The DMCV Sharks are members of ECNL (Elite Clubs National League). In modern soccer, no youth platform has sent more players to college, had more alums earn collegiate honors, and had more impact on the collegiate game. In the past two years alone, the ECNL has sent more than2,500 graduating seniors to play women’s collegiate soccer, with 2,028 in NCAA Division I programs alone. 92% of the Class of 2017 – almost every high school senior in the league – will be moving on to play at the collegiate level.
The DMCV Sharks are members of ECNL (Elite Clubs National League). In modern soccer, no youth platform has sent more players to college, had more alums earn collegiate honors, and had more impact on the collegiate game. In the past two years alone, the ECNL has sent more than2,500 graduating seniors to play women’s collegiate soccer, with 2,028 in NCAA Division I programs alone. 92% of the Class of 2017 – almost every high school senior in the league – will be moving on to play at the collegiate level.
MISSION: The Elite Clubs National League, Inc. (“ECNL”) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit member-based organization founded in 2009 to enhance the developmental experience of the elite youth soccer players in the United States through:
GOAL: The goal of the Elite Clubs National League is to change the landscape for elite soccer players in the United States through innovative, player-centered programming and to enhance the overall experience by creating a better, more enjoyable, and more successful player, coach, and club development model.
The competition platform is comprised of regional conferences and tiered levels of national competition to allow the best match-ups across the league. The ECNL also hosts National Events across the country to give member clubs the opportunity to compete against non-conference teams.
Identifying players with the potential to play with the US Soccer Youth National Teams, and to provide additional exposure and opportunity to top players across the ECNL. The ECNL Player ID Program identifies the top players in the ECNL and then provides opportunities for these players to be seen and trained by U.S. Soccer National Team staff. The ECNL Player ID Program was created under 4 key principles:
By scouting players in their regular team environment, while they are competing against the best players in the country, the ECNL Player ID Program increases opportunities for identified players at no additional cost to the players. The program also does not add congestion to the player calendar by requiring multiple levels of “try-outs” and other competitions to identify players.
ECNL scouts are assigned to observe and analyze ECNL games at each ECNL National Showcase Event. A standardized evaluation program has been established by the ECNL for these scouts whereby identified players will be evaluated on a variety of technical, tactical, physical, and psychological characteristics based upon their performances. ECNL scouts include coaches from member clubs of the ECNL, independent coaches, coaches with experience with US Soccer Youth National Teams, and coaches from top Division I, II, and III colleges
ECNL Coaching Development Initiative (CDI) consists of educational seminars put on by various staff, each scheduled around an existing ECNL National Event. Ongoing education is a key part of being a professional, and is an expectation of being a member of the top girls developmental league in the country. Every club in attendance at each of these events should attend the CDI if at all possible. Multiple coaches from each ECNL club are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The ECNL is committed to improving the level of coaching in the United States, and providing new resources for coaching education. Continuing education is an integral part of ongoing professional development. All ECNL Member Club coaches are invited to attend.
The DMCV Fall soccer season is open to area youth aged from under six years old to under nineteen years old. The season starts in late August, and teams practice one day a week. Games begin in September and end in November. Sharks in the Park/Picture Day will be held in October and U8-U14 players will experience a fun, Sharks teams only tournament, which is held in early November towards the end of the season.
The Sharks play in the Southwest conference of the ECNL. Season runs during the fall and spring, with a break during the winter so players can play for their respective high schools.
While tryouts have concluded for our ECNL teams, please contact Kelly Wherry if you are looking for a team and for more information.
2019-2020 season will introduce the 2007 birth year team for the girls and 2006 and 2007 birth year teams for the boys.
See below for next year’s upcoming tryout schedule. Please contact Kelly Wherry if you are looking for a team and for more information.
Age | Date | Time | Location |
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2004 | April 1st & 3rd | 4:00-5:30pm | Solana Ranch |
2003 | April 2nd & 4th | 4:00-5:30pm | SDJA |
2001/2002 | April 2nd & 4th | 5:45-7:15pm | SDJA |
Age | Date | Time | Location |
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2004 | April 1st & 3rd | 4:00-5:30pm | Solana Pacific |
2003 | April 2nd & 4th | 4:00-5:30pm | Solana Pacific |
2003 – Call backs only | April 9th | 4:00-5:30pm | SDJA |
2001/2002 | April 2nd & 4th | 5:45-7:15pm | Solana Pacific |
2001/2002 – Call backs only | April 9th | 5:45-7:15pm | SDJA |
The DMCV Fall soccer season is open to area youth aged from under six years old to under nineteen years old. The season starts in late August, and teams practice one day a week. Games begin in September and end in November. Sharks in the Park/Picture Day will be held in October and U8-U14 players will experience a fun, Sharks teams only tournament, which is held in early November towards the end of the season.
TEAM | COACH | LEAGUE | COACH EMAIL |
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B2008 | RYAN PENTON | ECNL | rpenton@dmcvsharks.com |
B2008 | DAVOR GAZIVODA | ECRL | dgazivoda@dmcvsharks.com |
B2007 | MICKEY PEJKIC | ECNL | mpejkic@dmcvsharks.com |
B2007 | MARCELO ARMAN | ECRL | marman@dmcvsharks.com |
B2006 | MICKEY PEJKIC | ECNL | mpejkic@dmcvsharks.com |
B2006 | JOSH EUSTACE | ECRL | jeustace@dmcvsharks.com |
B2005 | RYAN PENTON | ECNL | rpenton@dmcvsharks.com |
B2005 | SCOTT BERGUM | ECRL | sbergum@dmcvsharks.com |
B2004 | WARREN BARTON | ECNL | warren@dmcvsharks.com |
B2004 | MICKEY PEJKIC | ECRL | mpejkic@dmcvsharks.com |
B2002/03 | WARREN BARTON | ECNL | warren@dmcvsharks.com |
G2008 | ASHLEE FARSHLER | ECNL | afarshler@dmcvsharks.com |
G2008 | MATT FAVOR | ECRL | mfavor@dmcvsharks.com |
G2007 | ASHLEE FARSHLER | ECNL | afarshler@dmcvsharks.com |
G2007 | JORDAN SHADEED | ECRL | jshadeed@dmcvsharks.com |
G2006 | KELLY WHERRY | ECNL | kwherry@dmcvsharks.com |
G2006 | JOSH EUSTACE | ECRL | jeustace@dmcvsharks.com |
G2005 | KELLY WHERRY | ECNL | kwherry@dmcvsharks.com |
G2005 | TONY ARNESEN | ECRL | tarnesen@dmcvsharks.com |
G2004 | GORAN NASTIC | ECNL | gnastic@dmcvsharks.com |
G2004 | MATT FAVOR | ECRL | mfavor@dmcvsharks.com |
G2002/03 | GORAN NASTIC | ECNL | gnastic@dmcvsharks.com |
G2002/03 | GORAN NASTIC | ECNL Composite | gnastic@dmcvsharks.com |