LOCATION:
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA
1928 Saint Mary's Road
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 631-4000
To visit St Mary's College website please click here
JULY 26- 31, 2009
TUITION:
$945
(As we put our 2009 Staff together please take a look at our key 2008 Staff):
STAFF FOR 2008 INCLUDED:
Julie Foudy:
Hall of Fame inductee, 2 time Olympic Gold Medalist, 2 time World Cup Champion.
Leslie Osbourne:
Midfielder with the US National Team. All-American from Santa Clara University.
Sissi:
Former star of the Brazilian Women’s Soccer Team. MVP and Golden Boot (most goals scored) winner of the 1999 Women’s World Cup. FIFA Women’s Soccer Ambassador. Current assistant coach with the San Jose team of the WPS (Women’s Professional Soccer) League.
Zhang Ouying:
Former star of the Chinese National Team. World Cup silver medalist in 1999. Played for the WUSA’s San Diego Spirit.
Panelists for 2008 JFSLA St Mary’s:
Anna Key – a former John Wooden Award (the top community service award in the COUNTRY!) winning soccer player from UC Berkeley.
Darla Anderson – Pixar Animation Studios’ most accomplished film producer. She's produced such films as A Bug's Life, Monsters Inc, Toy Story and Cars. Currently producing Toy Story 3 for 2010 release.
Tonya Antonucci – Commissioner of new Women's Professional Soccer League (WPS) set to kick off in April of 2009.
Ashley Dernbach – Current captain of St. Mary's College Soccer Team. Also has been honored by the College for her dedication to community service.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Brandi Chastain- former 16 year member and star of the US Women’s Soccer Team. 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist, 2-time World Cup Champion. For Brandi’s full bio, please click here.
2009 SCHEDULE FOR ST. MARY’S ACADEMY:
JFSLA First Day:
| TBD | Arrive and Registration (times may vary-check your confirmation or e-mail blast prior to Academy) |
| 4pm-4:45pm | Academy Orientation/Staff Introduction |
| 5:30pm-6:30pm | Small-sided Soccer Games |
| 7:00pm-7:30pm | Dinner |
| 8:30pm-10:00pm | Introduction to Leadership Concepts/Curriculum |
| 10:30pm | Lights out |
JFSLA Typical Day:
|
7:00am |
Wake-up |
| 7:30am-8:15am | Breakfast |
| 9:00am-11:30am | Soccer – functional training |
| 11:45am | Lunch |
| *1:00pm-3:00pm | Practical Applications: Leadership skills development |
| 4:00pm-5:45pm | Soccer – Team concepts and strategies/Match play |
| 6:00pm | Dinner |
| 7:30pm-10:00pm |
Guest Speaker/Panel Discussion/Leadership activities |
| 10:30pm | Lights out |
JFSLA Final Day:
| 7:00am | Wake-up |
| 7:30am-8:15am | Breakfast |
| 8:30am-10:30am | Soccer – World Cup! |
| 10:30am-11:00am | Closing Ceremonies & Final Meeting |
| 11:30am-12:30pm | Check out & Camper Pick-up |
| 11:30am-1:00pm | Lunch available |
*one afternoon will be reserved for the Community Service component, which could possibly include a trip off-campus organized by the JFSLA.
Guest Speakers to include:
• Prominent leaders and pioneers in sports, politics, government, education, business, and other fields. Previous keynote speakers for the Academies have included Billie Jean King, Stephanie Raymond (WNBA), Robin Roberts (co-host of Good Morning America) and Mia Hamm. Click here to read their bios. For the list of 2008 Keynote Speakers, click here.
• College prep panel: Panel (current athletes, coaches, administrators) will discuss what it takes to play at the NCAA level and the balance between collegiate academics and athletics.
• Professional panel (women leaders in the professional field including, medicine, law, business, politics). Panel to discuss obstacles they overcame and their keys to becoming a leader in life. For the list of the 2008 Panelists, click here.
Leadership Specialist presenting: Dr Colleen Hacker
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SITE:
Founded in 1863 by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco, Saint Mary's College of California is one of the oldest colleges in the West. The College campus originally was located in San Francisco. It is now located in the beautiful rolling hills of Moraga, CA. The quaint town of Moraga sits 15 miles east of Oakland and only 20 miles east of San Francisco. Napa, Sonoma, and Marin County are within a 1 hour drive from Moraga as well. Students and faculty enjoy the vast cultural experiences offered by nearby cities.
St. Mary's College of California is a well-known liberal arts college that takes great pride in their student's extensive involvement in global, national and local service projects. The Liberal Arts tradition ensures that students develop habits of critical thinking and a desire for lifelong learning.
PHOTOS & VIDEO: 
to see photos and video of St Mary's please click here
DIRECTIONS:
From San Francisco Bay Bridge or San Rafael/Richmond Bridge:
From San Francisco Bay Bridge or San Rafael/Richmond Bridge: Take Highway 580 toward Hayward and then Highway 24 toward Walnut Creek. Once through the Caldecott Tunnel, take the second exit which will be marked Orinda/Moraga. Turn right and follow Moraga Way about five miles. Turn left onto Moraga Road, then right onto Saint Mary's Road. The College is about one mile farther on the right.
From Walnut Creek/Highway 680:
Take Highway 24 west (Oakland direction) to the Central Lafayette exit and bear to the right, circling under the highway. At the second stoplight take a right onto Mt. Diablo Boulevard. At the next stoplight take a left onto Moraga Road. You will want to be in the left hand lane. Make a left onto Saint Mary's Road. Follow this road for about four miles; the College will be on the left.
St Mary's College maps and directions
AIRPORTS:
Most major airlines fly into Oakland, CA.
The JFSLA will be able to offer transportation from the Oakland airport for an additional fee. To view transportation options, please click here.
