| Summer at SCU |
June 1-18 SCU Practice Field:
Central Park, Field #1 SCU Summer Break: June 18-July 5 Happy Summer Vacation! SCU Summer Soccer Camps
Join our staff of professionals for some skills based soccer summer fun! Join SCU Technical Director, Clint Greenwood & Staff for the
Clint Greenwood Soccer Academy
Summer Soccer Camp Camp #1: June 9-11 at Central Park 9 am - noon
Camp#2: July 14-16 at Central Park 9 am - noon
Camp #3: August 18-20 at Central Park 9 am - noon For more information see "Camps" tab to the left. |
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| Eric Wynalda to Host SCU Skills Clinic |
 A Warm SCU Thank You to Eric Wynalda!
Eric Wynalda, US Soccer Pro Hall of Fame Player &
member of the Fox Football Fone-In live caller show on Fox Soccer Channel
hosted a very special
SCU Skills Clinic
on Friday, May 15
This special clinic focused on
shooting technique & the mental aspects of
scoring goals.
Thank you for joining us Eric, and sharing your expertise with our youth players. We'll all be using your "Rule of 4"!
See Eric Wynalda's 1994 World Cup Goal against Switzerland (video below)
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| Players Wanted |
Looking to take your game to a higher level?
Would you like to have access to world class training and professional coaching? Come try-out at SCU! We have several teams that are looking to round out their rosters for the Fall 2009-2010 season. We have new teams forming and existing teams in the U8-U15 boys and girls age groups that are looking for players.
The following teams are curently holding try-outs for players:
Boys:
BU11 (Fall 2009) Bronze
BU15 (Fall 2009) Bronze
Girls:
GU10 (Fall 2009) Bronze
GU13 (Fall 2009) Bronze
GU14 (Fall 2009) Silver
GU15 (Fall 2009) Silver Elite
GU15 (Fall 2009) Silver
For additional information, please see a listing of try-out info. under the "Try Outs" tab to the left. Age Groups for Fall 2009 Season: U09: Players born on or after 8/1/2000
U10: Players born on or after 8/1/1999
U11: Players born on or after 8/1/1998
U12: Players born on or after 8/1/1997
U13: Players born on or after 8/1/1996
U14: Players born on or after 8/1/1995
U15: Players born on or after 8/1/1994
U16: Players born on or after 8/1/1993
U17: Players born on or after 8/1/1992
U18: Players born on or after 8/1/1991
U19: Players born on or after 8/1/1990 SCU: Training Youth Athletes to be Their Best |
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| Cal South College Recruiting Assistance Program |
| To all SCU Players U14 and Above: Cal South would like to remind you of the importance of using the Cal South College Recruiting Assistance Program. The most important piece of the program is the Player Profile system. We encourage you to take full advantage of this system by completing your player profile. This system is free of charge and enables you to: - Have an Internet-posted player profile - Search for colleges with soccer programs - Contact the colleges of your choice through email Please make sure that you access the system through the correct tournament. [+ full article] |
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| Youth Skills Clinic Info. |
SCU Youth Skills Clinic
Session 3 Presented by: David Vaudreuil
Are you interested in bringing your soccer game to a higher level? Come train with the strongest club soccer program in the valley! SCU is offering another open 6 week Youth Skills Training Clinic to all soccer players between 6 and 13 years old. The Clinic will be run by our staff of Professional coaches and will focus on: passing, dribbling, trapping, juggling, agility, speed, shooting, finishing, and defending. All drills are designed to improve ball control, techinque and touch on the ball. The next 6 week session of the Youth Skills Clinic will begin Friday, April 24. When: Fridays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., for 6 weeks: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 Where: Heritage Park, Field #1
Santa Clarita City Hot Line for Field Conditions: 290-2241
Please check conditions in case of field closures due to rain. Who: Open to all U7-U13 soccer players - bring your friends & family! Cost: $60 for continuing players $70 for new players (includes SCU practice T-shirt). Questions: Contact David Vaudreuil at 310/606-1361 or dsvaud@yahoo.com To Register: Please fill out the Youth Skills Clinic Player Registration form (found under the "Documents" tab to the left) and mail to: Val Silveri, SCU Club Administrator
23030 Cherokee Canyon Ln., Saugus, CA 91390 You may also register on-site at the 1st training session. Please bring your registration form with you, along with your check. What to wear/bring: Must wear shin guards and cleats. Bring ball and water. Training Youth Athletes to Be Their Best |
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| SCU Elections Meeting |
SCU Elections I would like to first thank the outgoing Executive Board members, Lisa Suarez, Vice President and Greg Uythoven, Girls Commissioner, for all their hard work and dedication to SCU these past two years. It has been my pleasure to work with you and the friendship developed during that time. Thank you. I would also like to thank Cindy Parker and Michelle Hill for their help with the elections. At this time, would like to congratulate our newly elected Executive Board Members for the following positions: Vice President: Cindy Grant Registrar: Val Silveri Girls Commissioner: Ken Brissenden Welcome aboard. Val Silveri Nominating Chairman |
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| SCU Casino Night |
Save the Date! SCU Casino Night: Friday, Sept. 26th |
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| SCU Practice Field |
All SCU teams and all SCU Skills Clinics will be utilizing Field #1 at Heritage Park for the months of April and May. Heritage Park: 24155 Newhall Ranch Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 |
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| State Cup Results |
A Big SCU Congratulations to SCU DI Cassal BU13 team on their 2nd Place Finish at State Cup and to SCU GU12 on reaching the Final 4! Great Job SCU! |
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| SCU Try-Outs |
Come Experience the Difference! Santa Clarita United Soccer Club 2009 Team Try-Outs are being held on an on-going basis. New teams are forming for age groups: U8-U15 Boys & Girls.
All try-outs will be held at Heritage Park, Field #1 24155 Newhall Ranch Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 Please bring soccer ball, shin guards (mandatory), and water with you. Please note: Players with their parent or guardian must check-in with
SCU before the try-out begins. If you are interested in trying out, please contact David Vaudreuil at: 310/606-1361 or dsvaud@yahoo.com Age Groups for Fall 2009 Season: U09: Players born on or after 8/1/2000
U10: Players born on or after 8/1/1999
U11: Players born on or after 8/1/1998
U12: Players born on or after 8/1/1997
U13: Players born on or after 8/1/1996
U14: Players born on or after 8/1/1995
U15: Players born on or after 8/1/1994
U16: Players born on or after 8/1/1993
U17: Players born on or after 8/1/1992
U18: Players born on or after 8/1/1991
U19: Players born on or after 8/1/1990 Training Youth Athletes to be Their Best |
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| Courtney Scores on Germany! |
A Big SCU Congratulations to SCU player and US National Team member, Courtney Proctor, on her goal against the German National Team! For the complete article, see the USA Team News Tab in the menu to the left. |
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| SCU 2008 League Statistics |
2008 SCU League Statistics SCU will be the home to 2 Premier teams in 2009 - the only club in the Santa Clarita Valley with teams playing at the highest Premier level. SCU is the home of Courtney Proctor, a member of the U.S. Women's National U15 team. She was also recently called up to play on the U.S. Women's National U17 team. Courtney is the only local club player playing at the National level. 5 SCU teams (33% of Club total) are promoting to the next level in 2009 * 1 team to Premier level, 1 team to Silver Elite, 3 teams to Silver 4 SCU teams were League Champions for 2008. 87% of existing SCU teams will be playing at the Silver level or higher in 2009 - the highest average playing level in the Santa Clarita Valley. SCU had the highest average number of wins or ties per team than any other club in the Santa Clarita Valley at 69%. 0 SCU teams are being relegated to a lower level. Congratulations to the SCU players and the SCU Staff on a very successful 2008. Good Luck and Best Wishes for 2009! SCU - Training Youth Athletes to Be Their Best. |
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| SCU Player to Play on U.S. Women's U17 Team |
 USA Vs. Germany SCU would like to congratulate SCU player Courtney Proctor on being called to play up on the U.S U17 Women's National Team in Sunrise, Florida. Courtney, who recently made the U.S. U15 Women's National Team was asked to play up to the U17 team from January 28 - February 5, 2009. The team will be holding a training camp and will be playing two matches against the German Women's National Team. The U.S. U15 & U17 National Teams are part of National Training Program established by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). The USSF was founded in 1913 and is the national governing body of soccer in the USA under the auspices of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). The USSF is empowered to develop the teams that represent the United States in international competition including the Olympics, Pan American Games, the Men's and Women's World Cup and other international soccer events. Courtney is a member of SCU's U16 Premier team, the SCU Blazers. The SCU Blazers are trained and coached by SCU Technical Director, Clint Greenwood. Congratulations & Good Luck, Courtney! We're Very Excited For You!! From: SCU's Players and Families |
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| SCU President's Message |
A Special Message from Marcel Bos, President Santa Clarita United Soccer Club Reflection of 2008 Season
I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank the parents, players, coaching staff, & the board volunteers for a successful and hopefully enjoyable soccer season. We started the season off with a significant financial hurdle that I'm happy to report is now behind us greatly due to better fiscal management and the direct efforts of our volunteer treasurer, Rick Collins. He has provided the board with the monthly breakdowns of our expenses and income and has worked very diligently to transfer all SCU accounts to a centralized accounting framework so we can remain in compliance with the tax regulations to maintain our 501-C3 non profit status. Thank you Rick for all your hard work! A personal thank you also to the Uythoven's for supporting and organizing our 2008 fund raising efforts and Deena for managing our much improved website. From a soccer perspective, SCU did very well with the highest winning percentage & level of play (premier vs bronze teams) than any the other local club in the Santa Clarita Valley. . Four teams finished first or second in their respective divisions, which will make them eligible for promotion to the next level. Congratulations to the girl's U18 Gold team for finishing undefeated, which means SCU will have two premier teams next season (U17 & U19). Congratulations to Courtney Proctor for making the G-U15 US National Team. Clearly our long-term objective of improving the competitive quality of the club due to the technical training our players are receiving from Technical Director, Clint Greenwood and the professional coaching staff is starting to pay dividends. In order to position ourselves for stronger growth heading into the 2009/2010 season, we've appointed David Vaudreuil as our new Club Administrative Director with the responsibility of recruiting and strategic planning. We launched our first recreational youth clinic this month with approximately 50 kids attending. It is our goal to combine the operational skills of David Vaudreuil with the technical skills of Clint Greenwood and his proven "Greenwood Method" of training to provide our kids with the best competitive soccer experience. I wish everyone a Happy & Safe Holiday Season! |
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| SCU Keeper Training Clinics |
A message from Andy Pringle: Great News!!! Goalkeeper Training will return to SCU beginning in January. I will be running the Goalkeeper clinics beginning Jan. 6th. This is something that I feel is extremely important, having been a goalkeeper myself. I will be working hard to put a program in place that will be very beneficial to both our keepers and their teams. I look forward to working with our keepers at the following times:
Youngers (U9-U12). Tuesday 5-6pm, Central Park field #1.
Olders (U13-U19). Thursday 5-6pm, Central Park field #1.
It is critical that we adhere to the age groups provided in order to maximize the educational and production opportunities for all. Thank you all for your understanding. If you should have any questions, please contact: Andy Pringle at (714) 745 9259. |
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| SCU League Champions |
Ole! Ole! Ole! Congratulations to the GU18 Gold team, the GU12 Silver North team, and the BU13 Bronze team for finishing out the 2008 season as League Champions! Each of these teams will qualify to move up to the next level for the Fall 2009 season. The GU18 Gold team will have the opportunity to compete with the very best in the Premier bracket. The GU12 Silver North team will move up to Silver Elite, after winning its second League Championship in a row. The BU13 Bronze team will move up to the Silver North division. Great job and good luck in 2009! |
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| SCU Welcomes David Vaudreuil, MLS Champion |
 Santa Clarita United Soccer Club would like to extend a warm welcome to David Vaudreuil, Major League Soccer Champion, to our coaching staff. SCU is very excited to have David on our staff as both a coach and individual trainer. David was named to the "Best Ever" team selection by both DC United and the Rapids. He won two Major League Soccer Championships with D.C. United and a Professional Indoor Championship with Puebla of Mexico. David also has extensive coaching experience at both the professional and youth levels. SCU is proud to offer its members an opportunity to train in private or in a small group with David, who comes to us as one of the most accomplished soccer players in Southern California. David brings a vast array of soccer experience and knowledge that will be accessible to SCU players. David is now training the GU12 Silver team on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00 p.m. (girls must be born or or after 8/1/96). He is also training the GU19 Silver Elite team on Tuesday and Thursdays from 7:30-9:00 p.m. |
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| Winter Break Soccer Camp a Success! |
| The Winter Break Soccer Camp held Dec. 29-31, hosted by SCU Technical Director, Clint Greenwood and supported by the SCU coaching staff, was a tremendous success. Over 60 youth players participated in the camp with representation from SCU and several other soccer clubs throughout the Santa Clarita and San Fernando valleys. Clint would like to extend a special "thank you" to all of the SCU families that continue to support our club and training programs. [+ full article] |
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| The Fit Page |
| We've added a new page to our website: The Fit Page. It'll feature articles of interest to soccer players and their parents. It currently features an article from the LA Times on the prevalence of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries in female soccer players, as well as an article from the American Physical Therapy Association on exercises to prevent ACL injuries in female soccer players. It also includes an article on sports nutrition for youth athletes. Check the page periodically for new information and updates! |
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| SCU Player Makes U.S. National Team |
 Congratulations to SCU U16 Premier Player, Courtney Proctor on making the U.S. Women's National U15 Team!! As we reported last week, Courtney was invited to try-out for the U.S. Women's National U15 Team in Tampa, Florida over the Thanksgiving weekend. After a sucessful try-out, Courtney was awarded a spot on the team. She will now have the opportunity to compete for the U.S. in the U15 World Cup to be held next year in Germany! Courtney is a member of SCU's U16 Premier team, the SCU Blazers. The Blazers enjoyed a successful first season in Premier, and will continue to compete in the prestigous Premier League for 2009. The SCU Blazers are trained and coached by Clint Greenwood. Great job Courtney!! We're all very proud of you!! |
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| Special Thanks |
| Santa Clarita United would like to thank their first Premier team, the "Hot Tamales" for their generous donation and continued support. |
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| SCU Team Standings |
SCU Team Standings
As of: 11/10/08 | | W | L | T | PTS | GF | GA | AC | | | SCU United 7265 | | Girls | U-11 | Bronze North | 9 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 45 | 5 | 1 | | | SCU 6876 | | Girls | U-12 | Silver North | 10 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 24 | 8 | 0 | | | SCU DI-Cassal 7053 | | Boys | U-13 | Silver Central | 5 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 32 | 19 | 17 | | | SCU Blue 8220 | | Boys | U-13 | Bronze North | 8 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 32 | 13 | 2 | | | SCU DI-Cassal B 8078 | | Boys | U-13 | Bronze North | 3 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 40 | 2 | | | SCU Blue 7054 | | Girls | U-13 | Silver North | 4 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 0 | | | SCU Orange 7652 | | Girls | U-13 | Bronze North | 4 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 0 | | | SCU United 4194 | | Girls | U-14 | Silver Elite North | 5 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 20 | 28 | 4 | | | SCU Blazers 3394 | | Girls | U-16 | Premier | 5 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 26 | 19 | 8 | | | SCU Orange 4953 | | Girls | U-16 | Silver North | 3 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 11 | | | SCU DI-Patriots 8077 | | Boys | U-17 | Bronze North | 6 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 36 | 25 | 19 | | | SCU Blue 4904 | | Girls | U-17 | Silver North | 8 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 33 | 11 | 6 | | | SCU United 2073 | | Girls | U-18 | Gold | 9 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 29 | 8 | 5 | | | SCU DI-Cassal U19 6043 | | Boys | U-19 | Silver Elite North | 6 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 32 | 23 | 26 | | | SCU United Blue 3038 | | Girls | U-19 | Silver Elite North | 3 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 22 | 30 | 9 | | CLUB TOTALS: | 88 | 55 | 37 | 300 | 397 | 282 | 110 |
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| Raffle Fund Raiser a Huge Success! |
| Our 2008 SCU Raffle Fundraiser was a great success! Thank you to all of the players and their families for supporting this event. A special thank-you to those of you that donated prizes - we couldn't have done the raffle without you! Our Grand Prize was a trip for 12 to a Staples Center Luxury Box for either a Los Angeles Kings hockey game, or a Los Angeles Clippers game. The winner of the Grand Prize was the GU19 team!! Congratulations! |
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