Santa Barbara SC B2003 Elite Team to Represent Cal South
at the Far West Regional Tournament in Hawaii
Boys 2003 Elite is the CSL Premier Division Champion
The Santa Barbara SC Boys 2003 Elite Team will travel to Oahu, June 18-24, to represent Cal South and the California Regional League in the Far West Regional Tournament. Winners of this tournament will advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships in Frisco, Texas in late July.
The Boys 2003 Elite Team was part of the US Soccer Development Academy during the 2016-2017 season. While competing in the annual US Development Academy Showcase against clubs from different parts of the US they recorded a perfect 3-0 record.
This year, the team played in the Coast Soccer League Premier Division, winning the division for their age group with an overall record of 10-2-2. The team also played in the California Regional League and won this competition with an overall record of 11-0-1 against the top teams in Cal South.
“Through much hard work and hours of training, this team has the honor of representing Santa Barbara Soccer Club and Cal South as they compete against other teams that make up the U.S. Youth Soccer Region IV. I’m very proud of each of them,” said Greg Wilson, Director of Coaching for the club.
The team includes Travis Babineau, Cason Goodman, Luke Goodman, Erick Guerrero, Erick Hernandez, Sebastian Hernandez, Christian Jimenez, Ruben Melero, Miguel Mondragon, Rene Pacheco, Jesus Perez, Ricky Romero, Joey Scaduto, Jorge Silva, Yair Vasquez, Ulises Velez, Caden Vom Steeg, Jared Vom Steeg, and Kevin Weslow.
“I am proud of these young men,” said Head Coach Rudy Ybarra. “They come to training ready to work hard and with a love and passion for the game. They are each committed to becoming the best player they can be, and most important, they are developing to become future role models in our local communities.”