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CLINICS DYNAMICS OF DEFENSE & finishing fridays Open to kids 5-12 years old (Kindergarten - 6th grade) Introducing MVLA San Jose Finishing and Dynamics of Defense Clinics Is your player looking to take your soccer skills to the next level? Look no further than the MVLA San Jose Finishing and Dynamics of Defense Clinics, led by the current players on the San Jose Stature University soccer team. Our clinics are designed to help players of all ages and skill levels enhance their finishing abilities and develop dynamic strategies around how to properly defend. Why Choose MVLA San Jose Finishing and Dynamics Clinics? Learn from current players: San Jose State University Women's soccer players will be personally overseeing these clinics. With his wealth of experience and expertise, you'll have the opportunity to learn from one of the best in the game. Finishing Excellence: Our clinics focus on refining your finishing skills, helping you become a more lethal attacker. Whether it's improving your accuracy, increasing your shot power, or perfecting your timing, our specialized training sessions will take your finishing abilities to new heights. Tactical Mastery: Facing a strong defense can be challenging, but we have you covered. Our clinics will equip you with advanced tactics and strategies to outsmart any defense. From creating space to exploiting weaknesses, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to break down even the toughest opponents. Individualized Attention: At MVLA San Jose, we believe in personalized coaching. With small group sizes, each participant will receive individualized attention from the San Jose State Women and our experienced coaching staff. This ensures that you get the guidance and feedback necessary to make significant improvements in your game. State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our clinics take place in top-notch facilities that are equipped with modern training equipment. You'll have access to high-quality playing surfaces and resources that will enhance your training experience and allow you to focus on your development. Competitive Environment: Train alongside like-minded players who share your passion for soccer. Our clinics foster a competitive and supportive atmosphere, motivating you to push your limits and reach your full potential. Challenge yourself, learn from your peers, and grow as a player. Pathway to Success: For those with aspirations of playing at higher levels, MVLA San Jose provides a clear pathway to success. Our clinics serve as a stepping stone towards joining the MVLA San Jose competitive teams, where you'll have the opportunity to further develop your skills and showcase your talent. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to train with San Jose State Women's Soccer Players and take your soccer game to new heights. Join the MVLA San Jose Finishing and Dynamics Clinics today and unlock your true potential on the field. Register now to secure your spot and get ready to dominate the competition! DYNAMICS OF DEFENSE FINISHING FRIDAYS When: Fridays, April 19th to May 17th from 4:30-6:00p and 6:00p-7:30p Where: The Park San Jose Cost: $150 per player What to wear: Shinguards, cleats/turf shoes What to bring: A ball and water Prep for the fall season can't start soon enough. Register for Dynamics of Defense and Finishing Fridays now! Questions? contact MVLA San Jose (cluboperations@mvlasj.com ).

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

jenn randazzo-herndon Jenn began competitive soccer in the third grade playing for De Anza Force and MVLA. Her journey continued at UC Irvine where she graduated in 2015. Post college, Jenn moved back to the Bay Area and began coaching both club and high school. She has been coaching alongside Jodi ever since. Jenn’s main inspiration is connecting with the players, watching them succeed, and grow. Coaching at the older age groups, she really enjoys teaching skills they can use later in life. She is also guilty of hopping in drills or possession at training. Jenn’s fondest soccer memory was in her freshman year of college. Her coaches pulled her aside the day before her first collegiate match to tell her she’d be starting as a freshman for the season opener. The team traveled to Texas A&M where Jenn clearly remembers making multiple 1v1 saves that could have cost the Anteaters the game. She held the Aggies scoreless and led her team to a 1-0 win. Jenn holds not only her “D” license, but a Masters in Counseling Psychology. By day she works as a school-based therapist for high schoolers. When not coaching she enjoys hanging out with her husband Zack, puppy Dash, and her daughter, “MVLA’s #1 fan”. “I’d like to thank Jodi for allowing me to continue my passion for soccer through coaching. Coach Jodi has shared her coaching philosophy and emphasizes the importance of how coaches can positively impact players both on and off the field.” – Jenn

BOARD OF DIRECTORS SSJYSL is primarily managed by a group of volunteer Board Members, though some board positions receive stipends commensurate with the workload associated with their role. The current board is as follows: PRESIDENT DENNIS RIVERA Secretary Lee Wassem Marketing & Communications Director Jason Washington Activities Director Stacy Avalos VICE PRESIDENT Gurdeep Johal Registrar Kim Pifer Fields Director Gurdeep Johal (Interim) Competitive Director * Jodi Washington Treasurer Zak Smith Equipment Director Jose Romero Recreational Soccer Director Phillip Casillas Referee Scheduler Edmon Khangaldian

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

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.

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.

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

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 .

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