COPA

What COPA does

COPA Soccer Training Center (COPA STC) operates a single, technology-intensive soccer training and talent identification facility in Walnut Creek, California, founded in 2015 under the legal entity COPA Innovation Laboratories. The company has built a proprietary assessment stack — the COPA Score protocol — that combines laser, LED, and force-plate sensor systems (including a North America-unique 360° COPA Cube and a globally unique Mini Cube) with skeletal age/maturation testing to produce standardized, percentile-ranked player evaluations across technical, physical, cognitive, and developmental dimensions. A database of 4,000+ assessed players feeds a digital dashboard, a scout-facing filtering tool, and a series of Talent ID Day showcase events where top performers earn exposure to professional and collegiate scouts.

COPA monetizes primarily through age-tiered monthly membership subscriptions ($225-$375/month) that grant unlimited facility access and training, supplemented by individual COPA Score assessments, facility rentals, youth/adult leagues and tournaments, camps, and a fitness offering (COPA Fit). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the company's website and DaySmart booking system, augmented by partnership channels that drive assessment volume and scout engagement — notably multi-year deals with NorCal Premier Soccer (Objective Player Pathway, 2025), Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club (Official Talent ID Partner, 2024), Racing Louisville FC (NWSL female pathway, 2024), and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (Bundesliga science partnership, 2023). The customer base spans youth players aged 1-19, adult recreational players, elite/aspiring professionals, youth clubs (Bay Area Surf, Mustang SC, De Anza Force, Davis Legacy), and professional/collegiate programs (MLS, NWSL, NCAA). The company is privately held, founder/operator owned with 11-50 employees and no disclosed external funding.

Name

COPA

Legal name

COPA Innovation Laboratories

Website

https://copastc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

COPA Soccer Training Center (COPA STC) operates a proprietary soccer talent identification and player development facility in Walnut Creek, CA, using sensor-based COPA Score assessments to serve youth players, elite aspirants, and professional/collegiate soccer partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Soccer Training and Talent Identification Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

College Recruiting & Scholarship Advisory / Athlete Placement (HSADAEAL)

Keywords

• Soccer training services
• Player talent identification
• Athletic performance assessment
• Youth soccer development
• Sports science testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Walnut Creek

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly membership plans (3, 6, or 12-month commitments) providing unlimited training sessions, access to facilities, and COPA Score assessments. Flexible scheduling with tiered options from Basic to All Access.
2. COPA Score Assessments: Individual assessment fees for players not on membership plans, with first-time assessments often free through partnership initiatives with clubs and sponsors.
3. Facility Rentals: Rental of Turf and Futsal Arena spaces for private events, team training, and external bookings.
4. Camps and Clinics: Revenue from youth camps ranging from fun and engaging kids camps to elite clinics for top-performing athletes across all ages and skill levels.
5. Leagues and Tournaments: Fees from youth and adult soccer leagues, tournaments, and open play sessions.
6. COPA Fit: Fitness center access and athletic performance training including free weights, strength selectors, cardio equipment, and powerlifting facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

COPA STC operates a technology-driven soccer training facility offering age-segmented membership training programs, the proprietary COPA Score objective assessment protocol, and merit-based Talent ID Day showcase events. Revenue is generated from recurring monthly training memberships, individual COPA Score assessments, leagues and tournaments, camps and clinics, fitness center access (COPA Fit), and facility rentals. The facility combines unique proprietary hardware (COPA Cube, Mini Cube, SpeedTrack, SpeedCourt, Force Plate, PowerBox, Kids Speed Zone) with data-driven training methodology to identify and develop soccer talent.

Product overview

COPA Soccer Training Center (COPA STC) operates as a technology-driven soccer talent identification and player development platform. The core product is the COPA Score assessment protocol, a standardized laboratory-style evaluation measuring technical, physical, cognitive, and maturation abilities using proprietary technology. This assessment feeds into multiple pathways and services including the COPA Score Dashboard for results visualization, Talent ID Days for scout exposure, and the Objective Player Pathway for partnership programs. COPA also offers membership-based training programs differentiated by age groups (1-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-11, 12-19, Adult) with access to proprietary training technology including the COPA Cube, skills.lab Arena, SpeedTrack, SpeedCourt, and Force Plate. The ecosystem connects assessment data to real-world opportunities through professional club partnerships (Oakland Roots SC, Racing Louisville FC, NorCal Premier PDP, TSG Hoffenheim), enabling players to earn trials and invitations based purely on objective performance data.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• COPA Score: Objective assessment protocol measuring technical, physical, and cognitive performance for player identification.
• COPA Skills Check
• COPA Fit
• COPA Talent ID Day
• The Cube
• Skills Lab
• SpeedTrack
• SpeedCourt

Products and services

• COPA Score Standardized laboratory-style assessment protocol that objectively measures a player's technical, physical, cognitive, and maturation abilities using advanced technology including bone density analysis for skeletal age determination. For soccer players ages 12 through adult seeking objective performance benchmarking.
• COPA Skills Check

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ players earned invitations to events through objective COPA pathways in 12 months
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NorCal Premier SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Multi-year partnership launched April 2025 to create the first Objective Player Pathway for youth soccer in Northern California. Players earn PDP invitations by achieving 50th percentile or above on COPA Score compared to their PDP age group. Already resulted in 46 players earning NorCal PDP invitations through COPA Score benchmarks in first year.
• TSG 1899 HoffenheimcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2025Groundbreaking science and research partnership with German Bundesliga club. COPA Score benchmarks compared against Hoffenheim's U-19 and professional database. Player Ricky Gonzalez earned trial with Hoffenheim after standout COPA Score performance scoring in 1% for speed of play and top 10% for technical ability against Bundesliga standards.
• EPIC Insurance Brokers & ConsultantscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 March 2025Co-sponsor of COPA's Talent ID initiative including the Objective Pathways with Oakland Roots and Racing Louisville. Presented the 'Unlocking Potential' documentary. Ensures all eligible participants have opportunity to pursue their dream without financial barriers by covering assessment costs.
• Vertical Creative StudiosminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 March 2025Digital media partner that produced the 'Unlocking Potential: A COPA Score Journey' documentary showcasing how COPA Score transformed talent identification for player Ricky Gonzalez.
• Racing Louisville FCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2024Partnership to create Objective Pathway for aspiring female professional soccer players aged 15-22. Launched December 2024 with 1,000 free COPA Score assessment slots sponsored by EPIC Insurance. Top performers invited to Racing Louisville Talent ID Day in Bay Area with minimum one player selected for professional trial.
• Oakland Roots and Soul Sports ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 February 2024Multi-year Official Talent ID Partnership. COPA STC serves as the exclusive talent identification partner for Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club. The partnership establishes an Objective Player Pathway providing 1,000 free COPA Score assessments for players aged 15-22, with top performers invited to Talent ID Days. Includes evaluation of professional roster players and development pathway for Project 51O high-potential players. Contributing to development of current first team players Timothy Syrel and Etsgar Cruz.
• San Jose EarthquakesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMLS club that has participated in COPA Talent ID Days as scouts. Players like Maddax Johnson and Breslan Ivory have been scouted by San Jose Earthquakes U14s at COPA events.
• FC CincinnatiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMLS club that has attended COPA Talent ID Days as scouts evaluating top COPA Score performers.
• New England RevolutionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMLS club that has attended COPA Talent ID Days as scouts evaluating top COPA Score performers.
• Bay FCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNWSL/NWSL Academy club that has attended COPA Talent ID Days and partnered with COPA for talent identification.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• STATSports: GPS-based athlete monitoring and performance analytics provider used by elite soccer clubs globally. Comparable to COPA on the sports performance measurement and player-development axis, focused more on team-level monitoring than individual talent ID.
• Catapult Sports: Provider of athlete tracking and performance analytics hardware/software used by professional and collegiate teams. Comparable to COPA on the technology-enabled performance measurement side, with a much larger enterprise customer base and deeper professional-team penetration.

Direct peers

• FC Barcelona Academy (Barça Academy): Global network of elite soccer development schools operated under the FC Barcelona brand. Comparable to COPA as a paid, methodology-driven youth soccer development program, with a stronger brand and global footprint but less focus on objective, technology-based talent ID.
• Challenger Sports: U.S. youth soccer coaching and camp operator serving thousands of players annually. Comparable to COPA's youth training and camp offerings, with broader geographic reach but less proprietary technology and assessment infrastructure.
• UK International Soccer: U.S. youth soccer camp and training provider with a national footprint. Comparable to COPA on the youth soccer camp, clinics, and coaching business, with stronger geographic reach and lower reliance on proprietary technology.
• NCSA (Next College Student Athlete): Leading U.S. athletic recruiting platform connecting high-school athletes with college coaches. Comparable to COPA's pathway role in moving youth players toward collegiate opportunities, though NCSA operates as a software/recruiting service rather than a training facility.
• Total Futbol: Southern California-based elite youth soccer training program. Comparable to COPA as a paid, multi-site youth soccer development provider, with regional overlap in the U.S. youth soccer market but without COPA's proprietary assessment hardware stack.
• LaLiga Football Schools: Official LaLiga-branded soccer development academies operating internationally, including in the U.S. Comparable to COPA as a methodology-driven elite youth soccer training program, with stronger brand recognition but limited objective assessment tooling.

Regional players

• Socceroof: Operator of small-sided and futsal soccer facilities, primarily in France and Europe. Comparable to COPA on the facility-based soccer experience side (turf, futsal, tech-enabled training), but with a different geographic focus and a less assessment-centric offering.

Broad incumbents

• IMG Academy: Premier multi-sport training and education academy in Bradenton, FL with a global brand. Comparable to COPA as a fee-based, technology-supported athletic development platform serving elite youth athletes, though materially larger, multi-sport, and a well-established incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/copastc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLF4HogAQkxiQAw7D7y27pA
• Facebookfacebook.com/copastc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/copastc
• Instagraminstagram.com/copastc/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@copastcofficial?lang=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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