History of the Florence Soccer Association
The FSA was formed in 1988 to provide a dedicated soccer club for the youth
of the Florence community and surrounding areas.
In 1991, FSA Bylaws were adopted, providing stability in administration and
rules of play. In 1994, FSA incorporated as a fully private, 501(c)3
non-profit corporation. It has grown to more than 500 participants in
recreational and select divisions.
| Year |
President |
Significant Accomplishments |
| 1988 |
Jim Downing |
First year! 4 fields at Mastercraft, with
Florence City Recreation Department. Thanks, Rocky! |
| 1989 |
Margaret Smith |
SCYSA Affiliation; First year of select play.
Membership exceeds 200. |
| 1990 |
Cathy Jackson |
First of 4 Lundy Camps. |
| 1991 |
Peter North |
Bylaws written by Exec Committee: Peter North,
John Sadler, Bev Dartnell, David Jesson, Margaret Smith.
Membership exceeds 300. |
| 1992 |
Peter North |
Initial steps for ESAB Complex. Computerized
records, thanks to Bob and Linda Maleckar! |
| 1993 |
John Sadler |
ESAB Soccer complex with 7 fields opened.
Thanks ESAB! |
| 1994 |
John Sadler |
Privatization. Incorporation. Mail-in
registration. Membership exceeds 400. First girls team. |
| 1995 |
Dennis Blankenship |
Membership exceeds 500. More than 30 Rec teams
and 6 Select teams. |
| 1996 |
Dennis Blankenship |
2 girls and 6 boys select teams, including Peter
North's U-16s, his farewell season after coaching select teams with FSA
for 7 years. |
| 1997 |
Leon Pfeiffer |
U-19 Boys (Pee Dee Wednesday) go to Regionals in Greensboro. |
| 1998 |
Leon Pfeiffer |
Bylaws revised to current status. |
| 1999 |
Rick Hoefer |
Select teams total 8 - 4 boys, 4 girls. |
| 2000 |
Rick Hoefer |
6 Select teams, including John Sadler's U-18's, his
farewell season after 13 years with FSA. |
| 2001 |
Jeff Brock |
First www.flosoccer.org
web site published thanks to Mark Kelly. Thanks also to Elise
Walker for her many years as webmaster. |
| 2002 |
Rick Hoefer |
The FSA joins with Florence County. |
| 2003 |
Richard McCabe |
New concession stand built and old building becomes
equipment hut. |
| 2004 |
Worth Adams |
Permanent restrooms installed at ESAB Soccer Complex.
Sign installed. |
| 2005 |
Mark Kelly |
Coaches' certification becomes a reality. |
| 2006 |
Mark Kelly |
Record breaking fall recreation year - more than 50
teams. |
| 2007 |
Connie Cooper |
Third Woman to be President of FSA. |
| 2008 |
Steve Bull |
FSA acquires first Director of Coaching |
| 2009 |
Steve Bull |
Current President |
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