Tricia Biocini/SCYSL Invited to TOP Soccer Region IV Symposium
Our 2007 League President, Tricia Biocini was invited to attend the Region IV TOP Soccer Symposium held from April 4 th -6 th in Tukwila , Washington . Noelle Boccignone, Tricia Biocini and SCYSL were recognized for their successful efforts to launch the TOP Soccer program last Fall. TOP Soccer is dedicated to providing a youth soccer experience for children with special needs. If you are interested in volunteering and supporting this program, please contact Tricia at TBiocin(at)aol.com. High school students can earn volunteer hours by volunteering through this program. - posted 4/10/08
CYSA District 2 ODP Tryouts May 10,17,18 in Morgan Hill
The Olympic Development Program is a national process for identifying and developing the best youth soccer players. The process promotes players to the U.S. National Teams, which represent the United States in international competition, such as the Youth World Cup and the Olympics. Players interested in trying-out for the program start at the District Level and tryouts are held in May. Click for more info - posted 4/10/08
U15 Girls US National Team Competing at Stanford University April 16, 18, 19
The U15 Girls US National Team will be training and competing against local collegiate teams at Stanford University during the week of April 15th. Here is the schedule of games.
- Wednesday, April 16, 7pm US U15 Team vs. Stanford University
- Friday, April 18th, 4:30pm US U15 Team vs. Oregon State University
- Saturday, April 19th, 9am US U15 Team vs Washington
- Saturday, April 19th, 10:15am US U15 Team vs USF
- All games played at Cagen Stadium - located at the northeast side of campus, near El Camino and Sam McDonald Road. It is adjacent to Sunken Diamond, and is across Sam McDonald Road from Stanford Stadium. It is visible from El Camino Real (Highway 82).
Registration for the SCYSL Fall Season are set for May 10th, 17th and 31st from 11am-2pm at Maywood Park in Santa Clara.
SCYSL Adopts New Format For Entry Level/Grade 8 Referee Training: July ‘08 - Download Flyer
Referees (and potential referees), please read this carefully and spread the word: entry level training in SCYSL has changed, beginning with the July ‘08 Licensing Class.
Here's what will be different: In addition to the 6 classes that are set aside for USSF Instructor Presentations of the Laws of the Game, three additional two-hour sessions are being added (one field clinic and two scrimmage games in which to officiate — with the coaching support of our seasoned Mentors) –with attendance Mandatory for students wishing to officiate games in the SCYSL.
Students who do not intend to officiate with us do not have to attend the three (3) additional sessions. Attendance will be taken at all sessions and the new policy will be strictly enforced. Please direct all inquiries to Bob Sherman, SCYSL Referee Coordinator at soccergeezer@gmail.com
Due to this enhanced entry level training, we expect the class to fill up quickly, so please advise anyone who you think is interested to contact Bob Sherman ASAP, as we will open Class Registration to other soccer leagues in approximately 3 weeks. We encourage Moms & Dads, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters to become USSF Referees in the SCYSL. The goal of our new training format is to send new referees to their first league games as JOB READY as possible.
All classes and field clinics will be held at the Santa Clara Youth Soccer Park
Griffin Soccer and SCYSL have teamed-up to provide a Spring Soccer Camp to SCYSL players from April 14th-18th at the Santa Clara Youth Soccer Park. Download the flier for all the details. - posed 2/28/08
Curtis Field Closed for Repairs This Spring
SCYSL is working with the City of Santa Clara to repair the sprinkler system and fields at Curtis Field this Spring. Please note that practices should take place at Sutter Field. - posted 2/3/08
Five Sporting Teams Crowned 2007 CYSA District 2 Champions
Congratulations to the following teams for winning the 2007 Abronzino Fall League (Class 1 soccer): Sporting '95Boys (U12) , Sporting '93 Boys (U14) , Sporting '91 Boys (U16) , Sporting '97 Girls (U10) , Sporting '93 Girls (U14) . Santa Clara Sporting had the strongest showing of any club in the District 2 league. Fantastic job and congratulations to all the players and coaches! - posted 2/3/08
Sporting U16 Boys Win Region IV FarWest Regional League and State Premier League
The Santa Clara Sprting 91 Green Boys team finished in the top spot of the Region IV FarWest Regional League with a 3-1 victory over Slammers (SoCal). The team completed the season with a 6-0-0 record qualifying them for USYS Regionals Tournament in Honolulu , Hawaii this summer. The U16 Boys also finished in the top spot of the CYSA Abronzino/State Premier League with a 8-1-1 record. - posted 2/3/08
9th Annual SCYSL Scholarship Athlete Awards Night January 20th, 7pm @ Santa Clara Sporting Hall
SCYSL recognizes the importance of education with our children, and created the Scholarship Athlete Program nine years ago to recognize those soccer players in our league that receive academic honors (B average or higher) during the playing season. Our program is open to all SCYSL players from the kindergarten grade through high school. Recognized players receive a medal, certificate and a bumper sticker from SCYSL. An awards ceremony will be held January 20th at 7pm, at the Santa Clara Sporting Bingo Hall located at 282 Brokaw Road to recognize our student athletes. Last year about 160 student soccer players participated in the ceremonies. Download the application - posted 11/19/07
2007 SCYSL Referee Awards
Every year, SCYSL recognizes some of our outstanding referees that help officiate the more than 800 games in our league. About 6-8 senior referees and referee mentors select six outstanding referees based upon their ability and form (style), and how they dealt with all aspects of the game. SCYSL would like to thank and congratulate the following referees:
- Adult Male Referees: James Matthews and Augie Zigon (Two awards)
- Adult Female Referee: Nina Kuukka
- Youth Male Referee: Matthew Martinez
- Youth Female Referee: Danielle Matthews
- Novice Referee: Noah Rubin
These six individuals attended the San Jose Referee Association Annual Award Ceremony hosted with six other soccer districts from Northern California . Congratulations and thank you from SCYSL! - posted 1/6/08
6 Santa Clara Sporting Players Named to State ODP Team
Six Santa Clara Sporting athletes made the 2008 Cal-North State Olympic Development Program (ODP) Team after two intense weekends of tryouts held December 1st-2nd in Morgan Hill, and December 8th-9th in Ripon. Ryan Foo (Sporting 94), Bryce Clark & David Guillen (Sporting 95) all made the '95 Boys Cal-North State ODP Team, and Mariana Galvan, Ana Marija Sola, and Lindsay Mewes (Sporting 94) all made the '94 Girls Cal-North State ODP Team. These athletes were all members of District 2 ODP Teams last summer, and were invited to tryout with the best District ODP level soccer players from Northern California. They will begin training with their State ODP Teams in March, and will work to earn an invitation to compete in a tournament against other State ODP players in Colorado this May. Select players will then earn an invitation to Regional Camp held in June; the boys travel to Oregon and the girls travel to Stockton. Congratulations
and keep-up the good work! - posted 1/6/08
5 Sporting Teams Crowned 2007 CYSA District 2 Champions
Congratulations to the following teams for winning the 2007 Abronzino Fall League (Class 1 soccer): Sporting '95Boys (U12), Sporting '93 Boys (U14), Sporting '91 Boys (U16), Sporting '97 Girls (U10), Sporting '93 Girls (U14). Santa Clara Sporting had the strongest showing of any club in the District 2 league. Fantastic job and congratulations to all the players and coaches! - posted 1/6/08
Where to Play Soccer This Winter & Spring
SCYSL does not offer indoor soccer and a spring soccer league, but we would like to pass along this information. There are three popular indoor soccer leagues in Santa Clara and San Jose;Off-the-Wall Soccer, MACSA Futsal Soccer, and the Strikers Den Soccer. They typically play in a 5 vs. 5 format, and play indoors on both weeknights and Saturdays. South Bay Youth Soccer offers a low-key spring recreational soccer league located in Campbell. - posted 11/19/07
18 Santa Clara Sporting Players Selected to State ODP Tryout Pool
The following Santa Clara Sporting athletes were selected to tryout for the Cal-North State ODP Team. (Sporting 91 Green): Ismail Adam, Spencer Rogers, Andreas Silva, Gustavo Silva, Matthew Taylor, (Sporting 92): Zak Tahar and Richie Osbourne, (Sporting 94 Girls): Mariana Galvan, Gabriella Ley, Lindsay Mewes, Madison Salom, Kelly Skelton and Ana Marija Sola, (Sporting 94):Ryan Foo and JK Gopakumar, (Sporting 95): Bryce Clark and David Guillen. Tryouts are held December 1-2, and 8-9 in Morgan Hill. Good luck to all the players! - posted 11/8/07
SCYSL TOP Soccer Featured in SJ Mercury News
TOP Soccer at Santa Clara Youth Soccer received some news coverage from the San Jose Mercury News on September 11th. The soccer program for children with special needs is off to a great start thanks to Noelle Boccignone and SCYSL President Tricia Biocini. The teams practice every Wednesday at Carden Field and play games at Curtis Field each Saturday. If you know of any high school students who would like to earn Community Service hours, have them get in touch with Tricia Biocini at TBiocini@aol.com. You can view some wonderful photos courtesy of Jennifer Webster.-posted 10/7/07
