Folsom Lake Surf Soccer Club

What Folsom Lake Surf Soccer Club does

Folsom Lake Surf Soccer Club is a nonprofit youth soccer organization headquartered in Folsom, California, founded in 1981 as Folsom Soccer Club and rebranded under the Surf Nation network around 2021-2023. The club serves more than 4,000 playing members across roughly 50 teams, spanning recreational, competitive (U9-U19), Little Surfers (U6-U8), futsal, and special-needs programs. The boys program competes in ECNL Boys (full league starting 2026-27) and the ECNL Regional League, while both genders compete in NorCal Premier and NPL; the girls program participates in ECNL Regional League.

Core operations revolve around a consistent elite coaching methodology — playing through thirds, dominating 1v1s, controlling possession, and pressing from the front — delivered through approximately 13 staff supplemented by a network of coaches. Facilities include three outdoor municipal fields (exclusive partnership with the City of Folsom) and a 7,000 sq ft indoor facility (The Hub). Technology infrastructure is limited to operational SaaS: BYGA for membership/registration, Webtrac for camp registration, and SoccerPost for merchandise fulfillment.

The revenue model is multi-stream and subscription-anchored: annual club membership fees (competitive and recreational), per-session camp and clinic revenue (Spring Break $55/session, Summer $165/session, Little Surfers $20/session), tournament registrations (Halloween Classic, Surf Challenge Cup), The Hub rental revenue, and Nike-branded merchandise. The club is affiliated with Surf Nation (a network of 48 clubs across the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada), US Club Soccer, NorCal Premier, and ECNL, and operates as a member-owned nonprofit under a Board of Directors with no external equity ownership disclosed.

Name

Folsom Lake Surf Soccer Club

Legal name

Folsom Lake Surf Soccer Club

Website

https://folsomlakesurf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Folsom Lake Surf Soccer Club is a nonprofit youth soccer organization in Folsom, California, serving 4,000+ members across recreational, competitive, and developmental programs, and competing in ECNL and NorCal Premier as part of the Surf Nation network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Services

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 primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Youth soccer club
• Competitive soccer training
• Soccer camps clinics
• College soccer recruitment
• Soccer tournament hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Folsom

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Club Membership Fees: Annual/seasonal fees for competitive and recreational soccer programs. The club operates as a non-profit organization with fees reflecting true operating costs.
2. Tournaments: Hosting of tournaments including Halloween Classic and Surf Challenge Cup generating revenue from team registrations.
3. Camps and Clinics: Spring Break camps ($55/session), Summer camps ($165/session), Little Surfers programs ($20/session), and skills clinics generating additional revenue.
4. Indoor Facility (The Hub): 7,000 sq ft indoor facility hosting training, birthday parties, team events, and generating rental revenue.
5. Merchandise and Apparel: Surf Nation Fanwear sold through SoccerPost platform with club branding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Folsom Lake Surf Soccer Club is a nonprofit youth soccer organization delivering recreational, competitive, and introductory soccer programs for players from age U6 through U19, plus associated camps, clinics, tournaments, futsal, college preparation, and indoor facility rentals. The club is part of the Surf Nation network of 48 clubs and earns revenue primarily through annual membership/club fees and supplemental program fees.

Product overview

Folsom Lake Surf Soccer Club is a comprehensive youth soccer organization operating as part of the Surf Nation network of 48 clubs. The club offers a unified structure combining Recreation and Competitive programs alongside specialized offerings. Core programs include Recreation Soccer for all skill levels, Competitive teams competing in ECNL Boys, ECNL Regional League, and NorCal Premier (U9-U19), and Little Surfers for young children (U6-U8). Supplementary programming includes Camps & Clinics (Spring Break, Summer with five sessions), Technical Skills Clinics, Futsal training, and tournaments (Halloween Classic, Surf Challenge Cup). Additional services encompass College Prep with recruitment resources and scholarships, Financial Aid, Referee Training, and The Hub indoor facility. The club also provides access to the Surf Select national identification program for elite player development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Little Surfers: Introductory soccer program for young children (U6-U8) focusing on foundational skills
• Surf Select
• Friends of Surf
• Surf Challenge Cup

Products and services

• Recreation Program Inclusive youth soccer program serving players of all skill levels in the Folsom community, unified with the competitive program under one club identity.
• Competitive Program Elite youth soccer programming featuring teams across multiple age groups (U9-U19) competing in ECNL Boys, ECNL Regional League, NPL, and NorCal Premier leagues, with professional coaching and a pathway to college recruitment.
• Little Surfers Introductory soccer program for young children (U6-U8) teaching foundational soccer skills such as ball control, dribbling, and basic techniques in an age-appropriate, engaging format.
• Camps & Clinics Seasonal soccer camps including Spring Break Camp and a Summer Camp series (five sessions) for recreational and competitive players, focused on twelve essential technical skills.
• Technical Skills Clinics Friday night development clinics (U9-U14) emphasizing twelve core technical skills including dribbling, turning, passing, receiving, heading, 1v1 attacking and defending, and crossing and finishing.
• Halloween Classic Tournament Annual youth soccer tournament across multiple age groups and divisions including Academy, Silver, Gold, and Premier levels.
• Surf Challenge Cup Tournament Tournament for boys and girls teams (U8-U14) at Academy, Silver, Gold, and Premier levels, featuring a 3-game guarantee with flexible scheduling.
• College Prep Program College recruitment support including resources, college commitment tracking, scholarships, and guidance on the recruiting process for high school players.
• Futsal Program Indoor futsal training and competition program including winter training sessions and participation in United Futsal Championship Cup Series events.
• Financial Aid & Scholarships Need-based financial assistance and scholarship programs including HS Senior Scholar-Athlete Scholarships and support for families unable to afford competitive soccer costs.
• The Hub Indoor Facility 7,000 sq ft indoor soccer facility used for training, birthday parties, team events, and club activities at the Andy Morin Sports Complex.
• Referee Training Program Certification program for players aged 13+ to become referees, addressing regional referee shortage while providing earning opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• U14 ECNL Regional League Boys National Championship in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ECNL (Elite Clubs National League)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Folsom Lake Surf boys promoted to ECNL starting 2026-27 season. The club earned promotion following U14 ECNL Regional League Boys National Championship in 2025 and strong performances across multiple age groups. Will compete in Northern Cal Conference.
• Surf Nation (Surf Soccer Nation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization connecting 48 clubs across US, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Provides Surf Select national identification program, international tournament opportunities, and brand recognition. Surf Nation is #1 brand in US for developing college players.
• NorCal Premier SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional league affiliation through ECNL Regional League. Founding member of top division of NorCal's realigned ECNL Regional League for 2025-26 season. One of 25 top-performing clubs evaluated on team quality and technical standards.
• US Club SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body affiliation providing player registration, insurance, and competition sanctioning.
• NikeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial uniform and apparel partner for club branded merchandise including uniforms, training gear, and fanwear sold through SoccerPost.
• Dick's Sporting GoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing equipment support and fundraising opportunities through sales events.
• BYGAcoreTechnology or IntegrationMember management platform handling online registration, program enrollment, and club communications.
• Local Business Partners (Crumbl Cookies, Rock-N-Fire Restaurant, Big Apple Bagels)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurants hosting dine-out fundraisers to support soccer scholarships and club programs. Annual fundraising events include food fundraisers and community events.
• Local Government (City of Folsom)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership with local government providing sole access to municipal soccer facilities in Folsom, one of California's fastest-growing markets.
• Global Sports Experiences (GSE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner powering Surf Select international events and travel experiences, providing international competition opportunities for top players.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mustang SC: Northern California youth soccer club offering recreational and competitive pathways. Comparable in size and structure to Folsom Lake Surf, serving families in the greater Sacramento region with similar age-group programming.
• East Bay United Bay Area: Northern California ECNL club offering elite competitive pathways. Comparable in competitive level, league participation, and college-recruitment focus to Folsom Lake Surf's competitive program.
• De Anza Force: Bay Area ECNL-affiliated youth soccer club. Comparable as a high-performing competitive club in Northern California competing in ECNL conferences and serving as a destination for elite youth players.
• Placer United SC: Youth soccer club in Placer County, California, operating recreational and competitive programs. Geographically adjacent and competes for the same regional player pool in the Sacramento metropolitan area.
• Davis Legacy SC: Northern California ECNL-affiliated youth soccer club operating competitive teams in similar age groups. Competes with Folsom Lake Surf for elite players and college-recruitment outcomes in the greater Sacramento/Davis corridor.
• Santa Clara Sporting: Long-established Northern California youth soccer club with ECNL participation. Comparable as a competitive-tier club in the broader NorCal market competing for elite players and college-recognition outcomes.
• Bay Area Surf: Fellow Surf Nation-affiliated club in Northern California. Direct peer within the same parent network, sharing the Surf Select ID program, brand, and competitive pipeline structure as Folsom Lake Surf.
• San Juan SC: Northern California youth soccer club in the Sacramento region. Directly comparable as a Surf Nation-affiliated club competing in ECNL; the club's current Director of Coaching (Iain Fraser) joined Folsom Lake Surf from San Juan SC after 13 years.

Broad incumbents

• Sacramento Republic FC Youth: Youth development pathway of the professional USL Championship club Sacramento Republic FC. Comparable as a regional youth soccer program but backed by a professional club with deeper resources and MLS-affiliation potential.
• San Jose Earthquakes Academy: Professional MLS club youth academy in Northern California. Comparable at the highest competitive tier as an elite player-development organization in the region, with significantly larger resources and direct MLS affiliation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FLSurfSC
• Facebookfacebook.com/FolsomLakeSurf
• Instagraminstagram.com/folsomlakesurf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/folsom-lake-surf-soccer-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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