Home Field Advantage is a Non-Profit sports leadership program providing high school student athletes a coaching education curriculum that will allow them to coach after school sports programs at local elementary schools in their surrounding neighborhoods.
MISSION
HFA’s mission is to create healthier, stronger, more active and connected communities through sports leadership development.
VISION
HFA’s vision is to create a sustainable sports structure within our communities by activating local neighborhoods through coaching education, ultimately leading the next generation of homegrown role models while using existing underused facilities.
Sacha van der Most van Spijk
Founder
Sacha is a youth soccer development professional with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology with an Emphasis on Coaching & Sport Psychology. Sacha holds several professional coaching licenses from the Netherlands (TCIII), the United States (A-license), and most recently an Elite Formation Coaching License from the French Football Federation. He has coached at many levels of the game and was in charge of Chivas USA’s (Major League Soccer) successful Youth Development Program from 2008 – 2015.
- Experience : FMF, Chivas USA, MLS Youth Development, Quick (Netherlands)
Bryan Ponce
Director
Bryan has a proven track record in youth sports, motivating and training his players to their full potential. Bryan holds a Master’s Degree in Sports Management from CSULB as well as his USSF “D” Coaching License. His philosophy involves teaching sound fundamentals of the game, problem solving on the field, teamwork, responsibility, and how to become a winner through leading and playing with integrity. Bryan also stresses the importance of building character and discipline, while still maintaining respect in an environment that fosters team, not the individual.
- Experience : LA Galaxy, Slammers FC, Mater Dei High School, Nike Inc.
William Aquije
Executive Director
William has recently joined our staff as program coordinator. He most recently finished leading a course through the HFA After School Program.
- Experience : Shore USA, NBA D-League
CUTTING-EDGE SOCCER PROGRAM
GROUND-BREAKING SOCCER SCHOOL
SOCCER SCHOOL PROGRAM
- Skill Intensive Soccer Games
Skill Assessment Sessions
4v4 Soccer Tournament
Official Soccer Program T-Shirt
Let’s bring Home Field Advantage to your local community.
HFA’S EVENTS
2017 SUMMER 5V5 STREET SOCCER SERIES SERIES
Summer Street Soccer Series
Home Field Advantage’s Street Soccer Series is an alternative soccer tournament where players can play fast, play free, and play spirited soccer purely for the joy and love of the game. In an atmosphere that ignites creativity, Home Field Advantage aims to celebrate sportsmanship, positivity and most importantly, hopes to bring in the soccer community together. For players by players, Home Field Advantage is the ultimate leadership program founded in Southern California.
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HFA’S MESSAGE
“Our goal is to make this program sustainable, in which individuals in the leadership program can utilize and apply the skills learned to each after school program. HFA is committed to the development and welfare of each participant and partner in collaboration with leading soccer clubs, institutions and partner programs to ensure every participant has the best experience possible.”
– Home Field Advantage
“Insights From An International Scout” – 3Four3
Great piece from John Pranjic of 3Four3 as he interviews our Founder, Sacha van der Most van Spijk. During the interview Sacha discusses the in and outs of [...]
HFA Set to Kick-Off Pilot Program in the City of Downey
Monday, April 21st 2017 - Home Field Advantage is set to kick-off their after school soccer program in the City of Downey, at Unsworth Elementary [...]
HFA Making their Presence Known at SXSW in Austin, TX!
HFA Founder, Sacha van der Most, is currently taking part in the New Dutch Wave's Takeover house in Austin, Texas during the world famous South [...]
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