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A dear family friend Galen Gibbs died Saturday May 27, 2006 of an apparent drug overdose. Galen was just 17 years old. If Galen was here today I think he would agree when I say that, "Drugs don't bring any lasting value. If you or someone you know is using drugs it would be better to find out why they are using and immeadiately find a better and healthier way to bring lasting happiness. Reach out to the best professional or personal help that you can find and do it quickly before it is to late." After car accidents drug overdoses are the second most common cause of accidental death among young people. Drug abuse is usually a symptom of some pain that users self medicate with drug use. Unfortunately the drug use does not solve problems, it only makes them worse. If someone you know has a drug abuse problem don't ignore the problem, reach out for help. Solve the problem, find out what the cause of pain is and get that fixed. Be a part of something really positive and make a better life for yourself and those around you!
Galen was probably like thousands of other great kids in Irvine, innocent, nice, funny, athletic and creative. He was the last kid you would have thought would use drugs, but in the end he started using them and in less than one year they took his life away. I pray that he did not die in vain. Remind your kids that drugs do kill, drugs do not solve problems, or fix insecurities, drugs are powerful brain manipulators and can be very dangerous. Drug addiction takes away the joy of life and drug abuse in general brings nothing but pain.
Have your children take a moment to read this. Let them know that there are cures for the insecurities and pain that typically cause drug abuse. Help them to make the right choice. It is not just as simple as having will power and saying no to drugs. They need to know why to say no to drugs and where to go if they are having a problem with drugs.
May Galen rest in peace.

 

 

 

FC Irvine Development Academy starts March 1, 2009.

Rob Rennie a top developer of youth soccer talent will head our academy with the assistance of many of our other very talented coaches. This is a year around program that seeks to build both the passion and skill of players aged 6 to 18. Participants should expect to see a meaningful improvement in skill level. The development academy program is completely seperate from our club teams. We encourage Academy members to play in AYSO, Grass Roots, Indoor, our FC Irvine club teams or for another club whatever league best fits. Our objective is to make all soccer players better. Again there is no conflict in participating in our academy and any other soccer program. The academy should help take your son or daughter to the next level. For more information on the academy please click the "Training" tab above FC Irvine Development Academy, or e-mail camps@fcirvine.com or call 714-290-6888.

 

Bora Milutinovic

One of the most famous coaches of all time Bora Milutinovic will be at the Windrow Park (285 E Yale Loop, Irvine) Tuesday August 4rth starting at 7 PM. Bora who is dubbed the "Miracle Worker" for his success in coaching 5 different countries to World Cup success. This event is open to the public. He will offer coaching advice to our staff of fine coaches and other local coaches who choose to participate. For players he will offer both training tips and other advice to play at the highest level. We would suggest arriving early because parking is limited, consider parking in adjacent lot and walk across pedestrian bridge. To see Bora's wikipedia click here Bora Milutinovic Wikipedia Link 2009

 

FC Irvine Toros B17 - 2009 National Champions and 2009 B19 League Cup Champions

One of our clubs early goals has been realized in just our fourth year. Our BU17 FC Irvine Toros team has won the US Club 2009 National Championship, this same year they also won 2009 CSL League Cup in the BU19 Division 2009 National Champions. 2009 League Cup Champions Congratulations is well deserved for this hard working team and it's dedicated staff!

 

Please welcome our newest coaches; Andy Prickett and Rob Rennie!

Both these of these FC Irvine coaches bring a lot of credibility and experience to our program and to the players we are developing. Andy has played for 20+ years and kids love his positive coaching style.
Rob has plied his trade with several other top Orange County clubs, most recently he has coached the # 1 ranked GU14 team in the country. Rob believes he will teach your son or daughter to love the game even more than they may have before. Players of any age can benefit from working directly with Rob, you do not need to play for FC Irvine, for more information on how your child can benefit click here Player Development Program/Academy.
 

Looking for Corporate Sponsors

We are a 501c3 non profit corporation that is looking for Corporate Sponsors that want to affiliate themselves with a growing soccer club that is focused in trying to be the top developmental program and club in Orange County. If your company is a fit, we will include your branding and links on our website for a very reasonable rate. Depending on the level of commitment we may also reward your company in other ways, including potentially sponsoring our Fc Irvine Showcase tournament that this year already includes teams from four countries outside of US. So if reaching out to the local community with a program like ours, that focuses on quality and youth development is a fit for your company then please contact our President at president@fcirvine.com or call Phil at 714-290-6888 and thanks for your support!