player during, before, or after practice. We encourage our children to aim high, reach far, and go beyond the limits to succeed.
At CSC we emphasize the importance of health. We provide necessary tolls to help our children be or get into good shape.
At CSC we are committed to unity. Our children form new friendships, fortify the existing relations, and build stronger bond with their parents.
What Makes Us Unique
Chernomorets Soccer Club (CSC) is NOT just a sports club. We are a community. We value our children’s parents’ involvement. We welcome new ideas and appreciate our parents’ initiative, suggestions, decision-making, and participation on the field. We join families at holiday gatherings, parent meetings, and soccer games.
At CSC we exercise a reward system on weekly and monthly basis. We recognize each player’s effort and honor everyone’ commitment.
CSC has created an environment in which you, as a parent, become part of a team and your child, as a player, becomes part of a family. We are one team – Chernomorets Soccer Club!
Our Achievements
Inter-league 2002 U-10 2nd place
Cosmopolitan league U-16 North 2002-2003 2nd place
Cosmopolitan league U-12 Central 2001-2002 2nd place
Cosmopolitan league U-10 South 2001-2002 Champion
Cosmopolitan U-16 B division East 2001-2002 Champion
Cosmopolitan U-19 West 2002-2003 Champion
Cosmopolitan U-10 Spring 2003 Champion
Asphalt Green 2003 U-10 tournament Champion
Asphalt Green 2003 U-13 tournament Champion
Jamaica Maroons Martin Luther King tournament U-10 2003 2nd place
Jamaica Maroons Martin Luther King tournament U-12 2003 Champion
Hudson Valley Classic tournament U-13 2002 2nd place
Hofstra University tournament U-10 2002 2nd place
Hofstra University tournament U-16 2002 2nd place
16th Indoor FIAO tournament U-8 1999-2000 Champion
Brooklyn Patriots Columbus tournament 1999 U-10 Champion
15th Indoor FIAO tournament 1998 U8 Champion
Brooklyn Racquet club 1998 U-16 Champion
York Dynamo soccer tournament U-10 Champion
Cotenisa NY Confraternidad Hispana tournament U-10 2003 Champion
Liga Argentina de Futbol Copa 2001 U-12 Champion
Brooklyn Patriots Columbus tournament 1999 U-8 2nd place
15th Indoor FIAO tournament 1998-199 U10 2nd place
Challenge State Cup 2000-2001 U-16 Quarterfinal
Challenge State Cup 2000-2001 U-13 Quarterfinal
Challenge State Cup 2002-2003 U-19 Semifinal
16th Outdoor FIAO tournament > U-8 1999-2000 Champion
16th Indoor FIAO tournament U-14 1999-2000 2nd
Soccer Coliseum tournament Teaneck, NJ 2001 U-12 Champion
Soccer Coliseum tournament Teaneck, NJ 2003 U-16 2nd place
Soccer Coliseum tournament Teaneck, NJ 2000 U-12 2nd place
Soccer Coliseum tournament Teaneck, NJ 2004 U-11 2nd place
Brooklyn Patriots winter Indoor tournament 2002 qaU-10 2nd place
Additional Information and Accommodations
We are a non-for profit tax exempt soccer organization.
We provide transportation for most Brooklyn neighborhoods. We accommodate families with various transport-related situations (e.g. working late hours, not owning a vehicle). You can have your child either picked up or dropped off, or both. We make sure our every active participant has an easy access to the practice.
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