SoCal Elite Sports

What SoCal Elite Sports does

SoCal Elite Sports provides youth basketball and volleyball training, camps, club travel teams, and seasonal recreational league services. They also provide coaching, tournament experience, and fun practices. Their customers contact them through address, phone, mail, and online applications.

Name

SoCal Elite Sports

Legal name

Socal-Elite Sports, Inc.

Website

https://socalelite.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SoCal Elite Sports is a youth sports organization that provides training services for basketball and volleyball.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Youth basketball leagues
• Youth volleyball programs
• Youth sports training
• Sports camps
• Youth athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Youth Sports Program Fees: SoCal Elite generates revenue through registration fees charged to participants for seasonal basketball and volleyball leagues, weekly academy programs, and sports camps. Fees range from approximately $139 to $339 per program per player, with additional non-volunteer buyout fees for families unable to serve as volunteer coaches.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SoCal Elite Sports is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth sports organization that operates year-round basketball and volleyball programs for children in kindergarten through 12th grade in Orange County, California. Its offerings include seasonal recreational leagues (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter), weekly skills-training academies, school-break and summer sports camps, and competitive club/travel basketball teams, all delivered at IUSD/TUSD school gyms and partner community facilities. The organization generates revenue primarily through per-player registration fees and uses third-party platforms (TeamSnap) for online sign-ups.

Product overview

SoCal Elite Sports is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth sports organization offering year-round basketball and volleyball programs for all ages and skill levels in Orange County, CA. The core offerings consist of recreational leagues (Basketball Leagues and Volleyball Leagues) available in four seasonal formats (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) plus a Winter Drop-In format. Supporting these leagues are training academies (Weekly Basketball Academy, Girls-Only Basketball Academy, Weekly Volleyball Academy) that provide fundamentals practice and structured games. Seasonal camps (Basketball Summer Camps, Basketball Holiday Camps, Volleyball Summer Camps, Volleyball Spring Break Camp, Volleyball Holiday Camp) offer intensive skill development. The organization also operates Club Basketball Travel Teams for competitive players and runs the YOUNG3 3x3 Basketball League and Club Basketball Prep League as specialized formats. Educational content is delivered through SoCal Elite University (basketball fundamentals tutorials), and the Gear Shop provides branded merchandise. Through the Tournament of Champions partnership with OC Youth Sports, participants can access additional competitive tournaments including Hoops Classic (basketball), Winter Bowl (flag football), Volley Fest (volleyball), and Harvest Cup (soccer).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basketball Leagues Recreational basketball leagues for boys and girls in K-8th grade, offered in seasonal formats (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) with rookie and youth divisions, including player evaluations, equal playing time guarantees, and 6-8 games per season.
• Volleyball Leagues Recreational volleyball leagues for boys and girls in 4th-9th grade, offered in Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter Drop-In formats held at IUSD/TUSD high school gyms.
• Weekly Basketball Academy Monthly training program with 3+ fundamentals practice sessions plus structured games, offered at five Irvine locations for players K through 9th grade.
• Girls-Only Basketball Academy Specialized basketball training for girls focused on fundamental skills, situational awareness, and game play in a high-energy environment.
• Weekly Volleyball Academy Weekly volleyball training sessions for developing and improving skills through repetition and play, offered at three Irvine locations for all skill levels.
• Basketball Summer Camps Seasonal summer day camps focused on basketball fundamentals, with players grouped by age and skill level in a safe, community-based environment.
• Basketball Holiday Camps Winter/Christmas break basketball camps focused on games and game situations with instruction on individual and team aspects of play, priced at $149-$159 per player per camp.
• Volleyball Summer Camps Seasonal youth volleyball camps teaching the fast-paced game of volleyball with players grouped by age and skill level.
• Volleyball Spring Break Camp

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 28 seasons of basketball league operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OC Youth Sports / Tournament of ChampionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoCal Elite Sports serves as a key program organizer and sponsor for OC Youth Sports' Tournament of Champions, a school-based series of youth sports tournaments (basketball Hoops Classic, volleyball Volley Fest, flag football Winter Bowl, soccer Harvest Cup) that raises funds for Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) and Tustin Public Schools Foundation (TPSF). SoCal Elite organizes and manages the basketball and volleyball programs under this umbrella.
• Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIPSF is a nonprofit educational foundation that partners with SoCal Elite on the Tournament of Champions. SoCal Elite donates proceeds from tournaments to IPSF (e.g., over $20,000 in 2018-2019), and IPSF promotes the tournaments through its network of Irvine schools. IPSF also recognized SoCal Elite as a Top 100 Partner and Top Company Supporting Education Excellence.
• Tustin Public Schools Foundation (TPSF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTPSF is a nonprofit educational foundation that partners with SoCal Elite on the Tournament of Champions. SoCal Elite donates tournament proceeds to TPSF, and TPSF promotes tournaments through Tustin school networks. This partnership enables SoCal Elite to serve the broader Orange County community beyond Irvine.
• Irvine Unified School District (IUSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIUSD provides gymnasium facilities for SoCal Elite's basketball and volleyball leagues and academies. This partnership is essential for program delivery, with games and practices held at IUSD high school and elementary school gyms across Irvine.
• Tustin Unified School District (TUSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTUSD provides gymnasium facilities (including Beckman High School) for SoCal Elite's basketball leagues, enabling the organization to serve the broader Tustin community alongside Irvine.
• SoCal Elite Physical TherapyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA related physical therapy practice that provides injury prevention, sports training, and rehabilitation services. Listed as a partner organization on the SoCal Elite website, offering Elite Sports Training and injury prevention services at the organization's locations.
• Boys & Girls Club of IrvineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA partner facility location for SoCal Elite's basketball holiday camps and weekly academy programs. The Boys & Girls Club of Irvine gym at 295 E Yale Loop, Irvine is used as a program venue.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• i9 Sports: i9 Sports is a national youth sports franchise offering recreational leagues, classes and camps in basketball, volleyball and other sports for kids ages 3-15. It mirrors SoCal Elite's league-plus-academy model with multi-sport programming and similar parent-friendly pricing structure.
• Skyhawks Sports Academy: Skyhawks Sports Academy is a national provider of youth sports camps, clinics and league play across multiple sports including basketball and volleyball. It competes with SoCal Elite for the same parent-paid, recreational-to-competitive youth segment via franchise and licensed-operator models.
• US Sports Camps (Nike Sports Camps): US Sports Camps runs the Nike Sports Camps network and provides youth sports instruction including basketball and volleyball across the U.S. It overlaps with SoCal Elite's seasonal camp and academy offerings, particularly for families seeking branded, professionally coached youth training.

Broad incumbents

• AAU (Amateur Athletic Union): AAU is the largest national amateur sports governing body in the U.S. and licenses club and tournament-based basketball and volleyball programming for youth. It is the dominant operator of competitive circuits from which SoCal Elite's club/travel teams recruit and compete.
• USA Basketball: USA Basketball is the national governing body for basketball and operates development programs and youth pipelines. It shapes the competitive context in which SoCal Elite's basketball products operate and sets the standards for elite player progression.
• USA Volleyball: USA Volleyball is the national governing body for volleyball and sanctions junior clubs, regional associations and competitive events. SoCal Elite's club volleyball pathway mirrors the USAV junior club model and competes/coexists with sanctioned USAV clubs in the region.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Boys & Girls Clubs of America is a national youth services nonprofit offering sports and recreation programming at local clubs, including a chapter in Irvine that is actually a partner venue for SoCal Elite. As a broader incumbent it competes for after-school sports share.
• Junior NBA (NBA Youth Basketball): Junior NBA is the NBA's official youth basketball participation program providing leagues, curricula and coach certification across the country. It competes with SoCal Elite for recreational basketball registrations and league partnerships with schools.

Regional players

• YMCA of Orange County: YMCA of Orange County offers youth sports leagues and recreation programming in Irvine and surrounding cities, including basketball and volleyball. It competes with SoCal Elite for parent registrations and school-age participants in the same Orange County footprint.

Others

• NCSA (Next College Student Athlete): NCSA is the largest college athletic recruiting platform serving high school athletes, including basketball and volleyball players. It connects to the same parent buyer as SoCal Elite's more competitive families but offers recruiting services rather than direct sports instruction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCohMyMFLI7wOAj79u7PK5QQ
• Instagraminstagram.com/socalelitesports
• Xx.com/socalelitesport
• Facebookfacebook.com/SoCalEliteSports
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/socal-elite-sports

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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