Reprinted Article By Amanda Rawson,Director of High School Relations
NCSA – National Collegiate Scouting Association, Athletic Recruiting

The academic eligibility rules for NCAA Division I programs will change on and after August 1st, 2016. The new initial-eligibility requirements create a higher academic standard for incoming freshman to compete than to receive aid and practice, creating an academic redshirt year.

Student-athletes who achieve the current minimum initial-eligibility standard on the test score-grade-point average sliding scale with at least a minimum 2.0 core-course GPA will continue to be eligible for athletically related financial aid during the first year of enrollment and practice during the first regular academic term of enrollment. Student-athletes could earn practice during the second term of enrollment by passing nine semester or eight quarter hours.

For immediate access to competition, prospective student-athletes must present at least a 2.3 GPA and an increased sliding scale. For example, an SAT score of 1,000 requires a 2.5 high school core-course GPA for competition and a 2.0 high school core-course GPA for aid and practice.

Prospects also must successfully complete 10 of the 16 total required core courses before the start of their senior year in high school. Seven of the 10 courses must be successfully completed in English, math and science.

The Boy’s U17 Team will begin its fall circuit pre-season training camp. This year’s objective is to defend its championship win from the 2011-2012 season.

Beginning May 1, the team will begin an arduous schedule of technical and tactictal training in preparation for the start of league play beginning in early September.

The team will be competing in the U18 category next season. It has a limited number of positions available. The coaching staff is looking to fill those positions with player tryouts during the months of May and June 2012.

Players born between August 1994 and August 1998 are eligible to participate in the tryouts. They will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at the Sequoia Elementary School training field.

The team’s U18 roster for the 2012-2013 season will be finalized by June 30, 2012.

Please contact the office at (866) 991-3535 for more information.

Cruz Azul USA’s U17 Team to play the Calsouth National Cup Tournament 2012!

Tournament begins April 21 and continues through May 31.
This is a phenomenal team with the potential to bring home one more trophy!!!!

Check out the U17 team page for schedules and results.

Welcome to Cruz Azul USA’s U14 Team Page!

We are now accepting applications for the new fall season 2012. Just click on the “Join Team” link on this page. A Registration Coordinator will contact you shortly.

If you are interested in visiting a training location near you, please contact our office at (866) 991-3535 for location information.

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 28, 2010) – With the end of the Fall 2010 season, Cal South and the Los Angeles Fútbol Circuit wants to recognize those individuals who stood out above the rest. Whether it was a coach or a player, individual awards do not only reflect the success of an individual, but also of the club. With that said, we would like to recognize those individuals who had a major impact throughout the season, whether on defense or offense, these individuals help their club with another successful season.

The first award we would like to present is the Golden Boot award. The Golden Boot is awarded to the individual who produced the most goals throughout the season. These individuals do what it takes to get the ball in the net and drive their team to victory.

The following is a list of the Golden Boot winners by bracket:
GU-9/GU-10 Brianna Cortez (CZ Elite)
BU-9 Topli Petko (Cosmos Academy West Black)
BU-11/BU-12 Justin Islas (Chivas USA Academy)
BU-13 Henry Reyes (Dep Morelos)
BU-14 Jesus Rosas (San Pancho Knights)
BU-15 Steve Martinez (LA Galaxy Youth Academy “A”)
BU-16 Eduardo Delgado (South Hills F.C.)
BU-17 Dagoberto Casain Benitez (Antelope)
BU-19 Everardo Ramirez (GVFC Brazil United)

Where there is a player trying to score, there is a goalkeeper eager to keep the ball out of his net. The Golden Glove award goes to the individual, or team, that allowed the least number of goals throughout the season. These individuals believe that the best offense, is a solid defense.

The following is a list of the Golden Glove winners by bracket:
GU-9/GU-10 Iliana Dominguez (CZ Elite)
BU-9 South Bay Force
BU-10 Cosmos Academy West 01
BU-11 Ismael Arellano Jr (Cosmos Academy West 00)
BU-13 Brecc Evans (Cosmos Academy West 99)
BU-14 Oscar Diaz (San Pancho Knights)
BU-15 Kris Guerra (Cosmos Academy West 96)
BU-16 Juan Sanchez (South Hills F.C.)
BU-17 Alberto Rodriguez (Antelope)
BU-19 Derek Emmanuel Jimenez Brito (Cruz Azul USA Academy)

The final award goes to the tactician of the team. The Coach of the Year award goes to the one coach who stood out above the rest. This coach demonstrated discipline, patience, sportsmanship, and a love for the game. With a league unbeaten record of 7-2-0, this coach took his team to their first Los Angeles Fútbol Circuit title. Cal South and the Los Angeles Fútbol Circuit is proud to present the Coach of the year award to

COACH JOSE HERNANDEZ OF BU-14 SAN PANCHO KNIGHTS

Thank you all for your support.
(Printed courtesty of the California State (CalSouth) Soccer Association and the Los Angeles Futbol Circuit League)