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GLENDALE FOOTBALL CLUB (GFC) MISSION STATEMENT

GFC is committed to provide each player the opportunity to play soccer in a supportive and rewarding environment that emphasizes fun, enjoyment and skill learning at a level that fits his/her interest and ability, and to create a challenging environment for talented elite players who aspire to reach their full potential.

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

Raymond Zaduryan

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Levon Ishtoyan

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Yura Movsiyan

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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

Team: Pre-Club Boys, B-2014 Red, G-2011 Red
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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

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WASHINGTON ESPINOSA

Team: B-2013 Black