Heritage Soccer Club Mission Statement:

To provide a highly competitive soccer program for our players and parents in the Contra Costa County area through our program of player development under the guidance of experienced and successful coaches and Club training staff committed to excellence and continued challenge for our kids to be their best.

 

A Message from the President

Welcome to the Heritage Soccer Club (HSC) and our website.  HSC was formed in February 2002 by a visionary group of people to provide a competitive outlet to serve the youth of the greater Contra Costa County area.   We firmly believe that every child who has the ambition to play soccer at a competitive level, should be provided that opportunity.  Heritage is here to provide them that opportunity.

Heritage is an independent club with the California Youth Soccer Association (CYSA) and U. S. Club Soccer, both of which are affiliated with U. S. Soccer Federation.  Our teams play their league games through the CYSA District 4 Competitive League, the Golden State Soccer League, and US Club Soccer.  Our goal is continue to deliver a quality soccer experience without becoming so large that we become an assemblage of teams with no main Club identity. Our primary objective remains the development of our kids' soccer skills and to instill confidence and character within the framework of a positive coaching environment. Confidence and character will lead to life successes both on and off the soccer field.

I have been involved with the Club since its inception and I recall one of the main objectives Scott Gordon and the others who formed HSC had--to complement our local high school programs. This objective is being met based upon the fact that during the 2006/2007 high school season, 20 of Heritage's players received All League honors playing for their respective high schools.  One of those players, Tareena "Mo" Oakley of College Park and of the Heritage Sundogs, was named to the Contra Costa Times "All Times Team".  These 20 players represented Alhambra, College Park, Concord, Berean Christian, Antioch, and Liberty High Schools.

Another reason this objective is being met is our effort to actively recruit local high school coaches.  This year, the entire coaching staff from College Park High School is involved with the Club.  In addition, we have coaches from Alhambra, Berean Christian, Antioch, and Liberty High Schools (see the Coaches Page).  Our high schools are the main gateway to collegiate athletic programs throughout the United States.  To that end, we have endeavored to recruit graduates who have played at the collegiate level. These include Tracy Hamm, Nadia Al-Lami, Alivia Mazura, and Sierra Schlessinger from Cal.  They are invaluable to our players when it comes to answering questions regarding playing at the collegiate level.

Overall, Heritage teams had successful seasons this past year with 10 of 24 teams placing in 1st or 2nd in their respective divisions.  These 10 teams include the U10G Panthers, U11G Swarm, U12G Sting, U15G Strikers, U16G Heat, U16G Vendetta, U10B Bears, U12B Lightning, U16B Velocity, and U16B Knights.   In addition to league success, we had a number of teams who did well at State and Association Cup.  These include the U13G Magic, U15G Strikers, U15B Stampede, and the U16B Knights.  Although success is typically measured by wins and losses, at Heritage, that is not the only goal.  One of our coaching principles is "emphasizing the importance of improving individual abilities, acquiring new skills and enhancing team play".  Congratulations to all Heritage players!

This year holds even greater promise. We are fielding 23 teams this year in boys’ and girls’ age levels ranging from Under 10 to Under 19. But HSC has endeavored to be more than just a collection of teams playing under a common club name – we value the relationships we have created with our players, parents and coaches, and the benefits that flow from positive interaction amongst teams.

We provide a system of training through our coaching staff to develop skills for your children to play at the highest level they can achieve. We also have a core group of parent volunteers second to none, and we value your investment as an involved parent in the development of your kids’ soccer career.  Get involved and reap the benefits! Around the world, soccer is known as the “beautiful game”. Honor the game and enjoy your time in the sport!

Yours in soccer,

Jim Dick
President
Heritage Soccer Club