girls competitive soccer
“Central Valley understands what parents want for their kids. They want them to be in a positive and supportive environment that fosters teamwork and appropriately challenges them to develop as people as well as potential athletes.” - C. Davis
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Competitive soccer is for focused, motivated players (U9+), who want to advance their skills through the developmental benefits of a professional coach, a high volume of soccer through training and competing with and against other focused, motivated, and developed players.
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We approach player recruitment for our competitive teams in a refreshingly distinctive manner. Unlike the high-pressure, one-time tryouts you might encounter elsewhere, we firmly believe that a true assessment of team-coach compatibility happens best through consistent participation in regular practices and spending quality time together.
Player evaluations are also carried out by licensed coaches for the specific team and level you wish to join.
Our competitive program stands out as an exceptional choice for players dedicated to honing their technical skills within a spirited competitive setting, all without incurring ANY ADDITIONAL TRAINING COSTS*. This includes our goalkeeper training program, crafted to enhance the abilities and achievements of our competitive teams.
Please complete this Interest Form, and upon receiving your information, our player recruitment coordinator will reach out to you with details tailored to your player.
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Our competitive teams are led by U.S. licensed coaches who are highly experienced and knowledgeable in soccer. Their role is to guide their teams' participation in the NorCal Premier or Cal North Leagues, where they compete against other clubs in the Bay Area.
CVSJ coaches are dedicated to the club's mission of promoting fun, sportsmanship, and player development.
For more information on our competitive program and tryouts click here.
Elevate Your Skills with San Jose's Competitive Youth Soccer Teams
Why Choose Our San Jose Youth Soccer Teams?
Our competitive teams are led by dedicated U.S. Soccer licensed coaches who bring their extensive experience and unwavering passion to every training session and match. As a member of our club, you'll have the chance to compete in NorCal Premier League matches and a range of tournaments throughout the year, allowing you to showcase your skills on a broader stage.
We still have openings available for driven and talented players like you to become part of our competitive teams. Take the next step in your soccer journey by joining CVSJ. Together, we focus on nurturing and developing the skills of aspiring soccer players in San Jose.
Ready to Get Started?
Complete our Interest Form today, providing us with your details. Our player recruitment coordinator will promptly get in touch with you, sharing information tailored to your player profile. Don't miss this chance to be part of our dynamic and accomplished team!
girls competitive coaches
2005 Girls - Tornadoes
Head Coach: Fikret Jazvin
Competitive League: NorCal Premier (Gold)
Contact: f.jazvin@yahoo.com
CVSJ Tornadoes05G will be accepting additional team members for 2023 Fall season. We have several players aging out and we will need to add few more late 05s, 06 or even 07, gold level players. We do plan to continue competing at the gold level in the upcoming season. Interested players should reach out to me via email f.jazvin@yahoo.com
2009 Girls - United
Head Coach: Anthony Mata
Competitive League: NorCal Premier (Silver)
Contact: CoachAnthonyMata@gmail.com
Coach Anthony holds an USSF National D License and NFHS National Level 1 Credential. A former college player who is knowledgeable in coaching players' developmental stages and understands the complexity of individuals' needs, abilities, and motivational challenges. His player-centered approach provides a creative environment with an emphasis on teamwork, ball mastery, and sportsmanship.
Coach Anthony is also the Head Coach at Branham High School - JV Girls.
2011 Girls - Shockwaves
Head Coach: Ruben Garcia
Competitive League: NorCal Premier (Bronze)
Contact: rubenmarcos_2099@yahoo.com
Shockwaves competitive program is designed for players looking to advance their technical skills and abilities. We are looking for positive, hard working, and enthusiastic girls that what to be part of this team and have fun.
Coach Ruben brings many years of coaching and a wealth of soccer knowledge as a longtime CVSJ coach. He is the current Head Coach at Willow Glen High School for the Varsity Girls team.
2011 Girls - Strikers
Head Coach: Lisa Bolger
Competitive League: NorCal Premier (Bronze)
Contact: lisa.bolger@gmail.com
Coached by Lisa Bolger, one of 25 recipients of the 2022 National Double-Goal Coach Award from Positive Coaching Alliance, the Strikers are an amazing group of girls who focus on not only developing their soccer skills but also on fostering a positive environment. In this environment, the girls learn to build strong friendships, leadership skills, set individual and team goals, and have fun. We are looking for positive, hard-working, and enthusiastic girls to fill a few roster spots.
2012 Girls - Cobras
Head Coach: Wes Guenther
Competitive League: NorCal Premier (Silver)
Contact: wesleyguenther@hotmail.com
The 2012G Cobras has a few open roster spots and is looking for players born in 2012 or 2013. Coach Wes has been coaching the Cobras for four seasons with an approach focused on player and team development while having fun. Please email Coach Wes at wesleyguenther@hotmail.com if you are interested or have any questions.
2012 Girls - Tsunamis
Head Coach: Jennifer Barrera
Competitive League: NorCal Premier (Copper)
Contact: jbwaves@yahoo.com
Led by Jennifer Barrera, an experienced coach with 6 seasons under her belt at CVSJ, we're now opening our doors to new players. If you're ready to make a splash on the field, please email Jennifer Barrera for evaluations and the chance to be part of our exciting team. Looking to add more players for Fall 2024.
2012 Girls - TREMORS
Head Coach: Joseph Kohler
Competitive League: NorCal Premier (Copper)
Contact: machspeedme@gmail.com
If your player wants to focus on their progression while contributing to a team camaraderie, then we would like to see you attend our upcoming training sessions. Coaches Jesse, Marc and Joseph have multiple years of soccer play and coaching experience that will allow for personal focus on progress.
Our intent is to aggressively launch these players into a higher caliber. This will be done as we instill a growing accountability to their team and our motivationally fun approach to executing the game.
2013 Girls - Crushers
Head Coach: Patrick Schulkers
Competitive League: NorCal Premier (Bronze)
Contact: cvsj.vp.ops@gmail.com
The Crushers offer a 10-month training schedule led by licensed coaches, providing players consistent opportunities for skill development. We participate in seasonal league play (NorCal Premier League) and regional tournaments. Evaluations are scheduled for Nov. 8, Nov. 13, Nov. 15, and Nov. 27 from 4:30- 6 p.m. at Del Monte field.
2014 Girls - Mustangs
Head Coach: Shawn Harper
Competitive League: NorCal Premier (Bronze)
Contact: shawnharper@gmail.com
Shawn is a father of three and has been playing soccer since childhood. He's been coaching his kids with CVSJ since 2016 and holds a US Soccer Grassroots Coaching license. The Mustangs are a competitive team with a focus on whole-player development. Shawn's coaching philosophy centers around creating a team environment where players learn and develop teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, fitness, friendships, and soccer skills. They are also planning to add more players during the recruitment window in May 2024 for the Fall season.
2014 Girls - New Team!
Head Coach: Jimmy Walsh
Competitive League: NorCal Premier (Bronze)
Contact: jimmywalshjr@gmail.com
Jimmy has been coaching in CVSJ since 2020 and has been in elementary education since 2021. He believes that students and players need a positive environment that removes outside pressures to perform. Instead, he fosters an environment where players hold themselves accountable and play for their own intrinsic rewards. In this type of environment players develop confidence that can take their game to a higher level. When he’s not with family or coaching, you can catch him on a western river fly fishing for wild trout. The team plans on adding more players for the 2024 Spring season.
Attention all dedicated coaches!
If you have a passion for soccer and are dedicated to helping young players develop their talent in competitive leagues, we want to hear from you! To learn more about transitioning your rec team to the competitive program, reach out to Pam at president@cvysl.org via email.
Formation of competitive teams starts with an interested coach.
CVSJ provides assistance to coaches in player recruitment, but it is the responsibility of the coach to ensure that the team meets the minimum roster size, which is 10 for 7v7, 12 for 9v9, and 14 for 11v11 games.
Teams participate in a competitive league, which comprises regionally-based divisions for Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Copper level teams.
The coaches serve on a voluntary basis and have the option to coach either a single season or both seasons.
Prior to the second season of play, coaches must complete the Grassroots Coach Education course for the level of play they are coaching.