ABOUT DMCV SHARKSRECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
The DMCV Sharks Recreational program is one of the largest in the country, serving thousands of participant in the Del Mar/Carmel Valley area. The DMCV Sharks Rec program is for everyone regardless of skill set. The Recreational Program consists of a Fall, Winter, and Spring leagues for area youth ranging from under six years old to under nineteen years old. We also conduct a wide variety of camps and clinics throughout the year to help players to have fun and further develop their skills.
LEARN ABOUT DMCVRECREATIONAL SEASONS
- ANNUAL TIMELINE
- AGE MATRIX
ANNUAL TIMELINE
| MONTH | EVENT | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| OCTOBER 3 | PRACTICES START | – |
| OCTOBER 31 | PROPOSED CONTACT-PLAY GAMES START | – |
| NOVEMBER | FALL SEASON | – |
| MID-DECEMBER | FALL SEASON ENDS | – |
AGE MATRIX
| DIVISION | Div. 8 | Div. 7 | Div. 6 | Div. 5 | Div. 5 | Div. 4 | Div. 4 | Div. 3 | Div. 3 | Div. 2 | Div. 2 | Div. 1 | Div. 1 | Div. 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under/Age | U6 | U7 | U8 | U9 | U10 | U11 | U12 | U13 | U14 | U15 | U16 | U17 | U18 | U19 |
| Birth year Age Group | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 |
| Number of Players on the field | 4v4 | 4v4 | 7v7 | 7v7 | 7v7 | 9v9 | 9v9 | 11v11 | 11v11 | 11v11 | 11v11 | 11v11 | 11v11 | 11v11 |
| Match Time (Minutes) | 2×20 | 2×20 | 2×20 | 2×25 | 2×25 | 2×30 | 2×30 | 2×35 | 2×35 | 2×40 | 2×40 | 2×45 | 2×45 | 2×45 |
| Ball Size | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Goal Size | 5×10 | 6×12 | 7×21 | 7×21 | 7×21 | 8×24 | 8×24 | 8×24 | 8×24 | 8×24 | 8×24 | 8×24 | 8×24 | 8×24 |
| Offside Called | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Maximum Roster Size | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
TOPSOCCER
TOPSoccer is an outreach soccer program that is designed to meet the needs of children and young adults with physical and/or mental disabilities. The program is designed to foster the physical, mental, and emotional growth of the child and to teach basic soccer skills in a fun and rewarding environment.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER COACH
Every year we need more coaches, assistants and team parents. The league depends on parents to fill all these positions,and we are always looking to add to our roster of coaches, at all levels of experience. If you would like to volunteer as a coach or assistant coach, or if you know someone who is interested in making a difference in a young soccer player’s life, please contact Erin Misaki, Director of Recreational Programs. No experience is necessary, we will train you!
You can also register online as a volunteer at the same time you register your child and let us know which position you would like. For Head and Assistant Coaches, our Division Coordinators will be your source of information. We will only form teams for the number of coaches we have. All other players will be placed on a wait-list until another coach volunteers.
The requirements for coaching are set by our parent organization, Cal South. All Head and Assistant coaches must go through Risk Management (fingerprinting) that is paid for by the league. In addition, coaches are now required to have a coaching license and we offer a minimum or two license classes per season. You will also be asked to attend a coaches meeting in August. For detailed information, contact Erin Misaki, Director of Recreational Programs.
RECREATIONALPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Erin Misaki begins her third season with the Sharks after two years as the Director of Coaching for Saddleback United where she worked closely with former US National Team star, Joy Fawcett. Prior to that, Erin worked with Velocity Sports in Santa Clarita from 2008 to 2009 where she taught soccer specific speed, agility and strength classes. Erin has been a youth coach since 2000 and she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Sharks.
As a player, Erin played for the U14, U16, U18 and U21 youth national teams. She played her college soccer at the University of Portland where she was the captain of the first National Championship team for the University. After Portland, Erin was drafted into the WUSA where she played professionally for the Philadelphia Charge. Erin then went on to play professionally in Japan with the Tokyo Verdi Team.
Erin graduated from the University of Portland in 2002 with a Bachelor’s degree of Art and Social Sciences. She also received an Interdisciplinary Degree, three disciplines combined into one: Sociology, Psychology and Education.
