THE SOCCER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

SSVCF intends to provide opportunities for disadvantaged youth in the Bay Area to participate in fully developing their soccer skills. All across the Bay Area are myriads of talented young soccer players who do not have the financial means to further their talents or to travel to participate in exclusive training events in which they can increase their skills and be seen by college recruiters.

Those players who are financially secure and are selected by elite programs can travel as needed to participate. However, such travel costs are beyond the means of many talented youth players, who either don’t participate at all or are forced to drop out. Additionally, numerous local soccer clubs have excellent skills development programs but access to such programs is limited by the costs associated with coaching and tournament travel. If a talented player is unable to obtain a scholarship through the club program, we hope that SSVCF can be looked to for additional support.

SSVCF hopes to provide youth scholarships based on funds availability and individual need to talented young players. In the long run, we look forward to a day when a young player who has benefited from this program takes the field as an adult, playing for the Earthquakes.