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FACILITIESFeaturing three, separate synthetic outdoor fields, a state-of-the-art indoor facility with a professional futsol court, a pool, an indoor and outdoor track, and a weight training room.

COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMA European-style residential academy for ages 15 to 18.In the fall, all players participate in the St. Benedict’s Prep soccer program then transition to the Cedar Stars Academy team for winter and spring seasons.

ABOUT ST. BENEDICT’S PREPRESIDENTIAL SOCCER PROGRAM

Founded in 2011, Cedar Stars Academy quickly established itself as one of the premier soccer clubs in the New York Metropolitan area, offering programs ranging from U5 to U18. Its reputation for developing quality players, producing high level teams, and professional coaching soon led to admission into the prestigious United States Soccer Development Academy in 2014. The Development Academy is a platform that puts the most talented teams and players on display for the Youth National Team Program and U.S. Soccer.

Now, Cedar Stars has partnered with St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark, NJ to offer a top-flight residential experience for special players looking to excel on the field and in the classroom. St. Benedict’s Prep Residential Soccer Program students will receive an unmatched St. Benedict’s education coupled with an unparalleled opportunity to learn from the best and compete and succeed with other gifted athletes.

NOTABLE PROFESSIONALSTABARE RAMOS ’84GREGG BERHALTER ’91CLAUDIO REYNA ’91PETTER VILLEGAS ’94MAURICIO ROCHA ’95JOSE ANGULO ’07CHRISTIANO FRANCOIS ’12CRISTHIAN HERNANDEZ ’12JUAN AGUDELO

SCHOLARSHIPS EARNED TOCOLLEGES/UNIVERSITIESAMHERST COLLEGECOLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSSIONA COLLEGEFAIRFIELD UNIVERSITYFORDHAM UNIVERSITYLEHIGH UNIVERSITY MONMOUTH UNIVERSITYRUTGERS UNIVERSITYSAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITYSAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITYSAINT PETER’S UNIVERSITYUC SANTA BARBARAUNIVERSITY OF AKRON UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE550 Students. All male. Rigorous college prep curriculum. Founded in 1868. Rooted in the Catholic faith. Alumni network - 6,000 strong.

The St. Benedict’s Prep and Cedar Stars Academy partnership has proved to be very rewarding for the boys in our program. They receive a top-class college preparatory education while playing soccer at the highest level on a year-round basis. Whether you are looking to attend college or chase a professional dream, the program is designed to support each player enrolled.

TAB RAMOSHead Coach, U.S. U20 National Team

Team Captain, 1990, 1994, and 1998 U.S. World Cup Team1984 Graduate, St. Benedict’s Prep

LOCATED IN NEWARK, NJNew Jersey’s largest city. A center for music, culture and sports. Easy commuteto New York City. Minutesfrom “The Neck,” a traditional Portugese and Brazilian neighborhood.

10 TIME NATIONAL SOCCER CHAMPIONS2015 2014 2012 2011 2006

2005 2001 1998 1997 1990

99% of graduates attend college

COACHING STAFFOur coaches are all licensed by the U.S. Soccer Federation and come from an array of different professional backgrounds.

87%

of recent alumni graduated college or are enrolled

PATHWAYS TO THE NEXT LEVELA St. Benedict’s education will provide access to some of the best colleges and universities in the United States. In addition, Cedar Stars has professional alliances with the Wilmington Hammerheads FC of the United Soccer League, New York City Football Club of the MLS, as well as MSV Duisberg of Germany’s Bundesliga.

ARE YOU READY?For more information and pricing, contact Mario Gallo at (973) 792-5719 or mgallo@sbp.org.

ST. BENEDICT’S PREP RESIDENTIAL SOCCER PROGRAM ATHLETES ARE...

DETERMINEDDISCIPLINEDPREPAREDHUMBLE IN VICTORYGRACIOUS IN DEFEATMATUREINTELLIGENTRESPECTFULRESPONSIBLE

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