Marin FC Supports the Redwood Turf Field Fund

At last Monday’s board meeting, the board agreed to make a $10,000 donation to the Redwood Turf Field Fund.  Funds will be drawn from a “field fund” created almost a decade ago by the club in anticipation of field development opportunities such as this.

The estimated cost of the field is approximately $1M.  The school district has committed to fund all but $500K of the total project cost, which will be funded through community outreach.  There are a few reasons why this project is beneficial to Redwood and the Marin community at large:

• There are not enough quality athletic fields in Marin to meet demand (soccer, lacrosse, rugby, football etc.).  This will help fill the void
• The current Ghilotti field is full of divots and pock marks.  The field has earned a reputation for more than its fair share of sprained ankles and damaged knees.  In its current configuration, the field fails to meet the minimum standard to hold high school games
• With soccer becoming a winter sport, Marin needs more turf versus grass fields.  Without turf, the fields are only relevant during the “non-rainy” season

Here are a few of the highlights and news tidbits from the month of April:

On the Boys’ Side

• Rising 14 Boys Pool - The ’00 Boys continue to train as the coaches continue to evaluate.  Thus far the group has proven to be a great group of kids and players.
• U14B Blue - The ‘99B Blue beat Hayward Tecos 2-1 in NPL play.  They also defeated SCC Breakers 1-0 in the NorCal Sate Cup round of 16, ultimately going on to lose a heartbreaker in penalty kicks to #1 ranked De Anza.
• U14B Red -The ‘99R lost a close game to Castro Valley in the NorCal State Cup 1/4’s.  The boys went 3-0-1 in league play for the month of April and are currently in 3rd place.  Great month for the boys.
• U15B Blue - The team went undefeated in the WCDA Showcase going 4-0-0, conceding no goals!  The boys also beat the #1 team in Northern Cal in an NPL match and advanced to the NorCal State Cup Final in the Premier bracket.
• U15B Red - The boys advanced to the NorCal State Cup semis and are enjoying a great month!
• U16B Blue - The boys remain undefeated and untied in the NPL and are on top of the league with 2 games to go.  They also went 2-0-1 at the WCDA Showcase tying the #1 ranked team in the nation.  Additionally, the boys advanced to the NorCal State Cup Final in the Super Group.

Got Team News?

Got team news you’d like to share with the Marin FC Community? To share a game summary or tournament recap:

> Go to MarinFC.com
> Scroll down the right side of page navigation menu under Seasonal Information
> Click Submit an Article.
> Enter your contact information and article summary.  Match the ID and submit

Edited posts will be added to our website homepage “latest news” section within 48 hours.  We encourage you to use this tool to keep all in the club informed re: individual and team accomplishments.

Here’s one such article we posted just last week:

Marin FC caught up with Marin FC alumni and Oregon State student-athlete, Eric Johanson.  Here’s what he had to say:

Tell our readers a little about yourself.

I was born in San Francisco but grew up in Marin County. I have three brothers Alex, Patrick, and Kyle, all of whom have played soccer. Kyle (KJ) played at Loyola Marymount, Alex (AJ) played a little growing up, but is more focused on basketball, and Patrick is currently playing club at Marin FC and looking to go D1 somewhere. Being that I have three brothers we spent most of our childhood competing in all kinds of sports, but ultimately it came down to me focusing on trying to pursue a career in soccer. I went to Marin Academy where I played Varsity Basketball and Soccer for four years. I graduated in 2011.

Referee Licensing Courses

Attention all youth referees.  The following entry level referee clinics are being offered this May and June “in area”:

> May 4    Fairfax
> May 14    San Rafael
> June 3    Santa Rosa

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XOLEv4Xgn9jIsiViGOVf_LnKV6HpXUz2PqY_SYMKUW8/edit

- Lars Monroe, Referee Program Coordinator & Board Member

Check out some more great game footage from resident club videographer, Dan Edblom: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFHwGk10fPA

Dan donates his time and resources to create these videos so please take the opportunity to thank the man behind the lens next time you see him on the sidelines.

Why not catch a college or pro game sometime soon.  Click on any of the following links for team information and schedules:

• Cal: http://www.calbears.com/sports
• College of Marin: http://www.marin.edu/departments/Athletics
• Dominican University: http://www.dominicanathletics.com
• San Jose Earthquakes: http://www.sjearthquakes.com
• Santa Clara: http://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports
• SF State: http://www.sfstategators.com
• Sonoma State: http://www.sonomaseawolves.com
• Stanford University: http://www.gostanford.com
• St. Mary’s: http://www.smcgaels.com
• UC Davis (men's soccer): http://www.ucdavisaggies.com/sports/m-soccer/ucda-m-soccer-body.html
• UC Davis (women's soccer): http://www.ucdavisaggies.com/sports/w-soccer/ucda-w-soccer-body.html
• USF: http://www.usfdons.com

Want to add another Bay area university or college to the list?  E-mail ian.tonks@yahoo.com.