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This year marks 50 years of existence for Pleasanton’s Ballistic United Soccer Club, and the club is proudly celebrating the top 50 “Difference Makers” in the history of BUSC.
The club has been releasing the names of people selected to the top 50 and will continue to do so in the weeks ahead. On Sept. 15, BUSC officials will release the top three “Difference Makers” leading into the Oct. 6 Orange and Gold Gala at Barone’s.
Here are the next group of honorees:
Donna Cook
Donna was the first and only female vice president of the club, thus far. She took a large role in the 2000 Western Regional Tournament that Ballistic hosted in Pleasanton. She was also a driving force in the organization of the Summer Classic and the Fall Classic Tournament during her eight years on the board.
Greg Jetter
Greg has been on the Ballistic Board of Directors for six years and is currently the vice president. His non-stop work ethic helped result in the development of the Bernal/Patelco Sports Complex. Greg was the driving force behind fundraising efforts, planning and proposal efforts with the city and its parks, as well as being the man that ultimately pushed it through.
Currently, he is channeling his efforts to develop futsal facilities within Pleasanton to help support the growth of this sport.
Adam Schlouster
Adam played on Premier teams from under-10 through U-16 competitive seasons. Adam was primarily a defensive midfielder for the 3-time State Cup Champions. He was selected for the U-17 residency program in Bradenton, Fla., as well as the US U-17 and U-18 national teams and was a NSCAA/adidas All-America and adidas All-Star along with McDonald’s and Parade All-American.
He then moved on to the University of North Carolina, where he was selected to the Atlantic Coast Conference All-Freshman Team. After two years at UNC, Adam transferred back to the West Coast to play for Loyola Marymount University. He was the team captain his senior year, and then was signed by the San Jose Earthquakes in 2008.
Stuart Ritchie
Stuart started in the club at age 5, rising through the clubs’ recreation division until he parlayed his talent and passion over to the competitive division. He participated in the U-14 academy before being plucked by the local pro club team the San Jose Earthquakes where he played for the next two seasons at the U-16 academy level.
In 2016, his continued development found himself signed by Dutch first division club FC Groningen. In early 2018, Stuart was called into the U-18 US Youth National Team camp.
Tony Chavarria
For over 45 years, Tony has been a part of BUSC in one way shape or form. He started in the 1970s as a high-energy center forward who dominated during his run of time at BUSC. He continued those accomplishments while at Amador Valley and in junior college. Never leaving Pleasanton, Tony continued to support BUSC as a both a competitive coach and for the past 15 years as the director of recreation.
Water polo honors
Three former Amador Valley water polo players were honored recently by being named to the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) All-Academic Team.
These smart, dedicated and amazing young women not only went on to play in college but are achieving at a high level in the classroom. The trio are Miara Pipe at Cal Lutheran University, Mia Battilega at Santa Clara University and Talia Florio at Chapman University.
Editor’s note: Dennis Miller is a contributing sports writer for the Pleasanton Weekly. To contact Miller or submit local high school sports scores, game highlights and photographs for his weekly Pleasanton Preps column, email him at acesmag@aol.com.
Editor’s note: Dennis Miller is a contributing sports writer for the Pleasanton Weekly. To contact Miller or submit local high school sports scores, game highlights and photographs for his weekly Pleasanton Preps column, email him at acesmag@aol.com.
