Leadership
Building a new generation of young people who lead by example with an unflinching code of excellence.
Welcome to FC Batavia.
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Congrats to our 06 Boys Navy team on winning the ASA Presidents Cup!
The Batavia Soccer Style of Play
A Balanced Approach
Club Culture
Holistic Approach
The Coaching Staff
Training Curriculum
FC Batavia Success Story: Ty Meagher
Our former player Ty Meagher just signed his first pro contract with Valley United FC! We are incredibly proud of his achievement and his dedication to reaching his dream. Congratulations Ty! Your journey has just begun, and we will be following you every step on the way. You more than deserve this and you are an inspiration for our young Batavians!
We recently asked Ty to share his thoughts on his experience playing for Coach Rick and this is what he said.
“Along my youth soccer journey, I’ve had many coaches. What separates Coach Rick from the others is how he not only develops the entire team but also personally connects to each player specifically offering a way to better themselves on and off the field.”
Being part of Rick’s teams always felt more like a family environment rather than a business. I always felt that he truly cared about my development. It wasn’t always about winning or losing but more of how the team and myself can get better. He gave me the opportunity to experience my first trial where he played professionally in the Netherlands which gave me the confidence to really push myself to play professionally and achieve my goal. Rick always supported me and I’m forever grateful.”
Your support has always meant the world to our entire family. A little piece of you walks on that pitch with him every time. Keep promoting your club and what you do!”
We also know it’s important to hear what other parents might have to say. Ty’s mom, Angie, shared these thoughts with us.
“Thank you just doesn’t seem to be enough! The coach before told Ty ‘Your goal of playing pro is one in a million.’ So in the car I told Ty, ‘Well, someone has to be the one!’ That very next tournament you approached Todd and I and invited us to tryouts. Man was that perfect timing!
Bell94 Sports Complex
9390 E Bell Rd.
Scottsdale 85255
Pinnacle Park
21411 N 32nd St,
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Reach 11 Sports Complex
2425 E. Deer Valley Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 262-4536
Desert Broom Park
29440 N. Cave Creek Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(602) 262-6696
Paseo Highlands Park
3435 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 262-6575
Paradise Valley Park
17642 N 40th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 262-6696
Scottsdale Sports Complex
8081 E Princess Dr.,
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 312-7529
Batavia Experiences on Instagram
Congratulations to Luis Mata, Coach Rick’s 06 Boys Navy team Player Spotlight pick! Coach Rick says, "Luis has been with us for 7 years and is the perfect example of what one can achieve with hard work, consistency, and dedication. From being a somewhat limited goalkeeper in 2016 to becoming an outstanding, top-notch, super reliable, Advanced League goalkeeper without any weaknesses who wins games for his team on a weekly basis. Luis has a bright future in the game and makes us all very proud. He reminds us coaches why we do what we do." Read on to learn more about Luis.
• Favorite Soccer Memory: “Winning Presidents Cup and being able to play ASL for the first time ever since being with Coach Rick.” 🏆🥇
• Why do you love playing for Batavia: “I love the brotherhood I’ve developed with my teammates and the sense of family the coaches and staff have provided me. Coach Rick has known me for an extremely long time and I look up to him as a mentor on and off the field so it is always a pleasure to play for Batavia.” ⚽️🟠🔵
• What do you enjoy doing in your free time when you are off the pitch: “I really enjoy spending time with close ones, with my friends when I go to the mall or bond over videogames, hanging out with my girlfriend and passing quality time with her doing things we both enjoy, and being together with my family going out to eat or watching soccer on the weekends.”
• Favorite Subject: Math 🧮
• Favorite Food: Any Seafood 🍣
• Favorite Show: Regular Show 📺
Best of Luck to our 06 Boys Navy as they take on the competition at the Desert Super Cup this weekend! Their first game is today at 1:00pm, bring it home boys! 🏆
We are so thankful for our Batavia family: players, families, staff, volunteers and all our fans! We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and we’ll see you back on the fields next week!
A huge congratulations to Coach Ian Martell on earning his @ussoccer Coaching D License. We love how much our coaches want to grow, improve, and learn for the benefit of our athletes.
🚨 Join us this Friday, November 17th from 6-7:30pm for a special FREE workshop on the college soccer recruiting process, and how our players and parents can best navigate it. Mandatory for 06, 08, and 10 teams, and open and available to all Batavian players and parents. This workshop is presented by Andreas Papakostas. Zoom info in your TeamSnap.
Calling all u14-u20 Keepers, from FC Batavia as well as any other club🧤Here is a great opportunity to train with a top Keeper Coach visiting the Valley, Andreas Papakostas and his Olympic GK Academy.
This is not an FC Batavia clinic, and is open to all Intermediate/Advanced u14-u20 Keepers looking to raise their game.
So if you know a Keeper, drop them a tag!
Meet Adnan Ahmetovic, our Player Spotlight pick from Coach Rick’s 2011 Boys Navy team! Coach Rick says, “There are good reasons why Adnan is our team captain; he is a natural leader, always gives 100% effort, and his commitment is second to none. He is the rock in our backline and when the going gets tough, Adnan gets going. An absolute joy to work with.” Read on to learn more about Adnan.
• Favorite Position: Center back
• Favorite soccer memory: “Winning the Flagstaff tournament.” 🏆🔥
• Favorite soccer player or team to support: Messi and Liverpool 🐐
• Why do you love playing for Batavia: “ The coaches and teammates are all kind and supportive.” ⚽️🟠🔵
• What do you enjoy doing in your free time?: “Play fortnite, go airsofting and spending time with family.” 🎮
• Favorite food: Grilled chicken
• Favorite subject: ELA 📚
• Favorite movie: All American
Ready to grow your knowledge of the game, get some exercise, and earn some 💵? FC Batavia is proud to host an AZ Referee course for anyone interested in becoming a referee to support the many youth games happening every weekend.
Link in bio to register for the upcoming course.
*IMPORTANT DETAILS*
The in-person required on-field training session is Saturday, December 16th from 1-6pm at Pinnacle Park. Before that, you must complete the online training curriculum which can take up to 10 hours of completion. If you're interested in completing this course, we suggest you register and begin the online modules as soon as possible.
Referees are a crucial part of our youth soccer ecosystem, and we hope to see some Batavian players (ages 13+), parents or friends take on this opportunity to support our beautiful game.
Bringing home the 🏆👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Congrats to the 2014B Navy team and Coach Michael on going 4-0 and outscoring their opponents 27-5, including 6-1 in the final to be crowned champions at the #KickfortheCure tournament. Well done, boys! 🟠🔵
Congrats to our 2012 & 2011 Boys Navy teams taking home 2nd this weekend at the #KickfortheCure tournament! Keep up the great work boys! 🟠🔵