Former University of the Ozarks Soccer Coached Named as Technical Director for the Crescenta Valley Soccer Club
LA CRESCENTA, Calif. – Mar. 9, 2009 – The Crescenta Valley Soccer Club, a local competitive youth soccer organization, has announced the selection of Dave De Hart as the club’s new technical director, beginning on May 1, 2009.  De Hart has been at the helm for the University of Ozarks men’s soccer for the last ten years.  His 135-60-15 overall record with the Ozarks team places him among the winningest active men’s soccer coaches in NCAA Division III.

De Hart brings more than 30 years of soccer coaching experience to Crescenta Valley Soccer Club.  His experience ranges from the youth programs – including state, regional, and national Olympic Development teams to the high school, college and professional levels.  Notably, De Hart served as the State Director of Coaching in Nevada, and he coached at the youth competitive level in Modesto, Calif. for 13 seasons where he compiled over 500 victories and three Northern California State Championships.  Additionally, he is the author of the book, Teaching and Understanding Soccer Goalkeeping.  De Hart holds a master’s degree in Health and Physical Education and holds a USSF “A” coaching license.

“I am looking forward to working with the CVSC players and developing their technical expertise,” said De Hart.  “Moreover, I hope to instill the importance of focusing on education as part of the overall success in our player-athletes.”

“The Crescenta Valley Soccer Club is extremely excited about the future of the club and with Dave involved the sky’s the limit,” said Reggie Rivas, CVSC founder and club director.  “Dave is a great coach, educator and person.  He brings the club a unique blend of experience and knowledge that very few coaches could offer.  Dave’s technical training expertise will afford every player in our club a chance to learn from the best.”

About Crescenta Valley Soccer Club
Crescenta Valley Soccer Club (CVSC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit sports organization of dedicated players, coaches, trainers, and parents committed to being the best they can be, both on and off the soccer field.  The foundation of CVSC is built on local club-families from the La Crescenta, La Canada, Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Sunland, Tujunga, Santa Clarita and Los Angeles areas.  CVSC’s focus is on the growth of the complete team soccer player.  Through hard work, commitment and expert training, CVSC endeavors to have every player see results and achieve their goals.  CVSC teams compete in the prestigious Coast Soccer League, which currently has about 2,000 teams enrolled in its gaming circuit.  Coast Soccer League is a member of the California Youth Soccer Association (CYSA), which is the largest state association in the US Youth Soccer Association.  All CVSC coaches are licensed through the US Soccer Federation and complete Live Scan risk management process. Website: www.cvsoccerclub.com