GIRLS U15 | CITIZEN PHOENIX

Citizen FC | Conejo Valley Chapter

Current Status: Limited Spots Available
Head Coach: Matt Figueroa
Training: T/Th 6:00-7:45pm - Maple Elementary School*

*subject to change

  • Citizen FC teams operate under three core principles that shape our training environment and team culture.

    Commitment
    Players commit to consistent effort, focused training, and supporting their teammates.

    Community
    Our teams represent the Conejo Valley community and foster a positive, inclusive environment for players and families.

    Citizenship
    We develop players who compete with integrity, respect opponents, and represent the club with pride on and off the field.

  • Citizen FC is designed for players who want to improve and contribute to a strong team culture.

    Players are expected to:

    • Attend training sessions consistently
    • Arrive prepared and ready to learn
    • Support teammates and demonstrate positive sportsmanship
    • Give full effort during training and match play
    • Respect coaches, officials, and opponents

    Families are asked to support a positive sideline environment that reflects Citizen FC values.

  • Citizen FC training sessions focus on building confident, technically skilled players in a structured and positive environment.

    Training includes:

    • Ball mastery and technical development
    • Small-sided game play
    • Tactical awareness and decision making
    • Competitive match preparation

    Sessions are designed to challenge players while maintaining a fun and supportive team culture.

Girls Under 15 (GU15)

Conejo Valley Teams operate under shared Citizen FC standards for training, conduct, and competitive preparation.

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Coach Matt Figueroa

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Coach Citizen FC Conejo Valley | GU15
Head Coach, Citizen Football Club

Matt Figueroa is an experienced youth soccer coach dedicated to developing players who compete with confidence, discipline, and a strong understanding of the game.

He brings over nine years of coaching experience across both competitive club soccer and AYSO, with a focus on building technically sound, tactically aware, and team-oriented players. Throughout his coaching career, he has led and supported teams across Ventura County, consistently helping players grow in both performance and love for the game.

He currently serves as Head Coach for a Girls 2012 team, where he leads player development, team structure, and competitive growth during a critical stage in the transition to full-sided soccer.

Coaching Background

Over the past nine years, Mr. Figueroa has coached across multiple clubs and competitive levels:

  • Head Coach, Girls 2012 & Girls 2013 – ZeroGravity (Ventura) (3 years)

  • Assistant Coach, Girls 2012 – Sporting California (Ventura) (Championship-level competition)

  • Assistant Coach, Girls 2013 – Oaks FC (Thousand Oaks) (2nd Place, Division 2)

  • Head Coach, Girls 2012 – Newbury Park Elite Football Club (2 years)

  • AYSO Coach (2 years)

This range of experience provides a strong foundation in both player development and competitive team environments.

Coaching Philosophy

Coach Matt believes the best player development happens in an environment that is both fun and competitive.

His coaching emphasizes:

  • Building confidence through repetition and positive play

  • Developing strong technical fundamentals and decision-making

  • Encouraging an attacking style rooted in creativity and purpose

  • Teaching players how to read the game and create numerical advantages (2v1, 3v2)

  • Fostering team cohesion through communication and shared responsibility

Training sessions focus on both phases of the game, with particular attention to building out of the back, maintaining possession through safe and purposeful passing, and creating dynamic movement in the attacking third.

Personal

  • Hometown: Ventura, CA

  • Birthplace: Oxnard, CA

  • Residence: Lifelong Ventura County resident

  • Family: Wife, Lori; daughters Savannah and Hailey

TEAM STATUS DEFINITIONS:
Open Practice
Active evaluation period.

Limited Roster Spots
Roster nearly complete; select evaluations ongoing.

Roster Full; Training Pool Open
Roster capped. Development pool evaluations available.

New Team Forming
Interest registration open for upcoming team launch.