TVSC News

TVSC Staff Return from FC Bayern Munich!

May 13, 2012

After an eight day visit to Munich and Berlin, Germany, Senior Staff Coaches Todd Higley, Keith Lambert and Club President Terry Weekes returned to the Bay Area on Sunday evening.

The weeklong visit encompassed player development discussions with the FC Bayern Munich professional staff, training observations of the FCB U10, U12, U14, U16, U17, and U23 teams, and observation of the daily goalkeeper training sessions for all age groups. Private observations were also held with the FCB Senior Team as they prepared for the German Cup Final and the Champions League Final in Munich, on Saturday, May 19th.

The Tri Valley SC Staff Coaches also spent several hours with the FCB Junior Team Director Werner Kern and Jorge Butt, discussing the FCB Player Development Strategy, which is considered one of the two best systems, along with FC Barcelona in Europe.

The hi-light of the very busy week for the TVSC staff, was a visit to the Olympic Stadium in Berlin to see FC Bayern Munich play Borussia Dortmund in the German Cup Final before 76,000 in one of Europe’s most historical venues.

TVSC U15 STRIKERS CAPTURE 2012 NORCAL CUP!

May 6, 2012

The TVSC U15 Girls Strikers defeated the Walnut Creek Raptors yesterday to capture the 2012 Norcal Cup! The Strikers beat the Raptors 5-0 in the final to win their first major championship.

The Strikers reached the Final by beating San Ramon Azuri 2-0 at the Turlock Sports Complex on Saturday.

Congratulations to the Strikers, Coach Nikki Ferguson, Manager Conall Dennedy and all the Strikers families that have represented the Club in such a positive manner!

2012 Norcal Premier League Spring Season Kicks Off!

On behalf of the management team and coaching staff, a warm welcome to all of our new and returning players and families. As Tri Valley SC enters its fifth season of play, we continue to grow and reach new levels of success both on and off the field of play!

We sincerely hope you enjoy your experience with our Club. Our highly ranked coaching staff are committed to providing an unparalleled learning experience for all players. Our teams competed at the highest competitive levels and reached new levels of success in 2011, both regionally and nationally.

We are also very proud of the civic commitment made by our members during the past year. The generosity and involvement of our families surpassed all expectations and really impacted the lives of the less fortunate.

2012 will be a very exciting year for Tri Valley SC – thank you for your commitment to our Club. We look forward to working with your children and elevating their ability to play the game.

TVSC Coaching Staff Head to Munich, Germany

The Tri Valley Soccer Club President Terry Weekes, and Senior Staff Coaches Todd Higley and Keith Lambert leave for Munich, Germany this weekend to spend a week with the management and coaching staff of FC Bayern Munich.

During their stay in the Bavarian Capital, the TVSC staff will work closely with their FCB counterparts in several different player development capacities. They will also have the opportunity to watch the private training sessions of the Bayern Munich first team, as they prepare for the German Cup final in Berlin on Saturday, May 12th and the Champions League Final on Saturday, May 19th at the Alliance Arena in Munich.

They will also meet with the FCB senior player development staff, considered one of the most talented in Europe, to discuss player development methodologies and game management. Observation of the youth and junior teams will also be on the agenda for the TVSC coaching staff.

Tri Valley SC named to the National Premier League!

The Tri Valley SC is pleased to announce their selection into the National Premier League, formally known as the Regional Academy League, for the US Club sanctioned Norcal Premier League for 2012.

This is a very positive development for the Tri Valley Soccer Club. This also serves to validate the player educational programs that the Club has initiated in its brief history. This association with the NPL will offer TVSC teams and players the highest quality and level of competition available in Northern California. The NPL will also host two college showcase tournaments each season, for the purposes of showcasing the NPL talent and teams to the top college coaches in the western United States.

The year-round NPL will showcase clubs and teams from U14 through U18 and will begin play in September of 2012. Team selection will take place later this month. Watch for more details on this very positive development for our senior division players and teams.

TVSC Welcomes New Staff for 2012!

The Tri Valley Soccer Club is pleased to announce the appointments of our new staff coaches for the upcoming 2012 season. Joining the coaching staff are Rex Moar, who will be coaching the U9 Boys United, Simon Cotton who will serve as an assistant coach for the U9 Boys Liverpool, and Justin Rothling who will serve as the Head Goalkeeper Coach for the Club. Nikki Ferguson has also joined the TVSC staff and will serve as a senior girls team coach.

A warm welcome as well to our new team managers!

The Lisa M. Weekes Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Tri Valley Soccer Club, and the Weekes Family, are very pleased to announce the establishment of a memorial scholarship fund to honor the memory of Lisa M. Weekes. Lisa played a quiet, but major role in the founding and establishment of the Tri Valley Soccer Club in 2008. She was committed to providing the children of our community with every opportunity to succeed in the classroom, field of play and in the community. Lisa felt very strongly regarding the importance of giving to those less fortunate and those whose lives have been burdened with illness and misfortune.

The Lisa M. Weekes Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to children in the Tri Valley Soccer Club for their record of excellence in the areas of athletic and academic achievement, and in civic service within their communities.

The Tri Valley Soccer Club is a not for profit 501c3 corporation based in San Ramon, California. To donate to the Lisa M. Weekes Memorial Scholarship Fund, please send your donation to:

Lisa M. Weekes Memorial Scholarship Fund
C/O The Tri Valley Soccer Club
P.O. Box 2879
San Ramon, CA 94583
Attn: Anne Tontz

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TVSC U17 REAL REACH NORCAL CUP FINAL!

May 6, 2012

The TVSC U17 Boys finished the 2012 Norcal season on a disappointing note, losing in the final of the Norcal Cup at the Turlock Sports Complex 6-1 to PAC Brazil of San Jose.

The TVSC Real had a very good year and Coach Terry Wilson, Manager Deane Lamont and all the Real players and families are to be congratulated!

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Girls Teams Roster Spots Still Available!

A few roster spots remain for the U9 Girls Spirit, U10 Girls Blues, U11 Girls Pride and the U17 Girls Velocity. For anyone needing more information, or interested in trying out for one of these teams, please contact Terry Weekes at PresidentTVSC@aol.com. All four teams play in the Norcal Premier League and are looking for just a few committed players to complete their rosters.

Tri Valley SC Continues to Give Back!

TVSC recently completed a series of fundraising activities to benefit the Breezy Foundation and Contra Costa Oncology. Thank you to all the membership that both volunteered and participated in the recent College Showcase Game between Stanford and the University of California Women’s teams. Congratulations to the event organizers for doing a great job in rallying our community to help raise both funds and awareness for the research and care of cancer patients and their families.

Watch for more activities that will continue to support this vital cause within our community!

Tri Valley SC Inks New Deal with adidas America!

The Tri Valley Soccer Club is very pleased to announce the renewal of our partnership with adidas America. The three year arrangement will allow the Club to continue to work with the world’s leading soccer product manufacturer. adidas is committed to assist TVSC in a number of capacities in both the product and player development area’s. This will include product testing, new product innovations, access to exclusive player development programs and special events!

2012 TVSC Preseason Camp Program!

The Tri Valley SC Pre Season Camp will take place July 9th through July 13th at Tiffany Roberts Park in San Ramon. This annual program serves as the kickoff for the Summer Tournament season and the 2012 Fall Season. The exact team schedules for this camp will be posted on the Schedule Page of our website shortly.

Following the Pre-Season Camp, the Club will host its annual BBQ for all players and their families at the San Ramon Sports Park adjacent to Tiffany Roberts Field. The BBQ will take place on Saturday, July 14th from 12 Noon to 3:00 PM. It’s a great time to socialize with your team, interact with the coaching staff and management, and make new friends while the staff do all the cooking!

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