Palm Beach Gardens Soccer

What Palm Beach Gardens Soccer does

Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association (PBGYAA), operating as Palm Beach Gardens Soccer and branded PBG Predators, is a Florida-based non-profit youth soccer organization serving players ages U8 through U19 in the Palm Beach Gardens area. Its portfolio spans competitive travel soccer across 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 formats with a year-round season (August–May), elite national-platform programs via ECNL for boys and Girls Academy plus DPL for girls at U13–U19, seasonal recreation soccer (Fall, Spring, All-Stars), and TOPSoccer, a 6–7 week adaptive program for disabled players. The organization runs the bi-annual Palm Beach Gardens Classic Soccer Tournament, which hosted 350+ teams in October 2025 and expects 280+ teams in March 2026, drawing participants from Florida and out of state.

The underlying technology stack is commodity rather than proprietary: the club runs on the OttoSport digital platform for its website and club management, while recreation registration is handled through Blue Sombrero. No AI/ML capabilities, mobile apps, or proprietary software are disclosed. Headcount is reported in the 11–50 range, consistent with a coaching-heavy community sports organization rather than a technology company.

Monetization is multi-stream and non-profit in structure: registration fees for competitive travel and recreation programs form the recurring base, tournament entry fees provide event-driven revenue from the Classic tournament, and sponsorship income from brands such as Nike and Dr. Meier Ortho supplements operations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven — players are acquired through local tryouts, word-of-mouth, and the annual tournament cycle — with direct-to-family distribution via the website and registration platforms rather than any third-party channel.

Name

Palm Beach Gardens Soccer

Legal name

Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association

Website

https://predatorssoccer.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Palm Beach Gardens Soccer (PBGYAA), operating as the PBG Predators, is a non-profit youth soccer organization in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida serving U8–U19 players through competitive travel, elite national-platform (ECNL, Girls Academy, DPL) programs, recreation leagues, adaptive TOPSoccer, and the bi-annual Palm Beach Gardens Classic tournament.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Club Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Competitive travel soccer
• Youth athletic training
• Adaptive youth sports
• Soccer tournament hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Beach Gardens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tournament Registration Fees: Revenue from bi-annual Palm Beach Gardens Classic Soccer Tournament. Teams pay registration fees to participate; October 2025 event expected to host 350+ teams, March 2026 event expected to host 280+ teams.
2. Program Registration Fees: Revenue from competitive travel soccer and recreation soccer program registrations. Programs include Fall Season (Sept-Nov), Spring Season (March-May), and year-round travel season (August-May).
3. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsorships from brands like Nike and Dr. Meier Ortho visible on club materials, uniforms, and website.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Palm Beach Gardens Soccer (PBGYAA / PBG Predators) operates youth soccer programming for children in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Offerings span competitive travel soccer on elite national platforms (Boys ECNL, Girls Academy & DPL), a recreation soccer division, an adaptive soccer program (TOPSoccer) for youth with disabilities, and the Palm Beach Gardens Classic Soccer Tournament hosted by the club.

Product overview

Palm Beach Gardens Soccer (PBGYAA) operates as a multi-program youth soccer organization offering competitive travel soccer and recreational programs. The core portfolio includes Competitive Travel Soccer (U8-U16) with age-specific formats, Boys ECNL Program (U13-U19), and Girls Academy & DPL Program (U13-U19). Supporting programs include the Palm Beach Gardens Classic Soccer Tournament (bi-annual event) and Recreation Soccer with seasonal offerings. Special needs programming is provided through TOPSoccer. The organization uses the OTTO Sport platform for its website operations and Blue Sombrero for registration services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Competitive Travel Soccer Year-round competitive travel soccer training and league play for selected youth players committed to a higher level of competition, travel, and skill development. Designed for competitive-age youth players and their families in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
• Boys ECNL Elite national-platform competitive soccer program for boys, fielding the club's teams in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL). Targeted at top-tier male youth soccer players seeking the highest level of competition and college exposure.
• Girls Academy & DPL Elite national-platform competitive soccer program for girls, fielding the club's teams in the Girls Academy and the Development Player League (DPL). Targeted at top-tier female youth soccer players seeking elite competition and college exposure.
• Recreation Soccer Entry-level youth soccer program focused on grassroots skill development, fun, and age-appropriate coaching in a local recreational setting. Designed for children and families in Palm Beach Gardens seeking an affordable, developmental soccer experience without the travel commitment of competitive play.
• TOPSoccer Adaptive/inclusive soccer program for youth with physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities, offering a supportive environment with adapted coaching and play. Designed for children who cannot participate in mainstream recreation or competitive soccer and their families.
• Palm Beach Gardens Classic Soccer Tournament Annual soccer tournament hosted by the club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, providing competitive tournament opportunities for member teams and visiting youth soccer clubs and travel teams from the region and beyond.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Elite Club National League (ECNL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECNL is the primary national platform for PBG Predators boys teams (U13-U19). Boys compete in both National and Regional ECNL teams. The partnership provides access to elite-level competition, national events, and visibility for collegiate recruiting.
• Girls AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational platform for PBG Predators girls teams (U13-U19) providing elite competition pathways and collegiate recruitment visibility.
• Development Player League (DPL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary national platform for girls teams alongside Girls Academy, offering additional competitive opportunities for U13-U19 players.
• NikeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNike brand sponsorship visible on club website, uniforms, and materials. Nike logo appears on official club website and program materials.
• Dr. Meier OrthominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal orthopedic practice sponsor appearing on club website. Sponsorship provides marketing support to the club.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tampa Bay United Rowdies: Florida-based youth soccer club with competitive travel, ECNL, and recreation programs serving a similar U8-U19 demographic. Operates in a comparable regional market with overlapping product offerings.
• Weston FC: A top-ranked Florida youth soccer club operating competitive travel, ECNL, and recreation programs in the South Florida market — directly comparable geography, age range, and program structure to Palm Beach Gardens Soccer.
• Orlando City Youth Soccer (OCYS): MLS-affiliated youth soccer club in Florida offering competitive travel, development, and ECNL pathways. Comparable scale, national-platform affiliations, and competitive positioning to PBG Predators.
• Solar SC (Dallas): One of the largest youth soccer clubs in the U.S. featuring ECNL, Girls Academy, and DPL affiliations. Comparable multi-platform national affiliation model and full age-group coverage to PBG Predators.
• Sockers FC Chicago: Top-tier Midwest youth soccer club with ECNL and national platform programs. Comparable scale of competitive teams, coaching infrastructure, and elite pathway offering.
• Players Development Academy (PDA): Elite East Coast youth soccer club with ECNL and Girls Academy affiliations. Comparable multi-platform national structure and high-level competitive travel programming.
• Bethesda SC: Mid-Atlantic youth soccer club with ECNL boys and Girls Academy girls programs. Similar age-group coverage, coaching-quality focus, and national platform affiliations.
• Concorde Fire (Atlanta): Established Southeast youth soccer club with national platform affiliations and competitive travel programs. Similar scale of teams, regional footprint, and program structure to PBG Predators.

Broad incumbents

• Atlanta United FC Academy: MLS club-affiliated youth academy operating elite development pathways. Compares on ECNL-level competition and college-track development, though backed by a professional parent club with deeper resources.
• Inter Miami CF Academy: MLS youth academy in South Florida. Direct geographic overlap with PBG Predators and competes for elite talent in the same recruiting market, but with substantially more financial backing from a professional MLS parent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PBGYAASoccer
• Xx.com/palmbeachunited

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