The Jack Benak Memorial Scholarship

Jack Benak was a 2019 graduate of Twinsburg High School.  He was involved in Twinsburg AC Soccer all of his young life.  He participated in the Twinsburg AC soccer camp as a player, then as a counselor during his high school years.  Upon entering high school, Jack was a member of the Twinsburg High School soccer team where he created fond memories and friendships. He was a four year letter winner. During his time on the team, his leadership skills, hard work, dedication and commitment to the game stood out. Respected by his peers he was named team captain his senior year.  

The Benak family would like to give back to Twinsburg AC Soccer. The club and community that meant so much to Jack.  

In his memory a scholarship will be awarded to two players each season.  The scholarship will cover fees for AC Soccer participation in the current season.   Any tournaments/additional fees will not be covered.

2024/25 Application

When  players were registered with the club this year, parents signed off on our code of conduct.   We encourage our players, parents, and coaches to review this document.  Please remember that our families represent our community at all games and tournaments.  Many referees are teenagers, and all players are kids.

Please see the club's  Goalkeeping page for information on Kronis Goalkeeper Academy, Club Night at Kronis, and for a 15% off discount code to purchase Renegade keeper gloves.  Twinsburg A.C. is a Renegade Gloves affiliate and receives a commission on gloves purchased with our code - TwinsburgAC

As children grow, their interests will increase and vary.  Twinsburg A.C. believes strongly that children should be able to pursue these interests even if only for a year or two.  If soccer is an interest, there are various levels to choose from in the Cleveland area.  Soccer in the United States has 3 basic levels – Recreational, Travel, and Premiere/Club.   Premiere/Club has many levels within it as well-   local leagues, to multistate regional, to national leagues.  Each family must find the best level or mix of levels for their player AND the family.  It is easy to be caught up in the FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) that all these factors can create.  There is always soccer available for any player.  Spending more time and money does not necessarily increase development and especially enjoyment.

In Twinsburg, our recreational level is AYSO.  This provides soccer from age four  up to high school age children.  Games are within the city and between other teams within AYSO.  This level requires the least financial and time commitment, and still offers children the chance to play soccer for many years.

Twinsburg A.C. is part of OHTSL, Ohio Travel Soccer League.   Our teams range from 3rd to 8th grade.  We have balanced teams at the younger ages.  This allows for full development of all players.  In 5th grade, The Club moves to  1st and 2nd team formation as numbers allow.  Twinsburg A.C. Soccer teams play other communities from around Northeast Ohio.  Travel can range from Canton to Geneva to Sandusky. The play level of OHTSL varies.  Most ages have 5 divisions.  The Club philosophy is based on development of players with an eye towards them playing in high school.  Therefore, we strive to place teams in the division that will challenge them.  This means many teams may only win half their games as they learn the game. The goal is developing each player and helping them grow their confidence and ability both on and off the field.

Some families play Premiere and Twinsburg A.C.  Premiere Clubs have a cost of  at least $2000 a year with required tournaments, uniforms, and other factors often pushing that annual price to over $7,000.   If a player does play for two teams, communication with coaches/Team managers is critical.  Each family must find the correct situation for them.

More information about Twinsburg A.C. can be found on the About Us page.