Edge Soccer Club

What Edge Soccer Club does

Colorado EDGE Soccer Club, legally Arvada Soccer Association, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization founded in 1969 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado (with primary operations in Arvada). The club serves approximately 2,900 registered players per year across the full U4-U19 age range, delivered through a tiered program portfolio: Recreational (U4-U8 and U9-U19), Academy Select (9U-10U), Competitive Boys and Girls (U11-U19, including ECNL Regional League Mountain Conference teams), a dedicated Goalkeeper program directed by a USSF A-licensed coach, TOPSoccer for children with special needs, and seasonal offerings such as Winter Camps, the Stenger Invitational Tournament, and a 4v4 Summer League. Programs are delivered at club-owned facilities including Stenger Soccer Complex and Long Lake Ranch, supplemented by Apex Fieldhouse for indoor training.

The business model is a subscription-style registration model with seasonal recreational fees ($95-$225 per season), annual Academy Select fees ($1,040-$1,100), and higher competitive program fees, augmented by camp tuition, tournament entry fees, Macron uniform and merchandise margin, corporate sponsorships (Children's Hospital Colorado, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Macron, PTJ Shoes, Veteran Sourcing Solutions), and tax-deductible donations routed through the Kick In 4 Kids scholarship fund. Technology stack is operational rather than core: PlayMetrics powers registration and club management, TeamSnap handles goalkeeper-team scheduling, the Trace partnership delivers AI-powered computer-vision video highlights, and Healthy Roster enables HIPAA-compliant athletic-trainer documentation. Marketing is conducted through a multilingual website, direct email, community events, and partnerships (Soccer Parenting Association, Changing the Game Project).

The organization is led by a General Manager (Todd Gette) and Director of Soccer and Business Development (David Kramer, former Colorado Rapids assistant coach on the 2010 MLS Cup staff), alongside a Director of Member Services, age-group program directors, and a Coach Development Director (Jeff Hooker, former 31-year University of Denver women's head coach and US National Team member). With 8 paid employees, operations lean heavily on volunteer coaching and contracted professional staff. ECNL membership (2023-2024), the College Advisory Program, sports medicine partnership, and Trace AI video service collectively indicate a deliberate positioning as a higher-tier, college-recruitment-oriented youth club within the Denver Front Range market.

Name

Edge Soccer Club

Legal name

Arvada Soccer Association dba Colorado EDGE Soccer Club

Website

https://edgesoccer.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Colorado EDGE Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer club founded in 1969, serving about 2,900 registered players ages 4-19 in the Arvada, Colorado area through recreational, Academy Select, and ECNL competitive programs, plus goalkeeper, TOPSoccer, camps, and tournaments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Athletics Fundraising, Sponsorships & NIL Support (EDALAIAN), Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG)

Keywords

• Youth soccer training
• Recreational soccer leagues
• Competitive soccer programs
• Goalkeeper training
• Youth sports development

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colorado EDGE Soccer Club (legally Arvada Soccer Association) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer club that delivers age-grouped soccer programming from U4 through U19, including recreational leagues, Academy Select (U9-U10), competitive boys and girls teams (U11-U19) participating in the ECNL Regional League Mountain Conference, a specialized Goalkeeper program, and TOPSoccer for players with special needs. Programs are delivered on club-operated facilities (Stenger Soccer Complex, Long Lake Ranch, Apex Fieldhouse) and supported by supplemental services such as the College Advisory Program, AI-powered video highlights via Trace, sports medicine coverage through Children's Hospital Colorado, and a Macron-powered fan store.

Product overview

Colorado EDGE Soccer Club operates as a unified youth soccer club offering a tiered program portfolio spanning recreational (U4-U19), Academy Select (9U-10U), and competitive soccer (U11-U19) for both boys and girls, with specialized offerings including goalkeeper training, TOPSoccer for special needs, and seasonal camps. The club's programs are delivered through its own infrastructure at Stenger Soccer Complex and Long Lake Ranch, supported by add-on services including a College Advisory Program (CAP) for recruiting guidance, Trace AI video highlights for player development, sports medicine partnerships with Children's Hospital Colorado, and a Macron-powered fan store. Programs run year-round across spring, fall, and winter seasons with additional tournaments (Stenger Invitational) and 4v4 summer leagues as supplemental offerings.

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Products and services

• Recreational Soccer U4-U8 Entry-level recreational soccer program for children ages 4-8, teaching individual skills through fun, creative training in a 3v3 (U4-U6) and 5v5 (U7-U8) format.
• Recreational Soccer U9-U19 Upper recreational soccer program for ages 9-19, offered at different competition levels including internal Arvada leagues and Colorado Soccer Association state leagues.
• Academy Select U9-U10 Pre-competitive academy program for 9U-10U players with EDGE-staff coaching 3 times weekly, emphasizing technique, fundamentals, and sportsmanship; plays 7v7 in Colorado Soccer Association state leagues.
• Girls Competitive Soccer U11-U19 Competitive girls soccer program for U11-U19 with ECNL Regional League Mountain Conference teams and CSA United/Bulldog league teams; full-year commitment with 16-18 league games plus tournaments and free College Advisory Program.
• Boys Competitive Soccer U11-U19 Competitive boys soccer program for U11-U19 playing in ECNL Regional League and CSA league with 16-18 league games per year plus tournaments; includes free College Advisory Program.
• Goalkeeper Program Specialized year-round goalkeeper training led by USSF A-licensed Director Kris Peat, including weekly sessions, league game support, tournament assistance, and camp administration.
• TOPSoccer (Special Needs) Adaptive soccer program affiliated with US Youth Soccer's TOPSoccer initiative for children ages 5-19 with special needs, featuring buddy volunteer support, relaxed atmosphere, and no official scorekeeping.
• Winter Soccer Camps Indoor winter camps held at Apex Fieldhouse for ages 4-19 across multiple skill levels including U5/U6, U7/U8, Academy Select, Creative Player, Ball Striking, Goalkeeper, and HyperTech Elite camps.
• Stenger Invitational Tournament Annual youth soccer tournament hosted at Stenger Soccer Complex and Long Lake Ranch Regional Park, open to recreational and competitive teams from 7U to 15U.
• College Advisory Program (CAP) University recruiting guidance program led by former Division 1 coach Jeff Hooker, providing sessions on athletic scholarships, financial aid, college selection, and direct partnerships with NCSA.
• 4v4 Summer League Festival-style 4v4 summer league designed for fun, creativity, and community building; proceeds support the General Scholarship Fund; per-team pricing.
• Macron Fan Store Online merchandise store powered by Macron offering club uniforms, rain jackets, caps, gloves, and dance hoodies for fans and players.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PTJ ShoescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Title sponsor for 2025 Stenger Invitational Tournament. Major tournament sponsorship providing event branding and marketing support.
• Veteran Sourcing SolutionscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Presenting sponsor for 2024 Stenger Invitational Tournament. Major tournament sponsorship providing event branding and marketing support.
• Children's Hospital ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred healthcare provider partnership providing two full-time athletic trainers (AT) Monday-Thursday for member coverage during practices, games, tournaments, and camps. Nathan Skelton serves as lead athletic trainer with additional support from Jo Jo Hudgings. Services include injury evaluation, injury prevention work, and referral assistance to Children's Hospital Colorado specialists. Sports medicine dietician Amanda Turner also available.
• DICK'S Sporting GoodscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive 20% store-wide discount offered to all club members. Partnership provides marketing exposure and member benefits. Coupon-based redemption at store checkout.
• NCSA (Next College Student Athlete)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NCSA for high school age groups to help connect players with college-level opportunities. Supplement to club's own College Advisory Program.
• MacroncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial uniform supplier through Macron's club shop platform. All club uniforms and apparel purchased through dedicated Macron online store. Sizes run European (smaller than US) - recommendation to size up. Orders take approximately 21 business days during summer months.
• Land O'FrostminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Kick In 4 Kids campaign and general club sponsorship. Community-focused sponsorship supporting scholarship fund.
• DiVito Dream MakersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Kick In 4 Kids scholarship campaign. Community partner supporting financial assistance for families.
• Bozarth ChevroletminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Kick In 4 Kids scholarship campaign. Community partner supporting financial assistance for families.
• Soccer Parenting AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub membership providing free access to Soccer Parenting Resource Center for all parents and coaches. Resources include courses, videos, monthly webinars, articles, and interviews on soccer parenting guidance.
• Changing the Game Project / John O'SullivanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing free premium access to changingthegameproject.com content. Includes coaching resources, parent guidance, and athlete development materials from founder John O'Sullivan.
• Children's Hospital Colorado (Tournament Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTournament sponsor for Stenger Invitational. Healthcare partner supporting club events.
• Kick It SoccerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTournament sponsor for Stenger Invitational.
• Coerver ColoradominorGTM or Marketing PartnerTournament sponsor for Stenger Invitational.
• Kona Ice ColoradominorGTM or Marketing PartnerTournament sponsor providing food truck services at 4v4 events.
• Apex FieldhouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConference facility partner for College Nights and indoor training. Located at 5724 Oak St, Arvada, CO 80002.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Real Colorado: Colorado-based competitive youth soccer club operating in the Denver metro and Front Range with ECNL and developmental league participation. Direct peer operating a similar full-pathway model (recreational through competitive) in overlapping geography.
• Pride SC Colorado: Colorado-based youth soccer club offering recreational-to-competitive pathways in the Denver metro. Comparable multi-tier programming structure targeting similar age groups and family segments.
• Colorado Storm: Front Range competitive girls soccer program with ECNL participation and College Advisory support. Closely comparable to EDGE on the girls competitive side given shared ECNL Mountain Regional League membership.
• Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club: MLS-affiliated youth soccer club serving the Denver metro area with a tiered recreational-to-competitive pathway. Most direct comparable given overlapping geography, age-group coverage, and ECNL/competitive ambitions — and a key competitive threat given its MLS franchise backing.
• Boulder County Youth Soccer (BCYS) / Boulder FC: Long-standing Boulder-area youth soccer organization offering recreational and competitive programs for ages U4-U19. Comparable community-anchored model with multi-tier programming in the broader Denver/Boulder corridor.
• Arsenal Colorado: Colorado soccer organization affiliated with a broader brand identity, offering recreational and competitive youth programs in the Denver metro. Direct competitor for player registrations in overlapping geographic territory.
• Colorado United Soccer Club: Denver-area youth soccer club offering recreational and competitive pathways from U4 through U19, including participation in CSA leagues. Comparable full-spectrum community club model with overlapping player base.

Regional players

• Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club (CSA league programs): Colorado Soccer Association (CSA) league umbrella that organizes the state leagues EDGE competes in (e.g., Boys/Girls United/Bulldog tiers). Indirect peer as governing/competition framework for the regional amateur club circuit.

Others

• Soccer Parenting Association: Industry resource partner (with whom EDGE holds a club membership) that provides parent-coaching content, courses, and webinars to youth soccer clubs. Adjacent enabling organization reflecting EDGE's investment in parent education and retention.
• Trace (TraceUp): AI-powered video highlights platform partnered with EDGE to provide automated game filming and player highlight reels. Not a peer in the traditional sense, but a relevant technology enabler and benchmark for video/AI integration in youth soccer recruitment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edge-soccer-club

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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