making the football better for all

Ventura Football Network (VFN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit making high-level football opportunities free and accessible for every player.

Mission & Vision

We eliminate pay-to-play barriers by providing free showcases, professional exposure, and community-driven support so every athlete has a chance to reach their full potential.

A football culture where opportunity, not finances, decides a player’s future.

Our Story

VFN was founded to challenge the pay-to-play system holding back talented players. What began as a single free showcase has grown into a movement creating real pathways to college, professional, and international football.

Why VFN is Different

  • Always Free for Players

  • Limited Roster Spots, Guaranteed Exposure

  • Highlight Reels, Photos, and Livestreams Included

  • Real Pathways to College & Pro Clubs

  • Community Investment: Every dollar reinvested in players

Programs & Initiatives

  • Free events with scouts, video, and recruitment support.

  • Our UPSL team, providing a direct pathway to higher levels.

  • Coalition of local clubs united under VFN.

  • Covering gear, travel, and recruiting expenses.

  • Player films, photos, livestreams, and scouting access.

Partners & Supporters

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

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Our Team

  • Five people standing behind a chain-link fence, with one person shaking hands with one of the others. They are outside near a gray building with a red and white sign that says 'Please read visual. Preserve your new track & field'.

    Cameron DeJong

    FOUNDER, CEO

  • A soccer coach with glasses and a black cap giving instructions to a team of four players wearing green training vests on the field.

    Jon Meyers

    SECRETARY, DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATION SPORTING FC

  • Woman wearing a red cap, sunglasses, gray hoodie, smiling.

    Jennifer Novak

    TREASURER, CFO

  • Two men wearing black jackets and black caps sitting on a bench at a track field, one with sunglasses, both appearing thoughtful or watching an event.

    Daniel Pendleton-Lopez

    VOLUNTEER COACH, OPERATIONS

  • An older man walking on a running track, wearing sunglasses, a black cap, and a black long-sleeve sports shirt with a Rotary International logo. He is also wearing gray cargo shorts and hiking boots, holding a phone and a small device in his hands.

    MICHAEL DEJONG

    OPERATIONS VOLUNTEER

  • A woman with curly brown hair wearing sunglasses and a black zip-up jacket, smiling at the camera. She is standing behind a table with hats and a box, in front of a light-colored backdrop.

    SHERI DEJONG

    OPERATIONS VOLUNTEER

Media & Press

VFN Newsroom
San Buenaventura FC Unveils Official Club Crest, Marking a New Era for Ventura Football
San Buenaventura FC Unveils Official Club Crest, Marking a New Era for Ventura Football

San Buenaventura Football Club (SBVFC), Ventura County’s newest semi-professional team, has officially unveiled its club crest — a bold symbol rooted in community, ambition, and purpose.

Ventura Football Network Partners with LA Galaxy for Fundraising Night
Ventura Football Network Partners with LA Galaxy for Fundraising Night

The Ventura Football Network (VFN) is excited to announce a special community night with the LA Galaxy on Saturday, October 11, 2025, as the Galaxy take on FC Dallas at Dignity Health Sports Park.

VFN x LA Galaxy: Official Youth Soccer Groups Partner
VFN x LA Galaxy: Official Youth Soccer Groups Partner

Ventura Football Network (VFN) is proud to announce that we are now an official Youth Soccer Groups Partner of the LA Galaxy — one of Major League Soccer’s most iconic and successful clubs.

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Together, we can transform football and create opportunities for every athlete.