Burlingame Soccer Club

What Burlingame Soccer Club does

Burlingame Soccer Club (BSC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community youth soccer organization founded in 1983 and headquartered in Burlingame, California. It operates one of the larger youth soccer programs in Northern California, serving more than 1,500 active players across over 100 teams spanning ages 2 through 19. The club provides a full development pipeline from introductory psychomotor programs (Blues for ages 2-4, Juniors Academy for ages 5-8, Technical Development Program for ages 9-14) through competitive play in NorCal Premier at multiple skill tiers, and elite-tier year-round competition via MLS Next (boys U13-U19) and ECNL Regional League (girls U13-U19).

BSC's coaching methodology combines US Soccer best practices with the ACF Fiorentina player development framework, PDP Regional coaching standards, and the proprietary Happy Feet small-sided games approach for early ages. Coaching staff includes former MLS and collegiate coaches (Leonard Griffin, with playing pedigree at Chicago Fire, Portland Timbers, LA Galaxy, Columbus Crew and college head coaching at UCLA, UC Berkeley, USF, and Grand Canyon University), a Philippines national team alumna heading College Pathway (Jackie Castro), and an Executive Director (Dusko Rosic) recognized as one of California's top coaches. The club maintains an owned indoor facility (the Burlingamer at 1864 Rollins Road) plus an extensive outdoor field network across Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo, and Skyline College.

Revenue is generated primarily through seasonal club fees (ranging from approximately $1,800 per season at U6-U7 to $2,550 per season at NPL, and approximately $6,000 per year at MLS Next/ECNL RL), team fees, and unit-priced supplementary programs including Winter Futsal League ($210/player), 5v5 Shootout tournaments ($570/team), Preseason Camp ($380), Technical Development Program ($735), Blues ($495), and Burlingamers ($265, with 100% of net proceeds donated to the Burlingame Community Education Foundation). Free offerings — Burlingame Loves Soccer summer program and specialized clinics bundled with club fees — are funded by donations and grants as part of the non-profit mission. Go-to-market is event-driven (annual May tryouts) combined with community-led outreach through local events, schools, and an established word-of-mouth network in the greater-Burlingame catchment area spanning SF to San Jose.

Name

Burlingame Soccer Club

Legal name

Burlingame Soccer Club

Website

https://burlingamesoccerclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Development Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Youth & Junior Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAL), Youth Athlete Development & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) (HSADAEAE), Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Youth soccer development
• Competitive soccer leagues
• Soccer player training
• Community soccer programs
• Elite youth soccer

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlingame

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Club Fees (Seasonal Registration): Primary revenue stream from seasonal club fees charged per player per season. Fees vary by age group and team level, covering coaching, facilities, referees, equipment, insurance, and administrative costs. Top-tier programs (MLS Next, ECNL RL) require year-round commitment at higher rates.
2. Team Fees (Variable): Additional fees per team covering league registration, player passes, tournament fees, and team equipment. Team fees vary based on tournament participation and are divided among rostered players.
3. Burlingamers Program Fee: $265 registration fee for the Burlingamers introductory soccer program; 100% of net proceeds donated to Burlingame Community Education Foundation.
4. Winter Futsal League Registration: $210 per player for in-house futsal league serving BSC players ages 2013-2020.
5. 5v5 Shootout Tournament Registration: $570 per team for single-day 5v5 tournament open to NCAL, CYSA, AYSO and other teams.
6. Technical Development Program Fee: $735 for 24-session program (12 weeks, two sessions per week) focused on individual ball skills development.
7. Preseason Camp Fee: $380 for optional 5-day preseason camp (3 hours training daily) for Fall 2026 registered players.
8. Burlingame Loves Soccer (Free Program): Free 8-week summer soccer program for Burlingame TK-8th grade residents; funded by donations and community support as part of 501(c)(3) mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Burlingame Soccer Club provides youth soccer development programs for players ages 2 through 19, spanning introductory recreational pathways (Blues for ages 2-4, Juniors Academy for ages 5-8) through elite competitive league play (MLS Next for boys, ECNL Regional League for girls) at the U13-U19 level. The club delivers year-round coaching, team practices, league play, tournaments, futsal, and college recruitment support, anchored by a proprietary BSC Development Curriculum and the Happy Feet small-sided games methodology.

Product overview

Burlingame Soccer Club is a premier youth soccer organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs from recreational introductory levels (Blues for ages 2-4, Juniors Academy for ages 5-8) through competitive travel soccer (MLS Next for boys, ECNL Regional League for girls) for ages U6-U19. The club provides supplementary development programs including Technical Development Program, Special Clinics, and seasonal offerings such as Winter Futsal League and 5v5 Shootout tournaments. Additional community-focused programs include Burlingamers and Burlingame Loves Soccer (free summer program), while the College Pathway program supports player recruitment to NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA collegiate programs. The club operates from its indoor Burlingamer facility and maintains affiliated status with US Club Soccer, US Soccer Federation, and NorCal Premier.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blues Program Introductory soccer program for children ages 2-4 (TK-8 students) that develops basic psychomotor skills including walking, crawling, running, jumping, turning, catching, kicking, and balance/coordination through a colorful playground setup and age-appropriate athletic movements.
• Juniors Academy Introductory soccer program for boys and girls ages 5-8 designed to improve soccer skills in an age-appropriate fun learning environment, optionally supplemental to existing programs, using the BSC Development Curriculum taught by professional coaches.
• Technical Development Program Additional training program for recreational players ages 9-14, consisting of 24 sessions over 12 weeks (two sessions per week), focused on developing individual ball skills, refining ball handling, dribbling, striking, and body shape with high volume and repetition to increase confidence on the ball.
• Burlingamers Fun introductory soccer program for TK-8 students new to the game, held once weekly for 10 weeks consisting of technical drills and soccer games, with 100% of net proceeds donated to Burlingame Community Education Foundation.
• Burlingame Loves Soccer Free 8-week summer soccer program for Burlingame residents in TK-8th Grade, providing a fun, welcoming community-focused environment for kids to play, learn, stay active, and build friendships regardless of soccer experience.
• Winter Futsal League In-house futsal league played at the Burlingamer Indoor Facility for BSC 2013-2020 boys and girls, offering fast-paced indoor soccer with age-appropriate team formats (4v4 to 5v5) to improve soccer skills during winter months.
• 5v5 Shootout Tournament Single-day 5v5 soccer tournament featuring boys and girls brackets for 2019-2015 age divisions, open to NCAL, CYSA, AYSO and other teams with custom-built small-sided fields and Futsal-sized Bownets as goals.
• Preseason Camp Optional 5-day preseason camp for BSC Fall 2026 registered players featuring 3 hours of training and team bonding daily at a cost of $380.
• MLS Next Competitive Program Highest-level competitive boys program for U13-U19 age groups requiring year-round commitment with 4 practices per week. MLS Next is regarded as the highest level of competition accessible to youth teams in Northern California.
• ECNL Regional League Program Highest-level competitive girls program for U13-U19 age groups requiring year-round commitment with 4 practices per week. ECNL Regional League is part of the Elite Clubs National League providing college recruitment opportunities.
• College Pathway Program Program supporting BSC players through the college recruitment process with a partnership to SportsRecruits, providing resources for NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA collegiate soccer pathways.
• Special Clinics Free supplementary training programs including Goalkeeper, Striker, Agility and Coordination, Skills and Ball Mastery, Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement, and Futsal clinics available to all BSC competitive players at no extra cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• Numerous players developed who went on to play NCAA I, NCAA II, NCAA III, NAIA and NJCAA collegiate soccer
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SportsRecruitscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBSC has partnered with SportsRecruits to support BSC players through the college recruitment process via the BSC College Pathway program. SportsRecruits provides college fit-finding tools and support for players and parents navigating the college soccer recruitment process.
• Burlingame Community Education Foundation (BCE)coreGTM or Marketing Partner100% of net proceeds from the Burlingamers program are donated to BCE Foundation to support Burlingame schools. BCE is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) charitable organization that raises funds for Burlingame School District since 1981.
• US Club SoccercoreOthersOfficial member of US Club Soccer, one of the national governing bodies for youth soccer in the United States, providing league sanctioning and player development frameworks.
• US Youth SoccercoreOthersAffiliated with US Youth Soccer, the largest youth soccer organization in the United States, providing additional governance and development resources.
• NorCal Premier SoccercoreOthersPrimary league competition for BSC teams at various levels (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper), operating as Northern California's premier youth soccer league.
• MLS NextcoreOthersBSC boys U13-U19 teams participate in MLS Next, the highest level of youth soccer competition in the US, providing elite showcase opportunities.
• ECNL Regional LeaguecoreOthersBSC girls U13-U19 teams participate in ECNL Regional League, elite girls youth soccer league providing college recruitment event opportunities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• LAMM (Los Altos-Mountain View) / TSC Panthers youth equivalents in NorCal: Smaller community-rooted soccer clubs in adjacent Burlingame / San Mateo Peninsula counties that compete at lower competitive tiers (NorCal Silver/Bronze) for the recreational-to-competitive tier that BSC serves.

Direct peers

• MVLA Soccer Club: MVLA (Mountain View-Los Altos) is a long-established NorCal Premier and ECNL club serving the Mid-Peninsula, overlapping geographically with BSC. Both clubs compete for the same talent pool between San Francisco and San Jose.
• Ballistic United Soccer Club: Ballistic United (Pleasanton) is an ECNL and NorCal Premier club serving the East Bay with similar age-group travel programming. Both clubs compete for elite-tier Bay Area families seeking college recruitment pathways.
• Palo Alto Soccer Club: Palo Alto SC is a neighboring Mid-Peninsula club offering travel competitive teams at NorCal Premier levels. It directly competes with BSC for the same geographic corridor of families and pitches a similar development pathway.
• De Anza Force Soccer Club: De Anza Force is an elite NorCal youth soccer club based in Cupertino that fields MLS Next and ECNL teams across similar age groups. It directly competes with Burlingame SC for the same pool of Bay Area elite-level players and families.
• Mustang Soccer Club: Mustang SC is one of the top East Bay youth soccer clubs operating at the MLS Next and ECNL levels with a similar age-group ladder and College Pathway focus. It competes head-to-head with BSC for elite players in the SF Bay Area.
• San Jose Earthquakes Academy / Quakes Academy: The Quakes Academy is the professional pathway arm of the San Jose Earthquakes MLS franchise, fielding MLS Next teams. It competes with Burlingame SC's MLS Next boys program for elite players and is often the destination for top Northern California talent.
• San Francisco Vikings Soccer Club: SF Vikings is a San Francisco-based youth soccer club with ECNL and NorCal Premier teams targeting similar age groups and player development outcomes as BSC. They overlap in the SF-to-Burlingame recruitment corridor.

Regional players

• AYSO Region 70 (Burlingame / San Mateo): AYSO Region 70 provides recreational youth soccer in the same Burlingame/Hillsborough service area as BSC. It is a feeder talent pool rather than a direct competitor but competes for families choosing recreational-only formats.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bgamesoccerclub
• Facebookfacebook.com/BurlingameSoccer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burlingamesoccerclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/BurlingameSoccerClub

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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