Castro Valley Soccer Club

What Castro Valley Soccer Club does

Castro Valley Soccer Club (CVSC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community youth soccer club headquartered in Castro Valley, California, serving children ages 3-18 across the Castro Valley and East Bay (Alameda County) area. It operates two primary programs: a recreational program (Bumblebees U4, Grasshoppers U5-6, Academy U7-8, U9-U10, U11-U12, U13-U19) with volunteer coaches and one weekend game per week, and a competitive program (U8-U12) with professionally licensed coaches from partner 24-7 UK Soccer Academy, 2-3 training sessions per week, NorCal Premier League play, and State Cup competition. The club also runs TOPSoccer for players with disabilities, two annual tournaments (Spring Classic and Kick-or-Treat Cup), a winter clinic program, and a referee certification pathway. It is governed by a volunteer board of directors and supported by paid staff of approximately 5 employees.

CVSC has no proprietary technology platform. Operations rely on third-party tools: GotSport for online registration, TeamSnap for scheduling and team management, the U.S. Soccer Learning Center for referee certification, Mandrill (Mailchimp) for email tracking, and the Soccer Ranking App for tournament bracketing. The club's competitive uniform package is fulfilled through Soccer Pro in Dublin, CA in partnership with Adidas.

Revenue is generated through competitive player registration fees (approximately $1,200 for U8 to $3,200 for U11-U12 per season, billed monthly), recreational registration fees, a $60 refundable volunteer deposit per family, tournament entry fees ($600-$700 per team), tax-deductible donations funding a financial aid program, and uniform/equipment sales. The club serves hundreds to low-thousands of player-families annually across recreational, competitive, and TOPS segments, with a continuous development pathway transitioning U13+ players to sister club Association FC (AFC).

Name

Castro Valley Soccer Club

Legal name

Castro Valley Soccer Club

Website

https://castrovalleysoccer.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Castro Valley Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community youth soccer club in Castro Valley, California, serving children ages 3-18 with recreational, competitive, and TOPSoccer (special needs) programs, partner-driven professional coaching, and annual tournaments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Programs

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAE

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations

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

SECONDARYMPAKACAG

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs

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

SECONDARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Recreational soccer leagues
• Competitive soccer training
• Soccer tournament hosting
• Community sports nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Castro Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Recreational Player Registration Fees: Recreational players pay registration fees to participate in the program. The club collects a $60 volunteer deposit, refundable upon completion of volunteer hours. A $35 administrative fee is retained on cancellations.
2. Competitive Player Registration Fees: Competitive program fees range from approximately $1,200 (U8) to $3,200 (U11-U12) per season, covering player registration, professional coach fees, tournament entries, and miscellaneous costs. Payments are structured as monthly installments over 6–8 months.
3. Tournament Entry Fees: The club organizes the Castro Valley Spring Classic tournament, charging $600 per team for U8-U10 (7v7) and $700 for U11-U12 (9v9), generating revenue for the club while providing competitive playing opportunities.
4. Donations and Financial Aid Fundraising: The club accepts tax-deductible donations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 94-2923294). Donations are directed to a financial aid budget supporting players of all socioeconomic levels.
5. Uniform and Equipment Sales: The club facilitates uniform purchases through Soccer Pro (Dublin) in partnership with Adidas, offering competitive uniform packages approximately $200. Soccer Pro provides a 10–15% discount on additional gear purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Castro Valley Soccer Club is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization that provides recreational and competitive soccer programs for children ages 3–18, a TOPSoccer program for players with disabilities, host-run tournaments (Spring Classic, Kick-or-Treat Cup), and a referee certification pathway. Programs are delivered across 10+ field locations in Castro Valley and the East Bay, with competitive teams coached by licensed coaches from partner 24-7 UK Soccer Academy and player pathways extending to sister-club AFC for U13–U19.

Product overview

Castro Valley Soccer Club (CVSC) is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) youth soccer organization offering two primary programs: Recreational Soccer for children ages 3-18 and Competitive Soccer for ages 6-19. The Recreational Program includes age-grouped divisions (Bumblebees U4, Grasshoppers U5-6, Academy U7-8, U9-U10, U11-U12, U13-U19) plus a TOPS special-needs program, providing volunteer-coached teams with one weekly game. The Competitive Program features professionally coached teams at U8 Development, U8-U10, and U10-U12 levels, with 2-3 training sessions per week, NorCal league play, State Cup, and tournaments. CVSC also organizes the Castro Valley Spring Classic (annual February tournament) and the Kick-or-Treat Cup (annual fall in-house tournament). The club partners with 24-7 UK Soccer Academy for winter training clinics and accepts GotSport for registration and TeamSnap for team management. Financial aid is available across programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Association FC: Sister club for U13-U19 competitive teams that move up from CVSC's competitive program
• Financial Aid Program
• TOPSoccer Program
• Spring Classic Tournament
• Kick-Or-Treat Cup

Products and services

• Recreational Soccer Program Community-based recreational soccer for children ages 3–18, offering age-appropriate divisions (Bumblebees U4, Grasshoppers U5-6, Academy U7-8, U9-U10, U11-U12, U13-U19) with volunteer coaches, one weekend game per week, and guaranteed playing time.
• Competitive Soccer Program Advanced youth soccer development program for boys and girls ages 6–19, featuring professional coaching, 2–3 training sessions per week, NorCal league games, State Cup competition, and 3+ tournaments per season. Includes U8 Development, U8-U10 Competitive, and U10-U12 Competitive tracks.
• TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) Special needs soccer program providing inclusive athletic opportunities for players with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, integrated within the CVSC recreational framework.
• Castro Valley Spring Classic Tournament Annual hosted tournament for boys and girls U8-U12, offering Premier/Gold/Silver/Bronze/Copper divisions with 3 guaranteed games, held in February at multiple Bay Area field locations.
• Kick-or-Treat Cup Annual recreational in-house tournament for boys and girls U9-U12 held in late October/early November, featuring costume-themed games and team trophies/medals.
• Financial Aid Program Financial assistance program enabling players from all socio-economic backgrounds to participate in youth soccer, funded directly by donations and designed to supplement competitive and recreational participation costs.
• Referee Education and Certification Program Program supporting players and parents ages 13+ to become U.S. Soccer-certified referees, with fee reimbursement after 5 officiated games, continuing education webinars, and uniform/equipment guidance.
• Winter Soccer Programs (24-7 UK Soccer Academy) Partner-operated winter soccer offerings including Recreational Development Clinics, All Levels Saturday Soccer, Goalkeeping Clinics, Finishing Clinics, Futsal programs, Thanksgiving/Winter Break Camps, and Adult Clinics, running December through February at various local facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Players guaranteed at least 50% playing time in recreational games, in both first and second halves
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, primary, supporting and minor.

• 24-7 UK Soccer AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner24-7 UK Soccer Academy is CVSC's primary coaching partner, operating competitive tryouts on behalf of the club and providing professionally licensed coaches for all competitive teams (U8-U12). The academy also offers supplementary winter development programs including finishing clinics, goalkeeping clinics, futsal, and indoor soccer. Financial aid discount codes are provided to CVSC players who received financial aid from the club.
• Association FC (AFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFC is CVSC's sister club for U13-U19 competitive players. When CVSC competitive players age into U13, they transition to AFC for continued competitive play. AFC also operates the Performance Training Center (AFC Indoor Facility in Oakland), which CVSC uses for futsal programs.
• NorCal Premier LeaguecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCVSC's competitive teams play within NorCal Premier League (Region 3/4, East Bay), which organizes league matches and State Cup competitions. Recreational teams also participate in NorCal Super Rec Cup tournaments. NorCal sets the league schedule and determines field closures on game days.
• GotSportcoreTechnology or IntegrationGotSport is the club's official registration platform for players, coaches, team managers, and referees. All CVSC programs use GotSport for online registration, and tournament schedules are published via GotSport.
• Soccer Pro (Dublin, CA) / AdidasprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoccer Pro in Dublin, CA, in partnership with Adidas, supplies all CVSC competitive uniforms and recreational uniform options. The uniform cycle runs on a 2-year Adidas cycle. Soccer Pro offers a 10–15% discount on additional gear purchases for CVSC families.
• Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCVSC partners with PCA to deliver sideline behavior guidelines, parent/coach workshops, and positive youth sports training. PCA workshops count toward the $60 volunteer fee refund (1 hour credit). Participation in PCA-aligned activities is required for Team Manager and Referee Representative roles.
• U.S. Soccer Federation / U.S. Soccer Learning CentersupportingTechnology or IntegrationCVSC directs prospective referees to the U.S. Soccer Learning Center for online referee certification courses. The club reimburses course fees (approximately $75) after a new referee officiates 5 games.
• Lowe'ssupportingOthersLowe's is identified as the Official Sponsor of Youth Soccer on the CVSC website, providing sponsorship support to the club.
• Oakland Roots Soccer ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCVSC families are encouraged to purchase tickets to Oakland Roots matches through a dedicated fundraising link (oaklandrootssc.com/fundraiser, code CVSCROOTS26), with 20% of sales donated back to the club.
• Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) and Hayward Area Recreation District (HARD)coreOthersCVSC operates on fields owned by CVUSD (Independent, Jensen Ranch, Stanton, Proctor, Vannoy, Canyon, Creekside) and HARD (Five Canyons, Bret Harte, San Lorenzo) through field use permits. Grass field closures are determined by CVUSD and HARD based on weather and field conditions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lamorinda Soccer Club: Established East Bay community soccer club offering recreational and competitive pathways through NorCal Premier. Comparable nonprofit structure, sister-club arrangements for older age groups, and similar financial aid/community programs.
• MVLA Soccer Club: Peninsula-based competitive-heavy youth soccer club with NorCal Premier teams and a strong tournament presence (Spring Cup referenced in CVSC communications). Comparable competitive-program pricing tiers and credentialed-coach model.
• Association FC: CVSC's own sister club serving U13–U19 competitive players in the Oakland/East Bay area. Operates the Performance Training Center / Indoor Facility used by CVSC for futsal. Most structurally aligned peer given formal partnership.
• Pleasanton RAGE: Pleasanton-based youth soccer club fielding teams in NorCal Premier across similar age tiers. Comparable 501(c)(3)-style community model and direct competitor for competitive players in the East Bay talent pool.
• Fremont Youth Soccer Club: Tri-Cities / Alameda County community youth soccer organization offering recreational and competitive programs via NorCal. Direct geographic and structural peer for Castro Valley families exploring alternatives.
• Mustang Soccer Club: East Bay-based community youth soccer club operating recreational and competitive programs across similar age groups. Directly comparable nonprofit model, NorCal Premier participation, and overlapping Castro Valley / Alameda County catchment.
• San Ramon FC: Tri-Valley East Bay community club running recreational, competitive, and supplemental clinics with professionally licensed coaches. Comparable size, geographic proximity, and NorCal Premier competition overlap with CVSC.

Others

• NorCal Premier League: Governing league organizing CVSC's competitive fixtures, State Cup, and scheduling decisions. Channel/infrastructure partner rather than a direct competitor, but materially shapes CVSC's competitive-program economics.
• 24-7 UK Soccer Academy: CVSC's primary coaching partner and clinic operator — runs tryouts, supplies licensed coaches, and offers winter development programs. Direct adjacency through service delivery rather than parallel club operation.

Regional players

• Burlingame Soccer Club: Peninsula-based community youth soccer club with recreational and competitive programs via NorCal Premier. Comparable nonprofit/community structure but operates in a different Bay Area sub-region (San Mateo County vs. Alameda County).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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