Resources

PROGRAMS

  • Year-round soccer programs, training, and player development activities
  • The best game circuit/leagues (SoCal, Cal South, NPL, GA Aspire, MLS Next)
  • Specialized Goalkeeping Training (U8 to U18 birth years)
  • Community Outreach, Mentorship & Jr Coaches programming
  • College Placement Program, Seminars, and resources center (U15 to U18 birth years)

STAFFING

  • Professional US Soccer Federation Certified A, B, C Licensed Coaches
  • Full-time Director of Coaching
  • Full-time Boys Director of Coaching
  • Full-time Girls Director of Coaching
  • Full-time MLS Next Academy Director
  • Full-time Director of Recreation Programs
  • Dedicated Goalkeeping Coaching
  • Full Time Registrar
  • Part Time Scheduling Director
  • Part Time Facilities Director
  • Part Time Membership Support Specialist

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENTAL ENVIRONMENT

  • Club-wide training curriculum, developmental plans and tactical periodization.
  • Highest quality training facilities on the Central Coast. (Girsh Park, UCSB, Westmont, SBCC)
  • Annual school calendar year training plan (August to end of June) including 2-3 weekly training sessions (1.5-2 hours each daily); totaling approximately 44 weeks of 250+ training hours a year.
  • Strength and Conditioning supplemental training program. (MLS & GA Aspire)
  • Futsal optional third-day training for teams that offer 2 days of training per week.
  • Individual Development Plans (player evaluations) completed two times annually.

GAMES

  • Pre-Academy/U15 and Younger Teams: Fall SoCal League & spring NPL League team registration, excluding referee fees.
  • State or National Cup Team Registration, excluding referee fees.
  • U15 and Older Teams: Fall CSL or SoCal leagues, Spring League, Tournament registration, excluding ref fees
  • GA Aspire and MLS Next: Fall and spring league team registration including referee fees
  • 2-month (June & July 2024) summer league pick-up games (U10 to U18 birth years)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

  • Secondary supplemental insurance coverage for all players at all MLS Next, GA Aspire and SBSC organized events
  • Financial support through club scholarship program
  • Special rates on fan gear
  • Team travel booking services and discounted cost of travel (MLS and GA Aspire platforms)
  • Sibling discounts on camps, clinics, and other club activities.

MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT DETAILS

  • Santa Barbara SC packages all services into one annual membership fee paid in advance or financed monthly.
  • Fees include all training, games, and additional member benefits as listed.
  • By accepting your spot, you are agreeing to a 12-month membership commitment.
  • Player fees can be paid in full at the time of registration for a 10% discount or made in 12 monthly payments.
  • Payments are accepted online with credit card (+3% convenience fee), or ACH.
  • Player fees are non-refundable, except for injury, loss of income/move, or in cases where team alignment has changed after invite.
  • All fees are due by the 15th of each month to remain eligible. Fees paid on the 15th of each month apply to services provided on the 16th to the 14th of the subsequent month. Fees received on March 15 will cover March 16 to April 14th.
  • All players will be charged a one-time $100 Field Development fee at registration.

For all NEW MALE (2019 to 2008 age groups) & FEMALE (2017 to 2012 age groups) PLAYERS wishing to be evaluated for our Santa Barbara Soccer Club (MLS & CSL) teams please click here

For all NEW FEMALE PLAYER (2014 to 2008 age groups only) wishing to try out or be evaluated for our Central Coast Academy (GA Aspire & CSL) teams please click here

Santa Barbara County has cleared the way for Soccer to resume, with modifications, as long as certain COVID-19 indicators continue to be below threshold levels. To read more on the Return to Play Guidelines from the State and County, please click here. 

PDF 2 – Return to Play

Santa Barbara County has cleared the way for Soccer to resume, with modifications, as long as certain COVID-19 indicators continue to be below threshold levels. To read more on the Return to Play Guidelines from the State and County, please click here. 

There are 3 steps each player needs to complete in order to return to play. All 3 steps must be completed by the first day of camp.
  1. Must be registered: Must be a registered Santa Barbara SC Player for the 2020-21 Season or have registered to participate in tryouts. Click here to register.
  2. Must complete and sign waiver/release: A signed waiver and release for Communicable diseases (includes Covid 19) is required before your child can return to play. Note: if your waiver/release is not signed on the first day, your child will not be allowed to participate. Click here sign waiver.
  3. Review safer training plans: All players, coaches, parents, and administrators must review and adhere to the safer training plans. Click here to review.

Click here for Field Schedule

It is critical that all players, coaches, staff, and parents are aware of the safer training procedures. Click here to review.

All players and parents are encouraged to take the SafeSport training module, available here for free.

For additional information, please review the resources below:

Our virtual player tools educational platform provides players the opportunity and guidance to develop outside of the context of the regular training sessions. A few of our support features include technical skills videos, moves of the week, homework, skills challenges and mental strategies to improving your individual player development plan. The program as part of our curriculum was created to provide our players the tools to become much more confident and creative with the ball at our feet. 

Skills Challenges

Coming Soon!

Club YouTube Videos

Team Zoom

Coming Soon!

Strength and Conditioning

Coming Soon!