Youth Soccerhttp://www.gosportslife.com/youth-soccer/en-US2008-12-01T20:36:58ZSquarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Let's Hear It For The Boyshttp://www.gosportslife.com/youth-soccer/2008/11/28/lets-hear-it-for-the-boys.htmlAndy Kaasa2008-11-28T02:59:11ZCKI Has Closedhttp://www.gosportslife.com/youth-soccer/2008/11/22/cki-has-closed.htmlAndy Kaasa2008-11-22T03:43:18ZYou Are Who You Watchhttp://www.gosportslife.com/youth-soccer/2008/11/20/you-are-who-you-watch.htmlAndy Kaasa2008-11-20T18:27:23ZVisualClub Season 0809 Beginshttp://www.gosportslife.com/youth-soccer/2008/11/19/club-season-0809-begins.htmlAndy Kaasa2008-11-19T23:30:00ZBlogHigh School soccer has wrapped up and it is time to get back to the good stuff.  Because of the negativity without accountability that is associated with most other blogs, you will need go supply a name for every post with this one.  The hope is that people can actually say good things about teams without getting blasted on this site.  This site is for the people who enjoy soccer.  So sign in, write up, and enjoy.

CASL is the first major tournament of the year December 5-7  

U16 Girls: EP and SSM 

U17 Girls: Woodbury Inferno

U19 Girls: SSM  

 

The Orange Classic is the next tournament running from December 27-30
 U15: MN Thunder White, TC Fire SC 94, 

 U18: TC Fire Sc

 

 

 

The Disney Showcase is the next event up December 31-January 3
 

U15: MN Thunder Blue

U16: MN Thunder Blue, EP

U17: Woodbury Inferno 

U18: MN Thunder Blue  

 

 

]]>In Memory of Jonathan Manzo Chavez - Please helphttp://www.gosportslife.com/youth-soccer/2008/11/18/in-memory-of-jonathan-manzo-chavez-please-help.htmlAndy Kaasa2008-11-18T20:59:01Z
Jonathan (far left) with some of his teammates

On Saturday, November 15th, Santa Clara Youth Soccer and Santa Clara Sporting Club lost Jonathan Manzo Chavez, a very special young player to a tragic traffic accident while traveling home with his family from a soccer tournament in Manteca. Jonathan was a member of Sporting’s Boys Under 10 Team. On that Saturday morning, Jonathan, his mother and two siblings travelled to Manteca for a NorCal State Cup qualifying tournament. Although Jonathan’s father had to leave the tournament early to attend work he still made the drive to watch as much of his son’s games as he could. Jonathan showcased his talents in front of those he loved the most and celebrated the end of a perfect day of soccer by putting one goal in the back of the net. Unfortunately, no one knew this was to be Jonathan’s last goal. As the family was traveling home, a driver made an ill fated attempt to pass another car on a two lane road and hit the Manzo Family’s Minivan head on. Amazingly, it was reported as rescue workers tried to take off Jonathan’s Sporting shorts, he pleaded that they not be cut because he had a game the next day. As rescue workers then tried to cut away his Sporting jersey Jonathan yelled to his mom to come take it off. Prior to being air-lifted to the hospital, his mom removed his jersey and he again reminded her to save it, as he was worried it would get lost or ruined. It’s hard to imagine the love this young man had for the game and his team.

Santa Clara Soccer will never forget Jonathan as he will truly be missed by all those whose lives he touched. Jonathan’s team decided to not continue in the tournament that weekend and before every game on the following Sunday morning every team observed a moment of silence in memory of Jonathan. Jonathan’s mother and older brother have been released from the hospital and are recovering. His older sister is still in ICU and is recovering from surgery. 

Financial Support & Donations can be made electronically via a special PayPal Accountset-up for the Chavez Family, or checks can be sent in the name of "Jonathan Manzo Chavez Memorial Trust" (Acct # 376000010) to the United Labor Bank at 2550 N. First Street, Suite 102, San Jose, CA 95131, and can also be mailed to the Santa Clara Sporting office at 282 Brokaw Road, Santa Clara Ca 95050.

]]>Happiness Is a Warm Football Coachhttp://www.gosportslife.com/youth-soccer/2008/11/13/happiness-is-a-warm-football-coach.htmlAndy Kaasa2008-11-13T20:14:33ZVision to promote excellence among young players and improve England's chances is 'suffering in a vacuum', says directorhttp://www.gosportslife.com/youth-soccer/2008/11/13/vision-to-promote-excellence-among-young-players-and-improve.htmlAndy Kaasa2008-11-13T05:51:29ZThe future David Beckhams?http://www.gosportslife.com/youth-soccer/2008/11/8/the-future-david-beckhams.htmlAndy Kaasa2008-11-08T05:54:15ZDevelopment Parents Youth Stars PressureChelsea extends U.S. reachhttp://www.gosportslife.com/youth-soccer/2008/11/7/chelsea-extends-us-reach.htmlAndy Kaasa2008-11-07T19:06:53ZClub Soccer Youth AcademiesConcussions: Tips for Sideline Managementhttp://www.gosportslife.com/youth-soccer/2008/11/6/concussions-tips-for-sideline-management.htmlAndy Kaasa2008-11-06T21:22:18ZMedical