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 Winter 2026 Shooting Stars Academy is now open.


REGISTER FOR WINTER 2026

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

Note: To ensure readiness for the program, your player must have turned at least 4 by August 20, 2025.

Shooting Stars Director Carlos Diaz

Picture of Carlos GalDiaz, MVLA SC Coach

Carlos “GalDiaz” Diaz is a former professional player whose career spanned top leagues around the world — including England, Hungary, Trinidad & Tobago, Brazil, Germany, and Finland. Known for his Brazilian-inspired style of play, Carlos brought creativity, rhythm, and flair to every level he played at.


A Napa, California native and standout at St. Mary’s College, Carlos ranked among the top five college players nationally as a true freshman before signing professionally. He went on to train and play friendlies with both Mexico’s U-15 National Team and the U.S. U-20 National Team, competing globally and training with elite clubs such as Sheffield United, Ferencvárosi TC, and FC Kaiserslautern.


Now leading MVLA’s Pre-Competitive and Shooting Stars Programs, Carlos brings his international experience and passion for player development to help young athletes build confidence, creativity, and joy in the game. He also currently coaches three competitive teams at MVLA.

  • 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. Registration of a weekday session is required in order to register for the optional Play Dates.

  • 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 Winter 26 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.

WINTER 2026 SESSIONS

Our 8-week WINTER 2026 Shooting Stars Academy registration is now open!


Click HERE to sign up for Winter 2026.


GROUP 1

Tuesdays
January 6 – March 3

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

GROUP 2

Thursdays
January 8 – March 5

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

GROUP 3

Fridays
January 9- March 6
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

No sessions

Presidents' Day Week

February 17, 19, 20

8-WEEK WINTER 2026 SHOOTING STARS


LOCATIONS

Tuesday, Thursdays & Fridays: Almond Elementary School (550 Almond Avenue, Los Altos - Field is best accessed from S. El Monte Ave.)


COST
$225/Group if you register before November 30 at 11:59 pm

$275/Group if you register after November 30


Optional Saturday Play Dates
Saturdays, January 10 - March 7 (no session February 21)
9:00-10:00am


Saturday Play Dates Cost:
$120 if you register before November 30 at 11:59 pm
$150 if you register after November 30


Play Dates Location: Crittenden Middle School (1701 Rock Street, Mountain View)


Note: If sessions need to be postponed, makeup sessions will take place during the week of March 10.

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


CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!


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