Total Futbol Academy

What Total Futbol Academy does

Total Futbol Academy (TFA) is a non-profit youth soccer organization founded in 2009 in the Cincinnati metropolitan area, originally as Tri-State Futbol Alliance following the merger of Cincinnati Futbol Academy and Westside Soccer Club, and rebranded to its current name in 2015 to reflect its adoption of the Dutch Total Football development philosophy. The club operates a continuous age-graded pathway from introductory programs (TFA Titans and Titans Rise for U5-U8) through U7-U10, U11-U14, and U15-U19 competitive tiers, with each band subdivided into Elite, Premier, and Gold skill tiers and supported by age-group coaching directors and a dedicated goalkeeping director. Its headquarters and primary training facility is the TFA Harrison Soccer Complex in West Harrison, Indiana, supplemented by training locations at Taylor High School (Cleves, OH), Elder High School PAC (Cincinnati), and indoor winter venues (Soccer City, Rivers Edge).

TFA's technology stack is conventional for the youth-sports sector and is composed entirely of third-party SaaS rather than proprietary systems: PlayMetrics for program/player registration, GotSport for tournament registration and operations, Trace for match video recording, and Zeffy for payment processing on golf-outing and sponsorship transactions. The club's distinctive content asset is the TFA Style of Play framework, an internally developed coaching methodology codifying principles of intelligent play, deliberate buildup, versatile attacking, transition mindset, and organized defending.

The business model is a multi-stream community-sports enterprise. Primary revenue comes from recurring seasonal program fees ranging $800 (U7-U8) to $2,800 (U15-U19 Elite), collected via deposit plus eight monthly installments. Secondary streams include tournament entry fees across three owned events (3v3 Goal Rush, United Cup, Fall Ball Classic), an eight-tier sponsorship product suite sold to local businesses (Banner $875/year to Platinum $2,000+), seasonal training programs (Summer $195, Winter free), and fundraising events including an annual golf outing. The club serves over 650 youth players across Cincinnati, Dayton, Northern Kentucky, and Indiana, supplemented by a community-ecosystem layer (TOPSoccer, Cincinnati West SC, scholarship and foster-family programs) that functions as both brand marketing and non-cash value-add.

Name

Total Futbol Academy

Legal name

Total Futbol Academy

Website

https://tfacincinnati.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Total Futbol Academy is a Cincinnati-area non-profit youth soccer club operating a U5-U19 development pathway, three owned tournaments, and a multi-tier sponsorship program serving 650+ players across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and the broader Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Development

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 industries

Single-Sport Skill Academies (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, etc.) (MPAKAJAB), Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Youth soccer development
• Competitive soccer programs
• Soccer tournament hosting
• Youth athletic training
• Soccer club management

Headquarters

HQ city

West Harrison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Youth Soccer Program Fees: Annual and seasonal membership fees for competitive soccer programs across multiple age groups and skill tiers (Elite, Premier, Gold). Fees range from $800 for U7-U8 to $2,800 for U15-U19 Elite level.
2. Tournament Registration Fees: Entry fees for hosted tournaments including 3v3 Goal Rush ($200), United Cup ($725-$825 depending on format), and Fall Ball Classic ($450-$850). GotSport platform used for registration.
3. Sponsorship Revenue: Multiple sponsorship tiers including Platinum ($2,000 golf event or tiered club sponsorship), Gold, Silver, Bronze, plus standalone options for Team Sponsorship, Tournament Sponsorship, Digital Sponsorship, and Banner Sponsorship ($875/year).
4. Training Programs: Paid summer training programs ($195 for 24 sessions, $100 for goal keeper only) and fundraising events including annual golf outing and Wagyu cow fundraiser.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Total Futbol Academy is a non-profit youth soccer club that delivers tiered competitive soccer programs (U5 through U19) with year-round training, plus signature tournaments and seasonal training camps. It serves over 650 players and families across Cincinnati, Dayton, Northern Kentucky, and Indiana, and supplements program fees with multi-tier local business sponsorships (Platinum through Banner).

Product overview

Total Futbol Academy (TFA) is a non-profit youth soccer organization offering a multi-tiered competitive soccer program and tournament series. The organization operates a unified product portfolio spanning age-based competitive programs (TFA Titans through U15+), seasonal training offerings (Summer and Winter Training), and signature tournaments (3v3 Goal Rush, United Cup, Fall Ball Classic). TFA also provides an eight-tier sponsorship program ranging from Platinum ($2,000/year golf outing level) to Banner ($875/year) sponsorships, enabling local businesses to connect with the club's 650+ players and their families across Cincinnati, Dayton, Northern Kentucky, and Indiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TFA Titans Introductory soccer program for ages 4-7 (U5-U8) designed to spark a love for soccer through play-based activities and age-appropriate skill development.
• TFA Titans Rise Premier training program combined with a 3v3 league for ages 5-7 (U6-U8), featuring weekly training sessions and weekend games at TFA Harrison Complex.
• U7-U10 Competitive Program Entry-level competitive soccer program introducing young players to select club play with 5v5, 7v7, and 10-player formats, including local and travel tournament options. Subscription pricing from $800 (U7-U8) to $2,000 (U10 Elite).
• U11-U14 Competitive Program Full club experience for U11-U14 players with Elite, Premier, and Gold tiers, including multiple weekly practices, leagues, 6 tournaments per year, and optional goalkeeper training. Subscription pricing ranges from $2,150 (U11-12 Gold) to $2,600 (U13-14 Elite).
• U15+ Competitive Program Advanced competitive program for U15-U19 players with Elite and Premier/Gold tiers, featuring showcase events, college-preparatory exposure, and full-time coaching. Subscription pricing from $2,400 (U15-U19 Premier/Gold) to $2,800 (U15-U19 Elite).
• TFA 3v3 Goal Rush Tournament Single-day 3v3 soccer tournament held annually in July/August, guaranteeing 4 games per team with awards for champions and finalists. Registration $200 per team with early-bird discounts.
• TFA United Cup Annual competitive soccer tournament held in May for teams U7-U19, drawing participants from Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia with GotSport registration. Fees range from $725 to $825 depending on format.
• TFA Fall Ball Classic Annual fall tournament held at Voice of America Soccer Complex for U7-U15 teams, with over 40 years of Cincinnati soccer tradition. Fees range from $450 to $850 depending on age group and format.
• Summer Training Off-season skill development program running June-August with 24 training sessions over 6 weeks, offering field player ($195) and goalkeeper-specific ($100) training options.
• Winter Training Free technical training program running January-February for U7-U14 players, focusing on individual skill development, decision-making, and ball confidence. Offered free to current and external players.
• TFA Annual Golf Outing Annual fundraising golf event supporting scholarship funds and capital improvements, with multiple sponsorship tiers and hole sponsorship options. Individual golfer $150, foursome $500.
• Platinum Sponsorship Top-tier sponsorship package including logo on all game and practice jerseys, prime facility signage, naming rights opportunities, premium event booth access, and exclusive 'Presented By' recognition.
• Gold Sponsorship Premium sponsorship tier with logo on either game or practice jerseys, robot-painted field logos, tournament booth space, and event presence at two major TFA events.
• Silver Sponsorship Standard sponsorship tier featuring facility signage, tournament booth access, event presence at one major TFA-hosted event, and website/social media recognition.
• Bronze Sponsorship Entry-level sponsorship with field signage, event recognition, and digital presence on website and social media platforms.
• Team Sponsorship Sponsorship connecting local businesses directly with a single TFA team through jersey logo placement, community recognition, and digital exposure.
• Tournament Sponsorship Tournament-specific sponsorship with booth space, signage, and branding at TFA-hosted tournaments, reaching thousands of players and families.
• Digital Sponsorship Website and social media-based sponsorship featuring logos across TFA's digital platforms and newsletters.
• Banner Sponsorship Year-long banner placement ($875/year) at TFA complex, providing visibility to families, players, and visitors during all practices and events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 650 players served across multiple states

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TOPSoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTFA partners with TOPSoccer, a community-based program providing soccer opportunities for athletes with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities. TFA offers free practice and game space at Harrison Complex so these players can experience the joy of soccer in a supportive environment.
• Cincinnati West Soccer ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTFA supports Cincinnati West Soccer Club by providing free field access at South Complex, expanding opportunities for more children in the community to play and grow through the game.
• GotSportcoreTechnology or IntegrationTournament registration and management platform used for United Cup, Fall Ball Classic, and 3v3 Goal Rush tournaments. Provides standardized tournament operations and fee collection.
• PlayMetricscoreTechnology or IntegrationRegistration platform for program enrollment, tryouts, and training sign-ups. Used for player and family management across all TFA programs.
• Soccer CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinter training location provider for U9-U10, U11-U12, and U13-U14 age groups during indoor season. U7-U8 and U9-U10 boys/girls train Monday evenings at Soccer City Field D.
• Rivers EdgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinter training location for U11-U12 and U13-U14 girls teams during Thursday evening sessions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FC Dallas Academy: FC Dallas Academy is an MLS-affiliated youth development program running the U.S. Soccer Development Academy pipeline. It illustrates the larger, professional-club competition that can absorb elite travel players from clubs like TFA.
• New York Red Bulls Academy: The Red Bulls Academy operates a fully funded professional-club-affiliated youth development program across age groups. It represents the upper-tier incumbent model against which independent clubs like TFA compete for elite player talent.

Direct peers

• Sockers FC Chicago: Sockers FC is a long-established competitive youth soccer club in the Midwest running tiered age-group programs and tournaments, comparable in operating model and player-development philosophy to TFA.
• Eclipse Select SC: Eclipse Select is a long-standing Midwest youth soccer club with similar age-based competitive team structure, development philosophy, and tournament operations. Comparable Midwest youth soccer business model.
• Ohio Premier Soccer Club: Ohio Premier is an established Ohio-based youth soccer club running competitive age-group programs and tournaments. It serves a similar Ohio/Southwest Ohio family demographic as TFA.
• Kings Hammer FC: Kings Hammer FC is a Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky-area youth soccer club with competitive travel teams, tournaments, and player development pathways that compete directly with TFA's offerings.
• Cincinnati United Premier Soccer Club (CUP): CUP is a top-tier competitive youth soccer club operating across the greater Cincinnati area, offering similar U7–U19 travel and development programs. It directly competes with TFA for the same regional player pool and sponsorship dollars.

Regional players

• St. Louis Scott Gallagher (SLSG): SLSG is a top-tier Midwest youth soccer club with full U5–U19 player development pathways and tournament operations in an adjacent Midwest market to TFA.
• Michigan Fire Juniors: Michigan Fire Juniors is a Midwest regional youth soccer club offering age-grouped competitive teams and tournament participation. Operates in an adjacent geography with a comparable club-based membership model.

Others

• US Youth Soccer / Ohio South Youth Soccer Association: Ohio South Youth Soccer Association is the regional USYS affiliate that sanctions leagues and tournaments in which TFA and its peers compete. It functions as the governing-body ecosystem participant relevant to TFA's competition schedule.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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