Search Results

BOARD OF DIRECTORS SSJYSL is primarily managed by a group of volunteer Board Members, though some board positions receive stipends commensurate with the workload associated with their role. The current board is as follows: PRESIDENT DENNIS RIVERA Secretary Lee Wassem Marketing & Communications Director Jason Washington Activities Director Stacy Avalos VICE PRESIDENT Gurdeep Johal Registrar Kim Pifer Fields Director Gurdeep Johal (Interim) Competitive Director * Jodi Washington Treasurer Zak Smith Equipment Director Jose Romero Recreational Soccer Director Phillip Casillas Referee Scheduler Edmon Khangaldian

Your local 5v5 soccer location. Mvla San Jose. Always looking to grow and build new soccer opportunities. MVLA >Sign UP FOR TRYOUTS

BOYS TEAMS The MVLA boys program is focused on the proven player development approach that has earned MVLA and its world-class players a strong reputation for their skill, teamwork and overall character at any age group. HOW TO JOIN 27 State Championships 20+ Youth National Team Players 3 National Championships Boys Premier Leagues The program today is guided by Technical Director Mark Landefeld and Executive Director Jodi Washington. Their first-hand experience as players has had such an impact on their own lives that they want to share with as many athletes as possible. The boys play in both NorCal Premier and Cal North Soccer Leagues . The primary focus of a successful soccer program will be the individual player and their families. The primary focus of soccer coaches, teams and clubs will be the development of children as people first and players second. Individual player development will be a club's primary focus and team success a secondary but important goal. NPL believe the NorCal Premier Soccer League offers a league supporting the players, parents, coaches and clubs in this endeavor. The mission of Cal North is to serve all children and our communities by providing opportunities that allow each child to grow, learn, mature and succeed by becoming productive adult members of society through the development, promotion, and offering, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin and/or ability, comprehensive community based leagues that offer a complete range of youth soccer opportunities for all children of all ages and abilities. Boys Teams 08B Blue Stefan Winkel 11B Blue Victor Bernardez 12B White Ronnie Jamali 14B Blue Jodi Washington 15B White Chris Aguilar 09B Blue Isabel Sandez 11B White Victor Bernardez 13B Blue Jorge Prado 14B White Phil Casillas 16B Blue Francisco Hernandez 10B Blue Richard Johnson 12B Blue Isabel Sandez 13B White Jorge Prado 15B Blue Victor Bernardez 17B Blue Phillip Casillas

coaches Anika Savla Celinah Garcia Charlize Tungol Jenn Randazzo Jodi Washington (Executive Director) Jorge Prado Lexie Lee Aliyah Jones (Girls Technical Director) Karl Chomiak (Boys Technical Director) Maile Washington Michael Alvarez Phillip Casillas Richard Johnson Ronnie Jamali Stefan Winkel Victor Bernardez Zak Smith (SSJ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)

spring TRYOUTS Thank you for considering MVLA San Jose Soccer Club. We're excited to announce that tryouts for all players will be held starting on November 4th and November 7th, 2024. 2016-2018: 5pm-6:30pm 2013-2015: 6:30pm-8pm *All other age groups will attend coach or team specific training sessions. You will be contacted directly. Once you register, we'll provide you with exact times and locations for tryouts via email as we get closer to the date. For more details, please visit our Tryout FAQ page . Teams, Levels, and Practices: We're proud to offer ~40 competitive teams for players aged 6 to 19. Practice days and times are determined by coaches' schedules and field availability. Specifics will be announced closer to the start of the fall season. All practices take place in San Jose. Committing to club soccer means training at least 2-3 times per week and participating in home/away games, and tournaments on weekends. For a comprehensive list of teams and coaches by age group, please visit our Boys and Girls pages on our website. We can’t wait to see you/your player at tryouts and have the opportunity to welcome you to our soccer family. For further information please contact cluboperations@mvlasj.com SIGN UP FOR TRYOUTS

who we are Due to overwhelming support from within the soccer community, MVLA San Jose is excited to partner with MVLA SC and South San Jose Youth Soccer League to continue to foster and grow talented young men and women and their love of soccer. Originally called Los Altos Soccer Club (1972), MVLA has been a recognized name in the soccer community for generations. From its inception, MVLA has inspired young players to pursue their passion for soccer through dedication, determination, and most important, for the joy of the game. Over the years, MVLA has provided wonderful growth, development and career opportunities for thousands of players and MVLA San Jose is excited to provide our players the same opportunities. Combined with the hundreds of volunteers that have selflessly committed themselves to this amazing organization, MVLA is truly comprised of a community of families, parents and players. This has earned MVLA the prestigious reputation as a premier youth organization within the soccer community. our impact Over the years, MVLA has impacted the lives of thousands of youth soccer players. MVLA is committed to developing strong, technically proficient soccer players who reach their potential both on and off the field. The caliber of athletes who have completed our program have earned MVLA national recognition, as our program has produced top players within the soccer community, including the likes of Abby Dahlkemper (US Women’s National Team and 2019 FIFA World Cup Champion, UCLA), Teresa Noyola (Stanford, Herman Trophy Winner), and our very own Executive Director, Joe Cannon (MLS Player). Whatever the path our players choose, MVLA has enriched their lives. mission statement At MVLA, our mission is to develop exceptional players to maximize their potential as athletes and leaders. the vision MVLA strives to be the Nation's leading youth soccer club with exceptional coaches to develop highly technical and tactically advanced players who are prepared to compete and succeed at the highest levels. 100+ Players on the Cal North State Team 3 Region IV Championships 27 State Championships 4 National Championships 4 Far West Regional League Championships 2 Players named State Gatorade Player of the Year 29 US Youth National Team Players 2 Youth World Cup Players 1 US Youth Soccer Player of the Year 1 Player named National Gatorade Player of the Year Our Values Excellence: Excellence is an attitude. Our players give their best in every training, hold themselves accountable for their actions, and devote themselves to small, consistent, daily efforts that produces results. Passion: Passion unleashes the best of our abilities and is necessary to achieve great results. Players with passion persist on the path to success. Integrity: Integrity is the foundation for everything we do. WE stand out for our commitment to honesty, trust and transparency,. We do the right thing - even when no one is watching. our community MVLA has always been a pillar in the community. Over the past years, MVLA has been providing opportunity for players at all ages, by offering scholarships and programs in the community. With over 1000 players, hundreds of volunteers, MVLA is a community of families, parents and players who are More than a Club.

MANAGERS MEETINGS FALL 2023 MANAGERS MEETING PRESENTATION SPRING 2024 MANAGERS MEETING PRESENTATION COMING SOON

Spring 2025 5V5 LEAGUE Let's get this spring season started right with camaraderie, community, and spirited competition.... Registration is now open for the MVLA San Jose Spring 2025 5v5 League. This 8 week program is a fantastic opportunity for players born 2012 through 2019 to engage in a fun developmental soccer program. Program Details Timeframe: Fridays, March 28th - May 16th, 6pm-8pm Teams will be selected at random based on player birth years (no friend requests will be accepted). Registration: Open to boys and girls born 2012-2019 Equipment: Players should bring/wear soccer gear (shin guards, soccer cleats and or turf shoes, water, and soccer a ball) Note : This is also an opportunity for players to get evaluated by our competitive coaching staff. What to Expect MVLA San Jose’s Spring 2025 5v5 League will focus on skill development, ball control, game understanding, fostering a love for the sport, and a whole lot of fun. Each week, players will enjoy a structured training session led by our experienced, licensed coaching staff who emphasize fun and learning. Players will be split into teams and play in a series of 5v5 matches, providing an opportunity for players to apply their skills in a game environment, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship Game Format: 10- 12 minute tournament games played weekly at The Park San Jose. Team Selection: Teams will be randomly selected based on birth years. Boys and girls will play on the same teams providing a dynamic playing experience for all. Coaches: These mini-tournament matches will be led by a small group of our competitive coaching staff and assisted by high school players. Match Time Slots: Games will be played Friday evenings March 28th, 2025 - May 16th, 2025 starting at 6pm - 8pm at The Park San Jose. Prizes: Prizes will be awarded weekly to the winners in each age group based tournament like results (wins, losses, points, goals for, goals against, goal differential, etc.) REGISTER HERE Cost $200 Location The Park San Jose 1650 Monterey Rd. San Jose, CA 95112 Deadline to register is March 27th!! Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to keep your child active and engaged all year. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact our Camps and Clinics Director .

What is the role of the team coach? MVLA San Jose teams are coached by licensed professional soccer coaches. MVLA San Jose’s success is directly attributable to its amazing coaches. These individuals not only have a love for the game, but they also have a passion for working with and developing youths. Our coaches encourage players to be their best, on the field, in the classroom, and more. The coach directs the team’s practice sessions and coaches at games and tournaments. The coach makes decisions regarding team rosters, playing time, tournaments, and leagues. The team coach communicates feedback about the player to the family. Families are asked to provide an evaluation of the coach at the end of the season. What is the role of the team manager? The team manager is the liaison between the coach, the club and the parents. The team manager handles and oversees the team administration which includes communication, scheduling, registering for tournaments, ensuring players are eligible for games (player passes, rosters, forms, etc.), team finances, etc. Tasks can and should be delegated to other parents on the team. The team manager does NOT coach, sit on the players’ side, make decisions about rosters or playing time, and decide on tournaments. What is the role of the team treasurer? If the team manager elects to have a treasurer, the team treasurer establishes the team budget and collects fees from the families for additional team expenses (non-MVLA San Jose registration fees) that the team incurs (tournament fees, coach’s travel expenses, referee fees for more than 6 home games, social events, coach gift, etc.). What is the role of the team scheduler? If the team manager elects to have a scheduler, the team scheduler works with opposing teams to schedule the date, time, and field for all league games. The scheduler uses GotSoccer to communicate with the opposing teams and Byga to schedule home games. What is the role of ALL parents on the team? All parents are expected to help out during the season. This includes coordinating social events and travel logistics or game-day help such as setting up and taking down goals for the home games. Parents can also help with carrying and setting up the team bench and team canopy. Our team managers are volunteers, so please offer to help your team as much as possible on game day and whenever there are other needs of the team. What do the team number, names, and colors mean? Following US Soccer regulations, teams are divided by birth year (and not school grade). For example, a child born in 2009 is on an “09G” team. The G represents the girls team. The teams in a given age group have a name (e.g., “Venom”), followed by a color (e.g., Blue). The colors in order of level are Blue, White, Green, Black, Gold (This may change). Regardless of level, the team will be placed in the appropriate league division to maximize player development. Is there player movement between teams? There can be player movement between teams up or down at any time. Generally, this will occur between seasons, and there will have been discussions with the coach. Also, although MVLA San Jose tries to minimize coach changes for a team, changes are sometimes unavoidable to balance the needs of the club, the team, and the individual coach. What is a "player pass" or "player card"? Each player must have a laminated player pass with his/her photo and information. MVLA San Jose team managers or coaches carry the team’s set of player passes which must be presented at each game. Each league has different requirements for obtaining the player pass. The MVLA San Jose Ops Staff will generate the player pass for each registered player before the fall season. The player pass is valid for a full year, from August 1 to the following July 31. Any adults on the player side of the field must have staff passes. Staff passes are valid for two years. If a player guests with another MVLA San Jose team, he/she must have the appropriate pass for the league in which they are guesting. Do existing players need to tryout each year? Generally, current MVLA San Jose players do not need to tryout each year. There may be circumstances where an age group or a team will be asked to tryout. Are potential new players rejected at tryouts? We wish we were in a position to invite each child to join MVLA San Jose; however, due to the number of roster spots on each team, the number of players who attended tryouts, coupled with a very high level of play, we are unable to offer a spot to all players. We may refer a player to continue to develop at local recreational programs such as AYSO and to tryout again in the future. When and where are the games? The games are generally on the weekends, at home and away fields. They can be scheduled for any time on Saturday and Sunday. How are the games scheduled? The leagues issue a tentative schedule that indicates dates the two teams can play each other. However, the managers and coaches of the two teams work together to find a time that works for the coaches. The dates can change from the originally proposed date if the teams agree. Byga automatically obtains the game schedule from GotSoccer, so you may see some of these shifts during the season. When will I know the game schedule? As managers of the opposing teams work together to find available field slots and times that work for both coaches, the schedule is populated. This can take a few weeks at the beginning of each season before all games are scheduled. And even after a season begins, games can continue to shift around if both teams agree. Will my team play in tournaments? Teams will play in at least one tournament per season. What are the Cal North and NorCal leagues? Cal North (also called California Youth Soccer League or CCSL) and NorCal Premier League are separate organizations with different registration requirements and procedures. MVLA San Jose participates in both NorCal and Cal North. The leagues offer several competitive levels of play (premier, gold, silver, bronze, copper). The coaches along with the Directors of Coaching decide which league and level each team should participate into best support the development of the team. Is my player able to guest with other team in MVLA San Jose? There may be an occasion when a player is asked to guest with another MVLA team. The coaches of both teams must agree to the guesting opportunity. The player pass (for the appropriate league) must be presented at the game. What is Byga? Byga is the online tool/app we leverage to communicate club-wide and manage registration. How do I log in to Byga? Log into your Byga account (mvlasj.byga.net). If you are a new family, you were provided an invitation to set up a user account when you signed up for tryouts or when you registered. I forgot my Byga password. How do I reset it? Please use the “Forgot password” link in the login screen (mvlasj.byga.net) and follow the instructions to reset your password. Is there a Byga app for mobile devices? Yes. You can download the app from Apple's App Store or Google Play. How do I sync the schedule with my calendar? Sync your Byga calendar with your other calendars from either the mobile or web app (instructions here). How do I add another contact and email to my player's account? A parent/guardian with an account may invite another family member as an additional contact for their player. Add all relevant contacts for your player (instructions here). How do I update my mailing address or my email in Byga? Update your home address or email by going into Byga's dashboard, click on the dropdown arrow next to your name in the top right corner, and select My Account. How do I update my credit card in Byga? Go to an active invoice in Byga and change the credit card for the next payment. Please contact admin@mvlasj.org if you need assistance. Whom do I contact for Byga technical support? Refer to this Instruction Sheet if you’d like more detailed information. For Byga technical support, contact support@byga.net. What do club fees cover? Club fees mainly cover membership, coaching, technical development, referees, fields, league fees, staff and player passes, etc. and varies for each team based on their competitive level and age group. For a complete list of what's included in MVLA San Jose club fees, please go to our Fees page. What do team fees cover? Team expenses include tournament registration fees, coach travel expenses, and some additional expenses such as the team's end-of-season party, coach gift, first aid kit, team bench if needed, etc. Team fees are usually paid by team managers and everyone on the team is required to reimburse them in a timely manner. How do I apply for Financial Assistance? MVLA Soccer Club provides a need-based financial aid program to help cover club registration fees. The program does not cover uniforms, tournaments, travel, lodging, apparel, or miscellaneous expenses. If you would like to apply for financial aid, please visit our Financial Assistance page page on our website. Returning Financial Aid recipients will need to complete a new application form annually and submit current paperwork. If your application is approved, we will make adjustments to your invoice. For questions about MVLA San Jose's Financial Aid Program, please contact admin@mvlasj.com. I plan to apply for financial assistance, so do I still need to pay the deposit? You will still need to pay a deposit however, we can make adjustments to the amount. If you are a returning financial aid recipient or plan to apply for financial aid, please contact admin@mvlasj.com. When is registration? Registration occurs two times each year, in June/July for the fall season, and in December/January for the spring season. Each player is required to register with MVLA San Jose before the first practice of each season. You will receive an email specific to your player to register. What is the non-refundable deposit? The non-refundable deposit is requested in January and May and secures a spot in the club, but not on a specific team. After tryouts, coaches finalize rosters and movements may occur. The deposit is applied towards your registration fees and will show as a credit on your invoice when you register and select a payment option. Will I know which team my child is on when I pay my deposit? Your deposit secures a spot for your player on the team indicated on the deposit email. However, player movement may be necessary after tryouts. If a change occurs and your player is not satisfied with the change, you may request a refund of your deposit. What is the refund policy? Our refund policy is very strict as a player’s acceptance has the effect of denying another player an opportunity to play on an MVLA team. Additionally, MVLA incurs costs each time a player registers to play soccer (administrative, staff, insurance, etc.). These costs increase over time, so refunds will be reduced accordingly. The date of withdrawal notification to the club affects the refund amount that may be considered. How do I request a refund? All requests for refunds must be sent via email to admin@mvlasj.com, indicating your intent to withdraw. The time and date of the email will be indicative of whether or not you are eligible for a refund. What if my child is injured during the season? If a player becomes seriously ill or injured and cannot participate for the remainder of the season, a partial refund minus the non-refundable deposit will be issued. Appropriate documentation must be provided. Please see our refund policy. What if my child won't be playing in the spring season? Since registration is annual and you have commited for the full year, if you decide to leave in the middle of the year and would like to request a refund, it will be decided on a case by case basis. What documents are required for registration and uploading to Byga? The club requires certain documents to be uploaded to your player’s Byga account in order to purchase player passes. These documents are required at the time of registration and should be uploaded to Byga: Birth certificate/passport Headshot photo Address For teams playing in NorCal league: R002 waiver must be filled out and uploaded to the Documents tab of Byga. Concussion form: MVLA San Jose requires our families to read and sign the Concussion Info Fact Sheet. Please read, sign, and upload to Byga under the Documents tab. When these documents are in place, the Ops Staff can request the player pass. How do I request a jersey number? After you register, the Ops Staff will assign a jersey number to your player. We generally do not duplicate jersey numbers within an age group. How do I order a uniform for my child(or re-order items)? After you register, the Ops Staff will send you information for ordering a uniform. Each family is responsible for ordering and paying for uniforms for their own player. Practice jerseys are required for all training sessions. How often do uniform styles change? Our uniforms generally change every two years. What are our home and away jersey colors? Generally, MVLA San Jose teams will wear their blue jerseys and blue socks at home games and white jerseys and white socks at away games. Always bring both sets to all games. The home team is obligated to change if there is a conflict. Some tournaments are reverse (home team wears white, away team wears dark), so managers should always check the tournament rules. How can I buy MVLA spirit wear? Visit our MVLA Fan Store on the MVLA website under the Resources tab. You can also purchase items at any of our pop-up spirit wear events which are advertised to the club. When are practice date/locations/times announced? For all our teams, we won't know the exact days & times of practices until closer to the start of the fall or spring season, unfortunately. Many things need to be taken into consideration when scheduling all of our teams' practices, including the fields we have available to us (which many are managed and assigned to us by the city and school districts). After receiving our field allocations from the city, only then can we schedule MVLA San Jose practices which are based around the coaches’ schedules (such as their other teams’ practice schedule). Most practices are held in the San Jose area. How many practices per week are there? Practices are 2-3 times a week depending on age and level of the team. Additional technical sessions will be offered for players who want more. Will practices be on the same days of the week season to season? We try hard to keep the teams on the same days, but sometimes a few teams will need to shift days. We try to avoid that, but depends on what fields we are assigned, which fields have lights for the later sessions, where the coaches need to be with which teams, etc. You can imagine how difficult it is to put this all in place for numerous teams. When do practices start and end? For most teams, practice will start the week after 4th of July for the fall season and will end in early/mid December. New players who have registered for spring will train in the winter months in preparation for spring season end of February (or early March) and ending in early June. High school-aged teams follow a different schedule, based on when players participate on school teams. Is there training during the winter? Assuming MVLA San Jose can secure fields from the city and schools, MVLA San Jose's winter training occurs in Jan-Feb in preparation for the spring season. What is the in-house program? (When we start our "in-house" program) Our youngest age group will be part of our "in-house" program which means two practices a week along with weekend in-house, small-sided games among our own players. There are no "teams" for the in-house program. The focus is on developing the individual skills of players at this young age group rather than on league games against other clubs. The small-sided games will allow players to have a high amount of touches on the ball, be able to be creative, and play without any pressure of winning. What is the competitive program? Our competitive teams play in leagues and tournaments. The bulk of our teams compete in both NorCal and the CalNorth playing leagues. What is club soccer? Club soccer is more competitive and selective than recreational soccer. Club soccer offers professional coaching. The coaches are normally licensed and have played at a high level of soccer. With club soccer, tryouts are usually held to identify players. Club soccer requires a higher training commitment (at least two times per week, sometimes three) and a willingness to travel for games and tournaments. Most players in club soccer play both fall and spring seasons. What is the Code of Conduct? To enhance the experience for all members of the MVLA San Jose community (coaches, players, and parents), we believe it is important to have a clear set of expectations and a shared understanding for each of these key members of our community. Please see our Codes of Conduct, which you signed when you registered, for coaches, players, and parents. What is the Escalation Policy? If an issue has not been responded to and discussed with the parent or player making the inquiry within a week, the requestor should complete the club communication Escalation Form. Please see the Communication Protocol for more info. MVLA is committed to developing strong, technically proficient soccer players who reach their potential both on and off the field. The caliber of athletes who have completed our program have earned MVLA national recognition for out approach. Our philosophy is broken down into 5 phases that naturally progress as a player matures and develops. player development

volunteer COACHES NEEDED Volunteering To Coach Volunteering to coach your child in soccer is one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever have. Whether you have played soccer, or not at all, SSJYSL honors the volunteer parents who make soccer possible for so many children in our community. When parents do not volunteer, teams cannot be formed, and children may not be able to play. By planning to volunteer, SSJYSL can do a better job organizing around the players that register on-time. If you are interested in being a coach or assistant coach, please use the following link to register: Volunteer to Coach SSJYSL supports our coaches with a host of coaching clinics, on-line curriculum, and professional coaching support during the season. All it takes is a little time, a little patience, and a love for the game and your kids. Plan now to get involved! All volunteer coaches must register and pass a background check to be eligible to coach as well as take a Concussion protocol and Safesport training. For more information, contact our Recreation Director rec@ssjysl.org

PARENTS Our parents are an important part of the MVLA San Jose community. This page provides information about registration, financial aid, refunds, and volunteering. If you have specific questions, please reach out to your team manager for assistance. What is the role of the team coach? MVLA San Jose teams are coached by licensed professional soccer coaches. MVLA San Jose’s success is directly attributable to its amazing coaches. These individuals not only have a love for the game, but they also have a passion for working with and developing youths. Our coaches encourage players to be their best, on the field, in the classroom, and more. The coach directs the team’s practice sessions and coaches at games and tournaments. The coach makes decisions regarding team rosters, playing time, tournaments, and leagues. The team coach communicates feedback about the player to the family. Families are asked to provide an evaluation of the coach at the end of the season. What is the role of the team manager? The team manager is the liaison between the coach, the club and the parents. The team manager handles and oversees the team administration which includes communication, scheduling, registering for tournaments, ensuring players are eligible for games (player passes, rosters, forms, etc.), team finances, etc. Tasks can and should be delegated to other parents on the team. The team manager does NOT coach, sit on the players’ side, make decisions about rosters or playing time, and decide on tournaments. What is the role of the team treasurer? If the team manager elects to have a treasurer, the team treasurer establishes the team budget and collects fees from the families for additional team expenses (non-MVLA San Jose registration fees) that the team incurs (tournament fees, coach’s travel expenses, referee fees for more than 6 home games, social events, coach gift, etc.). What is the role of the team scheduler? If the team manager elects to have a scheduler, the team scheduler works with opposing teams to schedule the date, time, and field for all league games. The scheduler uses GotSoccer to communicate with the opposing teams and Byga to schedule home games. What is the role of ALL parents on the team? All parents are expected to help out during the season. This includes coordinating social events and travel logistics or game-day help such as setting up and taking down goals for the home games. Parents can also help with carrying and setting up the team bench and team canopy. Our team managers are volunteers, so please offer to help your team as much as possible on game day and whenever there are other needs of the team. What do the team number, names, and colors mean? Following US Soccer regulations, teams are divided by birth year (and not school grade). For example, a child born in 2009 is on an “09G” team. The G represents the girls team. The teams in a given age group have a name (e.g., “Venom”), followed by a color (e.g., Blue). The colors in order of level are Blue, White, Green, Black, Gold (This may change). Regardless of level, the team will be placed in the appropriate league division to maximize player development. Is there player movement between teams? There can be player movement between teams up or down at any time. Generally, this will occur between seasons, and there will have been discussions with the coach. Also, although MVLA San Jose tries to minimize coach changes for a team, changes are sometimes unavoidable to balance the needs of the club, the team, and the individual coach. What is a "player pass" or "player card"? Each player must have a laminated player pass with his/her photo and information. MVLA San Jose team managers or coaches carry the team’s set of player passes which must be presented at each game. Each league has different requirements for obtaining the player pass. The MVLA San Jose Ops Staff will generate the player pass for each registered player before the fall season. The player pass is valid for a full year, from August 1 to the following July 31. Any adults on the player side of the field must have staff passes. Staff passes are valid for two years. If a player guests with another MVLA San Jose team, he/she must have the appropriate pass for the league in which they are guesting. Do existing players need to tryout each year? Generally, current MVLA San Jose players do not need to tryout each year. There may be circumstances where an age group or a team will be asked to tryout. Are potential new players rejected at tryouts? We wish we were in a position to invite each child to join MVLA San Jose; however, due to the number of roster spots on each team, the number of players who attended tryouts, coupled with a very high level of play, we are unable to offer a spot to all players. We may refer a player to continue to develop at local recreational programs such as AYSO and to tryout again in the future. When and where are the games? The games are generally on the weekends, at home and away fields. They can be scheduled for any time on Saturday and Sunday. How are the games scheduled? The leagues issue a tentative schedule that indicates dates the two teams can play each other. However, the managers and coaches of the two teams work together to find a time that works for the coaches. The dates can change from the originally proposed date if the teams agree. Byga automatically obtains the game schedule from GotSoccer, so you may see some of these shifts during the season. When will I know the game schedule? As managers of the opposing teams work together to find available field slots and times that work for both coaches, the schedule is populated. This can take a few weeks at the beginning of each season before all games are scheduled. And even after a season begins, games can continue to shift around if both teams agree. Will my team play in tournaments? Teams will play in at least one tournament per season. What are the Cal North and NorCal leagues? Cal North (also called California Youth Soccer League or CCSL) and NorCal Premier League are separate organizations with different registration requirements and procedures. MVLA San Jose participates in both NorCal and Cal North. The leagues offer several competitive levels of play (premier, gold, silver, bronze, copper). The coaches along with the Directors of Coaching decide which league and level each team should participate into best support the development of the team. Is my player able to guest with other team in MVLA San Jose? There may be an occasion when a player is asked to guest with another MVLA team. The coaches of both teams must agree to the guesting opportunity. The player pass (for the appropriate league) must be presented at the game. What is Byga? Byga is the online tool/app we leverage to communicate club-wide and manage registration. How do I log in to Byga? Log into your Byga account (mvlasj.byga.net). If you are a new family, you were provided an invitation to set up a user account when you signed up for tryouts or when you registered. I forgot my Byga password. How do I reset it? Please use the “Forgot password” link in the login screen (mvlasj.byga.net) and follow the instructions to reset your password. Is there a Byga app for mobile devices? Yes. You can download the app from Apple's App Store or Google Play. How do I sync the schedule with my calendar? Sync your Byga calendar with your other calendars from either the mobile or web app (instructions here). How do I add another contact and email to my player's account? A parent/guardian with an account may invite another family member as an additional contact for their player. Add all relevant contacts for your player (instructions here). How do I update my mailing address or my email in Byga? Update your home address or email by going into Byga's dashboard, click on the dropdown arrow next to your name in the top right corner, and select My Account. How do I update my credit card in Byga? Go to an active invoice in Byga and change the credit card for the next payment. Please contact admin@mvlasj.org if you need assistance. Whom do I contact for Byga technical support? Refer to this Instruction Sheet if you’d like more detailed information. For Byga technical support, contact support@byga.net. What do club fees cover? Club fees mainly cover membership, coaching, technical development, referees, fields, league fees, staff and player passes, etc. and varies for each team based on their competitive level and age group. For a complete list of what's included in MVLA San Jose club fees, please go to our Fees page. What do team fees cover? Team expenses include tournament registration fees, coach travel expenses, and some additional expenses such as the team's end-of-season party, coach gift, first aid kit, team bench if needed, etc. Team fees are usually paid by team managers and everyone on the team is required to reimburse them in a timely manner. How do I apply for Financial Assistance? MVLA Soccer Club provides a need-based financial aid program to help cover club registration fees. The program does not cover uniforms, tournaments, travel, lodging, apparel, or miscellaneous expenses. If you would like to apply for financial aid, please visit our Financial Assistance page page on our website. Returning Financial Aid recipients will need to complete a new application form annually and submit current paperwork. If your application is approved, we will make adjustments to your invoice. For questions about MVLA San Jose's Financial Aid Program, please contact admin@mvlasj.com. I plan to apply for financial assistance, so do I still need to pay the deposit? You will still need to pay a deposit however, we can make adjustments to the amount. If you are a returning financial aid recipient or plan to apply for financial aid, please contact admin@mvlasj.com. When is registration? Registration occurs two times each year, in June/July for the fall season, and in December/January for the spring season. Each player is required to register with MVLA San Jose before the first practice of each season. You will receive an email specific to your player to register. What is the non-refundable deposit? The non-refundable deposit is requested in January and May and secures a spot in the club, but not on a specific team. After tryouts, coaches finalize rosters and movements may occur. The deposit is applied towards your registration fees and will show as a credit on your invoice when you register and select a payment option. Will I know which team my child is on when I pay my deposit? Your deposit secures a spot for your player on the team indicated on the deposit email. However, player movement may be necessary after tryouts. If a change occurs and your player is not satisfied with the change, you may request a refund of your deposit. What is the refund policy? Our refund policy is very strict as a player’s acceptance has the effect of denying another player an opportunity to play on an MVLA team. Additionally, MVLA incurs costs each time a player registers to play soccer (administrative, staff, insurance, etc.). These costs increase over time, so refunds will be reduced accordingly. The date of withdrawal notification to the club affects the refund amount that may be considered. How do I request a refund? All requests for refunds must be sent via email to admin@mvlasj.com, indicating your intent to withdraw. The time and date of the email will be indicative of whether or not you are eligible for a refund. What if my child is injured during the season? If a player becomes seriously ill or injured and cannot participate for the remainder of the season, a partial refund minus the non-refundable deposit will be issued. Appropriate documentation must be provided. Please see our refund policy. What if my child won't be playing in the spring season? Since registration is annual and you have commited for the full year, if you decide to leave in the middle of the year and would like to request a refund, it will be decided on a case by case basis. What documents are required for registration and uploading to Byga? The club requires certain documents to be uploaded to your player’s Byga account in order to purchase player passes. These documents are required at the time of registration and should be uploaded to Byga: Birth certificate/passport Headshot photo Address For teams playing in NorCal league: R002 waiver must be filled out and uploaded to the Documents tab of Byga. Concussion form: MVLA San Jose requires our families to read and sign the Concussion Info Fact Sheet. Please read, sign, and upload to Byga under the Documents tab. When these documents are in place, the Ops Staff can request the player pass. How do I request a jersey number? After you register, the Ops Staff will assign a jersey number to your player. We generally do not duplicate jersey numbers within an age group. How do I order a uniform for my child(or re-order items)? After you register, the Ops Staff will send you information for ordering a uniform. Each family is responsible for ordering and paying for uniforms for their own player. Practice jerseys are required for all training sessions. How often do uniform styles change? Our uniforms generally change every two years. What are our home and away jersey colors? Generally, MVLA San Jose teams will wear their blue jerseys and blue socks at home games and white jerseys and white socks at away games. Always bring both sets to all games. The home team is obligated to change if there is a conflict. Some tournaments are reverse (home team wears white, away team wears dark), so managers should always check the tournament rules. How can I buy MVLA spirit wear? Visit our MVLA Fan Store on the MVLA website under the Resources tab. You can also purchase items at any of our pop-up spirit wear events which are advertised to the club. When are practice date/locations/times announced? For all our teams, we won't know the exact days & times of practices until closer to the start of the fall or spring season, unfortunately. Many things need to be taken into consideration when scheduling all of our teams' practices, including the fields we have available to us (which many are managed and assigned to us by the city and school districts). After receiving our field allocations from the city, only then can we schedule MVLA San Jose practices which are based around the coaches’ schedules (such as their other teams’ practice schedule). Most practices are held in the San Jose area. How many practices per week are there? Practices are 2-3 times a week depending on age and level of the team. Additional technical sessions will be offered for players who want more. Will practices be on the same days of the week season to season? We try hard to keep the teams on the same days, but sometimes a few teams will need to shift days. We try to avoid that, but depends on what fields we are assigned, which fields have lights for the later sessions, where the coaches need to be with which teams, etc. You can imagine how difficult it is to put this all in place for numerous teams. When do practices start and end? For most teams, practice will start the week after 4th of July for the fall season and will end in early/mid December. New players who have registered for spring will train in the winter months in preparation for spring season end of February (or early March) and ending in early June. High school-aged teams follow a different schedule, based on when players participate on school teams. Is there training during the winter? Assuming MVLA San Jose can secure fields from the city and schools, MVLA San Jose's winter training occurs in Jan-Feb in preparation for the spring season. What is the in-house program? (When we start our "in-house" program) Our youngest age group will be part of our "in-house" program which means two practices a week along with weekend in-house, small-sided games among our own players. There are no "teams" for the in-house program. The focus is on developing the individual skills of players at this young age group rather than on league games against other clubs. The small-sided games will allow players to have a high amount of touches on the ball, be able to be creative, and play without any pressure of winning. What is the competitive program? Our competitive teams play in leagues and tournaments. The bulk of our teams compete in both NorCal and the CalNorth playing leagues. What is club soccer? Club soccer is more competitive and selective than recreational soccer. Club soccer offers professional coaching. The coaches are normally licensed and have played at a high level of soccer. With club soccer, tryouts are usually held to identify players. Club soccer requires a higher training commitment (at least two times per week, sometimes three) and a willingness to travel for games and tournaments. Most players in club soccer play both fall and spring seasons. What is the Code of Conduct? To enhance the experience for all members of the MVLA San Jose community (coaches, players, and parents), we believe it is important to have a clear set of expectations and a shared understanding for each of these key members of our community. Please see our Codes of Conduct, which you signed when you registered, for coaches, players, and parents. What is the Escalation Policy? If an issue has not been responded to and discussed with the parent or player making the inquiry within a week, the requestor should complete the club communication Escalation Form. Please see the Communication Protocol for more info.

STATE OF THE CLUB NOVEMBER 2023 PRESENTATION SPRING 2024 PRESENTATION COMING JANUARY 2024