Summer Camp '13

     The Summer has come to an end and the children are back to the once daily routine of waking up and going to school. Its terrible but we have to get it done one way or another. This past summer camp was a success from having most of the students in the regular program come in the summer to the mass amount of volunteers we had. Everything went according to plan and flowed very smoothly. As a coach I can say that this summer was one of the best that have been held; children were behaving and while adding a little spice to the program, and helping one another which was such a sight to see! The soccer games were intense; they were often won by a goal or tied at 0-0.
     We were fortunate enough to be invited to attend a Chivas USA game versus Toronto FC at the StubHub center. All of the children were excited to see Chivas live; especially with their seats extremely close to the field. After receiving an amazing  pass from Bowen, Erick “Cubo” Torres took two steps before unleashing a beauty of a shot to put Chivas ahead 1-0. All of the children were going crazy from the excitement of Chivas scoring and winning 1-0 over Toronto FC.
     The last day of camp is a sad day, the students enjoy the last two weeks of summer break all to themselves. We don't let them leave just like that though. Oh no. We threw a party for them; Both parents and coaches united to plan out something special for the kids. And as it turned out, everybody had a blast! throwing water balloons, playing soccer, having a lot of food, LA Galaxy accuracy games, and a DJ to put the final touches. Everybody left with a smile, from the kids in Junior SCORES to the volunteers and parents.
     This years summer camp was a complete success and I'm sure i speak for everybody when i say nobody can wait for the next one to come.

Two Days Down

The school year is officially underway as we make preparations for our third day of programming at Charnock Elementary. As a coach for Charnock for the last 4 years, it is always a good and rejuvenating moment when I see how much the kids have grown over the summer. Between the smiles, the reunions with old friends, and their excitement to see returning coaches, I am blissfully aware of how much I love my job. Working with kids is never an easy job, but LA Scores kids often prove themselves to be exceptions to the rule. If I were to predict the success of the year based on the first two days, I would conclude that this promises to be one of the best years America Scores LA will have. I look forward to all the adventures I'm sure will come our way. I will leave you with a ferocious pic of Jonny The Shark. Coach Armond out.

Nahoul Gonzalez; Thee one and only

     Good morning everybody, my name is Nahoul Gonzalez and I'm extremely excited to let you know that I will continue my contribution to LA Scores by working along side the amazing Dre, David, and, not so awesome, Armond. (don't tell him I said that) I was offered an opportunity to work along side them in the LA Scores office as a member of Coach Across America.

     Just a little background info for everybody, I am a graduate from Hamilton High School and currently am a college student with aspirations of becoming a professional athlete. I am currently enrolled at Santa Monica College as a junior. My current goal, academic wise, is to transfer out to a four-year university with an Associates degree. I plan on being an Athletic Trainer and a Physical Therapist as well. My mind is set and what I've decided on pursuing is what I will reach.

     Aside from school, most know me as a soccer player. I played for Hamilton my sophomore, junior and senior year as defender and as a midfielder. My senior year I was selected to be the captain of the soccer team. Then came college, I tried out and made the Santa Monica Corsairs soccer team the past fall semester as a defender and midfielder. The highlight of my career would probably be the two week trip to Brazil; I was training with a professional soccer team from Brazil, Atlético Paranaense. As of Right now I am playing on a premier team in South Gate, we're in the UPSL league and finished second this past season.
     
     I was a former coach at Charnock Elementary but my studies got in the way and I had to step back from it. Luckily, I was able to stay around as a substitute coach and help out during game day which felt great knowing I wasn't completely out of the program. 

     That's a simple background as to who I am and what I have planned for the future. I look forward to helping out the program as much as I can. Soooooooo yea.. haha I wont keep you guys and gals anymore. Have a great day. Peace.