For over six years, Thunderbird Football Club has been a cornerstone of the local community, offering a family-run soccer experience that has grown to include 150 club players and over 250 recreational players. The club is led by Anthony Zaccagnio, a seasoned coach with more than 25 years of experience in the Valley. Under his guidance, Thunderbird FC’s professional coaching staff is dedicated to developing players’ technical skills while instilling a deep love for the game.
Positive coaching is a central philosophy at Thunderbird FC, extending beyond its club programs into the recreational league as well. The recreational players benefit from the expertise of qualified volunteer coaches who are passionate about the sport and committed to making soccer enjoyable and accessible for everyone involved.
One of the key strengths of Thunderbird FC is its organization. The club takes pride in offering a seamless soccer experience for parents, facilitated by the user-friendly platform, PlayMetrics. This tool simplifies the management of schedules, communication, and other important aspects of a child’s soccer journey, making it as convenient as possible from a parent’s perspective.
More than just a soccer club, Thunderbird FC is described by many as a family. The close-knit community ensures that every player, parent, and coach feels a sense of belonging. Safety is also a top priority for the organization. All coaches at Thunderbird FC undergo thorough background checks and SafeSport training to ensure a safe environment for every child.
Registration is now open for Thunderbird FC’s Fall Recreational League and Little T-Birds programs for boys and girls ages 7-14. Parents are encouraged to register their children and use the coupon code READ2024 for a special 10% discount.
“We are so thankful we found Thunderbird FC for our son! You can tell the coaches genuinely care about their growth as a player, teammate, and as a person. We have already seen great progress in our son. I can’t say enough good things about Thunderbird FC!”
“What a wonderful group of coaches! My son adored everyone. They treated all of the kids like their own family. I highly recommend Thunderbird FC and we cannot wait until next time!”
“We have 12 years in youth soccer and the experience our son is having with Thunderbird FC is second to none! It is truly a family affair and the passion for soccer and leading these young players is evident at every practice and every game. This philosophy applies to the families as well — no pushy parents cursing at refs and growling at opposing players here.“
