More scenes from Saturday! Looking forward to seeing everyone back tomorrow! #eclipsefamily
Birthday celebration at soccer! š ā½ļø ā¤ļø #eclipsefamily
Scenes from tournament morning! Good luck to all of our teams! #eclipsefamily
Congrats to the Golden Flashlight winners from Coach Steve’s teams! His version of Culture Captains, the Golden Flashlight winners are selected based on which player shined the brightest while also putting the spotlight on their teammates! #eclipsefamily
2016 Girls Lunar enjoyed an experience at the @smc_wsoccer game that included meeting the players, visiting the locker room, and being part of on-field introductions! What a pleasure for our players to build more passion for the game and to be inspired! #eclipsefamily
Coach Lisel recently did a coach education trip to Orlando to observe and learn at Florida Kraze Krush, one of the top youth clubs in Florida! Here was her quick summary of the trip: “While in Orlando for 4 days, I saw the inner workings of an ECNL club and got to sit in on a number of training sessions with girls and boys of all ages. I saw how this club teaches a high press, passing with purpose, using the width, rigor around conditioning and builds skill at every level. The club also has a deep connection with their families and it was great to see players, parents and coaches connecting on a personal level. I was also able to meet USMNT alumni Eddie Johnson and his skills center with some hard working elementary school kids. I came back with a notebook full of notes and fresh energy for the season.” #eclipsefamily
2013 Girls Lunar are ready for the tournament weekend ahead! #eclipsefamily
Big shoutout to Coach Steve and the 2010/11 Girls team on providing our most recent coach education demonstration session! The sessions are part of our overall Coach Education Program and allow our staff coaches to learn from each other in a training setting #eclipsefamily
2014 Girls Lunar celebrated the start of school and the transition into fall soccer with some treats after practice! #eclipsefamily
2017 Girls Black are always bringing the fun! #eclipsefamily
2007/08 Boys Black making good on a promise that coach had to lose the beard if they won a tournament by taking it into their own hands! A little shave and a little Taco Bell makes for an interesting practice š #eclipsefamily
2009 Boys played up in the 2007/08 age bracket at the Stanford tournament, playing tough and coming away with a win! The boys are jumping two competitive levels this season, so they’re always wanting the challenge! Looking forward to watching their continued progress this fall! #eclipsefamily
2012 Boys Lunar ended their tournament weekend on two high notes… a win and some ice cream! #eclipsefamily
Congrats to 2012 Girls Lunar on a second place finish at the Stanford tournament! The girls played well, faced some very tough and physical competition, and came out stronger! Excited to watch these girls more this fall! #eclipsefamily
Congrats to our Assistant Coach of the Month, Marcus! He exudes the Eclipse philosophy to the players in his care, creating a positive experience while teaching the foundational skills! We’ll miss him this fall as he heads back to school #eclipsefamily
2007/08 Boys Black take the Stanford tournament title home in dramatic fashion! After a 2-2 tie in regulation, the boys won it on an amazing final save in PKs to win the shootout 9-8 (yes, 9-8!). The team went undefeated, outscoring opponents, 11-3, over the weekend! #eclipsefamily
Scenes from 2012 Boys Lunar’s tournament weekend on and off the field! The boys played hard through some tough competition and closed the tournament out with a victory over Palo Alto! #eclipsefamily
Some of our boys coaches took their turn at a coach social at the @oaklandroots game to connect more deeply, share coaching knowledge, and discuss experiences! #eclipsefamily
2012 Girls Lunar all smiles after picking up a 2-0 win in tournament play this afternoon! #eclipsefamily
07/08 Boys Black spending some time together after a 5-0 win in their tournament opener! Good luck in the next one! #eclipsefamily
Congrats to our Coach in Training of the Month, Spencer! He’s been consistently improving as a coach and always creates a positive environment for our young players! #eclipsefamily
Loved the summer camp vibes š Back to the full schedule and fall competitive season Monday! #eclipsefamily
Our 2017 Girls crushed it in the pool and are ready to show off on the field next! Counting down to their first tournament of the fall in just over a week! #eclipsefamily
Congrats to our Head Coach of the Month, Jesse! Jesse is coaching our 2013 Boys and brings a never-ending passion for the development of his players! Setting the bar high for organization, communication, and work ethic, his players are lucky to have a coach who always does his best to have them prepared for the best possible experience! #eclipsefamily
Congrats to our Future Eclipse players on finishing up the summer season! For some, this was their first soccer experience ever, and we’re so proud of their effort! We’re having a ton of fun and can’t wait to see the smiling faces back for fall practices in a week! #eclipsefamily
Thanks to all of the parents who came out to our social on Friday! It was fun connecting with everyone in a setting away from the sidelines. Sounded like everyone had a great time, so maybe we’ll see you there again soon? #eclipsefamily
We hope everyone is enjoying their weekend off! We know many of you are spending time at the pool! Good luck to all of our Eclipse swimmers competing in the big meets! We love providing a program that allows for the kids to participate and excel in multiple sports #eclipsefamily
Thanks to Girls Director Jose for running another of our coach demo sessions this week to continue emphasizing growth and development within our staff! Thanks to 2015 Girls Lunar on being our participating team! In case you missed our post earlier this week… Our Coach Education Program offers our coaches opportunities both internally and externally to regularly grow their knowledge, develop their coaching toolbox, and earn progressively higher coach licensing. Coaches have certain requirements they must meet annually to stay committed to their growth, although we have found our coaches tend to go above and beyond in this area through their passion for coaching. #eclipsefamily
Friday smiles! Let’s end this week on a positive note! #eclipsefamily
Catching up with 2017 Girls Black who have had an amazing summer! The girls are working hard, having fun, and learning so much! They continue to have their Culture Captains who are awarded based on who matches the Eclipse culture the best on the day, and they more recently added their Star of the Day chosen for best performance on the day’s topic. Fun! #eclipsefamily
We held one of our coach demonstration sessions as part of our Coach Education Program yesterday! Our program offers our coaches opportunities both internally and externally to regularly grow their knowledge, develop their coaching toolbox, and earn progressively higher coach licensing. Coaches have certain requirements they must meet annually to stay committed to their growth, although we have found our coaches tend to go above and beyond in this area through their passion for coaching. Thank you to Coach Piotr (and his 2011 Boys) for running a fantastic session for our coaches and opening up our coaches’ minds to deeper thinking about how to continue improving the developmental experience of our players! #eclipsefamily
What’s the favorite position of our 07-09 Girls? Wing! The girls had an impromptu social at Wing Stop to connect more and enjoyed hanging out! #dadjoke #eclipsefamily
2016 Boys Lunar celebrated the final summer scrimmage with a team pool party after! It was a lot of fun and a fantastic opportunity for the boys to bond more off the field! #eclipsefamily
2014 Girls Lunar had a great time competing in the recent NorCal playdate! It was a lot of fun competing against top teams from around NorCal and learning from Coach Lisel as they prepare for the fall season! #eclipsefamily
What a holiday! Happy National Soccer Day! #eclipsefamily
After a few final games yesterday, we are closing the door on another summer of our internal training games! It’s been a joy watching everyone play, compete, and learn together! #eclipsefamily
Absolutely loving the final weekend of summer scrimmages! It’s been an amazing summer so far with a little bit to go before we transition into the fall competitive season in a few weeks! #eclipsefamily
The Eclipse Family vibes were in full force as some of our 2015 and 2016 girls came together for a bonus scrimmage this week ā¤ļø ā½ļø š¤ #eclipsefamily
2010 Girls (and Coach Steve) had a fun team social getting fro yo together š¦ swipe for the giggles on the walk back #eclipsefamily
2016 Girls Solar Black are having a blast playing together this summer! #eclipsefamily
07/08 Boys Black getting creative with their pinnies š Even with our oldest competitive teams, there is always time for fun #eclipsefamily
2012 Girls Lunar has shown remarkable growth over the last few seasons and looks to continue growing this year with their move to the Gold league! They are always having fun, but the work ethic always stays high! #eclipsefamily
The 2009 Boys had a strong showing at the Solano Surf Classic over the weekend earning a 3-3 tie against Solano Surf and an impressive 6-2 win against SMC Seals MLS Next AD! It looks like the boys are ready for their jump up two competitive levels this season! #eclipsefamily
2013 Girls Lunar looking forward to another amazing season with Coach Juan’s leadership! The team has been working hard this summer to prepare for moving up a competitive level this season! #eclipsefamily
2007/08 Boys Black celebrating a 4-1 win over SMC Seals U19 MLS NEXT AD over the weekend! The boys played well and have high expectations for a successful fall! #eclipsefamily
2016 Girls Solar Red celebrated a fun scrimmage with some ice cream! #eclipsefamily
Scenes from more of our summer training games over the weekend! #eclipsefamily
The coaches of our girls teams got together for their own team social this weekend, enjoying an escape room and meal together! Luckily for us, they all escaped š¬ Our staff always enjoys spending time together, learning from each other, and tightening the bonds of the Eclipse Family!
2017 Girls Red enjoying the summer vibes with a pool party āļø #eclipsefamily
Our 2017 Boys teams played an exciting training game against each other Saturday to continue preparing for the upcoming competitive season! In an interesting turn, they got to experience Wilder’s mist in mid-July š® #eclipsefamily
Coach Bennett with the Head Coach of the Month trophy! He’s a great example that it’s important for our coaches to commit to their development as well. Despite joining us at the start of 2024 with minimal experience, he has demonstrated admirable work ethic and a desire to learn. By regularly attending internal coach training, taking feedback well, and expanding his knowledge with US Soccer licensing courses, he has quickly improved into a very successful coach for us, demonstrating his strongest month yet in June. His players will benefit from his commitment to growth! #eclipsefamily
Don’t forget about our goalie program! Any goalies or players interested in trying goalie should sign up asap to get the extra position-specific training in before the busy fall competitive season gets going! Details have been in club emails, but feel free to email the club if you need the link #eclipsefamily
2007/08 Boys Black preparing for their first tournament of the new season this weekend! #eclipsefamily
Midweek smiles from 2016 Girls Lunar ā¤ļø #eclipsefamily
Lovely night for the beautiful game with friends ā½ļø It’s just that simple sometimes #eclipsefamily
2013 Girls Lunar Family š«¶ ā½ļø ā¤ļø
Amazing day at the field for summer training games! Thanks to all who participated! #eclipsefamily
Congrats to our Coach in Training of the Month, Alex! He is doing a great job connecting with the kids and teaching them their foundational skills! #eclipsefamily
The final “P” is Play! While working hard and getting better is a huge component of the experience, for the player experience to truly succeed, they must enjoy it and have plenty of opportunity to play! We do our best to incorporate the idea of play throughout the club and team experiences to combat the disappearing play time in the exceedingly more over-scheduled lives of children. On that note, we’ll see our youngest players at Play Day today! #eclipsefamily
Fourth “P” is Passion! It always helps growth when you are passionate and excited about what you are doing #eclipsefamily
Congrats to our Assistant Coach of the Month, Alec! Alec has been doing a great job working with various teams in the club and also running training for our 2007BR team #eclipsefamily
Our third “P” is Potential! Players and teams are evaluated at Eclipse based on the potential they have demonstrated and the improvement they have made. While winning can be fun, it is not the sole focus of success, as we like to see our players and teams grow and develop at their pace through progressive challenges #eclipsefamily
Congrats to our Head Coach of the Month, Bennett! Bennett has shown tremendous growth as a head coach since starting with us last year! His calm presence and fun demeanor create a positive learning environment for his players #eclipsefamily
The second “P” of our philosophy is People! As the club motto “Developing Players, Developing People” shows, using soccer as the vehicle for personal growth is an inherent piece of the club experience #eclipsefamily
We love our goalies! Always working hard at our goalie program! #eclipsefamily
Looking forward to month 2 of season 15! Feels like a great time to revisit our club philosophy and make sure everyone in the Eclipse Family is on the same page toward providing the kids the best experience possible! #eclipsefamily
Happy 4th of July! Have a fun and safe holiday! #eclipsefamily
Our 2017 Girls Red and Black teams have been amazing this summer! Featured pictures include some of their recent Culture Captains, the girls working hard, and most importantly, the girls having fun! #eclipsefamily
A look into our Goalkeeper Program! Our experienced director Jose runs the program and all sessions, so if you’re a goalie, make sure not to miss this great opportunity to develop! These sessions are at no additional cost to current Eclipse players - details have been in recent club announcements #eclipsefamily
Quick reminder that today’s practices are the last this week. Enjoy the short break to rest and recover (and celebrate with family)! We’ll see everyone back July 7! #eclipsefamily
Our amazing culture captains from 2016 Girls Lunar last week! Great work, girls! #eclipsefamily
Scenes from some of our internal scrimmages over the past week! #eclipsefamily
2016 Boys Lunar showing off some š„ moves! #eclipsefamily
2017 Girls Red have been working hard on developing their 1v1 skills! #eclipsefamily
Sometimes you need guidance on learning a new skill. Sometimes you need positive motivation to get through a challenge. Sometimes you just need care and support to get through getting kicked hard. Shoutout Coach Jossy and all of our coaches who have the special skill of quickly turning tears into smiles š«¶ #eclipsefamily
Behind the scenes with 2013 Girls Solar, as coach Jose Luis handed out the first “positive soccer ball winner” award for their team! We love the smile as she receives the award AND just as importantly how you can see and hear the support from her teammates ā¤ļø no jealousy, just love #eclipsefamily
Looking to supplement team training with individualized specific skills training? Sign up for our summer session of Eclipse+! Details were in our club email announcement #eclipsefamily
Culture Captains from 2017 Girls Black last week! These girls worked hard, listened well, and were great teammates! #eclipsefamily
If you have a 2014-2017 player and haven’t been attending Friday Play Days so far, you are missing out! A tradition since the club started, Friday Play Days are a way to create a small-sided, pick-up style environment that unfortunately exists far and few between in our country compared to other countries around the world. While coaches are there to provide some minimal structure and guidance as needed, the goal is to allow the kids to just PLAY and be creative with the ball! It’s a testing ground for new moves and new ideas without any judgment - just fun and support playing with friends! A place to love the game and allow the game to be the teacher! #eclipsefamily
As we enjoy the start of season 15 of Eclipse, it’s an important time to remember the mission of the club and why we do what we do - and it’s the KIDS! While the programming at the club shifts over the years to offer increasingly more and better opportunities for our players, the mission has always remained the same. Every big and small decision we make is made with the kids in mind and staying true to our values. It’s a heavy responsibility being a large part of the primary developmental years of so many young people and it is truly an honor. We hope we have been a positive part of the life journey for our past players and will continue to be so for our present and future players! #eclipsefamily
2013 Girls Lunar always brings the fun and energy to the field! Can’t wait to see them compete up a competitive level this season! #eclipsefamily
2017 Boys Black have been on fire to start summer training! Lots of potential being shown by this group! #eclipsefamily
2017 Girls Red have quickly become close friends on and off the field! #eclipsefamily
You may remember our “Culture Captains” from the spring where players who most clearly demonstrated the Eclipse culture of working hard, being good teammates, being coachable, etc. were rewarded. The idea continues on, as teams get creative with the name and award. Our 2015 Girls teams have adopted it as the “Seals of the Day” with these being the winners so far! #eclipsefamily
Beautiful day for soccer! We enjoyed watching more teams play their first summer training game of the new season! Learning, progress, and always having fun! #eclipsefamily
We love the camaraderie and connection our coaches have! Always willing to spend some time together, reflect on their experiences, learn from each other, and grow together! #eclipsefamily
2014 Boys Solar already showing some early improvement to their passing game this summer! š #eclipsefamily
Throwing it back to 2013 š¤ ā¤ļø #eclipsefamily
On Juneteenth, we honor the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans were finally informed of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It’s a powerful reminder that progress takes perseverance, and freedom must be protected and celebrated. At Eclipse, our commitment of not just “Developing Players,” but also “Developing People” means teaching the values of justice, unity, and respect. Today, and every day, we stand together as one Eclipse Family committed to building a better future for all.
In their queen era š #eclipsefamily
Congrats to Coach Hayes Nguyen on successfully obtaining his US Soccer National D Coaching License! #eclipsefamily
2009 Boys Lunar looked focused and ready to kick off the new season as practices got going last week! The boys went undefeated in league last year to go with two tournament titles… looking forward to seeing them step up a competitive level this season! #eclipsefamily
Congrats to Coach Kaj Simonsen on successfully obtaining his US Soccer National D Coaching License! #eclipsefamily
We had a very fun Saturday as the summer internal training games kicked off for a few teams! It was a joy watching the players compete with each other and start creating their basic tactical foundations for the season with their coaches! We look forward to seeing another 15 teams play their first training game of the summer next weekend! #eclipsefamily
Happy Father’s Day from the Eclipse Family! We couldn’t do what we do without all of the amazing dads out there! Enjoy the day off of soccer ā¤ļø š¤#eclipsefamily
The summer vibe was on at week 1 of summer practices āļø We can’t wait to see everyone back next week! #eclipsefamily
Thanks to all of the players and coaches who made our first Friday Play Day of the summer so special! We had an amazing turnout with so many players getting the chance to PLAY and build their PASSION for the game ā¤ļø ā½ļø š¤ #eclipsefamily
2014 Girls Lunar getting into the Eclipse spirit!! #eclipsefamily
2017 Girls Black is having an amazing first week with Coach Peter! Lots of positive energy and lots of fun! #eclipsefamily
Congrats to Coach Kaci Trujillo on successfully obtaining her US Soccer National D Coaching License! #eclipsefamily
