February 21, 2008

SPORTS

High School Sports Schedule Feb. 15 – Feb. 21

Leland

Tuesday—Boys tennis vs. Piedmont Hills at 3:15 at Piedmont Hills

Wednesday—Boys baseball vs. Santa Teresa—varsity at 3:30 at Santa Teresa (JV opposite field)

Thursday—Boys tennis vs. Yerba Buena at 3:15 at Leland

Pioneer

Tuesday—Boys tennis vs. San Jose at 3:15 at San Jose

Wednesday—Boys baseball vs. Westmont—varsity at 3:30 at Pioneer (JV at opposite field)

Thursday—Boys tennis vs. Andrew Hill at 3:15 at Pioneer

For more information about Leland and Pioneer sporting events, go to:

Pioneer Athletics: www.phsathletics.com
Leland Athletics: www.lelandathletics.com
Blossom Valley Athletic League: www.bval.org

Sports Briefs

Youth Baseball League registrations now open
YBL, sponsored by Venture Christian Church (formally Los Gatos and South Valley Christian Churches) is accepting registrations until Feb. 23. The season runs from April 12 through June 7, and is for both boys and girls with birthdates falling between 8/1/99 and 7/31/03 and for boys only with birthdates between 8/1/97 and 7/31/99. For additional information, call our Sports Office at 997-4642 or visit www.Venturechristian.org.

Almaden Blast Class 3 team seeks goalie, field players
Almaden Blast, this Fall U-14 boys Class 3 team is looking for goalie and field players. Eligible boys should have birthdates that fall between Aug. 1, 1994 - July 31, 1995. Contact Jesse Saenz for tryout information at 997-3422.

Boys Soccer U14/U15 Tryouts Comp Class 3 Spring and Fall teams
If you are a Boys Select player BU14 and BU15 (Aug 1993 to July 1993) wanting more time on the field, to move up on your high school JV team or just improve your soccer skills, then this is the team for you.

Our team has won five (5) tournaments in the past two years; competing in the Delgado Class 3 division in the "A" Group (top group). We are looking to move up to Select in the fall and have three teams ("B" division) in our club in this age category.

Our Head Coach is a two-time Referee of the Year winner, with more then 6 years soccer coaching experience in the Almaden area. Our three trainers are all from England and have played within the Manchester United youth system.

We emphasize team spirit, hard work, stress fundamentals, team building and respect for both teammates and coaches. If this sounds like the winning team for you, call 391-6664 or 451-5741 for information, times and locations. Or email at schrick@pacbell.net or alex@assoccercoaching.com.

U-14 Boys Class 3 Division 1 soccer team looking for players/goalie
We are seeking players who can compete at a high level and have the desire to improve their soccer skills.

Our goal is to build a competitive team with dedicated and hard-working players.  Our experienced coaching staff will provide a structured and fun environment, emphasizing player development.  This is a Class 3, Division 1 team, and is part of the Central Valley Youth Soccer League. 

Your son must be born after 7/31/94 to be eligible.  For more information, please contact John at jshikash@eea.epson.com or (408)930-8748. 

Almaden Valley Youth Soccer League spring recreational 4v4 microsoccer registration now open
Spring Recreational 4v4 Micro-Soccer is a 4 v 4 small-sided game with no goalies. This format allows players to be creative and build confidence on the ball. This season offers a great opportunity for players to have fun while strengthening their skills.

We are also pleased to announce that the AVYSL will be providing Professional Trainers for the 2008 Spring Recreational 4v4 MicroSoccer Program. This is an excellent opportunity for players to train with their coaches under the expert guidance of Professional Trainers.

Want to play with your friends?  Form your own team and play together!  This is unique to the Spring Program only.  Go ahead and register then send your Roster directly to the Spring Director (no more than 8 per team).
We need coaches to make this 4v4 microsoccer session a success - please volunteer to be a coach for Spring Soccer.

Please visit www.almadensoccer.org to register your player and for additional information about this program.

The De Anza Force Soccer Club tryouts for the 92 Girls age group
De Anza Force announces tryouts for the 92 Girls group. The dates are:

Saturday, March 1 and 8 from 10 a.m. - noon at Garden Gate Elementary in Cupertino.

Both teams will be Division 1 Abronzino in the fall. All positions will be looked at - for State Cup and beyond. Both teams will play Y-League and attend top tournaments, including Las Vegas Showcase March 14-16, and the Texas Shootout, May 30 - June 1st.

Force Black is coached by Owen Flannery, head Women's coach at Foothill College, and by Colin Corstorphine. Force Blue is coached by former MLS Player Shawn Medved. For more information, contact either Shawn at shawnmedved@hotmail.com, Owen at owenflannery@hotmail.com, or Colin at colin.corstorphine@gmail.com.

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