Soccer Classes, Southern California, Jan-Feb, 2008

These are directions to the soccer classes in Southern California held in January and February of 2008.  At each class site, look for me (Todd Nash) in a white Toyota Previa van.  I'm 6' 4", 225 lbs, wearing a blue t-shirt with a white CAHS logo on it.  I will park and immediately start unloading equipment - send your kids over to help!

Monday 9:00-10:00 Glendale:  Cresenta Valley Park: On mapquest.com see the intersection of Honolulu Ave and New York Ave in Glendale.  Take I-210, exit Pennsylvania Ave in La Cresenta (Glendale), turn south, turn right on Honolulu, turn left on New York at the beginning of the park, park immediately on the right side on the street.  The baseball diamond is just west of the playground on that corner.  Watch for Todd to arrive in a Toyota Previa van and help unload the gear.  We will meet at the baseball diamond on the east side of the park, just off the intersection of Honolulu and New York and do the class in the open outfield area of the baseball diamond.

Monday 10:50-11:50 Pomona:  Palomares Park, 499 E Arrow Hwy, Thomas Guide p. 601, A-4.  Take I-10 to Towne Ave North, turn left just after passing Pomona High school on Arrow Hwy, the park is on the right in 1 block.  Meet just north of the basketball courts near the baseball field.

Monday 12:45-1:45 Mission Viejo 1:  Cousteau Park:  Take I-5 to Alicia Pkwy West, after about 100 meters, turn left at a light on Cousteau, the park is immediately on the right.  Parking is on the street.  We will meet in the grass just south of the basketball court.

Monday 2:30-3:30 Carlsbad:  Poinsettia Park:  Take I-5 Palomar Airport Road east, turn right (south) on Hidden Valley Road, the park is on the right after 1/2 mile.  Turn right into the park, then make an immediate right to go to the North end of the park.  Meet at the parking area at the top of the soccer field.

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Tuesday 9:15-10:15 National City/Chula Vista:  Eucalyptus Park, Chula Vista.  Thomas Guide p 1310, A-5.  This site is literally on the border between Chula Vista and National City, with the best possible access from anywhere in South County.  Take 805 or 5 to 54, then go East from 5 or West from 805, exit Highland Ave/4th Ave, go South, turn right after 1 block on C St, the park is on your left, enter at the drive on the left at the far end of the parking lot on C St, follow it to the east toward the bathroom building/playground, park at that end, meet me in the lot to unload!  The basketball court is in the middle of the park.  This is a great site - as easy access from anywhere in South County as could be possible with some fast food and shopping across the street, just 1 minute from the freeway!

Tuesday 10:45-11:45 La Mesa:  Princess Del Serro Park.  Thomas Guide p. 1250, C-6.  Mapquest Wenrich Dr & Snowbond St in San Diego.  This is a beautiful new park with the nicest playground I have seen in a long time!  Take I-8 to College North, do a U-Turn at the light at Lance/Camino Rico, then when you are going south on College make your first right turn on Eldergarderns St, then your second left on Wenrich St, the park is on your left after 1 block.  Please leave some street parking clear right next to the ramp leading up to the basketball court so I can get the basket up there easily!  This is a beautiful park with a great playground for your younger kids, and lots of shade and picnic tables for you and your older kids to do school or have a nice picnic lunch after class!

Tuesday 12:15-1:15 Rancho Penasquitos: Views West Community Park: Thomas Guide p. 1189, F-5.  Take I-15 to the Rancho Penasquitos/Poway Rd exit, go west to Rancho Penasquitos Blvd, at the top of the hill, turn left on Calle De Las Rosas, at the top of the hill, turn right on La Tortola, park is on the right at the bottom of the hill.  Meet at the lower baseball field.

Tuesday, 1:45-2:45 Escondido:  Calvin Christian High School fields in Escondido, 2000 N Broadway, Escondido.  Take 15 North to 78 East, at the first light turn left onto Broadway, drive North past Escondido High School, Calvin will be on your right side 1/2 mile after Escondido High School, just before the road narrows to 2 lanes.  Turn right to go in front of the school, enter at the far end of the school and meet in the parking lot at the far east end of the school.  We will carry equipment to the fields behind the school where we will hold class.  Please do not park in the lot beside the school - they hold PE classes there, and please do not park immediately in front of the school.  Park across the street to leave the Calvin parking to Calvin staff and families.  We are using their fields and facilities at no cost to us on a cooperative relationship with Todd, so please be courteous and yield to Calvin families and personnel the close parking.  Thanks!

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Wednesday 9:45-10:45, Riverside:   Don Lorenzi Sports Complex. Thomas Guide p. 714, J-4.  At the intersection of Jackson St and California Ave in Riverside.  Take 91 to Van Buren North, turn right on California, the park will be on your left just before Jackson.  Meet in the parking lot on the North side of the park on the street.   

Wednesday 11:20-12:20, Yorba Linda:   East Side Community Park, Thomas Guide p. 741, A-5.  Take 91 to Weir Canyon Rd North, right on New River, left on Esperanza, immediate left on Eastside Circle, the park is at the top of the hill.

Wednesday 12:40-1:40 Anaheim/Orange:  Grivalja Park, 368 N Prospect Ave, Orange, Thomas guide p. 800, B-3.  Take 55 to Chapman East, left on McPherson, it runs into the parking lot for the park.  You can also get there from the North by taking Prospect south and turning right on E Spring St after passing the park, the parking lot is at the end of Spring on the right.  We will meet at the field just past the basketball courts.

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Thursday 9:00-10:00, Mission Viejo 2:  Cousteau Park:  Take I-5 to Alicia Pkwy West, after about 100 meters, turn left at a light on Cousteau, the park is immediately on the right.  Parking is on the street.  We will meet in the grass just south of the basketball court.

Thursday 10:40-11:40, Huntington Beach:  Greer Park, Thomas Guide p. 827, G-4.  Take I-405 to Golden West St south, turn right on McFadden and immediately right into the parking lot.  Meet at the outfield for the baseball field, next to the parking lot. 

Thursday 12:15-1:15, Torrance:  McMaster Park, Thomas Guide p. 763, E-1, I-405 to Artesia East, right on Yukon at the library, immediate right behind library into lot.