Athletic Department Directory

Athletic Director Mike Mari (530) 242-7595

Athletic Academic CounselorJason Kelly (530) 242-7737

Athletic TrainerMike Davis (530) 242-2280

Equipment TechnicianJay Axtell (530) 242-2273

Head Soccer CoachDaniel Valdivia (530) 242-2281 (office)(530) 227-0240 (cell) dvaldivia@shastacollege.edu

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The Shasta-Tehama Trinity Joint Community College District (“Shasta College”) does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, disability (physical and mental), pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Shasta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, in-cluding sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

Shasta College Athletics

“Coach Valdivia is a good man that has a

big heart for people. So if you are looking

for a college to study and play soccer at,

I recommend you come to

Shasta College.”

– Flavio Ferreira

São Paulo, Brazil

OnCampusHousingShasta College maintains two dorms, one for males and one for females. Each dorm holds 63 people and students enjoy partcipating in a variety of social and recreational campus activities. Students must carry and maintain satisfactory progress in at least 12 units to remain in the dorms. The cost per year is $4.406.90.

TuitionMaking Shasta College your choice for higher education opens up doors to small class sizes, personalized attention, excellent faculty and cost affective tuition. In-State 2015-16 tuition (12 units/term) cost approximately $1,182. Out-State 2015-16tuition (12 units/term) cost approximately $6,318.

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COACHesDaniel Valdivia, Head Soccer CoachDaniel took over as head coach at Shasta College in 2012 and quickly turned the men’s soccer team into a playoff contending force. In his first two years coaching at Shasta College, the Knights equalled the

number of wins they had over the four-year period prior to his start. Daniel was named GVC Coach of the Year after only his second year as head coach at Shasta College, and again in his third year. Daniel completed his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Chico State and his Masters Degree in School Counseling from the University of La Verne.

Jesse Banda, Assistant Soccer CoachCoach Banda was born and raised in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. He has been with Shasta College for two years.

Keith Stewart, Assistant Soccer CoachAssistant Coach Stewart was born and raised in Redding, California. He has been with Shasta College for four years.

Jason Kelly, Athletic CounselorJason Kelly has been with Shasta College since 2001, working specifically with athletes for over 10 years. He has enjoyed being a part of athletics as a college athlete, coach and

counselor. Jason has a B.A. degree from CSU, Sacramento and M.S. Degree from the University of La Verne.

FACiliTiesState of the Art Training FacilityIn the spring of 2015 Shasta College finished the installation of an entirely new training facility. Student-athletes now have a training facility with no barriers to success! Hammer Strength/Life Fitness is a pioneer in the field of strength and conditioning equipment. Our Hammer Strength/Life Fitness weight room is an efficient training space in which you have the tools to get bigger, faster, and stronger!

PlACeMeNTShasta College is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). We go to great lengths to ensure each student-athlete has every option available for transfer. Our sophomore list is sent annually to every 4-year school in the country. We also utilize electronic game film to expedite the recruiting process to your 4-year school. From DI to NAIA your information will be in the hands of every college.

Shasta College students have the opportunity to obtain an Associate in Arts degree or Associate in Science degree, as well Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT). Students who are awarded an ADT are guaranteed admission with junior standing in the California State University (CSU) system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus.

B.J. Romac

Shasta College, 2012-2014

GVC Offensive Player of the Year

Concordia University, 2014-2016

Jesus RangelShasta College, 2013-2015University of Saint Mary, Kansas, 2015-Present