Memorial College Scholarship Awards

At East Bay Eclipse Soccer Club, we are more than a collection of teams—we are a family united by a shared love for soccer and the values it teaches. To honor the legacies of two extraordinary coaches who shaped our club and inspired countless players, we’ve established the Colette Bowler Spirit Award and the Mazi Maghsoodnia Compassion Award.
Celebrating Two Remarkable Lives
Colette Bowler, affectionately known as Coach CoCo, was a beacon of positivity and resilience. As a cancer survivor, she faced every challenge with unmatched strength, inspiring all who knew her. CoCo’s vibrant personality and unwavering optimism were as colorful as her signature hair, making her a beloved coach and role model for so many. Although her time with us was tragically cut short, her legacy lives on in the confident and joyful players she helped nurture.
Maziar “Mazi” Maghsoodnia brought unparalleled compassion to every team he coached. His unique ability to connect with players on a personal level fueled their passion for soccer and created an environment where everyone felt seen, valued, and inspired. His kindness and care left an enduring mark on the hearts of his players and the culture of our club.
Keeping Their Legacies Alive
Through these college scholarships, we honor CoCo’s spirit and Mazi’s compassion by recognizing high school seniors who embody the values they lived by. These awards celebrate players whose positivity, kindness, and commitment to their team, club, and community reflect the very best of Eclipse.
How You Can Help
Your support can help us continue this tradition and ensure CoCo’s and Mazi’s legacies inspire future generations. By contributing to the Memorial College Scholarship Fund, you’re giving young athletes the opportunity to pursue their college dreams while carrying forward the values of resilience, compassion, and community that CoCo and Mazi exemplified.
Applications are collected in March, and winners are announced each April.
Donations to the East Bay Eclipse Soccer Club, Tax ID: 27-3608073, are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Together, let’s honor their memory by fostering the same joy, kindness, and determination they brought to our club. Your contribution makes a difference—not just for our players, but for the entire Eclipse family.
Please reach out to eclipse@eastbayeclipse.com if you have any questions.
Previous Winners:
Colette “Coach CoCo” Bowler Spirit Award College Scholarship Winners
2018 - Cate Goodman / Sarah McClain 2019 - Natalie Arnswald 2020 - Ava Nieto / Dylan Hagglund / Riley Schmidt 2021 - Keira Taylor 2022 - Jordan Lum / Noe Hsia 2023 - Amanda Moe 2024 - Maya Carrasco / Maya Schwartz |
Mazi Maghsoodnia Compassion Award College Scholarship Winners
2018 - Ben Andrews 2019 - Connor Gregg 2020 - Beck Chambers 2021 - Drugan Brady 2022 - Nauder Maghsoodnia / Mason Fara 2023 - Jacob Ahearn 2024 - Nate Habas |
