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MVLA SJ Champions of Tomorrow Camp Join former San Jose Earthquakes players Victor Bernardez, Khari Stephenson, and the MVLA San Jose coaching team for a high-energy, developmental training experience designed to sharpen skills, strengthen discipline, and build a winning mindset. REGISTER HERE Powered by Victor Bernardez, Khari Stephenson & MVLA San Jose. Train with a Hall of Famer. Become the next one. VICTOR BERNARDEZ Coach Victor was a standout member of the Honduran National Team. He signed with the San Jose Earthquakes prior to the 2012 season and made an immediate impact, helping anchor a central defense that led the club to the Supporters’ Shield and earned him MLS Best XI honors. Over six seasons with the Earthquakes, he made 161 starts and scored six goals, including several memorable set pieces. During his time with the club, he also represented Honduras at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. KHARI STEPHENSON Coach Khari was a key figure for the San Jose Earthquakes during one of the most successful periods in club history. He joined the Quakes in 2011 and played a pivotal role in the team’s midfield, helping lead the club to the 2012 Supporters’ Shield. Known for his vision, work rate, and leadership, Stephenson made over 90 appearances for San Jose and contributed several memorable goals and assists. He also earned international experience representing Jamaica at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. CAMP DETAILS When & Where Dates: February 18-20 Times: 5:00–6:30 PM (Ages 2019–2015) | 6:30–8:00 PM (Ages 2014-2011) Location: Patty O’Malley Field Who : Boys and girls, birth years 2017–2011. Price : $200 About the Camp High-energy, small-group training that sharpens technique, builds confidence, and encourages creativity — all in a fast, competitive environment led by licensed staff with Victor Bernardez. Tomorrow’s champions start today. What You’ll Gain Better first touch & ball mastery Faster decisions in tight spaces Finishing, defending, and small-sided insight Leadership, resilience, and a growth mindset What to Bring Ball Water Shin guards Appropriate footwear Weather layer All participants must be registered before arrival If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact Club Operations

BOYS TEAMS The MVLA boys program is focused on the proven player development approach that has earned MVLA and its world-class players a strong reputation for their skill, teamwork and overall character at any age group. HOW TO JOIN 27 State Championships 20+ Youth National Team Players 3 National Championships Boys Premier Leagues The program today is guided by Technical Director Mark Landefeld and Executive Director Jodi Washington. Their first-hand experience as players has had such an impact on their own lives that they want to share with as many athletes as possible. The boys play in both 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. Boys Teams 2011 White Victor Bernardez 2013 White Rami Bernovski 2014 Blue Jodi Washington 2016 Francisco Hernandez 2018 Aliyah Jones 2011 Blue Victor Bernardez 2013 Blue Jorge Prado 2015 White Rami Bernovski 2017 White Victor Bernardez & Jodi Washington 2012 White Phillip Casillas 2014 White Phillip Casillas 2015 Blue Victor Bernardez 2017 Blue Victor Bernardez & Jodi Washington

COMPETITIVE MVLA San Jose is committed to developing strong, skilled soccer players and provides a competitive playing experience for all club teams. Currently, our teams play in both NorCal Premier League and Cal North Youth Soccer League. NorCal believes the primary focus of a successful soccer program will be the individual player and their families. Norcal aims to provide: Simple administration High level of competition with multiple divisions of play Flexible rosters Year-round play A healthy competitive, fun environment READ MORE The mission of Cal North is to serve all children and 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 offer, 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. READ MORE COMPETITIVE NEWS Breakers Spring Cup 2023 Finalist 2014G Venom Blue Breakers Spring Cup 2023 Champions 2013G Venom Blue

Michael Alvarez Born and raised here in San Jose. Started playing soccer when I was 4 years old and never stopped playing. Went to Santa Teresa high School and played all 4 years there. Ended senior year earning MVP. Red shirted for a year at West Valley college for a year and really started focusing on coaching after that. Spent Covid year training virtually and as things opened up a bit, obtained the D level license from U.S. soccer. Started coaching summer camps and and moved on quickly to helping out different teams. Eventually coaching a 2002 team for South San Jose. Once that team disbanded, I moved on and started helping out Jodi Washington with Central Valley that turned into the earthquakes academy program. We then decided to leave the earthquakes to start up the San Jose Surf girls side before finally stopping here at MVLASJ. Also found myself coaching the Santa Teresa High School Girls program over the last 5 years. Controlling the Varsity for the last 4. For me my biggest inspiration has always been my old club coach Steve Sellers. He has taught me a lot in not only the game of soccer but just how to be a good human. Taught me that this is more then just a game. The best part about coaching is just bringing the game that I have always loved and to a new generation of players. Seeing their reaction when they finally nail a move or hit a banger of a shot is priceless. It's really hard to pick 1 moment because just being with my team was great. If I had to pick one it probably was playing in a tournament and scoring a goal to start the comeback after conceding 2 goals and getting a red card with in the team and ending up wining the game to get to the championship. Coaching wise probably has to be when we were down by 3 goals and in the last 12 minutes of the game, winning 2 PKs and scoring 2 more goals to win the game all in the last 12 minutes of the game. Growing up watching a lot teams play. My team has to be Manchester City. Just watching them play has always been fun. Back in 2012 watching them win the league title right after Manchester United won the game and within 10 minutes City scored 2 goals in stoppage time to steal the title away from them was great to see. Special things goes to my old coach Steve and to Jodi for giving me a chance to coach club over the last couple years. Biggest thanks to my parents though for always helping me in whatever I do.

volunteer COACHES NEEDED Volunteering To Coach Volunteering to coach your child in soccer is one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever have. Whether you have played soccer, or not at all, SSJYSL honors the volunteer parents who make soccer possible for so many children in our community. When parents do not volunteer, teams cannot be formed, and children may not be able to play. By planning to volunteer, SSJYSL can do a better job organizing around the players that register on-time. If you are interested in being a coach or assistant coach, you can sign up during the registration or if you do not have a child playing and would like to coach, please use the following link to register: Volunteer to Coach SSJYSL supports our coaches with a host of coaching clinics, on-line curriculum, and professional coaching support during the season. All it takes is a little time, a little patience, and a love for the game and your kids. Plan now to get involved! All volunteer coaches must register and pass a background check to be eligible to coach as well as take a Concussion protocol and Safesport training. For more information, contact our Recreation Director rec@ssjysl.org

beach soccer Join us for the inaugural Summer Beach Soccer Tournament at The Park San Jose! Whether you're a skilled player or just in it for the fun, this is your chance to hit the sand and enjoy the game. Don’t miss thrill and community spirit – bring your friends along and create unforgettable memories this summer! sandy summer!! Get ready to have an unforgettable day of fun in the sun at The Park San Jose’s inaugural beach soccer tournament! This exciting event will take place over one thrilling day, featuring a variety of brackets including men's, women's, and co-ed teams, ensuring that participants of all ages can join in on the action. There will be plenty of delicious food options, refreshing drinks to keep you hydrated, and lively music to set the perfect atmosphere. Plus, we invite you to bring your family along, as there will be games and activities to keep everyone entertained. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to bring the beach vibes right into the heart of the city! SIGN-UP NOW GET YOUR SQUAD TOGETHER TIME: 11AM-FINISH DATE: 9-13 LOCATION: THE PARK SAN JOSE PRICE: *ALL TEAMS ARE REQUIRED TO WEARE UNIFORMS SIGN-UP NOW

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ssj Kickstarters Program Kickstarters Kids learn best when they are having fun and Kickstarters delivers just that! Kickstarters Program Kickstarters is designed for boys and girls born between 01/01/2018 and 6/30/2020. Our program draws on the research-based principles outlined by US Soccer. Players develop skills while playing games that require each of them to have a ball at their feet for most of the training sessions, and more touches on the ball = more skill development! Kickstarters consists of two practice sessions during the week and a “game” on Saturday. Practice days will be Mon/Wed, Tue/Thu or Wed/Fri. Practice times are usually between 5:00-6:00pm. If you have a preference of which practice days, please note this on your registration form. You may request to play with a friend if they are in the same age group. Kickstarters is Coed. NO REQUESTS ARE GUARANTEED On Game Days, each team will play small sided games against another SSJ team that will allow them to show off their skills and start to develop the understanding and intuition needed to be ultimately successful. There are no referees at this age. By having small sided games, the players will have more touches on the ball, make decisions, evaluate the results of those decisions, and over time will develop a solid understanding of the tactical aspects of the game. Flexible practice times making it easier to fit your schedule Standardized Age Appropriate Curriculum and Training Methodology Focus on Individual Skill Development (while having fun) Parent Participation opportunities Volunteer coaches are needed. Our Recreational program success relies on our volunteer coaches. If you would like to consider coaching please use the following link to register as a coach for your child’s team. UPDATE: Fall registration is currently closed. Players registered after August 1st will be placed into our waitlist. We will contact you as soon as a spot becomes available. Click HERE to join the waitlist.

charlize tungol Charlize Tungol is a Bay Area native, born in Daly City and raised in San Jose. She attended Millbrook Elementary School in the Evergreen area and started playing school soccer at Quimby Oak Middle. From there, she went to Evergreen Valley High School to play varsity soccer all four years. For club, she played for PAC, South San Jose, and Santa Clara Sporting. Now she is playing soccer at the collegiate level at Evergreen Valley College. Charlize has coached youth futsal for Legends Futsal, but is now moving over to competitive youth soccer for MVLA San Jose. Her biggest inspiration in coaching is Coach Fern from EVC and Coach Jodi of MVLA. Her favorite part of coaching is being a role model for young girls and creating an environment for empowering girls and women in sports. Charlize's favorite soccer memory is making a PK to win the state cup final with her team in 2018, and scoring in the last minute goal to win against conference rivals West Valley College 2022. She roots for Manchester United and FC Barcelona on the men's side, and is an all-time supporter of the USWNT. Charlize wants to give a special thanks to Coach Felicia for allowing her to continue her soccer career at a higher level, and for Coach Anthony who guided her to love her position, the 6, so much as a youth player.

SSJ RECREATIONAL SOCCER spring SEASON INFORMATION REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR SPRING 2026 First week of Practices: March 9, 2026 First Games: March 21, 2026 Last Games: June 6, 2026 As a recreational league, South San Jose Youth Soccer League depends on our amazing volunteers to help keep things running smoothly. If you’re interested in volunteering as a coach, please let us know by completing the form found HERE . Thank you for supporting our players and community! REGISTER 2026 SPRING SEASON REGISTRATION FEES BIRTH YEAR AGE GROUP STANDARD REGISTRATION NOV. 1ST - FEB. 20, 2026 2020 & UP 2018-2019 2014-2017 2010-2013 U6 U8 U10-U12 U14 $230 $300 $375 $385 REGISTER *** south san jose YSL refund policy ***

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CODE OF CONDUCT In an effort to enhance the experience for all members of the MVLA San Jose community (coaches, players, and parents), we believe it is important to have a clear set of expectations and a shared understanding for each of these key members of our community. Please click on each of the areas below to view details of codes of conduct for coaches, players, and parents. Also, visit the Communication Protocol page to read about our club philosophy on communication processes. Parent Code of Conduct Player Code of Conduct Coach Code Of Conduct WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE VALUE MVLA San Jose values hard work, commitment, and excellence both on and off of the field. MVLASJ believes that its parents can play a vital role in impacting and positively representing the MVLA San Jose community through the examples we set to our players/children. To ensure the best possible experience for our players and in the spirit of good sportsmanship, we expect our parents (and any family/friends who come with them to games as spectators) to be positive and supportive to all players. Parents/Spectators participate in a match by watching, cheering, and supporting the efforts of all participants of the match. Soccer should be fun. The game is for the players; their participation and enjoyment of the game is the most important element. Still, parents have responsibilities to the coach, to the team, and to the entire MVLA San Jose. COMMUNICATIONS A parent should feel it is acceptable to bring questions or issues to the coach, team manager, or a board member’s attention and that the person contacted will respond in an appropriate and timely manner. Communications will be acknowledged in a timely manner (typically no more than 2-3 days) with appropriate follow-up as needed. Communications that are not responded to or handled satisfactorily may be escalated following club processes. It is the parent’s role to escalate items either not personally resolved or those for which his or her player has been unable to get addressed. Click HERE (https://mvlasj.byga.net/f/o1yrw502)for Escalation Form. AVAILABILITY CHANGES If a player cannot attend practice due to unforeseen circumstances, then that player is required to notify their coach as soon as it is possible to do so. For changes to availability on a game day, the player (or parent if a younger player) should text the coach and advise if the player can no longer participate in a game. For practices, the parent should annotate the change in availability in Byga and contact the coach or team manager in line with whatever expectations that coach/team has in place additionally. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT Should a conflict arise between MVLA San Jose coaches, players, or parents it is required that such confrontations be addressed in the appropriate manner (with respect), and at the appropriate time (privately). While the coaches are committed to open communication with parents, there is a certain process that should be observed. In particular, the time before and during a game is dedicated to the players. It is not appropriate for a parent to approach a coach to discuss game or individual player concerns at this time. The coach will be happy to set up a meeting/phone call to address parent concerns at a time that will not interfere with the attention required by the players. An exception to this request is an incident when a player is injured. The coaches will be available immediately after a game to discuss the situation and any concerns with parents. FEES It is understood by accepting a roster spot for their child on an MVLA San Jose team that the parents are committing to pay club and team's fees for their player(s) in a timely fashion. If parents fall behind in payments, their player(s) may not be allowed to train with the team, and/or may be ineligible for any games while fees remain outstanding. REVIEW AND SIGN Review and sign the complete MVLA Parents Code of Conduct.(https://mvlasj.byga.net/f/eyligbpyem)