Vaqueritos Recreational Soccer
Director of Recreation
vaqueritos@vaquerosfc.org
Let's SADDLE UP for Some Soccer Fun!
The Poway Youth Soccer League (PYSL) is thrilled to introduce our ever-changing Vaqueritos Recreational Program...right here in our beloved “city in the country!”
This exciting program is designed for our "little cowgirls and cowboys", as they take their first ride down the soccer trail.
Vaqueritos programming is perfect for all levels and interested players. It is tailored specifically for recreational play, and is ideal for beginners ready to fall in love with the beautiful game while developing foundational soccer skills and meaningful peer connections.
Our high-energy clinics, practices, and games teach the ropes of teamwork, peer socialization, and physical coordination, all while building age-appropriate technical and tactical skill sets.
Best of all, this all takes place in a safe, supportive, and energetic environment; built to inspire a long-lasting passion for the game and potential for lifelong friendships.
Let's put on those boots (i.e., cleats) and join the herd, because the soccer adventure begins right here with the
PYSL Vaqueritos Recreational Program!
Director of Recreation
NICK PINCE
vaqueritos@vaquerosfc.org
Leading the Herd with Passion and Purpose!
The Vaqueritos Recreational Program is proudly guided by Poway’s own, Nick Pince, our newly appointed Director of Recreation for Poway Youth Soccer League (PYSL).
A trailblazer in our soccer community, Nick began his journey right here, in our "city in the country". After playing high school soccer at Mt. Carmel, Nick continued his playing career at CSU-Northridge and Point Loma Nazarene.
Nick's passion for coaching began inside our PYSL Rec program, volunteering to coach his oldest son's rec team. Since then, Nick coached multiple All-Star teams, rode into the competitive world of Vaqueros FC competitive soccer, and has lassoed U.S. Soccer’s National C License, with the B License course on the horizon.
To further enhance the Vaqueritos experience, Nick coordinates and hires VFC directors, staff coaches, as well as outside paid, professional trainers to provide a variety of recreational programs, including, but not limited to, fall gaming league, spring skill development play, and year-round clinics and camps. Thus, giving multiple options for our "little cowboys and cowgirls."
Supporting Nick on this exciting ride is Lev Kirshner, PYSL’s Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Soccer Operations for Vaqueros Futbol Club (VFC). With over two decades leading the San Diego State University men’s soccer program, Lev’s teams battled against the nation's best college programs, participating in the Pac-12 Conference since 2005. In short, Lev brings a wealth of soccer expertise, including nearly 40 years of experience working with youth, to help guide and elevate the Vaqueritos program.
Together, Nick and Lev ensure that Vaqueritos offers strong organization, top-notch player development, and just good old-fashioned fun through the avenue of soccer.
The Vaqueritos program is also a RIDE that can LASSO our "little cowboys and cowgirls" toward the competitive side of PYSL programming. Once HERDED, the competitive arm of our organization, VFC, will TACKLE the process of developing more competitively-focused environments, supporting our youth as they chase GOALS, such as SCORING a spot on their high school team, SHOOTING for college scholarships, or HEADING into the professional ranks. At the end of this RIDE, we all WIN when our players carry the love of the beautiful game with them for life.
So...let's slip on our boots (i.e., cleats) and get ready for this soccer rodeo...because the Vaqueritos program is where the soccer journey begins, and the adventure never ends!