Pateadores is a Spanish slang term that means "kickers"
The colors for the Pateadores Soccer Club have been blue and yellow since the inception of the club in 1987. The crest was adopted in 1989 and is outlined in yellow surrounding the blue and white crest. The black swan was added to the crest in 1995. This is to symbolize the club's unique style of play, which is aggressive, territorial, and graceful. The swan's segments represent the 4 original founding teams in the club; U19, U17, U16, and U15.
Pictured: Our very first crest.
The initials at the bottom of the crest, RMO, are a tribute to Robert M. O'Leary, the original Director and Head Coach of the Pateadores Soccer Club.
MISSION STATEMENT
At Pateadores Soccer Club, our mission is to be a well-organized, forward thinking and networked Club that is dedicated to the comprehensive development of boys and girls throughout all of our levels of programming. Our primary focus is to nurture their growth both on and off the field, placing equal importance on character development, academic success, and soccer excellence.
We are committed to creating an environment that fosters maturity, self-confidence, and a strong sense of personal responsibility. By instilling values such as discipline, respect, and teamwork, we aim to shape our players into well-rounded individuals who can make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
Central to our mission is the establishment of a true player pathway to the highest levels in the game. We strive to provide our players with the necessary tools, resources, and opportunities to maximize their potential and achieve their dreams. Through top-tier coaching, state-of-the-art facilities, and access to competitive competitions, we ensure that our boys are well-prepared to excel at every stage of their soccer journey.
We are driven by a deep passion for player development and seek to empower each individual to reach their full potential. Our dedicated coaching staff is committed to providing personalized attention, guidance, and mentorship to every player, nurturing their technical, tactical, physical, and psychological skills.
VISION STATEMENT
At Pateadores Soccer Club, we believe that success is not solely measured by wins and losses, but by the positive impact we have on our players' lives. We are committed to producing not only exceptional soccer players but also outstanding young men and women who possess the tools, values, and resilience to excel in all areas of life.
Join us on this transformative journey, where we combine the pursuit of academic excellence and soccer prowess to shape the leaders of tomorrow. Together, we will inspire, develop, and empower our Pateadores players to become champions on the field and in life.
David served as our club President for over a decade and worked long and hard to help shape and build the club we are today. He started as a manager of his son’s teams in 1998, then moved over to the President role and Board position shortly thereafter and volunteered in the President role until 2018. He was a compassionate, hardworking, determined man who wanted to build a club where youth soccer players could have a safe environment to play their sport. He loved coming out to our Pats Cup Tournaments to hand out the medals and awards so he could meet and talk to the young players and watch them play. He was a big supporter of our club’s golf tournament, even playing with his son Tyler every year we had the event. At one of these golf tournaments, we were able to award David with a Life Time Achievement Award on his dedication to the Pateadores.
David sadly passed away in November of 2020, he will forever be in our hearts.
Ben has been with the Pateadores since 2009 when he became the Irvine Boys Chapter Director. Ben coached many teams at the club over the years, alongside his Director role. Ben was an excellent coach, teaching the boys important soccer skills and being a good sport on the field, as well as being good person off the field. He was a good man, a positive person and role model for this players and coaches. Ben always had a bright smile, a happy and positive attitude and enjoyed hanging with his friends and family. He was a wonderful and loving husband, to Kim and a devoted father to his two daughters, Jaiden and Jenna. Ben loved working for the Pateadores, and enjoyed being Co-Director of our Pats Cup tournaments. Pats Cup won’t be the same without Ben at the field to welcome in teams and to hand out awards.
Ben sadly passed away in May of 2023, he will forever be in our hearts.