Proud to hold a team GPA of 3.51

Education

Soccer


Mentorship

Mission Statement

Nicks Kids Soccer is a youth program focused on the well being of each and every individual. Our mission is to ensure every child within our program is able to enjoy the benefits of being a child. Our goal is to make sure that children are able to articulate and surround themselves with positive people and a positive environment to ensure a positive future.

Meet our staff

Officer Joyce

Officer Joyce

Co-Founder

Kind- hearted individual who seeks nothing but change within the growing community of Nickerson Gardens. He is confident that every child is capable of achieving their dreams and goals no matter where they come from, whilst teaching them a correct set of morals and values. Officer Joyce looks above himself to help the rest, and may forget about himself to ensure every child within Nicks Kids has a bright path. His dedication and motivation for Nicks Kids has helped us grow in every positive direction.

Lupita Valdovino

Lupita Valdovino

Co-Founder

Lupita is a college graduate and a 1st grade teacher. She has a passion to help children and create positive change in her community. She is the engine that has driven Nicks Kids forward. She created Homework club to help the kids with their school work, monitors and keeps on top of each kids grades, mentors, completes all Nicks kids Administration work,and maintains our social media. She is a great example to all the kids that with hard work and determination you can accomplish your dreams.

Victor Banuelos

Victor Banuelos

Co-Founder/ coach

Co-Founder and Coach; Victor is a Twenty year old, who dedicates his time and passion to Nicks Kids. Most of our younger and quiet student athletes look up to him. Victor is currently a college student, and does all he can to impact these children's lives positively.

Gabriel Banuelos

Gabriel Banuelos

co-founder

At such a young age, Gabriel (Gibby) has become a role model for our student athletes. He is the definition of a leader and always leads from the front. Gibby is finishing his freshman year at UCLA.
Gabriel maintained a GPA above a 4.0 throughout his 4 years at Verb and was able to choose UCLA from a pool of prestigious schools from which he was admitted to. Gabriel is and will always be a great example and role model for our student athletes.

Julia Banuelos

Julia Banuelos

co-founder

Julia is an incoming senior who helped create Nicks Kids. At such a young age, Julia is a great role model and mentor to many student athletes.

Maricela Banuelos

Maricela Banuelos

Team Mom

A strong woman, who asks for nothing but positive change for the children within the community. Maricela and her family exemplify that nothing is impossible as long as one is willing to welcome change.

Tony Gamas

Tony Gamas

Coach

Tony is not just a parent but a valuable part of our program. He volunteers much of his time to mentor our kids, pass on his life experiences and ensure they have a positive mindset on and off the soccer pitch.

Eric Renteria

Eric Renteria

coach

Eric is a parent and now a great role model for many of our kids. He spends much of his time nurturing and passing on his life values to our kids; values they can use off the pitch.

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145 W. 108th St Los Angeles, CA 90061
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