Important Union FC Forms - HERE

• About the Team
• Who is eligible to play?
• Tryouts
• Team Selection and Playing Criteria
• The Team and the Players
• Schedule of Games, Tournaments, Trainings

PSV Union FC 93G Gold officially formed February 2005. In the Fall 2009 the team participated in CYSA Class 1, Division 1 as well as in the Silicon Valley Women's Soccer League. In mid-November the team will represent Northern California in the North vs. South Tournament. The team breaks for Winter on November 15th when most players will participate in HS soccer but will continue to meet every Saturday between 10 am-12 midday over the Winter period.

In the Spring of 2009 the team will participate in CYSA State Cup as well as (from) Las Vegas Showcase, Nomads and possible a North-West Tournament

Our emphasis is on high-level instruction and a serious and competitive, yet fun, training environment for dedicated players who want to learn to play at a higher level. We have an excellent group of players who are very committed and share a passion for the game.

The team receives many requests from interested players to tryout or join. True to Union F.C’s policy of loyalty to the players and the philosophy of player development over player recruitment, every player is given the opportunity to meet the ever increasing higher standards which the coaching staff and competition presents.

The 93G (U16 team) epitomizes what PSV Union FC represents: Continuous improvement at practice and at games. The secret to the teams continued success is that the same amount of emphasis is placed on developing technique (passing, dribbling, shooting, control) and tactical understanding and developing an interest and passion for learning than it does into winning games. The end result is winning is a bi-product of this philosophy.

This team is a great example to others. The players work hard, accept new and difficult challenges, show great resolve and determination and enjoys being pushed to new levels.

This is a year-round team, playing in the Fall (Aug-Nov) and Spring (Mar-May) leagues, and training and friendly games as well as NorCal Cup. We also train and play tournaments in the summer (June-July)

Most players also spend an additional day per week training in small groups and individually. Small Groups for this team will be conducted on Wednesdays and Fridays with occasional additional/optional sessions on the weekend.

TOURNAMENT AND LEAGUE HONORS.

• Finalist CYSA Cal North v Cal South Championships
• Cal Rush Tournament Champions- 2009
  
• NorCal Cup Premier Division Finalists- 2009
• Abronzino Class 1 Division 1 Runner's Up- 2008
  
• Nomads Spring SHowcase- Finalists- 2008
  
• Abronzino Class 1 Division 1 Runner's Up- 2007
  
• Sacramento United Suntan Classic – Champions- 2007
  
• Castro Valley Shootout - Semi-Finalist- 2007
  
• Soccer by the Bay - Semi-Finalist- 2007
  
• San Francisco Cup – Champions- 2007
  
• Nomads Spring Showcase - Semi-Finalist- 2007
  
• National Cup USCS Region H - Premier – Finalist 2007
  
• Norcal Premier Gold Division- Champions- 2007
  
• Castro Valley Winter Shootout - 3rd Place- 2007
  
• District II Cup - Semi-Finalist- 2006
• Norcal Premier Bronze Cup- Champions- 2006

Players who were born after:

• 07/31/1993 are eligible to play.

How many players do we have on our Roster?
We currently have 16 players and looking to add 1-2 more players.

Where are we Based?
Mainly Palo Alto & Stanford, however, we also attract players from the Peninsula.

How Do I Tryout?
Contact the club (see details below), complete tryout form and attend either a Monday, Wednesday or Friday practice, from 4 p.m- 6 p.m each week at Jordan Middle School in Palo Alto through November 15th, 2009.

During the Winter, tryouts will be held every Saturday from 10am- 12 Midday at Jordan Middle School.

Looking for New Players….. Currently, UFC 93G Gold is seeking committed players who have the desire to constantly improve and want to play at a competitive level with a view to playing collegiate soccer. We are inviting interested players to come to our practices to tryout and train with the team. These players need not be 'standouts' players but should show some potential to play at a higher level through effort, enthusiasm, work rate. Union FC is interested in attracting and encouraging high caliber players to join its team. If you would like to tryout, please contact admin@unionfootballclub.com or call (650) 387 4128.

Please refer to the UFC Tryouts page for a release form for participating in tryouts.

1. Attend all practices and all games.
2. Wilingness to learn- positive & coachable attitude.
3. Regular and punctual attendance at games and practices.
4. Arrirve between 1 hour to 45 mins. prior to game and 10 mins before pracitce.
5. Dressing for soccer- soccer specific clothing should be worn.
6. Ability and long term desire to improve.
7. The need for role models and strong visuals. Every player needs to watch soccer (at least college level and definitely pro. level) and emulate.
8. Additional practice is strongly encouraged.
9. Regularly improve juggling and 'method juggling' as well as 'Coerver's. Players expected to work on 'homework' provided by coaches.
10. Making soccer and esp. UFC a priority in the sporting and social calendar.
11. Respect for teammates and team coaches.
12. Proper diet and nutrition. Players must hydrate and eat before practice and games.