Elite Performance Program
ABOUT
The Elite Performance Program (EPP) focuses on internal ‘best-with-best’ programming across our U9-U19 age groups for the most promising 30-40 players within our Academy. Selected players will be provided an array of additional development opportunities and support to fast-track individual growth.
Year round supplementary small group and specialized training sessions.
Designated Head of Elite Performance to manage Individual Development Plans (IDP’s), game analysis, and pro/college pathway.
Training and games program outside of the team environment against some of the regions top academies.
Domestic and international development opportunities for selected players (tournaments, showcases, tours, pro club visits)
High-school alternate games & training program for players within the U15-U19 age groups during the fall season.
*The EPP is an ‘invite only’ program for current Penn Fusion Academy level players; player recommendations will not be reviewed. All player selections will be communicated by the Technical Staff.
Penn Fusion Professional Players Since 2009:
MALE
Kalil Elmedkhar (PFSA 1999): FC Dallas - MLS
Anthony Fontana (PFSA 1999): Philadelphia Union - MLS
Matt Freese (PFSA 1998): Philadelphia Union - MLS
AJ Marcucci (PFSA 1998): New York Redbulls - MLS
Adam Lenges (PFSA 2002): FC Koln II - Regionalliga West
Aiden McFadden (PFSA 1998): Atlanta United - MLS
Kyle Morton (PFSA 1993): Houston Dynamo - MLS
Todd Morton (PFSA 1995): Philadelphia Union 2 - USL Championship
Richie Schlentz (PFSA 1998): Hartford Athletic - USL Championship
Keegan Rosenberry (PFSA 1993): Colorado Rapids - MLS
Isaiah Young (PFSA 1997): Rot Weiss Essen - Regionalliga West
Zach Zandi (PFSA 1995): Atlanta Switchbacks - USL Championship
FEMALE
Emily Gray (PFSA 2000) NC Courage - NWSL
Kimberly Sanford (PFSA 1998) Loto Gdansk - Ekstraliga
Sydney Zandi (PFSA 1997) San Diego Wave - NWSL
Dee Bradley (PFSA 1996) Durham WFC, FA Women’s Championship
Phoebe McClernon (PFSA 1997) Orlando Pride - NWSL
Meghan McCool (PFSA 1997) Washington Spirit - NWSL
Emily Sands (PFSA 1997) Boavista FC - Campeonato Nacional Feminino
Jaylyn Thompson (1997) Zaragoza Club de Futbol - Primera Division
Maddy Brill-Edwards (1996) Heart of Midlothian FC - SWPL
Kira Laurento (PFSA 1996) PK-35 Vantaa - Kansallinen Liiga
Mariss Sheva (PFSA 1996) Washington Spirit - NWSL
Charlotte Williams (1996) FC Fuery, Division 1 Feminine
Shae Yanez (1995) Washington Spirit - NWSL
STAFF
Gleb Gershman - Head of Elite Performance
- Boys EPP Director (ggershman@pennfusion.org)
Chris Edwards - ECNL/Academy Director-Girls
- Girls EPP Director (mevans@pennfusion.org)
Keegan Rosenberry - Colorado Rapids, MLS
“I could not have gotten to where I am, without my development at such a great club.”
Emily Gray - NC Courage, NWSL
“I am extremely grateful to have been part of the Penn Fusion family. The training environment was top class and the staff were instrumental in preparing me for the collegiate level. The experiences I had at Penn Fusion are ones I will never forget; it is great to see how successful the club has been over the past few years, with so many girls finding success within the NCAA college soccer ranks”
Matt Freese - Philadelphia Union, MLS
“Penn Fusion helped change me as a person, showing me how to work hard and sacrifice to achieve my goals. The coaches, training, and mentality at the club were amazing, and helped me develop into someone who was pushing towards college and professional soccer. They helped instill a mindset inside of me that demanded excellence and helped me grow as a person off the pitch at the same time. ”