Mission
Our Mission is to provide year-round sports programming and educational opportunities to youth in Merced County, with an emphasis on diverse and underserved communities. Through first-class multisport programming, we aim to create sports equity through social inclusion. Our objective is to develop well-rounded student athletes that are prepared to succeed in professional and/or higher education opportunities.
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Vision
To be the leading sports academy in the central valley by providing accessible sports and academic services to the Merced comMUnity.
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Values
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​Excellence
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Education
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Growth-Mindset
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Humility
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Inclusion
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Integrity
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Leadership
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Perseverance #nevergiveup
Organizational Goals
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Provide the highest quality sports and coaching education.
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Training high quality coaches will develop student-athletes that excel in their respective sport.
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Provide exceptional academic and arts education
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Providing a holistic well-rounded education will aide student-athletes in their professional or collegiate goals.
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Expose student-athletes to collegiate and professional pathways
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By networking and exposing students to all possible pathways to be successful in their respective goals.
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Organization Board Members
Merced Youth Soccer Association (Merced United) is a California Non-Profit 501c3.
Currently led by 7 volunteer board members. We can be reached at: board@mercedunited.com
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President - Daniel Pulido
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Vice President - Christopher "Mikey" Bernal
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Secretary - Adrian Ramirez
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Treasurer - Tom Siverly
tom@mercedunited
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Recreational Coordinator - Cassandra Gomez
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Recreational Registrar - Aaron Pangelina
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Competitive Coordinator - Aaron Pangelina
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Competitive Registrar - Luz Lomeli
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Merced United League Coordinator - Vacant
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Merced United League Registrar - Vacant
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Fundraising Coordinator - Vacant
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Board meetings are held every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Locations vary due to availability.
Recreational League
q) When are Practices and Games?
a) Practices schedules will vary per team/coach, but you can expect practices to be in the evening during the week (most coaches have full time jobs too). However, games will always be Saturday morning/afternoon at the Merced Sports Complex
q) Can I request my player to be on a different team?
a) Requests need to be made at the time of registration or before team rosters are assembled and provided to each coach during coaching orientation. Exceptions will not be made.
q) Who are the Coaches for each team?
a) Coaches are parent volunteers that are making the effort to organize and lead practices every week during the season and make lineup decisions on gamedays. Show respect to all coaches, they are stepping up to make it possible for a roster of players to play in our Rec League.
q) Can I request a refund and how do I make the request?
a) Refunds are available if requested before the season begins, so that players on the waiting list can be slotted in. To make a refund request, you must email our Recreational League Coordinator, Cassandra- cassandra@mercedunited.com
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Questions about our Recreational League, our Competitive Program, Merced United League, or MU Leadership Academy?
Questions about our Recreational League, our Competitive Program, Merced United League, or MU Leadership Academy?
Questions about our Recreational League, our Competitive Program, Merced United League, or MU Leadership Academy?
Questions about our Recreational League, our Competitive Program, Merced United League, or MU Leadership Academy?
Merced United League
q) Who can play in the Merced United League?
a) Anyone over the age of 18. However, Divisions vary by skill.
Questions about our Recreational League, our Competitive Program, Merced United League, or MU Leadership Academy?
Questions about our Recreational League, our Competitive Program, Merced United League, or MU Leadership Academy?
q) Who do I reach out to with questions or to join MU League?
a) The MU League Coordinator, Valente- valente@mercedunited.com
MU Leadership Academy
Questions about our Recreational League, our Competitive Program, Merced United League, or MU Leadership Academy?
Questions about our Recreational League, our Competitive Program, Merced United League, or MU Leadership Academy?
Questions about our Recreational League, our Competitive Program, Merced United League, or MU Leadership Academy?
Questions about our Recreational League, our Competitive Program, Merced United League, or MU Leadership Academy?