Pleasanton RAGE Scholar – Athlete Scholarship Opportunity!
Purpose: To recognize and reward scholar athletes who demonstrate RAGE excellence in academic achievement and service to the community.
Scholarships: Two $1,875 scholarships will be awarded. Additional scholarships may be awarded based on available funds.
Eligibility: Pleasanton RAGE high school seniors who plan to attend a 4-year or 2-year college, or a vocational or art school and have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 or above (grades 9-12).
Applicants will be considered based on the following criteria:
- Academic Achievement
- Commitment to Volunteerism/Service
- Community Service RAGE Club
- Church
- Referee
- Years playing for the RAGE Club
Conditions: The $1,875.00 scholarships are to be used toward tuition, fees, and/or books for the upcoming school year and are non-transferable. The scholarship funds will be distributed to the selected students and their colleges after RAGE receives proof of acceptance from the colleges the students will be attending.
Application Process and Checklist: The evaluation committee will review all applications and select a minimum of two recipients. Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than March 1. Each application must be accompanied by the following:
- Completed Application (attach additional pages if needed)
- Essay (details at bottom of application)
- Copy of High School Transcript, dated after January 15 of the current year
Send application to address below, or scan and email to parliamentarian@pleasantonrage.org
RAGE Scholarship
PGSA P.O. Box 885
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Deadline: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 15.
RAGE 2019 AGM Report
RAGE 2019 AGM REPORT
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College Cup Tickets
Women’s College Cup
San Jose, CA
Dec 6th 4:00 PM & 6:30 PM & Dec 8th, 5:00 PM
Nominees for 2020 RAGE Board of Directors
NOTICE to MEMBERSHIP:
The Nominating Committee presents to the RAGE membership their slate of nominees for the upcoming Annual Elections of the Board of Directors:
- Jon Asmussen
- Mike Hoyman
- Katie Moe
- Carlos Nissen
- Randy Smith
- Pani Thangaraj
- Albert Villarde
Note: Open nominations will be accepted from the floor at the Annual General Meeting on October 16, 2019. These nominees must be present at this meeting.
The Annual Elections shall be held via an online ballot vote within the week following the October AGM. Results will be tallied by the election inspectors and announced prior to the Board meeting in November.
At the first meeting of the 2020 calendar year, the Board will elect, from its 15 members, a President, Competitive Vice President, Recreational Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
RAGE Marketing Paid-Internships
Job Description
RAGE Marketing Paid-Internships
| What? | Two (2) RAGE paid internships providing experience in marketing and public relations.
Responsibilities include production and management of digital and print media (social media, web, video and newsletter content, advertising, graphics production). |
| When? | September 2019 – May 2020 |
| Estimated Hours | 5 hrs/week (combination of RAGE office, home, events) |
| Pay | $13/hr + $20 monthly stipend for personal phone and computer use |
| Eligibility |
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Pleasanton RAGE’s vision is to provide the most exceptional all-girls soccer experience in the country, recognized for developing valued skills in its players, on and off the field. To that end, we are starting an internship program where two high school students each year will have an opportunity to develop professional skills in marketing, writing, public relations, advertising, and digital media/social media.
You will work as a team to produce content that promote RAGE and develop a positive connection with RAGE families and surrounding communities. RAGE will strive to organize at least quarterly meet-ups with professionals in these fields and will support attendance at related educational seminars (social media, web production, etc.).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Write content: feature stories, articles, profiles, blog posts, and more that inform the community of happenings at RAGE or bring awareness to topics central to our mission (leadership, service, gender equity, etc.)
- Photography and graphic design: basic image production and editing
- Video production: production of short and long form videos and editing
- Manage, produce and post to RAGE social media channels: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
- Manage, produce, and publish content for the RAGE website
- Attend special events to produce content (RAGE tournaments, games, guest speaker events, College Signing Night, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent grammar and writing skills
- Experience with image and video editing tools (Photoshop, iMovie)
- Use of a personal laptop
- Smartphone with quality camera
- Attend special events as needed on nights and weekends
- Passion for exploring and following topics related to youth sports and women’s leadership
- Critical thinking skills to take and support positions on topics related to the RAGE Mission of empowering players to reach their full potential through soccer, service, and leadership.
Send resume and a one page cover letter to tamieshadle@pleasantonrage.org by Sept 6.
2019 Constitutional Amendment Notification
Notice to the RAGE Membership:
Deadline: August 15, 2019
Any and all proposals to amend the Pleasanton Girls Soccer Association Constitution must be presented to the Board of Directors at least sixty (60) days prior to the Annual General Meeting. Any member in good standing can propose a change(s) to the Constitution. The Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.
Amendments to the Constitution shall be voted on at the AGM.
Please email your proposals to parliamentarian@pleasantonrage.org
Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)
To: All Parents of RAGE Players
Re: Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Workshops
In our continuing efforts to maintain a positive, supportive culture within our Club, we are partnering with the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) again this year.
Upcoming workshops for parents have been scheduled.
- All parents NEW to RAGE must attend.
- Returning RAGE parents who have not attended a workshop in the past 2 years are strongly encouraged to attend.
If you’re not sure – CHECK HERE to see if you’ve attended within the past 2 years.
These workshops will help foster respect on the sidelines for officials, opponents, players, and coaches.
Please pick from one of the following 2 sessions. We look forward to seeing you there!
- Tuesday, August 20, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 28, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Hart Middle School, Multipurpose Room, 4433 Willow Road, Pleasanton
TOPSOCCER 2019
Sessions will be Saturdays at 9am starting August 24th
SAT/ACT Practice Test
Dear RAGE & BUSC parents,
RAGE and BUSC have partnered with the local Huntington Learning Center of Pleasanton on a SAT/ACT
preparation test. Huntington Learning center has been providing Premier Tutoring to kids from K-12 for over
30 years. Due to limited class size you must register in advance for this event.
Cost:
$25 per student paid at the center. Cash or check made out to BUSC or Rage. **$199 VALUE**
Dates:
June 21, 2019 – 25 participants maximum – Register in advance below.
August 17, 2019 – 25 participants maximum – Register in advance below.
Time:
1pm – 4pm (This test will not have the essay) Please arrive 15 minutes early to hear more about which test is
the right one for your student.
Results:
A result date will be set up for you and your student to come and find out the results. More info will be given
at the test.
This effort will benefit the soccer programs and give students preparing for the SAT / ACT test another
opportunity to practice. Those who are thinking of preparing soon, should take the test to understand to see
what they need to prepare.
Please visit the link(s) below to register:
SAT:
6/21 – https://huntingtonhelps.com/registration/isep/confirm?location_id=193552&course_id=2836
8/17 – https://huntingtonhelps.com/registration/isep/confirm?location_id=193552&course_id=2838
ACT:
6/21 – https://huntingtonhelps.com/registration/isep/confirm?location_id=193552&course_id=2835
8/17 – https://huntingtonhelps.com/registration/isep/confirm?location_id=193552&course_id=2837
Please visit the link(s) below to register:
RAGE Hires Erin Sharpe as Director of Coaching
ECNL Director for San Juan Soccer Club to succeed Philippe Blin
Pleasanton, CA, May 1, 2019 – Pleasanton RAGE announced that, after a national search, Erin Sharpe has been named their new Director of Coaching (DoC) beginning July 15, 2019. Erin joins the club from San Juan Soccer Club in Rancho Cordova, CA, where she is currently the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Director.
Erin will succeed Philippe Blin, long-time Director of Coaching for Pleasanton RAGE, who is planning to retire in the summer of 2020 after 20 years with the club. In his final year, Philippe will take on an advisory role as DoC Emeritus and will coach the RAGE ‘05 ECNL team.
As Director of Coaching, Erin will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the soccer operations of the club, including staff development and player development for the competitive and recreational programs.
“It is an honor to have the privilege to succeed an exceptional leader in Philippe Blin and to join the RAGE team and family,” said Erin Sharpe. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of one of the preeminent all-girls clubs in the country and very excited for this next chapter. I look forward to working with the players, families and coaches in the RAGE community and to upholding the exceptional mission, values and holistic approach to whole player development that RAGE embraces. I would like to thank everyone at San Juan Soccer Club for their support throughout the years. I look forward to continuing to elevate the level of soccer in the RAGE community and to empowering our amazing young women both on and off of the field.”
“We are thrilled to have Erin join RAGE,” said Jon Asmussen, President of the Board of Directors of Pleasanton RAGE. “Not only has Erin demonstrated success developing teams and coaches during her tenure at San Juan, she has embraced and led initiatives aligned with our mission to empower girls to reach their full potential through soccer, service, and leadership. RAGE will be forever grateful to Philippe for the players and families he has impacted so positively over two decades as our DoC. We look forward to Erin leading us into the future.”
Erin is a graduate of Santa Clara University where she played goalkeeper and won a National Championship with the Broncos in 2001. Erin also played semi-professionally in Switzerland. Following her playing career, she joined San Juan Soccer Club as a Head Coach and in 2008 coached their u14 girls team, who went on to win the USYS National Championship that year. Erin has developed several national pool players, as well as multiple regional and state Olympic Development Program (ODP), Player Development Program (PDP) and id2 players.
From 2008-2013, Erin was Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Colorado Mesa University/Mesa State College and was Co-Founder, Girl’s Director of Coaching, and Head Coach, for Colorado West Select Soccer Club from 2011-2014. She earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Sport Management from Colorado Mesa University in 2012.
In 2014, Erin returned to San Juan Soccer Club as ECNL Director and Head Coach where she oversees the ECNL coaching staff and the club teaching methodology. In each of the last 4 seasons, the San Juan ECNL program has had an ECNL Divisional Conference Champion, several teams advance to the National Finals, and all eligible ECNL teams advance to the National Playoffs. She has also been the lead College Placement Advisor for approximately 120 female players annually, with over 90% placement success rate in the ECNL program.
Erin is also currently a NorCal Premier PDP State Staff Coach and Chair of the NorCal Premier Women’s Executive Committee. She holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) A license (2017) and United Soccer Coaches (formerly NSCAA) Advanced National (2011) and National Diplomas (2009).
About Pleasanton RAGE
Pleasanton RAGE is committed to providing the most exceptional all-girls soccer experience in the country, focused on player development, leadership, and community service. Programs are provided for all levels of play from recreational to elite competitive, ages 4 to 18. RAGE is proud to have won 2 National Championship titles.
RAGE Scholarship recipients honored 🧡 📚 🎓
Congratulations to the RAGE Scholarship Recipients
(from left to right)
Sadhana Pani: RAGE Scholarship for excellence in academics and service in the community – attending Johns Hopkins University to study Molecular and Cellular Biology
Holly Judson: Strong Family Scholarship for a candidate with the intent to pursue a career in the medical field – attending University of Washington enrolled in the Nursing Program.
Allison Hunter: RAGE Scholarship for excellence in academics and service in the community – attending Carnegie Melon University and studying Engineering
CONGRATS TO THESE AMAZING YOUNG WOMEN!!
