Cesar Chavez Futbol Academy

Hard work takes no talent whatsoever, it’s a decision. Make the decision to put the work in and persevere in life! Dreams don’t come with a discount! The time is now! ( @sergio) #CCFA #ccfafutbol #dunesquad #whereyouwriteyourstory #soccertraining #footyfit #soccerdrills #speed #sprints #power #breakthewall #football #soccer #futbol #nonprofit #fuerte #hustlehard #hardwork #builtdifferent #vamosccfa

Tonight we are live supporting our student athletes with FAFSA and navigating financial aid. Join us if you have any questions about accessing funding support for your higher education journey!

Join us, we are live now! Zoom Meeting ID: 82294280119

Tonight is the first CCFA college workshop via Zoom! The workshops are for all CCFA high school students (and college students who need help) to learn how to prepare for college and how to be more successful in their educational goals. CCFA will provide tutors and folks available to help with homework, college applications, financial aid, and scholarships. We are committed at CCFA to build strong student athletes and the next generation of civically engaged community leaders.

In the spirit of Giving Tuesday we invite you all to support our 6th annual Toy Drive that provides gifts and an evening of family, food, and creativity for homeless students and those in need. We are committed to growing strong student athletes who excel not only on the field and in the classroom, but in the community that raised them. You can stop by any three of the Alisal Family Resource Centers to donate toys and clothing, or contribute online. We have less than 20 days to get 1,000 toys to those in need of a little extra love this winter holiday season.

Proud to welcome the Cesar Chavez Futbol Academy / Carissa Purnell Guiding Principles & Vision https://salinassoccer.org//Salinas-Regional-Soccer-Complex #SalinasIsSoccer

This month we honor all the Women and Girls of Monterey County who are PLAYERS, COACHES, REFEREES, TEAM MANAGERS, TRAINERS, FUNDRAISERS, LEAGUE OFFICIALS and SU...PPORTIVE PARENTS of the great game of futbol. Tag your photos @salinassoccer and #SalinasIsSoccer Cesar Chavez Futbol Academy thanks to Carissa Purnell

Congrats to our CCFA 07 Boys on winning their NorCal Premier Spring League!! They are the UNDEFEATED champs with a +31 goal differential! 42 goals for, and 11 goals against. Great job to the boys, Coach Peter, and the families! Now time to prepare for tournaments! #CCFA #champs #norcalpremier #breakers #ccfafutbol

It takes a village to raise a child. We are so thankful and full of appreciation to all our sponsors, donors, friends, and families that helped make this event a success. We pride ourselves in teaching our boys the importance of giving back to their community and paying it forward and you all are a prime example of that. Thank you on behalf of The Cesar Chavez Futbol Academy. Special thank you to Palma High School for their hospitality! #CCFA #CSUMB #Servicelearning #UROC #SoccerCity #PalmaHighSchool #PackardFoundation #ActionCouncil #MontereyPeninsulaFoundation #BrewNKrew #VirginaSanchezEvents #AquaBlueSpa #PlazaBakery #Benihana #MPExpress #TraderJoes #TacosNacos

The Second Annual CCFA Scholarship Dinner was a huge success!! We’re so proud of our student-athletes and cannot wait to see the great things our graduating class of 2019 will accomplish in college! #ccfa #ccfafutbolfamilia #confidence #community #pride @ Palma School

We have the opportunity here to offer these kids a chance to change their lives by coming and playing collegiate soccer, which means you become a student-athlete so you’re a student first but a soccer player which goes hand in hand with getting your degree Coach Shane Carew . . Good luck to the CSUMB soccer boys with their double header against San Jose State and USF. .... . Check out Chasing The Goal, produced by Sergio Enrique Torres, that highlights CSUMB’s soccer program. Link in bio. #csumbsoccer #csumb #chasingthegoal #studentathletes @csumbmsoccer @csumb See more

Reminder Our third open session will be this Thursday 02/28 at Rabobank Stadium. . . . Boys ages 2004,2005, 2006, 2007 at 5:30pm. Boys ages 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 at 6:00pm. Girls ages 2002, 2003, 2004 at 6:00pm. .... Registration will be available on-site, no pre-registration needed. . WE TRAIN IN THE RAIN!!! See you there #CCFA #confidence #community #pride #ccfafutbol See more

Looking to join a competitive soccer team dedicated to molding young college-eligible student-athletes? . . Come and see what CCFA is all about. . .... Open session: Saturday 02/23 at Palma High School. Boys ages 2004,2005, 2006, 2007 at 10:00am. Boys ages 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 at 11:45am. Girls ages 2002, 2003, 2004 at 11:45am. . . Open session: Monday 02/25 and Thursday 02/28 at Rabobank Stadium. Boys ages 2004,2005, 2006, 2007 at 5:30pm. Boys ages 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 at 6:00pm. Girls ages 2002, 2003, 2004 at 6:00pm. . Open registration will be available on-site, no pre-registration needed. See you there #CCFA #confidence #community #pride #ccfafutbol See more

Open session this Saturday 02/23 at Palma High School. Boys ages 2004,2005, 2006, 2007 at 10:00am. Boys ages 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 at 11:45am. Girls ages 2002, 2003, 2004 at 11:45am. . . Open registration will be available on-site, no pre-registration needed. See you there #CCFA #confidence #community #pride #ccfafutbol

Shoutout to our CCFA boys who participated in the 2019 CSUMB Winter ID Camp this weekend. You boys worked extra hard rain or shine. Proud of each of you! #CCFA #CSUMB #csumbsoccer #collegeidcamp #firstgeneration #montereycounty #condifence #community #pride #ccfafutbol #CCFABreakers #breakers @ California State University, Monterey Bay

Extending our thanks to Claudia Melendez for capturing these moments at our annual toy drive, and to those volunteers and donors who shared time and resources that brought to life a beautiful community that truly lifted up the power of giving, family, and love this winter

With the support of our local community business and philanthropy partners we were able to to put gifts in the hands of hundreds of children throughout Salinas at our annual Toy Drive. We extend our gratitude to our local supporters: Hole Foods Vegan Donuts, Salinas Elite, Empire Motors, Dr. Satow, Pacific Medical, Pacific Outreach Foundation, Salinas Police Activities League, City of Salinas Firefighters, Soccer City, Dr. Carter, Salinas Valley Medical Clinic: Orthopedics, Podiatry, and Sports Medicine, and Salinas Futbol Central.

We are wrapping up baking our holiday treats and finalizing Santa's workshop for tonight's community toy drive. We will open the doors at 6:00pm for those who were invited and entered onto Santa's list. We look forward to an evening with the students of the Alisal Union School District at the Family Resource Center.

The CCFA 5th Annual Holiday Toy Drive is this Friday!! It’s not too late to donate a toy or donate to our PayPal account on our website www.ccfafutbol.org #CCFA #toydrive #nonprofit #community #salinas #montereycounty #merrychristmas #feliznavidad

Toy Drive week is here! We are getting ready to share gifts and an evening of holiday fun with hundreds of families throughout the community. There is still time to donate at any of the three Alisal Family Resource Centers, or online at www.ccfafutbol.org.

Last years Toy Drive with our CCFA boys #ThrowbackThursday #CCFA #ToyDrive #FifthAnnual #Giveback #Salinas #Nonprofit #Community #Pride

Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work -Vince Lombardi. If you would like to donate, please visit our website www.ccfafutbol.org #WednesdayWisdom #CCFA #ToyDrive #FifthAnnual #Giveback #Salinas #Community #Pride #Letsworktogether

Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference. -John Wooden. If you would like to donate this year, visit our website at www.ccfafutbol.com #ThankfulTuesday #CCFA #ToyDrive #FifthAnnual #Giveback #Salinas #Community #Pride

Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. Muhammad Ali #MotivationalMonday #CCFA #donate #fifthannual #toydrive #community #giveback

On December 14th, we will be hosting our 5th annual toy drive! Please help CCFA in collecting toys and or donations in order to provide Salinas children and families in need with a little extra support during the holidays. Let’s give back this holiday season and spread joy in our community. For more information please visit our website at www.ccfafutbol.com #CCFA #ccfafutbol #toydrive #community #givingback #spreadingjoy

In honor of college application season, we would like to highlight our CCFA alumni who are in their first year of college. These young men exemplify the true CCFA values of: pride, confidence, and community. We are proud of your efforts and hard work. #ccfa #college #highereducation #pride #confidence #community #collegeapplicationmonth #tbt

Thank you to the Monterey Peninsula Foundation for your support! We received notice that our program will receive $25,000 to continue the work that allows our student athletes to grow both on and off the field and find success as the next generation of leaders in our community.

Excited to share and support our student athletes and entire community in developing our soccer complex in East Salinas into something amazing...

So very proud of how far CCFA has come over the years...

Tonight is our big night! Please stop by and support our next generation of leadership and their families. We will have silent auction items, games, an award ceremony, all you can eat tacos, and a no host bar. Visit us online at www.ccfafutbol.org for more information and opportunities to sponsor our student athletes in their educational pursuits.

The big night is almost here! Don't forget to get your tickets for the CCFA Scholarship Dinner this Friday. You can purchase online or donate online at www.ccfafutbol.org

There is still time to purchase your tickets for the First Annual CCFA Scholarship Dinner! This Friday join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our student athletes and their families. Please help us share and invite and as many folks as we can to share in the celebration of our next generation of leadership with our community. www.tinyurl/ccfatickets

Friends, family, and community we are proud to share and invite you all to our first annual César Chávez Fútbol Academy Scholarship Dinner. Join us as we recognize the efforts of our student athletes and we honor their commitment to their education, our community, and the world around them. All proceeds will go directly to our academy student athletes to support their pursuits in higher education. You can purchase tickets online or reach out to any of the coaching staff for delivery and more information on event sponsorship. Please feel free to call or text Anthony Velasquez at 916-802-3827, Craig Sterling at 831- 277- 5497, or Carissa Purnell at 916-214-2865.

This years toy drive is right around the corner!!! Please share / repost / donate to our 4th annual toy drive THIS WEEK as it is our LAST week to collect toys and donations! We appreciate all of the love and support from the community and can't wait for another AWESOME event this Friday!!!

2017 CCFA Summer Camp and World Cup success! . . . #ccfa #soccer #futbol #soccercity #salinas #usclub #norcalsoccer

Join us next week for our FREE CCFA Summer Soccer Camp for children throughout the community. All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate. Monday July 24th until Frida July 28th from 6:00- 7:30pm. Stop by and learn the basic fundamentals of soccer, explore new exercise and fitness routines, and build community and new friendships this summer. For more information contact Anthony at 916- 802-3827 o si tienes preguntas en espanol llame o mande un text a Carissa a 916-214-2865.

Great 2-1 win today by the CCFA Elite U11 boys against MBSC Sharks. #CCFA #Elite #ccfafutbol #soccercity #salinas #calnorth

CCFA open try outs for boys ages 8-17 are coming soon!! Please join us next week Tuesday and Thursday at Alisal High School at 7pm!!!

This winter as we come together with our loved ones, please take a moment to support the children in our Salinas community who could use a bit of extra love. CCFA is proud to continue its commitment to service and will be collecting toys and monetary donations to provide a gift this holiday season to make December extra special for little ones throughout our city. Please feel free to contact any of the Coaches with any questions at all, or if you would like to recommend a family to celebrate with us on December 16th at the Alisal Family Resource Center.

Join us this Thursday for pizza, community, and football at The Pizza Factory on Natividad Road. 20% of proceeds will support free academic mentoring and athletic training for children throughout Monterey County. Please share the message and bring your friends and family to support the only free US Club affiliated soccer program in the area, and help to get our student athletes into the colleges of their dreams and changing the world around them.

FREE CLINICS ARE BACK IN SALINAS!!! Please join us on Tuesdays and Thursday's at 5:30 at Cesar Chavez Park starting THIS TUESDAY Oct. 4th and help spread the word throughout Monterey County, thanks!!

CCFA is looking for your donation to help support and develop our free community soccer academy. We are selling a coupon book with over $400 in savings for only $20. Contact any coach or student athlete and we are happy to deliver... #BuffaloWildWings #WingStop #Myo... #Subway #BlackBearDiner #Ikes #PandaExpress #PizzaFactory #Chilis #FamousDaves #PiperDilly #BakeryStation #Dennys #Stonies #SalinasPizza&Pints See more

CCFA has been recognized by the Ashoka Changemakers #ChildrensWellbeing Initiative as a Pioneer in creating an innovative way to build positive change for youth in our communities. Thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for supporting such a transformative movement in community development!

CCFA is hosting a FREE soccer camp for boys and girls ages 5-13 NEXT WEEK MONDAY-FRIDAY 530-7 at Cesar Chavez Park in Salinas!! Boys and girls of all skill levels are welcome, hope to see you all there for a fun week of training and games!!

CCFA FREE SOCCER CLINICS ARE BACK!!! Clinics will start up next week on Tuesday at Cesar Chavez Park in Salinas! Boys and girls ages 5-15 of ALL skill levels are welcome. Clinics will run through the end of May every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-7pm. We look forward to seeing you all there, please share, post, and forward this message along to the community!!! Gracias!

2016 CCFA tryouts start this weekend. All Elite level Boys ages 10-16 and Girls 9-11 in Monterey County are encouraged to come out and take the opportunity to join a FREE, COMPETITIVE soccer academy. See you all Saturday at Alisal high school! Please repost, share, and pass this around.

CCFA is growing and we are looking for dedicated and passionate boys and girls throughout Monterey County to join our Academy. We will be hosting tryouts this weekend, so please join us and spread the word as we continue to expand into the community and develop strong student athletes with a love for education, athletics, and social justice.

"CCFA has become the gateway for our youth to succeed through soccer and into a college education, potentially a scholarship. 'We are taking two athletes to the University of Santa Barbara, Jan. 2 and 3 to participate in a college camp,' said Purnell. 'We obviously want them to play in college, but more than anything want them in college and to understand how transformative their education can truly be...'" Education will transform your life, and CCFA more than anything is here to foster that love for learning and engagement in the classroom we can carry onto the soccer field and into our lives...

Thank you to all the families who joined the Cesar Chavez Futbol Academy at the Alisal Family Resource Center for our 2nd Annual Toy Drive. Over 500 little ones received gifts and a chance to meet Santa and snap a photograph. Sending warm holiday wishes to our community from the entire CCFA family.

Attention residents of the 831 and beyond: CCFA will be hosting our second annual Holiday Toy Drive to support families and children in need here in the Alisal community. Help put a smile on a deserving child's face this holiday season by donating new and/or used toys to the CCFA toy drive. Cash donations will also be accepted and are Tax Deductible! Please pass this along and Happy Holidays from the CCFA Familia!!

As we head into the holidays CCFA is grateful for the trust, love, and commitment our players and their entire families have given to support our vision. We continue to be the only completely free futbol academy in the nation that believes in uplifting education, community, and social justice alongside the highest level of soccer to get all our young men to college and stay civically engaged. We leave for Las Vegas in one day to continue our journey together.

"True character is revealed in times of adversity" So proud of our CCFA U-16 Crew, champions of Davis Legacy Lily Nieson Memorial Tournament!! 3rd straight U.S.club tournament championship and STILL UNDEFEATED in U.S. Club Soccer play!!!

CCFA student-athletes getting some exam prep work in before practice this morning. Hard work pays off, in the classroom and on the field!!

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