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About the Team: The San Francisco Nighthawks are a top-notch women's soccer team representing San Francisco and the greater Bay Area, regionally, nationally and internationally. They formed in 1995 as a charter member of the W-League, a division of the United System of Inter-regional Soccer Leagues (USISL). In 1998, the Nighthawks became a founding member team of the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL), a national amateur league for elite women soccer players with over 40 teams and 6 divisions. The 'Hawks also play in the Premier Division of the Golden Gate Women's Soccer League (GGWSL), a 50+ team, 8 division regional league based in San Francisco with relegation and promotion. The Premier Division includes many women who have played Division I NCAA soccer and want to continue competing at a premier level. The Hawks are four-time reigning champions of the Premier Division, having won the title in the fall 2006, spring 2006, fall 2005 and spring 2005. TEAM HIGHLIGHTS · Competed in the Final Four of the 2007 USASA National Cup Amateur Division at the Starfire Sports Complex in Seattle, WA. The USASA National Cup Finals program is the oldest and most prestigious competition offered to all affiliated teams of the United States Adult Soccer Association. · Played an exhibition game against Ghana before a crowd of 2,000 in preparation for their 2007 African Women's Championship, a 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier. Before the game, nearly 500 boys and girls ranging in age from 6 to 18, received instruction in all aspects of soccer at a free clinic led by Ghana and the Nighthawks. · Nighthawk players participated in a WPSL All-Star game versus the Ghana Women's National Team as a preliminary to the 2003 Women's World Cup. · Fielded a team for scrimmages against the San Jose CyberRays, a member of the US women's pro league (WUSA). · 1998 trip to Shanghai, China where the Nighthawks scored a 2-1 victory vs. China. The roster included WUSA draft picks Emmy Barr, Tiffany Hadfield, Keri Sanchez and Jen Tissue. In addition to providing an elite soccer program for Bay Area women players, the Nighthawks are dedicated to providing playing and training opportunities, coaching, instruction and learning opportunities for females of all ages in under-served areas in and around San Francisco. The Hawks organization also conducts low or no cost community soccer camps and clinics, staffed by experienced players and coaches, to teach playing and coaching skills to the community.
Click here for more information. About the Coaching:  | Petra Kowalski | | Joined Nighthawks: 2006 | | Position: Head Coach | | College: Claremont-McKenna - BA Government | | Previous Team: Iceland Professional Team | | Year of Graduation: 2005 | | Profession: Undeclared | | Seasons with the 'Hawks: 2006 - Present | | | Experience: Kowalski began her coaching career as an assistant coach at her alma mater, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps College during the 2005 season. She was the head junior varsity coach at Sacred Heart Prep School in Atherton during the 2006-07 season, and at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy of La Caņada for two seasons prior to that. Currently, Petra is a Chico State Women's Soccer Program Assistant Coach. | | Honors: High School: 4 year letter, rookie of the year, 2 yr mvp, 2 yr first team all conference. College: Scholar-Athlete (2005); Hank A. Kreiger Award (2005); Co-Captain (2004, 2003); 1st Team All-Conference (2004, 2002); 2nd Team All-Conference (2003); NCAA Regional All-American (2004); 2nd Team NCAA Regional All-American (2003, 2002); NCAA Scholar All-Region (2004); MVP (2002); Rookie of the year (2001) | | FAVORITES | | Nickname: Peeks | Hobby/Interest: Golf and....others | | Sports Figure: Michelle Wie | Inspiration: "Trust your swing" | | Book: Mind Gym | Movie: Herbie (the original and "Full | | Animal: Dog | Possession: Clifford the big red dog | | Food: peanut butter (Jif Extra Crunc | Vacation: Home to Colorado | | Sports Moment: Winning the conference championship and a trip to NCAA regionals on PKs. | Soccer Team: CMS Athenas | | | | |  | Aileen Nasypany | | Joined Nighthawks: 2007 | | Position: Associate Coach | | College: Canisius College/Bentley College | | Previous Team: Bentley College (Waltham, MA) | | Year of Graduation: 1999 | | Seasons with the 'Hawks: 2007 - Present | | License: NSCAA National Coaching | | | Experience: Began coaching career at Herkimer County Community College where she was the Assistant Coach for one year and was then promoted to Head Coach the following year and led the team to a 10-5-2 record and a playoff birth. For her accomplishments, Aileen was named the Mountain Valley Conference Second-Team Coach of the Year.
Aileen then spent three years heavily involved in many facets of the Boston Breakers (Women's United Soccer Association) front office.
After WUSA folded, she became the Assistant Coach for Emerson College in 2003 and then moved to the West Coast in early 2004 where she has worked with youth premier club teams and high school programs within the Los Angeles and Santa Cruz areas. In addition to her position as Nighthawks Assistant Coach, Aileen is also an Assistant Coach for the UCSC Women's Soccer Program (2004-Present). | | |  | Robert Sackey | | Joined Nighthawks: 2004 | | Position: Technical Advisor | | College: Adisadel College/Merrit College | | Previous Team: | | Year of Graduation: 1980/1993 | | Profession: Teacher/Soccer Coach | | Seasons with the 'Hawks: 2004-Present | | | Experience: Robert Sackey has been living in El Cerrito, California for the past 16 years. He has been coaching and developing soccer programs in the bay area for 15 years, and has been a CYSA Staff coach for 5 years. He is the Technical Director for the competive program of the Alameda Contra Costa Youth Soccer League, where he also coaches 3 Class I Mavericks teams. He holds an A coaching license from the United States Soccer Federation and is a regular participant in CYSA- North programs. Please visit www.sabisoccer.com for more information. | | |  | Yang Zhou | | Joined Nighthawks: 2007 | | Position: Volunteer Assistant Coach | | College: China WNT/Notre Dame De Namur | | Previous Team: China WNT | | Year of Graduation: 2008 | | Profession: Student - Graduate in 2008 | | Seasons with the 'Hawks: 2007 - Present | | | Honors: China Women's National Team Captain from '91-'97. | | FAVORITES | | Nickname: We're working on that | Hobby/Interest: All Sports | | Sports Figure: Sissi | Inspiration: Being on the field | | Book: Harry Potter | Movie: Sleepless in Seattle | | Animal: Dog | Possession: Family | | Food: Chinese | Vacation: Going home to visit Family | | Sports Moment: First World Cup when I was 20 (played) | Soccer Team: French National Men's Team | | | |
Type of Players: Led by veterans of some of the top collegiate soccer programs in the U.S. and China, the Nighthawks are resolutely diverse and highly representative of the Bay Area.
Soccer, played at its highest level with passion and skill, and a willingness to give back to the community unites all Hawks’ players and provides them with a common bond. The Nighthawks, as a team, are exceedingly close and remarkably supportive of one another, the team, and the community.
The Hawks players promote soccer in the community by conducting clinics, coaching local youth teams and participating in the Soccer in the Streets program for inner-city kids. To learn more about the Nighthawks players, including profiles and pics log onto our website
Local Colleges: University of San Francisco USF, University of California at Berkeley (CAL Berkeley), Skyline College, City College, San Francisco State University (SFSU).
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