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The MVLA Shooting Stars Program is open to boys and girls born 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 offering the best soccer after-school program for players starting their soccer journey. fall shooting stars First Day of Shooting Stars: Wednesday, August 21st Fall 2024 Duration: August 21st - October 30th Schedule: Mondays or Wednesdays - Practice 5-6 Saturdays - Games 9-10 am - Martin Murphy Program Information: Open to girls and boys ages 4, 5, 6, and 7 years old Shooting Stars Academy Director: MVLA San Jose coach Aliyah Jones has been coaching players of all ages for 6 years. Aliyah’s background includes Division 1 collegiate experience at San José State University that featured two championships as a player and 1 as the Director of Operations for the women’s soccer program. Aliyah was a captain and player for Oakland Soul’s first inaugural season. Aliyah has been with MVLA San Jose since the beginning of 2024. In addition to her duties as the Shooting Stars Program Director, Aliyah is also the head coach of MVLA’s 2012 girls program and is the Director of Camps and Clinics for the program. What is the philosophy of Shooting Stars? Our ball mastery sessions use skill-based games to promote individual time on the ball and real PASSION for playing soccer. What do I wear? Wearing cleats and shinguards under soccer socks is encouraged. What are the Program Hours? (Fall, Winter, Spring) See the updated Shooting Stars schedule listed in the section below. Play Dates are offered on Saturday mornings giving players the option to play small-sided games to show their skills and score a ton of goals. During the Fall and Spring seasons, Saturday Play Dates are offered every Saturday for the duration of the fall and spring programs. During the Winter season, there are only two Saturday Play Dates scheduled. Is financial assistance available for this program? MVLA provides a need-based financial assistance program. *It is recommended that players bring water. They are also welcome to bring a ball, but there will be plenty of balls provided at the field. Locations: The Park San Jose and Martin Murphy Middle School Shooting Stars Academy Refund Policy: We understand that plans can change, but in order to be fair to all players and staff, please review our Refund Policy . TIME: Training time: Wednesdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm Saturday matches: 9:00am - 10:00am Cost: $300 if you register on or before (August 15th) $350 if you register on or after (August 16th) Note: If there are canceled sessions, makeup sessions will be held at a later date and you will be notified. I have more questions about registration, who should I contact? For more information please contact Aliyah Jones Our 10-week Fall 2024 Shooting Stars Academy registration is now open! REGISTER

anika savla Anika was born and raised in Los Gatos, California. At 6 years old, she started her playing career at Central Valley Youth Soccer League. By 10 she hit the competitive side. Her previous club career spans from San Jose Earthquakes, Los Gatos United, San Jose Surf, and her final home MVLA San Jose. She also played high soccer at Leigh. Anika’s favorite soccer memory was one of the tournaments she played in Huntington Beach with her MVLA SJ team. She fondly recalls becoming even closer to her fellow teammates and spending the weekend surrounded by what she loves. Anika got the coaching bug at the end of 2021 after co-leading a training session with the MVLA SJ 2008 Girls team. With her USSF 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 licenses under her belt, she’s having fun working with the younger age groups developing their technical skills. Anika is extremely grateful for her family’s support throughout her soccer journey as well as her former coaches, Jennifer Randazzo-Herndon, Michael Alvarez, and Jodi Washington, who are her greatest coaching inspirations. Anika hopes to encourage her players to truly love soccer and motivate them to work on improving their skills each day. She prioritizes a strong work ethic and balanced environment where players can have fun and enjoy playing soccer while also focusing on mastering their abilities. In her free time, Anika enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She loves to watch her favorite teams, Manchester United and Angel City FC, and her favorite player, Crystal Dunn. In the fall, Anika will be leaving us to attend university to study cognitive science. We hope to have her back soon!

calendar January Winter training begins early January Tryouts for recreational players Registration for Spring Shooting Stars opens Futsal training continues High school-aged teams (U15 and older) continue to be on break until late February State Cup continues for U11-U13 State/Premier February State Cup ends for U11-U13 State/Premier Tryouts for recreational players Spring season resumes High school-aged teams (U15 and older) resume practices after Presidents’ Day Week break Shooting Stars Winter Program ends March Spring league games begin (mid March) State Cup games resume for U14 and older age groups (knockout phase) Shooting Stars Spring Program begins April League games continue State Cup games continue for U14 and older age groups (if qualify, knockout phase) Many MVLA San Jose teams participate in the MVLA Bay Area Spring Cup (typically last weekend) May Open tryouts for all age groups (new players to MVLA) Deposits due for next season for returning MVLA players League games continue State Cup games end for U14 and older age groups (if qualify, knockout phase) Shooting Stars Spring Program ends June MVLA club registration opens (players new to MVLA) Financial Aid applications due Managers Fall Kickoff Meeting Registration opens for fall Shooting Stars July Practice begins for all teams Tournament play may begin for some teams Fall club-wide kick-off meeting August Fall season officially starts Some teams participate in late summer tournaments League games begin (late August) State Cup games begin (for some teams in Preliminary Round) Shooting Stars Fall Program begins (Pre-K, K and 1st Grade) September League games continue State Cup games continue for all teams Potential tournament participation Registration for Winter Shooting Stars opens October League and State Cup games continue Participation in the MVLA Bay Area Fall Cup (last weekend) November League games continue Tryouts for recreational players begins State Cup games end for U9-U10 age groups and continue for U11 & older High school-aged teams (U15 and older) take a break until late February With Daylight Savings Time ending, practice times (and fields) may shift for some teams Shooting Stars Fall Program ends Shooting Stars Winter Program begins December Tryouts for recreational players Some younger MVLA San Jose teams participate in the MVLA Bay Area Winter Cup (second weekend) State Cup games end for U11-U13 Gold/Silver/Bronze age groups End of fall season (usually second weekend in December); break for three weeks Futsal training begins Winter Shooting Stars Continues