Oklahoma Celtic

What Oklahoma Celtic does

Oklahoma Celtic Football Club is a nonprofit youth soccer organization founded in 1976 and headquartered at the Gillis-Rother Sports Complex in Norman, Oklahoma. Operating as the competitive arm of the Norman Youth Soccer Association (NYSA), the club delivers a complete player development pathway spanning entry-level recreational programs (U4-U12), Academy and Junior Academy tiers, Boys and Girls Competitive programs (U13-U19), and elite Boys and Girls ECNL RL (Elite Clubs National League) teams. Adult league, goalkeeping, futsal, camps, private lessons, and tournament hosting round out the service portfolio. The club's 2008 Boys ECNL-RL National Championship and a roster of alumni who progressed to college and professional soccer (Kalen Ryden, Dominic Cervi, Mauro Cichero, Yazmeen Ryan) anchor its regional brand reputation.

Revenue is generated through multiple recurring and transactional streams: per-player registration fees ranging from $93 to $125 for recreational and futsal programs, tournament team fees of $240-$380 for the Oklahoma Family Dentistry Summerfest Series, adult league fees of $100, private coaching sessions, field rentals at Gillis-Rother, and a portfolio of 12+ local sponsorships including McIntyre Law, Norman Regional Health System, and Bob Moore Auto. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on word-of-mouth, social media (Instagram, Facebook), monthly newsletters, alumni referrals, and an 8-year Metro Recreational Soccer League partnership with four other OKC Metro clubs (Edmond, Yukon/Mustang, NOKC, Southlakes). Technology stack is intentionally minimal, limited to LeagueApps for registration and Gotsport for tournament management; there is no proprietary platform or AI/ML capability. The club is governed by the NYSA Board (President Lauren Stone, Past President Chris Vinson, Treasurer Justin Koller, Secretary Joe Robertson) under Executive Director Ryan Trudgian, who has led the organization for 16 years and holds a USSF A License.

Name

Oklahoma Celtic

Legal name

Oklahoma Celtic Football Club

Website

https://oklahomaceltic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oklahoma Celtic Football Club is a Norman, Oklahoma-based nonprofit youth soccer organization founded in 1976 that runs a complete development pathway from U4 recreational to elite Boys and Girls ECNL RL, serving families across the OKC Metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Development

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

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

Team & Club Coaching (seasonal team coaching) (HSADAEAF), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Youth soccer development
• Recreational soccer programs
• Competitive soccer training
• ECNL RL league teams
• Soccer academy coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Norman

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

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Revenue from registration fees for recreational soccer, academy, competitive, and elite ECNL RL programs. Fees vary by age group and program level.
2. Recreational Program Fees: Recreational registration fees ranging from $93-$125 per player, covering individual player insurance, park maintenance, referees, and NYSA recreational staff.
3. Adult League Registration: Adult league participation fees at $100 per player for the Norman Adult Soccer League.
4. Futsal Program Fees: Futsal training program at $125 per player for 13 weeks of instruction.
5. Field Rental: The club rents out fields at Gillis-Rother Soccer Complex for external events and activities.
6. Tournament Registration: Revenue from hosting tournaments including the Summerfest Series at $240 for U5-U12 teams and $380 for U13-U18 teams plus Gotsport fees.
7. Private Lessons: One-on-one or small group training sessions led by Celtic coaches, generating revenue for specialized player development.
8. Sponsorships: Support from sponsors including McIntyre Law, Hightower Clinical, Norman Regional, and others who contribute to programs and facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oklahoma Celtic Football Club is a youth soccer organization that runs age-grouped programs from recreational entry-level play (U4) through junior academy, academy, competitive boys and girls teams, and elite Boys and Girls ECNL RL teams. It also operates an adult league, goalkeeping program, futsal training, soccer camps, private lessons, and hosts tournaments at its Gillis-Rother Sports Complex in Norman, Oklahoma.

Product overview

Oklahoma Celtic Football Club offers a unified youth soccer organization with a complete pathway from recreational entry-level play to elite national competition. The club provides Recreational Programs (U4-U12), Academy Programs, Junior Academy, Competitive Programs for Boys and Girls (U13-U19), Girls ECNL RL, Boys ECNL RL, Adult League, Goalkeeping Program, Futsal Program, Soccer Camps, Tryouts, and Private Lessons. The club also hosts the Oklahoma Family Dentistry Summerfest Series Tournament and operates the Gillis-Rother Sports Complex as its home facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recreational Programs Entry-level soccer programs for players from age U4 to U12, focused on participation, player development, friendship, and fun with weekly practices and seasonal games.
• Junior Academy Youth development program for young players introducing foundational soccer skills and love for the game.
• Academy Programs Structured development programs bridging recreational and competitive soccer for players with demonstrated skill and commitment to advancement.
• Boys & Girls Competitive Programs Elite competitive soccer programs for boys and girls U13-U18/U19 seeking advanced training and tournament participation.
• Girls Academy (GA) Top-tier girls soccer development program operating at the elite national Girls Academy level.
• Boys ECNL RL Elite boys soccer program competing in the ECNL Regional League; home of the 2008 Boys ECNL-RL National Champions.
• Girls ECNL RL Top-tier girls soccer program competing in the ECNL Regional League, the highest level of youth girls soccer in the United States.
• Adult League 11v11 soccer league for players 19 and older at Gillis-Rother Soccer Complex, with games played on Sunday evenings.
• Goalkeeping Program Specialized goalkeeper training and development program with dedicated coaching staff.
• Futsal Program Fall indoor futsal training program designed to accelerate individual player development through small-sided games and technical training at Premier Sportsplex.
• Soccer Camps Soccer camps offering intensive training opportunities during school breaks for various age groups and skill levels.
• Tryouts Annual competitive team tryout process for players seeking placement in academy and competitive programs.
• Private Lessons One-on-one or small group training sessions with Celtic coaches tailored to individual player needs, focusing on technical skills and confidence building.
• Oklahoma Family Dentistry Summerfest Series Tournament Annual summer tournament hosting U5-U18 Rec, Academy, and Competitive teams in small-sided formats with games under the lights.
• Gillis-Rother Sports Complex Home facility of Oklahoma Celtic Football Club, featuring multiple full-size and small-sided natural grass fields with ample parking, located at 1001 E. Robinson Street, Norman, OK 73071. Field rentals are offered for external events and activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple alumni have progressed to college and professional soccer careers including Kalen Ryden, Dominic Cervi, Mauro Cichero, and Yazmeen Ryan

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Edmond Soccer Club (ESC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetro Recreational Soccer League partner for 8th consecutive year. Partnership enables cross-club recreational league play across the OKC Metro area.
• Yukon/Mustang SoccercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetro Recreational Soccer League partner enabling recreational league participation across multiple clubs.
• North Oklahoma City Soccer Club (NOKC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetro Recreational Soccer League partner providing expanded recreational league access.
• Southlakes Soccer Club (SLSC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetro Recreational Soccer League partner enabling recreational soccer across OKC Metro region.
• McIntyre LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm sponsor supporting Oklahoma Celtic programs and facilities.
• Hightower ClinicalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare sponsor supporting youth sports programs.
• Norman Regional Health SystemminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare system sponsor providing support for club programs.
• Seth Wadley Auto (SW Auto Family)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive sponsor supporting Oklahoma Celtic.
• OrthoNormanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrthopedic healthcare sponsor supporting athletes.
• YG LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm sponsor for the club.
• Riverwind CasinominorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainment sponsor supporting youth sports.
• Okana ResortminorGTM or Marketing PartnerResort sponsor supporting the club.
• Bob Moore AutominorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive sponsor for Oklahoma Celtic.
• Oklahoma Family DentistrycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for Summerfest Series tournament event.
• FFB (First Fidelity Bank)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial institution sponsor supporting the club.
• GotsportcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform partner used for tournament registration, schedule management, and event organization for Summerfest and other club events.
• Norman Youth Soccer Association (NYSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and league operator. Oklahoma Celtic FC is the competitive arm of NYSA, with shared governance through NYSA Board Members including President Lauren Stone, Past President Chris Vinson, Treasurer Justin Koller, and others.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Gotsport: Tournament management and registration platform used by Oklahoma Celtic for Summerfest and other events. Comparable enabling technology provider across the youth soccer event ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Sporting Kansas City Academy: MLS-affiliated elite youth soccer academy in Kansas City running MLS NEXT and ECNL-aligned programming. Competes for the same elite-tier talent pool and college-recruited families across the broader central US region.
• Lonestar SC: Major Texas youth soccer club with ECNL and ECNL RL programming across boys and girls. Regional competitor for elite player placement and brand visibility in the central U.S. market.
• Solar SC: Large Texas-based ECNL-affiliated youth soccer club offering the full recreational-to-ECNL pathway. Competes with Oklahoma Celtic for elite player recognition in the South Central U.S. soccer ecosystem.
• Oklahoma Energy FC / Oklahoma City FC: Larger Oklahoma soccer organization (historically aligned with professional OKC Energy/USL) operating broader programming including DA/Academy and pro pathway. Stronger brand resources and broader geographic reach than Oklahoma Celtic.

Direct peers

• Southlakes Soccer Club: OKC Metro-area youth soccer club partnering with Oklahoma Celtic in the Metro Recreational Soccer League. Serves similar recreational-through-competitive customer segments in adjacent geography.
• Yukon/Mustang Soccer Club: Western OKC Metro area club in the Metro Recreational Soccer League partnership. Comparable recreational and entry-level competitive programming for the same geographic catchment.
• North Oklahoma City Soccer Club (NOKC): Metro League partner operating recreational and competitive youth soccer across north OKC. Direct geographic competitor for registrations and Metro League participation alongside Oklahoma Celtic.
• Edmond Soccer Club: Long-standing OKC Metro partner of Oklahoma Celtic in the Metro Recreational Soccer League. Operates recreational and competitive youth soccer programs in Edmond, OK with overlapping customer base and shared league play.
• Tulsa Soccer Club: Premier youth soccer club in Tulsa, Oklahoma offering a full developmental pathway including ECNL programs. Most direct in-state comparable for Oklahoma Celtic's ECNL RL positioning and elite-tier competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/oklahomaceltic
• Instagraminstagram.com/oklahoma_celtic_fc
• Xx.com/oklahomaceltic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/norman-youth-soccer-association-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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