Whether your child is lacing up cleats for the first time or is hungry to level up, Santa Barbara Soccer Club has four youth programs now open for registration. All take place at Girsh Park Turf (7050 Phelps Road), and each one is built around positive coaching, more touches on the ball, and a lot of fun. Here’s what’s coming up, in order of date.
SBSC Elite Thanksgiving Soccer Clinic
November 23–24 | 5:00–7:00 PM | Ages 8–14
Looking for something to do over Thanksgiving break? This two-day clinic is made for players who love to train and enjoy being challenged. Sessions cover passing and receiving, first touch, dribbling, finishing, 1v1 attacking and defending, and tactical ideas like spacing, movement, and decision-making. Goalkeepers are included and get time in goal during scrimmages and competitive activities.
Players are grouped by age and technical ability, so recreational and competitive players alike get the right level of challenge.
3-Day Holiday Soccer Camp
December 28–30, 2026 | Boys and Girls | Ages 5–14 | All skill levels
Keep the holiday break active with three days of club-level coaching. Campers work on ball mastery with both feet, 1v1 attacking and defending, and 2v2 and 3v3 scenarios, then put it all to use in small-sided games and team competitions. The highlight for many: the Coaches Challenge, where players test their skills against the coaching staff.
Winter 2027 Youth Training Clinics
January 5 – March 9, 2027 | Tuesdays, 4:00–5:00 PM | Ages U-6 to U-12 (birth years 2021–2015)
For families who want steady skill development, this 10-week clinic offers one 60-minute session each week led by club-level coaches. Each session focuses on ball mastery, 1v1 attacking and defending, dribbling and creativity, changes of direction and speed, and decision-making. It’s a great way for recreational players to experience the Santa Barbara SC training environment.
Registration includes an SBSC training shirt (shorts and socks are not included), and players wear it to every session.
Winter 2027 Youth Recreational League
January 8 – March 12, 2027 | Fridays | Pre-K through 6th grade (birth years 2023–2014)
This 10-week league welcomes everyone, from true beginners to players continuing to develop their game. Play with your friends, form your own team, and enjoy a safe, positive environment. The game format is designed to maximize touches, encourage creativity, and create more goal-scoring chances.
Divisions are Pre-K/K, 1st/2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, and 5th/6th grade, at the beginner to intermediate level.