April 26 Showcase Recap: A Full Day of Football, Exposure, and Impact
April 26, 2025 – Buena High School, Ventura, CA
On April 26, Ventura Football Network hosted its most impactful showcase to date at Buena High School in Ventura, California. With 100 players, four competitive matches, national scouting access, and community support at every level, this event captured what VFN is all about — creating real opportunities for players without the barriers of pay-to-play.
Every player participated in this showcase completely free of charge. No registration fees. No hidden costs. Just football.
Four Matches. One Unified Goal.
The showcase featured a full day of match play designed to highlight talent across every stage:
Boys Showcase Match – spotlighting elite youth players
Girls/Women’s Showcase Match – providing high-level exposure for female athletes
Men’s Showcase Match – showcasing unsigned and senior-level players
VFN Squad vs. KickaballPod JUCO Select – a marquee match watched by scouts nationwide
All matches were professionally filmed and livestreamed via Hudl, allowing college and semi-pro scouts across the country to evaluate talent in real time and revisit key plays post-event.
Tangible Results and Recruiting Impact
The April 26 Showcase produced immediate results:
Two players from the VFN Squad signed with Santa Barbara City College (SBCC)
Multiple players were recruited by Sporting FC Women
Several players received interest and direct outreach from college programs around the country
In-person and remote scouting attendees included:
Marlon Devalle, Assistant Coach, CSUN (Cal State Northridge)
Tarzan Fernandez, Head Coach, United City FC Women
Jon Meyers, Head Coach, Sporting FC Men’s First Team
College programs from across the country watching live via Hudl
Powered by Partnerships, Volunteers, and Community
This event was made possible by the collaboration and generosity of our partners, supporters, and volunteers. Special thanks to:
Hudl – for powering our livestream and providing every player with professional match footage
Adidas – for supplying high-performance gear for our players and staff
Legends Photography – for capturing incredible photos throughout the day and documenting the entire event
Anchor Point IT Solutions – our Banner Sponsor for the event
Fausset Printing – for delivering all on-site banners and signage
Glovus – our Official Goalkeeper Partner, running warmups and sessions for all keepers
KickaballPod – for curating and managing the JUCO Select team
Oxnard Eagles – whose coach and director volunteered on-site to help coordinate players and field operations
VTA Soccer Stop – for their community support and contributions to making this event possible
And to all of the volunteers who donated their time and energy to help organize, coach, and run the day — your support made this event a success
This wasn’t just a showcase — it was a shared mission in motion.
A New Standard for Showcase Events
The April 26 Showcase proved what’s possible when football is built around access, not profit.
100% free for all players
Professional footage and livestreamed exposure
Genuine outcomes with college and club opportunities
This is what Ventura Football Network stands for — and we’re just getting started.
— Ventura Football Network
