GLENDALE FOOTBALL CLUB (GFC) MISSION STATEMENT
We hold these above all else as our core values:
Respect, Integrity, Leadership, and Sportsmanship.


Character Development.
- Develop self-confidence.
- Demonstrate the value of sportsmanship and humility.
- Teach the value of hard work and perseverance
- Promote leadership and taking responsibility for one’s actions.
- Teach respect for mentors and elders as well as opponents.
- Promote academic education and school study.
Soccer Specific Skills
- Teach individual technique and develop a comfort level with the ball.
- Develop 1v1 skills that allow players to dominate opponents and win individual duels.
- Develop tactical problem-solving skills.
- Develop creativity, versatility, and adaptability.
- Develop the ability to operate on various playing systems.
- Develop a self-reliant player who can make his/her own decisions on the field


Fitness and Health
- Develop a progressive program for long-term fitness.
- Develop the core soccer fitness needs of speed, agility, strength, and stamina.
- Teach and promote a healthy lifestyle with proper balance.
- Develop a lifetime commitment to healthy living.
- Teach nutrition and self-care.
GFC Mentors
AWARDS

2019 DSL El Summer Circuit Champions Boys 2007

2018 UCLA Juventus Academy LA Invitational Youth Tournamen
First Place 2007/2008

LA Cup Youngers Champions 2018

2018 Burbank Classic Tournament Champions
Boys 2006 Division

LA Galaxy Conejo Valley Tournament of Champions
2006 Division

Leopardos Soccer
League Champions

CSL 2017 , 1 team first place

CSL 2017 , 1 team first place

CSL 2018 1 team first place, 1 team 2nd place

CSL 2019, 4 teams first place

FC Bayern showcase ag Palm Desert aka Oasis Cup
2017 1 Gold, 2018 1 gold and 1 silver , 2019 1 gold

CSL 2021 2 teams first place & 3 teams 2nd place.

CSL 2022 2 teams first place & 2 teams 2nd place.
Our Coaches

ELDER RUIZ
Team: B-2012 Red & Development Academy
License: USSF D License

JOSE SERRANO
Team: G-2005 Red & G-2013 Red
License: USSF D Lisence

YESENIA MARTINEZ

SEVADA AVAKIAN
Team: B-2013 Black

SASOUN EISAEIAN
Team: B-2011 Black & Pre-Club
License: USSF D License

STEVE NERSESYAN
Team: B-2010 Red
License: USSF National D

RAYMOND ZADURYAN
Team: Goalkeepers Program

WASHINGTON ESPINOSA
Team: B-2013 Black