PHOENIX, AZ

SATURDAY | APRIL 23RD

BELL BANK PARK

1 Legacy Drive, Mesa, AZ 85212

8:30A | Check-In

9:00A | Camp Starts

3:30P | Awards Ceremony

THE DETAILS

Register: Make sure you register online before the camp to reserve your spot.

Come Ready: Get a good night’s sleep, eat breakfast, and drink plenty of water.

ALL Positions: Check-in begins at 8:30 AM.

Suit Up: Athletes will receive a USMC Sports Leadership Academy shirt. You will be responsible to bring all other equipment such as cleats, socks, shorts, etc.

Be on Time!

Skills and Drills: Our elite coaching staff will lead you through drills that will help develop skills, increase agility, improve techniques, and help you become a better player.

Scrimmage: Line up against the best players from your area and compete.

Leadership Training: The Marine Corps Leadership Traits will be taught during breakout sessions that focus on how sports skills learned relate to real world challenges.

FREE Lunch: All athletes will receive a free catered lunch from USMC Sports.

Awards Ceremony: Awards will be presented to the top performers and top leaders at the conclusion of the camp. All athletes and family members are encouraged to attend and take photos.

Follow Us on Social Media: Share photos and videos from the camp on your social media pages and tag @usmcsla.

MAKE AN IMPACT & BECOME A COACH OR VOLUNTEER!

Would you like to take part in the  USMC Sports Leadership Academy?
We would love to have you join us for the day!

Meet the Coaches

Oscar Guardado – Head Coach

Coach

Coach Bio:

Coaching Diplomas, Certificates & Licenses: 

  • USSF Youth Module I & II
  • USSF Grassroots (4×4, 7×7, 9×9, 11×11)
  • AYSA F, E, & D State Certificates 
  • USSF D National License
  • NFHS High School National Certificate
  • AIA Arizona Interscholastic Association Certificate
  • United Soccer Coaches of America Diploma

Semi-Pro Coaching Experience:

  • Sporting AZ FC Assistant Coach
  • Sedona Strikers FC Assistant Coach
  • Phoenix Monsoon FC Assistant Coach

Youth Club Coaching Experience: 

  • Valley United FC Youth Director of Youth
  • Phoenix Rising FC Youth/U19 Boys Coach
  • FC Arizona Youth/U19 Boys Head Coach
  • Estudantez AZ Soccer Club/Club President
  • Estudiantes Tecos Academy/Club President 
  • Gilbert Soccer Club/U19 Boys Head Coach

High School Coaching Experience: 

  • Higley High School Girls Varsity Coach
  • Combs High School Boys Varsity Coach 
  • Poston Butte High Boys Varsity Cosch
  • ALA High School Boys Varsity Coach
  • Magma Ranch/Boys Soccer Head Coach

Semi-Pro Playing Experience: 

  • California All Stars (GSSL)
  • FC American Promotions (GSSL)
  • Hollywood United (PSL)
  • Mar Vista FC (PSL)
  • LA Salsa FC (GSSL)
  • CD Aguila (LA Semi-Pro League)
  • Los Angeles All Stars (LA Metro Semi-Pro)
  • Deportivo Cojutepeque (PNSL/NASO)
  • LA Heat (UIPL/Indoor)
  • Santa Clarita Strikers (PISL/Indoor) 

Jeff Penzone – Head Coach

Coach

Coach Bio:

Northwest Christian HS Girls Varsity Head Coach 

Glendale, AZ – Arizona State University 

 Player Achievement – 2 year starter and all conference defender at Glendale Community College Men’s Soccer – Inaugural Year Player (1985-1987) 

 Coaching Achievement – 6 Time 3A State Championship Head Coach at Northwest Christian HS (3 State Titles with Boys Programs // 3 State Titles with Girls Programs 

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