NJCAA soccer program approved at 51ÁÔÆæ<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Intercollegiate college athletics is making a comeback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, as 51ÁÔÆæ rejoins the National Junior College Athletics Association and launches men and women\u2019s soccer for the Fall 2023 semester. The NJCAA approved TSC\u2019s application to join the league at their October 20 meeting. <\/p>\n
TSC President Jes\u00fas Roberto Rodr\u00edguez said it is the perfect time for the college to expand into NJCAA men and women\u2019s soccer. <\/p>\n
\u201cOver the past five years we\u2019ve been focused on some very specific intuitional goals, which include improving student success and creating an environment that is caring and welcoming for all,\u201d he said, noting that student-athletes will have the supports they need to be successful in the classroom and on the field. <\/p>\n
The TSC Board of Trustees unanimously approved the application for membership at their August board meeting. Board Chair Adela Garza, a frequent fan at TSC club soccer games, said the board is excited about creating more opportunities for Rio Grande Valley student athletes. \u201cLocal high school students who want to play collegiate soccer will have a great option close to home,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n
TSC will join Region 14, which consists of nine community colleges across east and central Texas, such as Blinn College, Northeast Texas Community College, Tyler Junior College, and Navarro College. A typical regular season will consist of eight home games and eight away games. <\/p>\n
Students are excited about the expansion of soccer at TSC. Javier Ballesteros, freshman, is a current member of the TSC Soccer Club. He played on the varsity soccer team at Brownsville\u2019s Veteran\u2019s Memorial High School all four years of high school and affirmed the local community\u2019s passion for the game. <\/p>\n
\u201cSoccer is the most popular sport in the Valley,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was good they chose to start with it because of the place we live in and because of the players we have here.\u201d Ballesteros said playing teams at a higher level of competition will continue to strengthen him mentally and physically, as he aims for a professional career in soccer. While he seeks to hone his soccer skills, he will also be preparing for a secure financial future by majoring in business at TSC. <\/p>\n
\u201cTSC\u2019s NJCAA soccer program will build upon a strong record of success,\u201d said Rodr\u00edguez. Rio Grande Valley high school teams have earned many state championships over the past 15 years, creating a strong pipeline of local players. The TSC soccer club also plays at an extraordinary high level, toppling teams from much larger schools to win the regional championship and qualify for the national tournament in 2019. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe have incredible backing for collegiate soccer in our region,\u201d said Dr. Armando Ponce, Executive Director of Athletics and Civility, who will serve as Athletic Director. \u201cAt any given soccer club game, we have 150 fans show up to cheer on our Scorpions, including alumni, families, soccer enthusiasts and, of course, many members of the Scorpion community.\u201d <\/p>\n
As the only community college in the Rio Grande Valley with a NJCAA sports team, Ponce said TSC is excited about the opportunity for local players to participate at the collegiate level, as well as the community outreach the program will provide through soccer camps and other activities for aspiring young athletes. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/Javier.Ballesteros-scaled.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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