About Ventura Football Network

Building a community-driven football ecosystem that creates opportunity, visibility, and access for every player.

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Our Mission

Ventura Football Network exists to make football accessible for all. We believe opportunity should never depend on a family’s financial situation. Through free showcases, community-centered programs, local club partnerships, and comprehensive media and recruiting support, we uplift the communities we serve and create pathways for athletes to pursue college, professional, and global football opportunities.

A new model for football

We envision a future where every player, regardless of background or financial situation, has access to exposure, data, coaching, and pathways.

VFN is building a complete football ecosystem that supports players through every stage of their journey.

Our vision includes:

  • Free showcase events

  • Community-backed semi-pro football

  • Local club collaboration instead of competition

  • A recruiting pipeline open to everyone

  • Analytics and film for all players

  • City and school partnerships

  • Youth and indoor programs

  • A county-wide football identity

How It Started

Ventura Football Network was founded by Cameron DeJong, a Ventura County coach and former professional player who experienced firsthand how many talented athletes are overlooked simply because they can’t afford the pay-to-play system.

After years coaching in the community and working with players from all backgrounds, one thing became clear: Football needed a new pathway, one rooted in accessibility, opportunity, and community.

VFN began as a single showcase event. Today, it has grown into one of the most meaningful and fast-growing football movements in the region.

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“We’re building the football system I wish I had growing up, one that’s open, supportive, and for everyone.”

What Makes VFN Different

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Accessibility First

Our core principle is simple: if a player wants an opportunity, they should have it.

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Community-Driven

We work with local clubs, cities, schools, and families to build a united football community.

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Complete Pathway

From showcases to recruiting, media to analytics, club support to SBVFC, all connected.

A Sustainable Community Revenue System

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Every program inside VFN connects to a shared revenue system. This system allows us to keep showcases free or low cost and reinvest directly into players and community programs.

Programs in the revenue system:

  • Showcases

  • Tournaments

  • Merch and apparel

  • Sponsorships

  • Recruiting services

  • Club network programs

Everything feeds back into the mission.

Reinvesting Back Into The Community

The VFN Platform reinvests its share of revenue directly into:

  • Free and low cost showcases

  • SBVFC community first team

  • Player scholarships

  • Media and footage support for players

  • Youth programs and school partnerships

  • Equipment donations

  • Expanding to new cities

Every dollar supports local players.

OUR IMPACT

  • 3 Showcase Events held across Ventura County

  • 60+ active college and professional scouts in our network

  • 20+ players placed with international clubs, local teams, or colleges

  • Multiple athletes recruited to U.S. college programs through our support

  • 10 clubs in our growing VFN Club Network

  • $7,000+ raised to make football more accessible for local players

  • 100% free-to-play opportunities for every participant

  • Major partnerships with brands like Adidas, LA GALAXY, Hudl, and more

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Our Team

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    Cameron DeJong

    FOUNDER, CEO

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    Jennifer Novak

    TREASURER, CFO

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    Danielle King

    Director of Community & Partnerships

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    Erick Santiago

    Director of International Opportunities

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    Alondra Perez

    Director of VFN Media

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    Jon Meyers

    SECRETARY

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    MICHAEL DEJONG

    OPERATIONS VOLUNTEER

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    SHERI DEJONG

    OPERATIONS VOLUNTEER

Our Values

Accessibility

football should be available to everyone

Opportunity

pathways for players at every level

Community

collaboration over competition

Development

long-term growth for athletes

Visibility

media + analytics to help players get seen

Integrity

transparent, mission-driven operations

Partners & Supporters

We are proud to work with forward-thinking partners who share our commitment to opportunity and community.

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How to Get Involved

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Players & Families

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Clubs & Coaches

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