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Chivas players Reyes, Torres in U.S. training program

Nov 22nd, 2011 by admin | 0

Porterville’s South Valley Chivas Academy continues to produce young players who are catching the eyes of United States National Soccer scouts as the academy has had two male players in invited to participate in U.S. National Soccer training center events in Dublin and San Ramon.Sergio Reyes and Oscar Torres were invited to the training centers. The 12-year-old Reyes of Porterville participated in a training center for players born in 1999 last week and received high marks from national head scout Hugo Perez.

Torres of Earlimart will participate in the training center on Wednesday in San Ramon with a chance to impress national scouts that could lead to a potential spot on the U.S. National 17 and under team.

Training centers are single day, invitational only training sessions run

Sergio Reyes with Hugo Perez

by U.S. Soccer staff for elite players in key soccer markets. The purpose of the training center program is to identify players for the U.S. Youth National Team.

Approximately 200 training center sessions have been scheduled in more than 30 soccer markets across the country for 2010-2011. There are 22-26 players at each training center.

Both Reyes and Torres said without the Chivas Academy under head coaches Esmaldo and Gilbert Hernandez, their success wouldn’t have been possible.

Reyes’ father, Pedro, agreed saying, “he’s been playing (soccer) since I can remember,” about his son. Reyes said along with his son’s dedication, his son’s success is due to “mostly the great expertise of the Chivas Academy. (We) owe it to mostly to them and the instruction of the academy.”

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Three players headed to ID2 program camp in Frisco, Tx

Nov 22nd, 2011 by admin | 0

Story was published in the Porterville Recorder on October 24, 2011.

There are only 50 girls from across the western states from California to Texas who have been given this honor, which includes a chance to earn a spot on the U.S. 14 and under National Team. Three of those girls are right here from Porterville.Ally Holloway, Julissa Almanza and Kayla Watson, who all play for Porterville’s South Valley Chivas Academy, have been invited to attend the U.S. Club Soccer National id2 program to be held from Nov. 10-13 in Frisco, Texas.The id2 National Identification and Development Program provides a chance for the nation’s top youth soccer players to be identified and developed in an elite training camp with top players from across the country. Scouts will be at the Frisco camp scouting players for the national 14 and under team. So the three Porterville girls, who are all 12 years old, will all have a shot at earning a spot on the 14 and under national team.“I was really shocked we made it to id2,” said Watson, who’s a defender.

“Porterville’s such a small town. To have three girls from Porterville go, that’s such an honor “It’s unbelievable. I can’t believe it. I think about it all the time. I can’t stop thinking about it.”All three of the

From l-r: Julissa Almanza, Kayla Watson, Ally Holloway

girls credited the Chivas Academy under the direction of Gilbert Hernandez and Esmaldo Hernandez, for having the chance to go to Frisco. “We do conditioning, passing, communicating,” Watson said“We do a lot of basic soccer skills, but take it to the next level.”“They helped us get here,” said Holloway, a center midfielder. “There’s no way we would have got to id2 without Chivas.”“They helped me a lot since I was little,” said Almanza, a forward.All three of the girls said they just planned to do the best then can in Frisco. “Hopefully they’ll notice us,” Watson said.“We were real proud and excited for the opportunity,” said Dennis Watson, Kayla’s father. “(It is) kind of a once in a lifetime thing. They put in a lot of hard work for years, a lot of time and commitment. They got great coaching at the Chivas Academy.”Dennis Watson said it’s rewarding to see the hard work of all three girls pay off. “All three girls have tremendous heart and play the game very hard and with passion,” he said. “They leave it all on the field every game. Rubbing elbows with the best players in the nation and USA national team coaches is definitely an honor.”Like Dennis Watson, Karen Holloway, Ally’s mother, credited the Chivas academy for the three girls’ success. “Ever since Ally was little she has talked about playing soccer in the Olympics and becoming a professional soccer player,” said Holloway, adding that she and her husband, Dan were proud of her. Karen called the trip to Frisco a dream come true for her daughter.“Esmaldo and Gilbert put their heart and soul into the kids that attend their academy. They push them to understand and see how important fundamentals are.”Karen also credited another one of Ally’s coaches, Joe Oliveira. “Ally’s coach has also been a big part of her success. He started a team of young girls and put them in elite tournaments to force them to play better and to become one of the best team in the Valley. No matter the outcome of this camp we are thrilled that Ally has been given this tremendous opportunity.”About his daughter, Serafin Almanza said, “She’s been playing since she was 4-years-old. I’m amazed at how good she’s become.”CHIVAS IN PDP

The Chivas Academy also had six players trying out for the state Player Development Program in Davis on Sunday. Caitlan Ablinson, Alexis Contreras, Cassandra Dow, Samantha Oliveira, Valeria Rios and Sergio Reyes all earned the shot to try out for the state team by making the regional team. The State PDP program is the first step to making the id2 program.

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National Cup X Regional Champions

Jul 5th, 2011 by admin | 0

South Valley Chivas Academy U12 girl’s soccer team traveled to Modesto for the US Club Soccer National Cup X Regional Soccer Tournament on June 18 – 21, 2011.

In tournament play in the Premier Division, they were undefeated, winning 3-1 against United 98, 2-1 against Napa Salsa and 5-2 against Blue Shock 99. The Championship game went into double overtime

with South Valley Chivas scoring in the last five minutes of play against NBEFC 98 Blue Rapids, winning 3-2. The South Valley Chivas team is currently ranked 5th in Region IV.

Pictured back row, left to right:Coach Karen Holloway, Caitlin Albison, Julissa Almanza, Kimberly Cortez, Alexia Hernandez, Ally Holloway, Giselle Martinez and Coach Joe Oliveira.Front Row, left to right:Charlie Dow, Taylor Alkire, Kayla Watson, Lexi Contreras, Julisa Suarez, Samantha Oliveira and Jennifer Valencia.

Not Pictured is Valeria Rios.

Submitted by Dan and Karen Holloway

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Seven players selected to Region 7 PDP teams

May 13th, 2011 by admin | 0

South Valley Chivas Academy 98-99-00 players Caitlan Albinson (goalkeeper), Taylor Alkire (forward/mid), Alexis Contreras (defender), Cassandra Dow (midfielder), Samantha Oliveira(forward), Valeria Rios (defender/mid) and Sergio Reyes (forward) have all been selected to be a part of the Region 7 PDP teams. The selected players will be competing at their first PDP playdate on Sunday, May 15, 2011 in Morgan Hill, CA. against other regional teams. The PDP which stands for Player Development Program, is to identify, develop, and showcase the top motivated players within each age

group in Northern California, provide specialized training with experienced coaches, and offer opportunities

From l-r: Top: Caitlan Albinson, Valeria Rios, Cassandra Dow, Sergio Reyes Bottom: Samantha Oliveira, Taylor Alkire, Alexis Contreras

for college, US National team and US & International Professional Soccer Club exposure. In addition, the PDP seeks to recommend some of it’s most talented players to attend U.S. Club Soccer’s id2 Player Identification Program Training Camps.

Click here to learn more about the Player Development Program.

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Trainings now Mondays and Wednesdays

Feb 28th, 2011 by admin | 0

South Valley Chivas Academy will be switching their academy trainings to Mondays and Wednesday, 6-8pm at Summit Charter Collegiate Academy starting Monday, February 28, 2011.

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“Gringos at the Gate” soccer documentary film crew film footage of SVCA staff and players for documentary

Feb 3rd, 2011 by admin | 0

On Friday, January 28 - Sunday, January 30, 2011, the “Gringos At The Gates” filming crew converged on Porterville to film footage of the South Valley Chivas Academy staff and players which will be included in the soccer documentary which focuses on the soccer rivalry between the USA and Mexico National Soccer Teams.

Because of the South Valley Chivas Academy involvement with both the Mexican National Youth Soccer Teams and the US National Youth Soccer Teams and being an official affliated academy of both Chivas USA and Chivas Guadalajara the academy was recommended to the documentary’s producers Pablo Miralles and Michael T. Whalen.

Excerpt from the “Gringos At The Gates” website

“From across the only shared border of third and first world countries, two vastly
different worlds collide on the soccer field. History has been kind to the financially
rich, socially dominant and politically powerful Americans. Not so much for their
southern neighbors, with nearly half of its population living in poverty. For two
centuries Mexico took a backseat to the nation to the north. This was true
everywhere… except in one place – the only place where Mexico and its people
could show its powerful neighbor that they were boss. Fútbol, or as the “yanquis”
call it, soccer. Now, in the 21st century, the balance of soccer power is beginning
to shift in the US’s favor, wounding the pride of an entire nation.

Interviews include: Eric Wynalda, Steve Sampson, Rick Davis, Jonathon
Bornstein, Claudio Suarez, Cobi Jones, Paul Caligiuri, Manny Hernandez, Garcia
Aspe, Leonardo Cuellar & Ricardo Pelaez. Soccer analyst Nick Webster and
writer Gustavo Arellano plus Mike Woitalla of Soccer America.”

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2011 College Prospect Soccer Combine

Jan 31st, 2011 by admin | 0

Player waiver and combine flyer Click here.

2011 COLLEGE PROSPECT SOCCER COMBINE

FEATURED GUEST COLLEGE COACHES

JAIME RAMIREZ AND ERIK FARFAN
Fresno Pacific University – Men & Women Head Coaches

Open invitation to all Central Valley Cal State and Community College Soccer Coaches

Saturday, February 12, 2011 @ 10:00am
Summit Charter Collegiate Academy
15550 Redwood, Porterville, CA. 93257
Click here for map

The College Prospect Soccer Combine is a NO COST event open to all local male and female high school and junior college soccer players interested in playing soccer at the collegiate level. Guest college coaches will be looking for prospective players for their Men’s and/or Women’s collegiate soccer programs.

CIFCS SECTION ADMINISTRATION HAS APPROVED EVENT AND IN
NO WAY WILL THIS CAMP FORFEIT YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO PLAY HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER.

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List of High School NCAA Eligibility Center Courses

Nov 22nd, 2010 by admin | 0

Please visit our Resource/Forms page for a list of approved NCAA Eligibility Center courses offered by local high schools, Monache, Porterville, Delano and Strathmore.

Please visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website for up to date course list.

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Amber Hernandez earns spot to compete in the 2010 U17 Women World Cup

Aug 31st, 2010 by admin | 0

South Valley Chivas Academy player, Amber Hernandez has earned a spot on the Mexican U17 Women National Team which will compete in the 2010 Women U17 World Cup to be held during the month of September in Trinidad and Tobago.

Following is a list of first round games:

Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010 Mexico vs Germany
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 Mexico vs South Korea
Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 Mexico vs South Africa

For the official list and press release please visit the Mexican Soccer Federation website or the Official FIFA website.

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Amber Hernandez on tour in Florida with the Mexican U17 Women National Team

Aug 12th, 2010 by admin | 0

On August 14-17, 2010 South Valley Chivas Academy own Amber Hernandez will be touring the state of Florida with the Mexican U17 Women National team in preparation for the FIFA Women U17 World Cup which will take place in Trinidad & Tobago this September.

During the Florida tour, the Mexican U17 Women National Team will have games against the University of South Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University and St. Leo University.

In preparation for the FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup, Amber has sacrificed most of her summer vacation as she has been going back and forth for national team camps between Porterville and Mexico City, Mexico.

Amber who is a member of the South Valley Chivas Academy based in Porterville, is also the youngest member of the Clovis Sidekicks who play in the Women Professional Soccer League. Former USA National Women Team icon Brandi Chastain and Brazilian Team Sissi play in this league with the Sacramento Storm.

For listing of other players and coaches of the Mexican U17 Women National Team please visit the Mexican Soccer Federation website.

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