ABOUT PELADA FOOTBALL ACADEMY

YOUTH SOCCER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERY PLAYER

Pelada Football Academy is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization serving youth soccer players in the Eugene / Springfield area, Oregon. Our mission is to support the education of young people in our community through soccer by fostering values of positive leadership, team ethics, and fair play along with the technical and tactical skills of the game.

THE PELADA PHILOSOPHY


  • Opportunities for All: Players are not cut based on ability. Every player plays at least 50% of each match.
  • Coaches as Educators: Certified coaches who participate in ongoing education and understand their roles as teachers, role models, and life mentors for children.
  • Competitive Player Development: Curriculum and club practices designed to improve each player’s standard of play and ability to compete at a high level.
  • Positive Approach: Inclusive and supportive environments for players, and insistence on fair play.

OUR COMMUNITY GOALS


  • Provide positive environments and exceptional playing experiences for young players.
  • Train leaders and foster mentoring relationships between young players that accelerate personal development.
  • Increase and diversify opportunities for competition locally by collaborating with other organizations, supporting leagues, and hosting tournaments and community events.
  • Answer the calls and needs of the community as we continue to develop our programs.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING


BOARD OF DIRECTORS


PRESIDENT
Beth Atkerson

VICE PRESIDENT
Mark Nash

SECRETARY
Katie Leonard

TREASURER
Austin Miller

DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Britni Jessup

DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Jason Atkerson

DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Diertra Lomeli

2025 MEETING – Sunday, July 27th


Pelada Football Academy's 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held via conference call on Sunday, July 27th, 2025. All members of Pelada Football Academy (parents, players, coaches, and administrators) are cordially invited to attend. In order to do so, you must complete this RSVP form no later than Saturday, July 26th. Google Meet invitations will be sent out on the morning of 7/27 to all who respond. Please RSVP here.

Minutes and presentation slides will be posted on this page after the meeting.

2024 MEETING


The 2024 Annual General Meeting was held remotely via Google Meet on Sunday, December 15th, 2024. The agenda and links to minutes and presentation slides are posted below.
AGENDA

1. Introductions

2. Elections and Adoption of Policy
– President, Treasurers, & Direcetors at Large
- Policy Amendment

3. Budget & Academy Finances
– 2023-24 Financial Report
– 2024-25 Financial Projections

4. Academy Programs Overview
– Club Goals & Community
– Program Updates
– Program Participation Report
– 2025-26 Program Calendar

5. Open Forum / Election Results / Adjourn

PLAY EVERYWHERE. PLAY EVERY DAY.