What's Happening at Tri Valley SC!!

Player Education Seminars Kickoff!
Sports Psychology – Monday, August 2nd

The TVSC Player Education Seminar Series kicks off on Monday, August 2nd at the San Ramon Dougherty Station Community Center located at 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd. This session is for players and coaches only, and all players and coaches are required to attend. FYI – there will be no team training session for any team on Monday, August 2nd. A second seminar is planned for Monday, August 9th that will be open to both players and parents.

The seminar, hosted by TVSC, will feature Erika Carlson, a widely respected Sports Psychology Consultant based in Pleasanton. Erika has 12 years of consulting experience and specializes in elite youth athletes.

The seminar schedule for the next two weeks is as follows:

Monday, August 02: Sports Psychology / Players and Coaches Only
Session 1 / 6:00 - 7:30 PM / U9 thru U12 Players
Session 2 / 8:00 - 9:30 PM / U14 thru U18 Players

Monday, August 09: Sports Psychology – Players and Parents
Session 1 / 6:00 - 7:30 PM / U9 thru U12 Players and Parents
Session 2 / 8:00 - 9:30 PM / U14 thru U18 Players and Parents

World Cup Fundraiser Winners!

The inaugural World Cup TVSC Fundraiser had nearly 200 participants. Funds raised from the benefit will be used to fund expanded TVSC programming and to provide financial aid to families that require financial assistance.

The Grand Prize Winner was Carlos Zapata, the second place winner was Jamie Zapata and the third place winner was Keir Wilson.

Congratulations to all three winners and our thanks to all who participated in our benefit program.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup – Lessons For Young Players!

Like many past World Cups, the excitement, the competition, the technical display from the players and the venue of South Africa, have already provided many lessons in the first round of competition. The skill of the competitors has been unparalleled. The goals scored to date have come in many different forms, some brilliant in nature, some from pure luck, some even from goalkeeping gaffes. The sportsmanship has surpassed international expectations and the environment inside the stadiums aside from the Vuvu’s has been colorful and vibrant.

Lessons for Players – Watch as many games as possible! You will be watching the game played at the highest level! Pick out your favorite players and watch them throughout the tournament. Study their ball skills, their moves both on and off the ball. Track their work rate and how they transition from offense to defense and defense to offense. Master two or three of their most exciting skills with the ball and show your friends and family!

Perhaps the World Cup will inspire you as it has many players throughout the world to become a creative player with a passion to play the game at the highest levels!

Enjoy the games!

US Club Regional Competition – Modesto, CA

The Tri Valley SC Santos, United and Real teams recently completed competition at the US Club Soccer Regional tournament in Modesto. The teams enjoyed some success while playing the region’s most talented teams.

The TVSC Santos finished the Super Group competition with a 1-2 record and finished third in their bracket. The TVSC Santos led in all three games played, but suffered a few defensive breakdowns which resulted in two tough defeats at the hands of the MVLA Raptors, the tournament finalist, and the Barcelona 92. Their win came against the Deportivo Salinas by a 6 – 2 margin.

The TVSC United competed in the US Club Super Group for the U16 Boys and finished with a 1-2 record. The team, led by Coach Lothar Osiander, lost a tough opening round match to MP Strikers 2-1 and followed up with a 5-0 loss to the tournament finalist Winchester SL Boca Jr. from San Jose. The United rebounded from two defeats with a solid win over Atlas 2-1, to finish a very respectable third place in group play.

The TVSC Real competed at the US Club Premier level and was quite unlucky not to advance to the final round. After dominating tournament finalist CD Tigres and leading at half time, the Real suffered two defensive breakdowns and a blown call by the match official to lose 3-1 in a very competitive match. Next up for the TVSC Real was Boca from Sacramento. The Real completely dominated the match from start to finish and recorded a 3-1 win. In the third and final match in group play, the Real gave up an early goal and then dominated the match to its conclusion. After having a disputed offside goal called back, hitting the post twice, and creating several chances to goal, the Real fell to Santa Rosa United 1-0 to finish the tournament with a 1-2 record.

Competitive Team Positions Available!

There are a very few roster spots available for the competitive teams listed below. Please contact Omar Cervantes for more information at trivalleydoc@yahoo.com or at 925.487.5414.

U10 Boys Chelsea - Silver
U11 Girls Samba - Premier
U11 Girls Salsa - Silver
U15 Boys Arsenal – Premier
U16 Boys Real – Gold
U16 Boys Sparta – Silver

TVSC Fields 20 Teams For The 2010 Fall Season!

The Tri Valley Soccer Club entering its third season will field 20 teams for the upcoming fall season. This growth is a clear reflection of the quality of our club programs, our teaching professions and the club management team. Thanks to all of our members for making the Tri Valley Soccer Club the destination for all players who have aspirations to play the game at the highest possible level!

TVSC Website Photos….

The TVSC club is constantly looking to secure photo images of our players and teams for use on the club website. The club is looking for standard 4x6 color portrait images of our players in action.

If you have any images that you feel you would like to share with our membership, please send them electronically to Presidenttvsc@aol.com. Thank you!

Tri Valley SC Updates

TVSC Preseason Camp Schedule Released on June 21st

The TVSC Preseason Camp schedule will be posted on Monday, June 21st. The week long camp will be located at Dougherty Valley High School Stadium and Tiffany Roberts Field in San Ramon. Additional facilities will be utilized and announced on Monday as well. The week long program will encompass speed, fitness and conditioning, as well as technical and tactical sessions for all teams. Watch for details!

Future Stars U7 and U8 Registration Now Available

The Future Stars Program offers U7 & U8 children the opportunity to play soccer in a supportive and rewarding environment. We put an emphasis on skill development and creativity by providing players with professional soccer training conducted by our highly regarded coaching staff. Through age appropriate exercises and small-sided games, Future Star players learn basic fundamentals and proper technical execution at an early age while still having fun. The Future Stars Program provides an optimal learning environment which fosters both player development and character development. For those serious about learning the game in a fun and safe environment, Future Stars is the alternative to parent-coached recreational soccer leagues.

The program meets 3 times per week, twice for training and once for small-sided (3v3 or 4v4) games using small goals. The small-sided games help players develop at an accelerated rate with more touches on the ball and have more opportunities to make decisions through more involved playing time.

All new players are required to participant in a placement program, date TBD.
Register for free at www.trivalleysoccerclub.com .

2010 Fall Schedule
August 10 to October 31

Future Stars U6 Fall Registration is Now Open!

The Tri Valley Soccer Club is pleased to announce the Under-6 Future Stars Program for boys and girls! The program will commence in August of 2010 and the season will run through the end of October.

The focus and emphasis of this new program will be on individual skill development and motor skill development through professional soccer training and games conducted by our highly regarded coaching staff. Players will learn basic fundamentals and proper technique while making new friends in an enjoyable learning environment.

2010 Schedule Player Commitment:
1 mid-week training per week
1 weekend game per week Fall Season: Sept. to Oct. 31st

Team Formation: August, 2010

Registration for this fall program is available on-line on now. Space is limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to introduce the game to your child in a fun and positive atmosphere! To register go to: www.trivalleysoccerclub.com/academy-program.php

Kick Start Soccer – Boys and Girls 4 & 5 Years Old

Kick Start Soccer is an introductory soccer program for pre-school/kindergarten boys and girls who are 4 and 5 years of age. Our program focuses on the development of motor skill coordination and individual comfort with the ball in a positive learning environment conducted by friendly coaches who care. We understand that happy kids are more receptive to learning, so there is a large component of fun in everything we do.

Class meets each Monday and Wednesday for four consecutive weeks starting Monday, July 19th at 9:00 am to 9:45 am. For more information, or to check availability, please contact Omar Cervantes, Director of Coaching for Tri Valley Soccer Club: trivalleydoc@yahoo.com