ABOUT PELADA FOOTBALL ACADEMY

YOUTH SOCCER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERY PLAYER

Pelada Football Academy is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization serving youth soccer players in the Eugene / Springfield area, Oregon. Our mission is to support the education of young people in our community through soccer by fostering values of positive leadership, team ethics, and fair play along with the technical and tactical skills of the game.

THE PELADA PHILOSOPHY


  • Opportunities for All: Players are not cut based on ability. Every player plays at least 50% of each match.
  • Coaches as Educators: Certified coaches who participate in ongoing education and understand their roles as teachers, role models, and life mentors for children.
  • Competitive Player Development: Curriculum and club practices designed to improve each player’s standard of play and ability to compete at a high level.
  • Positive Approach: Inclusive and supportive environments for players, and insistence on fair play.

OUR COMMUNITY GOALS


  • Provide positive environments and exceptional playing experiences for young players.
  • Train leaders and foster mentoring relationships between young players that accelerate personal development.
  • Increase and diversify opportunities for competition locally by collaborating with other organizations, supporting leagues, and hosting tournaments and community events.
  • Answer the calls and needs of the community as we continue to develop our programs.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING


BOARD OF DIRECTORS


PRESIDENT
Beth Atkerson

VICE PRESIDENT
Katie Leonard

SECRETARY
Casey Wilson

TREASURER
Austin Miller

DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Mark Nash

DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Jason Atkerson

DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Diertra Lomeli

DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Stuart Zeigler

DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Britni Jessup

DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Sean Ritchie

2023 MEETING


Pelada Football Academy's 2023 Annual General Meeting is planned for 4pm on Sunday, July 30th, 2023. All members of Pelada Football Academy (parents, players, coaches, and administrators) are cordially invited to attend. In order to do so, you must complete this RSVP form no later than Friday, July 28th. Invitations will be sent out on Saturday, July 29th, to all who respond. Please RSVP here.

Minutes and presentation slides will be posted on this page after the meeting.

2022 MEETING


The 2022 Annual General Meeting was held remotely via Google Meet on Sunday, July 31st, 2022. The agenda and links to minutes and presentation slides are posted below.
AGENDA

1. Introductions

2. Elections and Adoption of Policy
– President, Treasurer, & Direcetors at Large
– Adopt Bylaw & Policy Revisions

3. Budget & Academy Finances
– 2021-22 Financial Report
– 2022-23 Financial Projections

4. Academy Programs Overview
– Club Goals & Community
– 2021-22 Highlights
– 2022-23 Updates
– 2022-23 Changes & Goals
– 2022-23 Program Calendar

5. Open Forum / Election Results / Adjourn

PLAY EVERYWHERE. PLAY EVERY DAY.