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.
Vision
To be the leading sports academy in the central valley by providing accessible sports and academic services to the community.
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.
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
Organization
Merced Youth Soccer Association (Merced United) is a California Non-Profit 501c3.
Currently staffed by 9 board members. We can be reached at: board@mercedunited.com
President - Daniel Pulido
Vice President - Christopher "Mikey" Bernal
Secretary - Adrian Ramirez
Treasurer - Tom Siverly
tom@mercedunited
Recreational Coordinator - Cassandra Gomez
Recreational Registrar - Aaron Pangelina
Competitive Coordinator - Aaron Pangelina
Competitive Registrar - Luz Lomeli
Adult League Coordinator - Hector Berber
Adult League Registrar - Ariana Garcia
Fundraising Coordinator - Vacant
Board meetings are held every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Locations vary due to availability.