What ages and program levels does Sierra Nevada FC offer?Sierra Nevada FC fields competitive boys and girls teams from about U10 through U19, including distinct girls rosters (Diamonds, Vipers, Storm, Intensity) and boys rosters (Havoc through Strikers 07/08). SNFC Academy layers a supplemental Premier, Reserves, and Prospects track using TOVO training for players pursuing NorCal Premier, MLS NEXT pathways, or foundational development. Academy placement accepts both club players and free agents.
About
Sierra Nevada FC is a Reno-based nonprofit youth soccer club built around competitive teams, high-level coaching, and a positive team culture for boys and girls across elementary through high-school ages. Teams compete locally and regionally so players can grow through meaningful games while the club emphasizes smart, skilled play, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
What the club offers
The 2025–2026 roster spans girls teams Diamonds (U10), Vipers (U12), Storm (U14), and Intensity (U18), plus boys teams Havoc (U11), Gunners and Raptors (U12), Arsenal and Black Dragons (U13), Strikers (U14), Reno Legacy (U15), and Strikers 07/08 (U19), each with a named head coach. SNFC Academy adds a supplemental three-tier pathway: Tier 1 Premier for high-level players with NorCal Premier and MLS NEXT prospects, Tier 2 Reserves for athletes building consistency toward the next level, and Tier 3 Prospects focused on fundamentals. Academy players can join as free agents or from existing SNFC rosters. Training follows the TOVO methodology to develop intelligent, confident players, with Coach Michael Garcia leading the academy as a Reno native and USSF C License holder.
Tryouts and seasonal calendar
2026–2027 tryouts split by age band. U8–U14 players try out Monday, May 11, 2026 at Lazy 5 Regional Park and Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at South Valleys Regional Park. U15–U19 players use the same venues on Monday, May 18, 2026 and Wednesday, May 20, 2026. All sessions run 5:30–7:30 p.m. Families register through separate online forms for U8–U14 and U15–U19 tryouts linked from the club home page. The club also hosts community events such as the 2nd Annual Goals for Hope charity match (Police vs. Fire) on Saturday, April 18, 2026, 4:30–6:00 p.m. at Mackay Stadium.
Fees, cards, and uniforms
Annual club membership runs $100 per year for non–high school players and $50 per year for high-school-aged club members. Player cards add $25 per year for US Club and $35 per year for Nevada Youth Soccer Association (NYSA). Uniform kits include two jerseys, two shorts, and two socks with pricing that varies by package. Kombat Soccer supplies kits Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; coaches provide passwords for club-specific pricing. Team-level tournament or travel costs sit outside these posted club fees.
Philosophy and leadership
Competitive development rests on TOVO training principles coordinated by Conor Moreland, with Paul Gonzalez serving as director of coaching and referee assignor. Denise Gonzalez leads the board as president and registrar, supported by vice president Nisha Hallert, treasurer Judy Ashby, and secretary/communications Jessica Shanks. Uniform coordination, social media, and referee scheduling round out the volunteer administration that keeps Reno-area families connected through games, training, and club news on Facebook.
Joining a team between tryout cycles
When rosters have space mid-season, families can explore current teams and contact the coach for the player’s age group through the club’s team directory. Competitive placement still flows through tryouts for most new players each year, so confirm timing, paperwork, and card requirements with the coach or registrar before committing to travel expectations.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Sierra Nevada FC train and hold tryouts?The club is rooted in Reno, Nevada. Published 2026–2027 tryouts use Lazy 5 Regional Park and South Valleys Regional Park on the May dates announced for U8–U14 and U15–U19 blocks. Regular team training and league home sites follow each coach’s seasonal schedule across the Reno area, with additional regional travel when competitive calendars require it.
When are tryouts and how do families register?For 2026–2027, U8–U14 tryouts are Monday, May 11, 2026 at Lazy 5 Regional Park and Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at South Valleys Regional Park. U15–U19 tryouts are Monday, May 18, 2026 at Lazy 5 and Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at South Valleys. All sessions run 5:30–7:30 p.m. Register through the separate U8–U14 and U15–U19 online forms promoted on the club home page, or email snfc2018@gmail.com with questions.
What do club fees, player cards, and uniforms cost?Annual club dues are $100 for non–high school players and $50 for high-school-aged members. US Club player cards cost $25 per year and NYSA player cards $35 per year. Uniform kits include two jerseys, two shorts, and two socks with variable pricing through Kombat Soccer; coaches share passwords for club-rate orders. Tournament and travel expenses are handled team by team beyond these posted amounts.
What is Sierra Nevada FC's training philosophy?Competitive programming is built on the TOVO Training Methodology, coordinated by the club’s TOVO lead, to develop smart, skilled, and confident players while stressing teamwork, sportsmanship, and love of the game. SNFC Academy tiers place athletes in Premier, Reserves, or Prospects environments matched to their current level, with Coach Michael Garcia (USSF C License) guiding academy development as a Reno native invested in growing local soccer.
How can families contact Sierra Nevada FC or join a roster?Email snfc2018@gmail.com or submit the contact form for general questions. To join between tryout cycles, review the team list and reach out to the coach for your child’s age group. Follow Sierra Nevada FC on Facebook for schedules, photos, and announcements, and check Important Info for fee tables, uniform vendor details, and board contacts.
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