De Anza Force....gearing players for college level soccer
FORCE GOLF TOURNAMENT UPDATE
As of May 7, there are still a few open slots to play golf in the May 21st tournament. We have some space still remaining for the 6:15pm dinner and auction. Contact David Burgee - dburgeesoccer@aol.com or register.
Last chance to attend Golf Tournament Dinner - Auction - Awards
You are cordially invited to attend the dinner and live/silent auction-awards portion of the 3rd Annual De Anza Force Golf Tournament & Auction at The Golf Club at Boulder Ridge in San Jose, California. This event is scheduled for Monday, May 21, 2012. Tournament begins at 12:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. Live/Silent Auction takes place at 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Dave Burgee - 408-858-6177 - dburgeeesoccer@aol.com
De Anza Force will hold open tryouts for the 2012-2013 Elite Club National League (ECNL) girls youth soccer season. The Force has a 95% college placement record and The Elite Clubs National League has become the #1 college recruiting league in the country. ECNL hosts elite female soccer clubs to compete in a format that enables college coaches to see the top players in one location several times a year. This tryout is open to female players eligible for U14 to U18 teams in the fall.
2012 Golf Tournament coming May 21 - Sign up your foursomes
The club and Tournament Director Dave Burgee have selected May 21 as the date for the 2012 Golf tournament and Auction to be held at the Boulder Ridge Golf Club. As in past years the event will be a grea time for parents and affiliates of Force soccer. The money raised from the Force Golf Tournament will be used for player financial aid & Club expenses.
Contact: Dave Burgee - 408-858-6177 - dburgeeesoccer@aol.com
Details about competitive soccer tryouts: May 28 - June 10 with contacts for U8 - U11 boys and girls teams. Download flyer.
93B Blue win CYSA State Cup
The Force 93 Boys won the 2012 CYSA U18 State Cup Championship, having played in the CYSA and Nor Cal finals in 2011. After a dramatic 1-0 victory over defending champion SC Sporting in the Semi Final, the Force beat a pesky Heritage team by the same score in the heat of Elk Grove. Aaron Oro scored the game winner for the Force who also had 1 goal called back and numerous chances to dominate the game. The Force defense was once again dominant and looks to extend its shutout streak. The Far West Regionals are next for the Force 93 Boys.
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97G Blue advance - face SRU Freeze in State Cup semi
97G Blue stand two games away from a State Cup title but face a formidable Santa Rosa United team on May 5. In the past month, the team has dispatched Walnut Creek and ACC Mavericks [video highlights]. Their most recent game against Boca, a 3-2 victory, featured a physical game but the girls did not let up. This team has developed a lot in the last couple years learning the importance of possession style of play and technical skills. Coach Jeff Baicher will be conducting 2 video sessions this week to help the girls prepare for their State Cup game against Freeze.
Congratulations and good luck!!
98G Royal earn Manteca Invitational title
A scorching hot weekend in Manteca ended up with the Force 98G Royal team winning the u13 Girls bracket in the Manteca FC Spring Invitational. Coach Olly Bayliss quoted "even if we had lost a game over the weekend the passing and moving was a pleasure to watch". The girls executed what they are taught during training and it ended in success for the team.
Winning their bracket, they faced an Argentina team that swept theirs. It was a close game to start, but in the second half, the possession by the Force took its toll on the other team ending up in a 5 - 0 win. A credit to the team for their play, the parents support and the bench and set up crew.
Force 98G Blue Top Team in the Country
Topdrawersoccer.com ranked the Force 98 Girls Blue team the #1 team in the country for the U13 age group. The team is currently coached by Andres Deza. With tournament victories that include State Cup, Surf Cup, Blues Cup and more, it is easy to see why they are considered the best. Congrats to the Force 98 Girls Blue team!
Adidas Elite Player camp dates announced - summer 2012
Dates have been announced for the Summer 2012 Adidas Elite Player Camp to be held on the Harker campus in late June and through July. Additionally, a unique camp for strikers and goalkeepers has been announced.
98B Black faced 98 Blue in the semi-final and was sent to the consolation game against Sacramento United.
99G White closed their inagural season with an overtime loss on PKs in the state cup final. Full Story.
Congratulations to the players, coaches, and parents for successful seasons.
21 Force players commit on National Signing Day
Today is the day that high school seniors can officially sign their National Letter of Intent. This is where players get to sign where they have chosen to go to college in 2012 and formally accept athletic scholarships. We are proud to announce our Force players who are signing their National Letter of Intent. Congrats!
The Force Academy has really started to thrive under the new US Soccer Development Academy 10 month season. "We always felt a tremendous amount of pressure to get as much training and games completed prior to the players leaving for high school. When the players returned all the work and progression had been mitigated and we started over at square one. The coaches have done a great job preparing and executing a development plan that encompasses a longer term program and the players are responding," said DOC Jeff Baicher Force Academy.
Liverpool Signs De Anza Force Soccer Club American Marc Pelosi
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of USA youngster Marc Pelosi, with the 17-year-old moving from California to Merseyside to join the youth academy. With Kenny Dalglish placing an emphasis on young players coming through the junior ranks and starlets such as John Flanagan and Jack Robinson shining for the senior side, Pelosi is another step towards building a team with long-term goals to challenge for trophies.
Liverpool youth academy director Frank McParland told the official website: "We're determined to identify the best possible talent globally and I'm delighted we've been able to bring Marc in to the club."
