Organization: The Mill Valley Soccer Club (“MVSC”)

Founded: 1978

Status: 501(c)(3) Non-Profit

Membership: 2138 players

Affiliation: Primarily US Club Soccer

Mission Statement:

MVSC is dedicated to player development at all levels and to providing opportunities to every player to develop their full potential.  MVSC is equally devoted to fielding a full complement of Mill Valley community teams.  Character and life lessons are core to our program including a strong code of sportsmanlike conduct for players, parents and coaches.  

Overview:

MVSC hosts both recreational and competitive soccer programs for youths ages 5 through 19, Kindergarten through High School.  In 2011, we hosted approximately 160 recreational teams, serving the needs of 1900 players.  Additionally, we hosted 24 competitive teams, comprised of approximately 338 players.

MVSC has an open membership policy that embraces players not only from Mill Valley, but also the neighboring communities.  In 2011, our membership was comprised of approximately 78% Mill Valley residents, 17% from neighboring communities (Sausolito, Corte Madera, Larkspur & Tiburon), and 5% form other areas like San Francisco and San Rafael. 

Programs:

MVSC offers structured league play for teams in the fall, with a typical playing season running from late August through mid-November.  

Additionally, we offer organized clinics and camps and after school programs periodically throughout the year, including winter, spring and summer.  A current list of camps is available at:  mvsc.org

Scholarships:

2011 Recreational Scholarships awarded: $14,985 67 players

2011 Competitive Scholarships awarded: $24,450 20 players 

Membership History:

Year Rec Comp Total
2011 1900 338 2138

2010 1720 325 2045
2009 1576 338 1914
2008 1342 310 1652
2007 1231 285 1516
2006 1200* 300 1500*
2005 1175* 280* 1455*
2004 1150* 280* 1430*
2003 1125* 280* 1405*
2002 1100* 280* 1380*

*Estimated due to change in registration system.  No sitting board member was involved with the club prior to 2002, so estimates dating back further are not possible.