Shooting Stars

The MVLA Shooting Stars Academy is open to boys and girls in TK/K, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade for the 2025-2026 school year and offers the best soccer after-school program for players starting their soccer journey!


Shooting Stars Academy features three programs per year – Fall, Winter, and Spring. Signups are available by day with additional playdates available on the weekends. Shooting Stars players learn the fundamentals, challenge themselves, and emerge as more confident players, all while having fun in a positive environment.


Registration for our Fall 2025 Shooting Stars Academy is now open.


REGISTER FOR FALL 2025

Open to girls and boys in TK/K, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade!

Note: To ensure readiness for the program, your player must be turning at least 4 by August 20, 2025 (start of Fall session).

Shooting Stars Director Joey Sudyka

Picture of Joey Sudyka, MVLA SC Coach

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MVLA coach Joey Sudyka has been coaching players of all ages for 16 years. (Joey’s background includes Division 1 collegiate experience that featured two NCAA tournament appearances). Joey has been with MVLA since 2020. In addition to his duties as the Shooting Stars Program Director, Joey is also the head coach of MVLA’s 07G ECNL-RL team and the 2015 girls’ program.


Joey believes player development at the youngest age is exciting and important. Joey rolled out a new curriculum with the Shooting Stars program that focuses on ball mastery, matching the MVLA development philosophy and complementing the Shooting Star games. The program features more touches, more skills, and more enjoyment from the beautiful game for our Shooting Stars participants.

  • What is the philosophy of shooting stars?

    Our ball mastery sessions use skill-based games to promote individual time on the ball and real PASSION for playing soccer.

  • What do I bring?

    It is recommended that players bring water. They are also welcome to bring a ball, but there will be plenty of balls provided at the field.

  • What do I wear?

    Wearing cleats and shinguards under soccer socks is encouraged.

  • What are the Program Hours?

    See the updated Shooting Stars schedule listed in the next section below. 

  • When do they play games?

    Play Dates are offered on Saturday mornings giving players the option to play small-sided games to show their skills and score a ton of goals. Saturday Play Dates are offered every Saturday for the duration of the fall, winter or spring program.

  • Is there a refund policy?

    We understand that plans can change, but in order to be fair to all players and staff, please review our Fall 25 Refund Policy.

  • More questions?

    For more information please contact the Shooting Stars program at stars@mvlasc.org.

MVLA provides a need-based financial aid program. For further information and to apply click here.

FALL 2025 SESSIONS

Our 10-week Fall 2025 Shooting Stars Academy registration is now open!


Click HERE to sign up for Fall 2025.


GROUP 1

Tuesdays
August 19 – October 21
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

GROUP 2

Wednesdays

August 20 - October 22

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

GROUP 3

Thursdays
August 21 – October 23
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

GROUP 4

Fridays
August 22 - October 24
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

NO MONDAY SESSIONS


LOCATIONS

Tuesday, Thursdays & Fridays: Hillview Park, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos
Wednesdays: Eagle Park, 650 Franklin St., Mountain View


COST
$275/Group if you register before May 30 at 11:59 pm
$325/Group if you register after May 30


Optional Saturday Play Dates*
Saturdays, August 23 - October 25
9:00-10:00am


Saturday Play Dates Cost:
$140 if you register before May 30 at 11:59 pm
$170 if you register after May 30


Play Dates Location: Egan Junior High School (100 West Portola Ave, Los Altos)


Note: If sessions need to be postponed, makeup sessions will take place during the week of October 27.

If you have questions about the Shooting Stars Program, please contact stars@mvlasc.org.


CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!


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