PeninsulaSoccerClubNewsletter•May2017•Findmoreinfoatpeninsula-soccer.org

Dear Peninsula Soccer Club Families and Community,

We are excited to launch our first official PYSC newsletter of 2017! The newsletter will be a way for us to communicate club successes and happenings as well as showcase players, coaches, and upcoming events. This month’s issue will feature the following:

• Peninsula Cup and victors Tsunami Blue, Energy Blue, Flash Blue, and Lions Blue

• Peninsula Tryouts May and June

• Recent college commits Vidhu Raj and Evan Snodgrass from Galaxy Blue

• College night May 3

• Peninsula Girls Player of the month Kellyn Murphy

• Peninsula Coach of the Month Alan Downey

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5th Annual Peninsula Cup

This April 29th and 30th Peninsula hosted the 5th annual Peninsula Cup, a tournament for U8-U11 teams. This tournament is an important fundraiser for the club and helps us maintain our relationship with the city and our coveted fields! It was a beautiful weekend for soccer and development with many Peninsula teams participating and even matching up against each other

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over the two days. For the tournament Peninsula was able to gain sponsorship support from 5A Rent-A-Space, Soccer Pro, Gold Medal Martial Arts, Alpine Awards, Vivas Banners, Foster City Eye Care, Waterfront Pizza, Sequoia Real Estate-Ann Chang, and Chalet Ticino. We’re also pleased to announce that we had four Peninsula teams with the tournament Championships for their group. Congratulations to Tsunami Blue, Energy Blue, Flash Blue, and Lions Blue for their first place finishes!

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Peninsula Tryouts are Here!!

Peninsula Tryouts are here!! Please help us spread the word. We are doing open tryouts for the younger age groups on 4 dates between May 19-June 2. We hope to add 2010 and 2009 teams as well as strengthen our numbers in the 2008 age group and add excited players to all other age groups. Players will have the opportunity to join a Peninsula team even if they're not able to attend tryouts, but attendance is highly recommended. Free registration can be found at our website: https://register.myonlinecamp.com/camp.cfm?sport=7&ID=96457.Note that as per new NorCal regulations, official tryouts will only take place once per year, so helping spread engagement for this event is very important!

Tryouts May 19- June 2, 2017

www.Peninsula-Soccer.org

Girls Tryouts

Friday, May 192008-2010 4-5pm Port Royal2006- 2007 5-6pm Port Royal

Tuesday, May 30 2008-2010 4-5pm Port Royal 2006- 2007 5-6pm Port Royal

Boys Tryouts

Tuesday, May 232008-2010-4-5pm Port Royal2006-2007-5-6pm Port Royal

Friday, June 22008-2010 4-5pm Port Royal2006-2007-5-6pm Port Royal

Register free at www.Peninsula-Soccer.org

Boys and girls teams 2005-2000 will hold open house try outs during regular practice between May 19 to June 5. Find team contact at www.peninsula-soccer.org/teams.

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Peninsula Players in College

Peninsula Soccer Club wants to congratulate Galaxy Players Vidhu Raj and Evan Snodgrass for their recent commitments to play collegiate soccer!

Vidhu Raj is excited to announce his commitment to Willamette University on a partial scholarship. Vidhu is in his tenth year as a Peninsula player. While he started in the club as a midfielder, he now commands the back line for Galaxy Blue as a center back. Raj has been one of the Galaxy's most consistent players, is a huge leader on the field, and is looking to win his 4th league championship in 2 years. He currently holds a 3.7 GPA at San Mateo High school, where he has been a 3-year varsity starter. Congratulations to Vidhu!

Evan Snodgrass is excited to announce his commitment to Menlo College on a partial scholarship. Evan has been an attacking threat for Peninsula for the past two years. He has incredible quickness and the ability to beat players 1 v 1. He's a consistent goal scorer and integral part of the Galaxy team. Evan helped lead Hillsdale High School to the CCS Semi-Finals this season. He carries a 3.0 GPA there. Evan hopes to finish his club career with another league championship and a good showing at the regional tournament in Seattle, in June.

"It's an exciting time for these boys. Committing to College is a big step in a young man's life. They have set a great example for some of the younger players in our club that have aspirations to play in College. That hard work and dedication pays off. I wish them both the best and I know that with their excellent work ethic and love for the game that they both will be successful at the next level."

-Peninsula Galaxy Coach Mike Sharabi

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Peninsula College Night

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Peninsula Soccer Club will host a college night this Wednesday, May 3 from 7-9 at the Foster City Community Center. Peninsula is committed to providing an excellent experience to all players and that includes the possibility of playing college soccer. Join us for an informational session in front of a panel of local college coaches so you can figure out your pathway to college soccer.

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Peninsula Player of the Month Kellyn Murphy

00-02 REGISTER TODAY! SEATS ARE LIMITED.

PENINSULA SOCCER CLUB 00-05 Birth Years ARE INVITED!

Becoming a College prospect is much more than talent on the field! Attend this seminar and learn the steps on how to communicate with coaches. Players you will understand your role in the identification process. College Coach Panels are designed to place parents and players in front of top college coaches who can explain the college identification process.

Peninsula Soccer Club- College Coach Panel 99-05 Birth Years Invited

Wed., May 3, 2017 | 7:00-8:45 pm Foster City Community Center - Wind Room 1000 East Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, Ca 94404

RSVP Today: www.goo.gl/taquxu

What you can expect:

Access to a panel of Head and Asst. coaches from various Division of College soccer (D1, D2,D3, NAIA and JC) who inform, educate and answer questions .

Information on the latest NCAA recruiting and eligibility rules to ensure your players will be NCAA compliant

Straight talk from some of the top college coaches in the nation so your players can learn what to do and not to do to maximize their best opportunity!

Peninsula Soccer Club College Coach Panel May 3, 2017

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Peninsula would like to congratulate Girls Player of the Month Kellyn Murphy from 2007 Strikers Blue! “Kellyn is an excellent teammate and leader on and off the field. She is a great competitor and a great friend! She always gives her best and has shown tremendous growth over the course of the season. She did an awesome job at this weekend's tournament" Coach Karin.

Player of the month fun facts:

Favorite food: spaghetti

Favorite move: the Maradona

Favorite team: Chelsea FC ______________________________________________________________________________

Peninsula Coach of the Month

Peninsula honors Coach Alan Downey with our Coach of the Month award.

Coach Downey has coached with Peninsula Soccer Club for the past 12 years. He currently leads the ‘00 Thunder Blue Girls and the ‘08 Flash Boys, who just won the Peninsula Cup for the 2nd straight year. Alan played at the semi-professional level in Ireland and represented his country at the World University Games in 1993. Along with his 22 years of club coaching experience, Alan also holds National and Advanced National coaching badges from the NSCAA. Coach Alan Downey is also a local Catholic School Physical Education teacher. Alan recently won the Coach of the Year Award at St. Ignatius High School after leading St. Ignatius to an undefeated WCAL league title and CCS Open Division championship. “Alan is a leader on the field, bringing his experience and wisdom to benefit not only his players but also his fellow coaches in the club. Alan has a great attitude and energy for the game. We’re lucky to claim him as our own!” Director of Coaching Val Henderson. To track more current club happenings and find camps, visit http://www.peninsula-soccer.org/.