Soccer Buddies

What Soccer Buddies does

Soccer Buddies is a privately held youth soccer education company founded in 2011 by Julie Colangelo and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It delivers non-competitive, play-based soccer instruction to children ages 15 months through 12 years across seven Colorado Springs metro locations (Colorado Springs, Monument, Castle Rock, Lone Tree, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Englewood). The core curriculum is organized into age-progressive cohorts — Koalas (15 months–3 years), Bears (3–4 years), and Polar Bears (4–12 years) — with a methodology built around maximizing ball touches per class in a fun, low-pressure environment. Programs are staffed by 30+ coaches and overseen by an Executive Director, Assistant Manager, and Head Trainer.

The product portfolio spans weekly recurring classes, seasonal day camps (spring break and summer), mobile birthday party packages ($250 base for up to 15 children), private one-on-one lessons, and on-site programming delivered to daycares, schools, and other camps. Registration, scheduling, make-up class management, and recurring billing are handled through the iClassPro portal. A scholarship fund, partially supported by SCHEELS, extends access to underprivileged children and children with terminal illnesses. Marketing is conducted through a blog, Facebook, Instagram, free trial classes, "Bring a Friend" referrals, and local SEO.

Revenue is generated primarily through monthly subscriptions ($85/month billed on the 5th), with secondary one-time revenue from birthday parties, day camps, private classes, and a $25 annual registration fee per student. The company employs 51–100 people, operates year-round with both indoor and outdoor class options, and is structured as an independent, owner-operated business with no disclosed institutional investment, parent company, or franchise activity.

Name

Soccer Buddies

Legal name

Soccer Buddies

Website

https://coloradosoccerbuddies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Soccer Buddies is a privately held, Colorado Springs-based youth soccer education company that delivers non-competitive, play-based soccer classes, camps, birthday parties, and private lessons to children ages 15 months to 12 years across seven metro locations in Colorado.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Instruction

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAJAA

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

SECONDARYMPAKACAG

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

Keywords

• Youth soccer instruction
• Children sports classes
• Soccer camp programs
• Soccer birthday parties
• Toddler soccer activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monthly Class Subscriptions: Recurring monthly membership at $85/month billed on the 5th of each month. Includes year-round classes with both indoor and outdoor options across multiple locations. First payment is prorated based on enrollment timing.
2. Birthday Party Packages: One-time fee of $250 for parties up to 15 children including 50 minutes of activities and 40 minutes for cake/presents. Additional coach available for $45. Locations include their facilities or customer-preferred venues.
3. Day Camp Programs: Day camps for children ages 4-12 years from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM with pay-by-the-day options at various park locations during spring break and summer.
4. Private Classes: One-on-one customized soccer sessions with personalized skill development plans. Pricing not publicly disclosed, requires direct contact to arrange.
5. Registration Fees: Yearly registration fee of $25 per student, charged annually at enrollment renewal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Soccer Buddies provides non-competitive, play-based soccer instruction for children ages 15 months to 12 years through weekly classes, seasonal day camps, private lessons, and mobile birthday party packages. The program operates year-round with both indoor and outdoor options across seven Colorado metro locations and is structured around a three-tier age-graded curriculum (Koalas, Bears, Polar Bears) that emphasizes ball skills, confidence, and social development over competitive league play.

Product overview

Soccer Buddies is a non-competitive youth soccer program offering a comprehensive suite of services for children ages 15 months to 12 years. The core offering includes weekly soccer classes (organized by age groups: Koalas 15 months-3 years, Bears 3-4 years, Polar Bears 4-12 years), supplemented by seasonal day camps, private one-on-one lessons, birthday party packages, and mobile programming for daycares, schools, and camps. The program also includes a scholarship fund to ensure financial accessibility. All offerings emphasize fun, positive reinforcement, and developmental skill-building over competition. Classes run year-round with both indoor and outdoor options across seven Colorado locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekly Soccer Classes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Social Cookie MediacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial Cookie Media is Soccer Buddies' sister company and marketing agency partner. They provide social media management, branding, videography, and social media training services. The company was highlighted as the agency helping Soccer Buddies build their online presence.
• Local Parks and Recreation FacilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoccer Buddies runs day camps and classes at local parks including Bear Creek Park, Fox Run Park, Prairie Sky Park, Butterfield Park, and Frank Castello facilities. These partnerships provide access to fields and facilities for their programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• TGA Premier Youth Sports: National franchise bringing golf, tennis and other sports into schools and after-school programs for ages 5-13. Adjacent in delivery model (school partnerships, coach-led instruction) though multi-sport and not soccer-focused.
• My Gym Children's Fitness Center: National franchise of structured movement, motor-skill and fitness classes for children 6 weeks-10 years. Adjacent competitor for the same toddler-and-parent segment prioritizing physical development over sport-specific play.

Direct peers

• UK International Soccer Camps: US operator of British-style soccer camps and clinics running seasonal programming for ages 5-14 in parks and at partner facilities. Closest direct parallel to Soccer Buddies' spring/summer day-camp product.
• Little Kickers: UK-origin youth soccer program operating in the US that teaches children 18 months-7 years in a non-competitive, play-based format. Nearest direct competitor to Soccer Buddies in age range, philosophy and class-based delivery.
• i9 Sports: National youth sports league and clinic franchise providing flag football, basketball, soccer and multi-sport programs for kids 3-13. Competes with Soccer Buddies for the same discretionary youth-sports parent dollar.
• Super Soccer Stars: NYC-based youth soccer instruction company providing classes, camps and parties for young children with a positive, skill-development focus. Closest large-scale analog to Soccer Buddies in product mix and age-tiered curriculum.
• Challenger Sports: Provider of British Soccer Camps and year-round player development programming across North America. Comparable soccer-only, coach-driven class and camp product targeting young players.
• Soccer Shots: National franchise (also parent of Lil' Kickers) offering preschool and school-age soccer programs through partner locations, parks and recreation. Comparable franchise-style model delivering Soccer Buddies-like classes at scale.
• Skyhawks Sports Academy: National youth sports instruction franchise offering multi-sport camps and clinics for kids ages 4-12 in parks and schools. Competes for the same families with similar park-based class delivery and B2B school channel.
• Lil' Kickers: Soccer Shots' younger-age brand running classes for kids 18 months-9 years with age-grouped curriculum (Bunnies through Micro/Pre-K). Direct parallel to Soccer Buddies' Koalas/Bears/Polar Bears age-tiering and philosophy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/coloradosoccerbuddies
• Instagraminstagram.com/coloradosoccerbuddies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soccerbuddies

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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