East Bay Eclipse Soccer Club

What East Bay Eclipse Soccer Club does

East Bay Eclipse Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization founded in 2010, headquartered in Moraga, California, and serving players ages 4 through 18 in the Lamorinda area (Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda) of the San Francisco East Bay. The club operates a tiered program architecture: Future Eclipse (U5-U8 foundational program), Eclipse Development (U9-U17 flexible training alternative), and Competitive Teams (U9-U19 year-round squads competing in NorCal Premier leagues and State Cup), supplemented by seasonal camps/clinics, goalkeeper training, Coach-in-Training mentorship, and Eclipse+ specialized sessions. Pricing is structured as annual subscription club fees of $1,800-$2,450 depending on age group, plus per-season team fees of $400-$600 covering tournaments, state cup, referee fees, and equipment, with uniforms ($150-$300) on a two-season replacement cycle. The business model is direct-to-consumer subscription with no intermediaries; enrollment flows through the Byga platform (registration, scheduling, communications) and is supplemented by community events, watch parties, annual May tryouts, and a Spring Information Night. The club employs 24 staff and reports 600+ players served each season across 30+ competitive teams.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: Byga powers the registration and communications layer, and the club website (eastbayeclipse.com) serves as the primary marketing and enrollment funnel. There is no proprietary technology platform, mobile app, or AI/ML capability disclosed. The product is fundamentally a human-capital service — certified coaching staff holding USSF, La Liga, Ajax, and United Soccer Coaches licenses deliver an age-appropriate curriculum based on the Five P's philosophy (Players, People, Potential, Passion, Play). Field operations span multiple Lamorinda venues (Wilder Sports Complex, Campolindo High School, Orinda Intermediate School, Orinda Sports Field, Stanley Middle School, Lafayette Community Center futsal rink), providing scheduling flexibility and year-round training capacity.

Revenue mechanics are fee-based with no investors, no profit motive, and a stated mission of returning all revenue to players. The customer base is segmented by commitment level: competitive families (U9-U19, primary segment), flexible/development players including multi-sport athletes (U9-U17), high school athletes balancing other sports, and beginning players (U5-U8). Governance is by a volunteer five-member Board of Directors, with day-to-day leadership shared among Founding Advisor Shane Carney, Executive Director Jessica Grilli, Boys Director Brandon Thompson, and Girls Director Jose Diaz Mercado. The club differentiates on balance (anti-burnout philosophy, optional winter programming, lighter spring load) and community culture rather than on elite performance, explicitly positioning itself as 'the fun club that still wins.'

Name

East Bay Eclipse Soccer Club

Legal name

East Bay Eclipse Soccer Club

Website

https://eastbayeclipse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

East Bay Eclipse Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer club founded in 2010 in Moraga, California, serving 600+ players ages 4-18 across the Lamorinda area through Future Eclipse, Eclipse Development, and Competitive Teams programs, with annual club fees of $1,800-$2,450.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Club Services

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 industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Youth soccer club
• Competitive soccer training
• Player development programs
• Seasonal soccer camps
• Nonprofit sports club

Headquarters

HQ city

Moraga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Competitive Team Fees: Annual club fees charged to families with players on competitive teams U9-U19, covering summer, fall, and spring training seasons with NorCal Premier league play.
2. Eclipse Development Program: Flexible training program for U9-U17 players wanting quality coaching without full competitive commitment. Priced per season or as bundled package.
3. Seasonal Programs: Winter, spring, and summer camps/clinics open to all community players. Community players pay $450 for spring program; Eclipse club players included in team fees.
4. Future Eclipse: Foundational program for ages 4-8. Season-based pricing with flexible commitment options.
5. Team Fees: Additional per-season fees of $400-$600 covering tournament registrations, state cup fees, referee fees, and team equipment.
6. Spiritwear: Club merchandise including uniforms, practice shirts sold through the club.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

East Bay Eclipse Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer club that sells year-round soccer training, league play, and development programs to children ages 4-18 in the Lamorinda area of California's SF East Bay. Core offerings include the Future Eclipse foundational program (U5-U8), Eclipse Development flexible training (U9-U17), and Competitive Teams (U9-U19) that compete in NorCal Premier leagues and State Cup tournaments, supplemented by seasonal camps, clinics, goalkeeper training, and a Coach-in-Training mentorship program.

Product overview

East Bay Eclipse Soccer Club is a nonprofit youth soccer organization offering a multi-tiered program portfolio structured around player age and commitment level. The core offerings include Future Eclipse (foundational U5-U8 program), Eclipse Development (flexible U9-U17 training without full-year commitment), and Competitive Teams (year-round U9-U19 teams with NorCal Premier league play). Supplementary offerings include Programs/Camps/Clinics, Goalkeeper Training, Coach in Training, and Eclipse+ specialized training. All programs share the same Eclipse coaching staff and philosophy, with the architecture designed as a pathway where players can enter at any level and progress based on their development and commitment preferences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Future Eclipse (U5-U8) Foundational soccer program for players ages 4-8, focusing on building skills, confidence, and love for the game through two weekly practices with small-sided games built into sessions. No tryouts required.
• Eclipse Development (U9-U17) Summer and Fall training program for players U9-U17 offering serious coaching on a flexible schedule without year-round commitment, weekend tournaments, or league games. Same staff and philosophy as competitive program.
• Competitive Teams (U9-U19) Year-round competitive soccer program with over 30 teams serving 600+ players. Tryouts held annually in May, with teams competing in NorCal Premier leagues and State Cup tournaments.
• Programs, Camps & Clinics Seasonal camps and clinics open to all community players—no tryouts required. Includes winter, spring, and summer sessions focusing on individual skill development led by Eclipse staff coaches.
• Goalkeeper Training Program Year-round goalkeeper training program run by Director Jose, with summer being a key development period for goalies to improve skills before competition picks up.

Quantifiable outcome

• 16 consecutive years of operation in Lamorinda community
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NorCal PremiercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeague affiliation for competitive team play. Eclipse teams compete in NorCal Premier leagues with competitive level assigned to support each team's development. Primary competitive league for season structure.
• US Club SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body affiliation. Club follows US Club Soccer guidance on age group formation (August 1 - July 31). Members adhere to US Club Soccer rules for player eligibility and roster management.
• US Youth SoccerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational youth soccer organization affiliation providing guidelines and competitive structure.
• Cal North ODP (Olympic Development Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia state-level player development pathway. Eclipse players have been selected for Cal North ODP teams and traveling squads, including international trips.
• BygacoreTechnology or IntegrationClub management software platform powering registration, scheduling, communications, and team management. Byga Login portal at eastbayeclipse.byga.net. Privacy policy references Byga Inc. powering the website services.
• Lafayette Community CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFutsal rink partnership for winter training programs. Lafayette Community Center Rink (500 St. Mary's Road, Lafayette) used for rink practice sessions for U9-U15 teams.
• Campolindo High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerField access partnership for practices and games. Eclipse uses Campolindo High School turf and grass fields (300 Moraga Road, Moraga) for team training and matches.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Crossfire Premier: Large Pacific Northwest competitive youth soccer club with similar nonprofit-style multi-tier structure (youth through competitive). Comparable operating model but different regional geography.

Others

• NorCal Premier Soccer: The competitive league in which Eclipse fields teams. Not a direct competitor but the governing league structure that defines competition and roster policies for Eclipse's core offering.

Direct peers

• Lamorinda Soccer Club: The other main youth soccer club serving the Lamorinda communities of Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda. Directly competes for the same player pool across similar age groups and pricing tiers.
• Diablo Futbol Club (Diablo FC): East Bay-based competitive youth soccer club operating in the NorCal Premier system. Direct competitor for talent and league placement, with overlapping geographic footprint.
• Pleasanton RAGE Soccer Club: Girls-select-focused competitive youth soccer club in the East Bay area. Overlaps with Eclipse's girls program in age groups and league competition.
• San Ramon FC: East Bay-area competitive youth soccer club serving comparable U9-U19 competitive teams through NorCal Premier. Direct competitor for regional talent.
• East Bay United / Bay Oaks Soccer Club: Long-standing East Bay youth soccer organization serving recreational and competitive players in Oakland and surrounding communities. Comparable in nonprofit/club structure and player-age range.
• Ballistic United Soccer Club: Tri-Valley area competitive youth soccer club with similar age-group offerings and NorCal Premier affiliations. Comparable in scale and program structure to Eclipse.
• Mustang Soccer Club: Established East Bay competitive youth soccer club based in Danville serving similar U5-U19 age groups. Comparable in scale, league affiliations, and development philosophy.

Broad incumbents

• California Thorns FC / FC Bay Area Surf: Larger multi-branch NorCal youth soccer club with girls' programs that overlap geographically with Eclipse. Broader portfolio than Eclipse's local-only model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EastBayEclipse
• Instagraminstagram.com/eastbayeclipse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-bay-eclipse-soccer-club

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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