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The MVLA Shooting Stars Program is open to boys and girls born 2018, 2019 and 2020 offering the best soccer after-school program for players starting their soccer journey. spring shooting stars Shooting Stars Academy Director MVLA San Jose coach Aliyah Jones has been coaching players of all ages for seven years. Aliyah’s background includes Division 1 collegiate experience at San José State University that featured two championships as a player and one 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 team and is the Director of Camps and Clinics for the program. Program Information Spring 2025 Shooting Stars: - 2018’s, 2019’s, 2020’s First Day of Shooting Stars: Monday, March 10th Spring 2025 Duration: March 10th - May 28th Cost: $400 for 12 weeks What is the philosophy of Shooting Stars? Our ball mastery sessions use skill-based games to promote individual time on the ball, real PASSION for playing soccer, and most importantly having FUN. What do I bring? 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. What do I wear? Wearing cleats and shinguards under soccer socks is encouraged. Is financial assistance available for this program? MVLA provides a need-based financial assistance program. Locations: Patty O'Malley Sports Field 5620 Santa Teresa Blvd #5612 San Jose, CA 95123 Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays - Practice 5:30-6:30 Saturday Play Dates - TBD REGISTER I have more questions about registration, who should I contact? For more information please contact the Shooting Stars program at aliyah@mvlasj.com Refunds To review are refund policy click here .

shooting stars The MVLA San Jose Shooting Stars program welcomes boys and girls born in 2018 and 2019 for the 2025 Winter Season. We focus on providing a top-notch soccer experience for young players as they embark on their soccer journey. Participants will learn essential skills, face new challenges, and build confidence, all while enjoying a fun and supportive atmosphere. Join us for an exciting season of growth and teamwork! Duration: 8 weeks Dates: Week of January 6 - February 24 Cost: - $300 if registered before November 18th - $350 if registered on or after November 19th Practice Location: [TBD] Saturday Play Dates: [TBD] Every Saturday morning throughout the program, players can participate in small-sided games to showcase their skills and score plenty of goals. Thank you for choosing the MVLA Soccer Club/Shooting Stars Program! We look forward to a fantastic season! REGISTRATION CLOSED

Jodi Washington Jodi is a California native who grew up in East San Jose, attending Berryessa Elementary and Piedmont Middle Schools. With no girls team at Piedmont Middle, she played for the boys side before heading to Independence High School where she was a 4-year Varsity player. Jodi played her club soccer for North Valley Eclipse and San Jose Thunder before finishing out her playing career at Cal. Having spent time at the youth regional and national team levels, Jodi’s work ethic and intensity are two key traits she brings into leading her teams and staff. She was a long tenured coach at: North Valley Youth Soccer League, Leland High School, Central Valley Youth Soccer League, the San Jose Earthquakes, built the girls side at San Jose Surf before finding a home with MVLA San Jose. Jodi is passionate about player development, building a lifelong love of the game, and creating personal bonds with all of her kids. The environment she creates is competitive but fun. Her inspiration and passion to coach comes from two places: high school coach Becky Spina and former player Hannah Welker who tragically lost her life at the age of 12 while playing for Jodi. Between 5am and 8am, you’ll find Jodi with her pitbulls Merlot and Hendrix juggling between the Peloton bike, Tread, and PL or LaLiga matches. From 8a-4p she’ll be found attempting to change the status quo at her tech company. When the sun sets, you’ll find her on the pitch. She and her husband Jason have been married for ~30 years and have two kids Kai and Maile. Jodi holds her National "B" License, serves as Executive and Girls Director at MVLA San Jose, Diversity Champion at MVLA Soccer Club, and Co-Chairs the Black Coaches and Football for All Committees for NorCal Premier League.

CASINO NIGHT We are evolving Casino Night in hopes of having our MVLA San Jose soccer community together for a fun night out! The Deets Who: Adults only When: March 24, 2023 Time: Doors open at 6PM, tables open at 7PM Location: The Park San Jose What to Bring: Cash Only $20 entry fee at the door $50 to buy “$500” in chips $30 rebuys *The two players with the highest chip count at the end of the night will get to choose between two awesome prices Have some extra bills on hand to cover: Food Beer and Wine Surprise Balloons Raffle Tickets ANTE UP If hanging out at the tables isn’t your jam, hit the dance floor as the DJ will be spinning all night! If you have any questions after reading all the provided information, please contact us. Location: The Park San Jose 1650 Monterey Rd. San Jose CA 95112 Parking: Our parking lot is very small, so please park in the adjacent parking lot next door. Directions and parking info can be found HERE . There will be numerous casino games and fun to be had. If you need a little help understanding the games that will be played at casino, please click one of the links below.... Black Jack Craps Pai Gow Poker Roulette Roulette, Black Jack, and Craps Pai Gow Poker This event is for adults 21+. Please keep this in mind as anyone under 21 years of age will not be allowed in the venue. If you have any questions please contact us at info@theparksj.com or 408.915.0018

donations MVLA San Jose provides a comprehensive soccer experience that not only develops strong players, but also a deep set of personal values. We encourage our families, friends, and community members to support MVLA San Jose through a broad range of programs that provide various levels of participation. MVLA San Jose is recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and any donation made to MVLA San Jose may be tax-deductible. our donors

FRIDAY CLINICS Friday Clinics - Revamping your player’s experience Open to kids 5-12 years old (Kindergarten - 6th grade) What’s New? Enhanced Coaching Techniques: Our revamped clinics feature drills and training methods straight from the Division I level, ensuring your player gets the most effective and current coaching. Focused Skill Development: Each session is designed to target specific aspects of your player’s game. Whether it's defending, goalkeeping, or finishing, your player will receive specialized training tailored to that position. Increased Interaction: With a lower coach-to-player ratio, your player will receive more personalized attention, helping refine their skills more efficiently. Clinic Highlights Dynamics of Defense: Strengthen your players defensive skills with advanced tactics, improved positioning exercises, and critical decision-making drills. Goalkeeping: Elevate your player’s goalkeeping abilities with comprehensive training on shot-stopping, distribution, and in-game communication. Finishing: Your player will work toward mastering the art of scoring with focused practice on shooting techniques, accuracy, and situational awareness in front of the goal. Date: Starting Friday, November 1, 2024 thru December 13, 2024 (Off Thanksgiving week) ..... 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/23, 12/6, and 12/13 Time: Specific sessions are offered at the following times: -Dynamics of Defense 6:00PM-7:30PM -Finishing Fridays/Goalkeeping 6:00-7:30PM Cost: $250 for 6 week session Location : Ramac Park For more information contact cluboperations@mvlasj.com. REGISTER

SSJ HOME SSJYSL, it's about building skills and community. LATEST NEWS REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR FALL 2025: PLEASE CLICK HERE KEY DATES: MAY 1st: REGISTRATION OPENS FOR FALL 2025 JULY 31st: REGISTRATION CLOSES FOR FALL 2025 AUG 7th: PRACTICES BEGIN AUG 23rd: OPENING DAY/PICTURE DAY SEPT 7th: SEASON BEGINS NOV 1st: SEASON ENDS @southsanjosesoccer

victor bernardez Victor was born in La Ceiba, Honduras. He began his professional soccer career in 2001 with the Motagua Sports Club in Honduras and played for the Honduran National Team in two World Cups. In 2012, Victor signed with the San Jose Earthquakes where he played for 6 years before retiring in 2017. In January 2021 Victor was honored with a nomination into the MLS Hall of Fame. Victor has had a love of futbol for as long as he can remember. That love ignited a passion and that passion is what fueled his mindset. Through years of hard work and dedication, Victor achieved his dreams. Those qualities used to achieve his dreams are the same qualities he brings as a coach when training his players. And it is those qualities that not only lead to success on the field, but off the field as well. The transition from professional soccer player to coach was a natural transition for him and what better place to coach than with young developing players. Victor believes that by training athletes to improve their physical endurance and technique they become players capable of far more than they can imagine. Every athlete and every team is different and as a coach Victor is able to pivot and adjust training in a way that helps the team and the player. Victor enjoys working out each morning and spending time with his family. During the week he spends as much time as he can with his wife and daughters Ananda and Megan. He enjoys his time training one on one with players and then hitting the field with his teams to train some more. Victor holds his National "B License and is always eager to learn more.

work scholarship program Our club is dedicated to developing soccer players who embody the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and passion for the game. We are a well-organized and well-funded club with a variety of programs and initiatives that allow young athletes to realize their full potential. As our club has grown, so too have the opportunities for giving of your time to support the programs and initiatives MVLA San Jose champions. Whether you are looking to volunteer or simply want to get more involved, we would love to hear from you. Visit our Parent Page for more information about our volunteer program. Learn more about current opportunities at ivolunteer ! At MVLA, we know that our community is what makes us strong. That’s why we offer various volunteer opportunities that span the entire year, giving members the chance to get involved and give back. Whether you are interested in coaching, helping out with tournaments or simply lending a hand at community events, we have a place for you. All of these activities provide opportunities to not only show your support for your team but also to build lasting and positive relationships with our athletes and their families. casino night event night REQUESTING VOLUNTEER FEE REIMBURSEMENT Once you have fulfilled 6 volunteer hours per player per season, you may request credit, donation or reimbursement of the $125/season volunteer fee. Please complete the Volunteer Reimbursement Request Form below. It also may be used to confirm volunteer hours if you have received financial aid. Fall 2023 Volunteer Fee Reimbursement Request Deadline is December 1, 2023. If your player is returning in Spring 2024, a credit will be issued to your Fall 23/Spring 24 invoice. If your player is not returning for the Spring 2024 season, you will receive a refund. All refunds will be processed after December 4. Spring 2024 Volunteer Fee Reimbursement Request Deadline is June 15, 2024. If your player is returning in Fall 2024, a credit will be issued to your Fall 24/Spring 25 invoice. If your player is not returning for the Fall 2024 season, you will receive a refund. All refunds will be processed after June 15. Requests will be processed only if the Volunteer Reimbursement Request Form has been completed and submitted. Note to families that received financial aid: The aid you received was grossed up to cover the volunteer fee, therefore you are not eligible to receive the volunteer fee back. You are still required to meet the 6 hours per player per season to receive ongoing aid for future seasons. FALL 2023 VOLUNTEER REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FORM SPRING 2024 VOLUNTEER REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FORM Any questions may be directed to our volunteer coordinator at admin@mvlasj.org Forms cannot be edited once submitted. Forms that are incomplete or do not contain approved volunteer roles will not be processed. Approved volunteer roles are those for which sign-up opportunities are available through ivolunteer, approved team manager roles or other designated club-wide roles. scholarship application SPRING 2024 scholarship application REQUEST FORM Any questions may be directed to our volunteer coordinator at admin@mvlasj.org Forms cannot be edited once submitted. Forms that are incomplete or do not contain approved volunteer roles will not be processed. Approved volunteer roles are those for which sign-up opportunities are available through ivolunteer, approved team manager roles or other designated club-wide roles. At MVLA, we are devoted to helping young soccer players all over the world achieve their goals. Our soccer program is designed to offer a fun, supportive environment that challenges players to improve their skills and reach new heights. We also encourage our players to explore opportunities beyond the sport and take advantage of our scholarship program. These scholarships enable players to continue their education while chasing their dreams on the field. At MVLA, we are devoted to helping young soccer players all over the world achieve their goals. Our soccer program is designed to offer a fun, supportive environment that challenges players to improve their skills and reach new heights. We also encourage our players to explore opportunities beyond the sport and take advantage of our scholarship program. These scholarships enable players to continue their education while chasing their dreams on the field. scholarship application SPRING 2024 scholarship application REQUEST FORM Any questions may be directed to our volunteer coordinator at admin@mvlasj.org Forms cannot be edited once submitted. Forms that are incomplete or do not contain approved volunteer roles will not be processed. Approved volunteer roles are those for which sign-up opportunities are available through ivolunteer, approved team manager roles or other designated club-wide roles. At MVLA, we are devoted to helping young soccer players all over the world achieve their goals. Our soccer program is designed to offer a fun, supportive environment that challenges players to improve their skills and reach new heights. We also encourage our players to explore opportunities beyond the sport and take advantage of our scholarship program. These scholarships enable players to continue their education while chasing their dreams on the field. scholarship application SPRING 2024 scholarship application REQUEST FORM Any questions may be directed to our volunteer coordinator at admin@mvlasj.org Forms cannot be edited once submitted. Forms that are incomplete or do not contain approved volunteer roles will not be processed. Approved volunteer roles are those for which sign-up opportunities are available through ivolunteer, approved team manager roles or other designated club-wide roles.

Spring 2025 5V5 LEAGUE Let's get this spring season started right with camaraderie, community, and spirited competition.... Registration is now open for the MVLA San Jose Spring 2025 5v5 League. This 8 week program is a fantastic opportunity for players born 2012 through 2019 to engage in a fun developmental soccer program. Program Details Timeframe: Fridays, March 28th - May 16th, 6pm-8pm Teams will be selected at random based on player birth years (no friend requests will be accepted). Registration: Open to boys and girls born 2012-2019 Equipment: Players should bring/wear soccer gear (shin guards, soccer cleats and or turf shoes, water, and soccer a ball) Note : This is also an opportunity for players to get evaluated by our competitive coaching staff. What to Expect MVLA San Jose’s Spring 2025 5v5 League will focus on skill development, ball control, game understanding, fostering a love for the sport, and a whole lot of fun. Each week, players will enjoy a structured training session led by our experienced, licensed coaching staff who emphasize fun and learning. Players will be split into teams and play in a series of 5v5 matches, providing an opportunity for players to apply their skills in a game environment, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship Game Format: 10- 12 minute tournament games played weekly at The Park San Jose. Team Selection: Teams will be randomly selected based on birth years. Boys and girls will play on the same teams providing a dynamic playing experience for all. Coaches: These mini-tournament matches will be led by a small group of our competitive coaching staff and assisted by high school players. Match Time Slots: Games will be played Friday evenings March 28th, 2025 - May 16th, 2025 starting at 6pm - 8pm at The Park San Jose. Prizes: Prizes will be awarded weekly to the winners in each age group based tournament like results (wins, losses, points, goals for, goals against, goal differential, etc.) REGISTER HERE Cost $200 Location The Park San Jose 1650 Monterey Rd. San Jose, CA 95112 Deadline to register is March 27th!! Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to keep your child active and engaged all year. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact our Camps and Clinics Director .

Maile Washington Born and raised in San Jose, California, Maile started her playing career at the age of 6 with the North Valley Flyers. That team morphed into the San Jose Thunder where she played from 7-12 years of age until the team disbanded 2007 after the passing of her teammate Hannah Welker. After a short stint at Central Valley and Juventus, Maile played for MVLA SC under Coach Seth Alberico. She was also a 4-year Varsity Player at Presentation High School. Her senior year, Maile tore her labrum and decided to pursue a career in medicine. Once she hit Organic Chemistry at University or Oregon however, she switched her major to Psychology. Maile continued to show her passion for the game by playing intramurals at UO until she graduated in 2014. Maile loves working with our youngest age groups and is passionate about them developing a quality first touch. Having Seth Alberico as her coach instilled a desire to love the game and have fun. Today, he remains her #1 inspiration and friend. Maile possesses her USSF 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 licenses and is currently pursuing a Masters in Sports Psychology. In her spare time she loves spending time with her dogs Merlot and Hendrix, working out, and brunching with her friends and family.

GIRLS TEAMS The MVLA girls program is focused on the proven player development approach that has earned MVLA and its players a strong reputation for their skill, teamwork and overall character. HOW TO JOIN 27 State Championships 20+ Youth National Team Players 3 National Championships Girls Premier Leagues The girls program is guided by Jodi Washington, Director of Coaching and Executive Director as well as Technical Director Mark Landefeld. The Girls program includes competitive teams that play NorCal Premier and Cal North Soccer Leagues. The primary focus of a successful soccer program will be the individual player and their families. The primary focus of soccer coaches, teams and clubs will be the development of children as people first and players second. Individual player development will be a club's primary focus and team success a secondary but important goal. NPL believe the NorCal Premier Soccer League offers a league supporting the players, parents, coaches and clubs in this endeavor. The mission of Cal North is to serve all children and our communities by providing opportunities that allow each child to grow, learn, mature and succeed by becoming productive adult members of society through the development, promotion, and offering, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin and/or ability, comprehensive community based leagues that offer a complete range of youth soccer opportunities for all children of all ages and abilities. Girls Teams 2008 Karl Chomiak 2013 Jen Randazzo 2016 Maile Washington 2011 Gabbi Sapien 2014 Karl Chomiak & Rebecca Strong 2017 Zac Smith 2012 Aliyah Jones 2015 Maile Washington 2017-2018 Zak Smith & Karl Chomiak