SOCCER ASSOCIATION OF BOCA RATON INC

What SOCCER ASSOCIATION OF BOCA RATON INC does

The Soccer Association of Boca Raton Inc (SABR) is a volunteer-based, 501(c)-style non-profit community soccer club founded in 1977 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. SABR serves over 3,500 youth and adult members through a portfolio of recreational and competitive soccer programs, including Youth Recreational Soccer (boys and girls ages 5–19, approximately 2,500 participants), Adult Soccer (pickup games and seasonal leagues for 500+ players), TOPSoccer (a free, nationally recognized program serving nearly 200 athletes with special needs per season), Team Boca (competitive travel/elite program), Referee development, and Soccer After School and Summer Training programs.

SABR's operations are field-based at 11+ locations across Boca Raton, including Patch Reef Park, Sugar Sand Park, University Woodlands Park, Spanish River Athletic Complex, Florida Atlantic University fields, and multiple school and city parks. The organization does not operate proprietary technology infrastructure; instead, it relies on third-party platforms including GotSport/GotSoccer for youth registration and team management, TeamPass for adult program registration, and external referee assignment systems managed by an FSR Certified Assignor.

The revenue model is a hybrid of per-season registration fees (youth: $145–$195 per season; adult: $85+ league fees plus $30 FASA insurance), corporate and individual sponsorships (tax-deductible, with multiple tiers from single-team to club-wide), donations (including from foundations such as the Gary Peters Family Foundation and corporate sponsors such as AmWins and Kanner & Pintaluga), and merchandise revenue through a partnership with Challenger Teamwear. Non-resident fees (~$65) apply to players outside the City of Boca Raton or Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District. The TOPSoccer program is offered free to families, subsidized by sponsors and donors. The organization is affiliated with the Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA), Florida Adult Soccer Association (FASA), Florida State Referees (FSR), US Youth Soccer, and the U.S. Soccer Federation, and maintains field partnerships with the City of Boca Raton, Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District, and Florida Atlantic University.

Name

SOCCER ASSOCIATION OF BOCA RATON INC

Legal name

Soccer Association of Boca Raton

Website

https://sabrsoccer.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Soccer Association of Boca Raton (SABR) is a community non-profit soccer club founded in 1977 that serves over 3,500 youth and adult members in Boca Raton, Florida through recreational leagues, adult programs, TOPSoccer for special-needs athletes, referee training, and competitive travel soccer via Team Boca.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth and Adult Recreational Soccer

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), 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

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Youth recreational soccer
• Adult soccer leagues
• Special needs soccer
• Soccer referee training
• Soccer skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Youth Soccer Registration Fees: Primary revenue stream from player registration fees for youth recreational soccer programs. Fees cover uniforms, insurance, equipment, coaches' training, and Florida Youth Soccer Association affiliation. Registration is tiered by age group (U5-U6 vs U7-U19) with additional non-resident fees for players outside the Boca Raton Beach & Park District.
2. Adult Soccer Programs: Fees for adult pickup games, seasonal leagues (men's and women's), and biweekly training programs. Revenue covers field rentals, referee compensation, uniforms, and supplies.
3. Sponsorships and Donations: Tax-deductible contributions from individuals, families, and companies that fund coach education, goalkeeper gear, training equipment, and help keep player registration fees affordable. Various sponsorship levels from single team to club-wide.
4. SABR Store Merchandise: Partnership with Challenger Teamwear for team and fan spirit gear including custom printed shirts with team logos, colors, names, and numbers.
5. Soccer After School and Summer Training: Fee-based individualized skills training sessions for Rec players aged U5 to U19, led by professional staff. Summer training programs at Patch Reef Park.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SABR operates community-based recreational and competitive soccer programs for youth (U5–U19), adults (18+), and athletes with special needs in Boca Raton, Florida. Programs are sold via seasonal player registration fees and include league play, referee certification pathways, individualized skills training, and free TOPSoccer inclusion programming, delivered on public, school, and university fields across more than a dozen Boca Raton venues.

Product overview

SABR (Soccer Association of Boca Raton) is a community-based nonprofit soccer club offering a comprehensive portfolio of recreational and competitive programs. The core offerings include Youth Recreational Soccer (ages 5-19, serving over 2,000 players), Adult Soccer leagues and pickup games (serving 500+ players), and TOPSoccer for athletes with special needs. Additional programs include Team Boca competitive travel soccer, Soccer After School & Summer Training with individualized skills development, and a Referee Program with certification pathways. SABR also operates a merchandise store and provides access to the Soccer Parent Resource Center. The organization uses GotSport/GotSoccer for registration management and is affiliated with Florida Youth Soccer Association, Florida Adult Soccer Association, and US Youth Soccer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Recreational Soccer SABR's primary recreational soccer program offering Fall/Winter and Spring seasons for boys and girls ages 5-19, organizing over 2,000 youth players into single-gender teams with volunteer coaches trained by the Director of Coaching. Season fee $195 (12 weeks for U7-U19) or $145 (Saturday-only for U5-U6), plus ~$65 non-resident fee for players outside Boca Raton.
• Adult Soccer Recreational adult soccer program serving 500+ players including weekly pickup games, seasonal leagues (Men's 18+, 35+, 50+; Women's 18+), and biweekly training for men and women age 18+. Women's 7v7 league fee $85 plus $30 FASA insurance.
• TOPSoccer Free recreational soccer program for athletes with physical, developmental, or intellectual challenges, ages 4 through adulthood. Each player is paired with a one-on-one volunteer Soccer Buddy; nearly 200 players per season. Junior Varsity (ages 5-12) and Varsity (ages 13+) divisions.
• Soccer After School & Summer Training Individualized and small-group skills training sessions for Rec players aged U5 to U19, led by Director of Player Development Carrie Barker and experienced trainers. Summer training at Patch Reef Park for ages 7-14.
• Referee Program Youth soccer referee training and certification including the Futures Referees program (ages 11-13, 10-20 spots per season) and the certified referee program (age 14+), supporting over 1,000 games officiated per season with paid, competitive rates.
• Team Boca Competitive Soccer SABR's competitive soccer program for players aiming to advance their skills, providing tryout-based selection for travel and elite-level competition. Sub-brand with its own website (teamboca.com).
• SABR Store Merchandise Online merchandise store partnered with Challenger Teamwear offering team and fan spirit gear including custom printed shirts with team logos, colors, names, and numbers. Each division has its own store link.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AmWinsminorOthersInsurance company and official SABR sponsor. AmWins is a leading global specialty insurance distributor providing commercial insurance solutions.
• Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial governing body for youth soccer in Florida. SABR is a member club with access to coaching resources, lesson plans, insurance coverage, and referee certification programs.
• Florida Adult Soccer Association (FASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial governing body for U.S. Soccer in Florida for adult soccer. SABR adult program aligns membership with FASA (September 1 - August 31) and provides supplemental insurance through FASA.
• Florida State Referees (FSR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial referee certification and administration body. SABR has an FSR Certified Assignor for all games and referees are certified through FSR annually.
• U.S. Soccer FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body for soccer in the United States. Provides coaching license programs, Grassroots Instructor training, and access to the U.S. Soccer Learning Center. SABR's Director of Coaching is a USSF Grassroots Instructor.
• Soccer Parent Resource CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline education platform for youth soccer parents. SABR provides free club membership access to families, including hundreds of articles, videos, webinars, and courses on supporting young athletes.
• Challenger TeamwearminorOthersOfficial jersey supplier for SABR. Partnered to offer team and fan spirit gear including custom printed shirts with team logos, colors, names, and numbers through division-specific online stores.
• City of Boca RatoncoreOthersMunicipal partner providing field access and facilities. Players outside the City of Boca Raton or Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District must pay a non-resident fee.
• Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park DistrictcoreOthersSpecial district partner providing field access and park facilities. Residency status determines non-resident fee requirements for participants.
• Florida Atlantic University (FAU)minorOthersUniversity partner providing field facilities for game play. FAU Game Field and Glades Road Fields serve as playing venues for SABR programs.
• Kanner & PintalugaminorOthersPersonal injury law firm and SABR sponsor. Managing Partner Kevin Sobel and the firm support SABR programs as community sponsors.
• Gary Peters Family FoundationminorOthersPrivate foundation supporting TOPSoccer program. Contributes to keeping the special needs soccer program free for participating families.
• McHugh Insurance GroupminorOthersInsurance provider and TOPSoccer sponsor supporting the free special needs soccer program.
• Boca Helping HandsminorOthersLocal nonprofit organization and community sponsor supporting SABR youth programs.
• KidSafe FoundationminorOthersChild safety nonprofit and community sponsor supporting SABR programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO): National volunteer-based youth soccer organization providing recreational league play for children ages 4-18. AYSO is the closest direct peer to SABR given its non-profit, volunteer-driven, recreational-first model and similar age-group structure.
• Bethesda SC: Community-based youth soccer club in Maryland offering recreational and competitive programs. Comparable to SABR in its non-profit, large recreational base plus select-tier travel teams model.
• Continental FC (EPL): Youth soccer club operating recreational and competitive development pathways in the eastern US. Comparable to SABR/Team Boca due to its focus on long-term player development and recreational-to-select pipeline.
• Weston FC: Florida-based youth soccer club offering both recreational and competitive (USL/SRSL) pathways for boys and girls in South Florida. Comparable to SABR/Team Boca because it combines a rec base with a competitive travel program in the same geography.
• Forza FC (Florida): Florida youth soccer club fielding competitive and recreational teams in the FYSA system. Comparable to SABR as a Florida-based recreational-and-competitive club serving youth players within the same governing body.
• Solar Soccer Club (Texas): Large Texas youth soccer club running both recreational and competitive (ECNL/GA) programs. Comparable to SABR given its scale, multi-program portfolio, and rec-to-competitive pipeline structure.
• Florida Premier FC: Florida youth soccer club offering player development and competitive travel opportunities. Overlaps with SABR's Team Boca sub-brand in the competitive travel/elite pathway space for Florida youth players.
• Chargers Soccer Club: Florida-based youth soccer club (Coconut Creek / Broward region) running recreational and competitive programs under FYSA. Comparable to SABR given its geographic proximity on Florida's southeast coast and rec-plus-select offering.

Broad incumbents

• US Youth Soccer (USYS): National governing body that sanctions state associations (including FYSA, which SABR belongs to) and provides the ODP pathway. Comparable because SABR operates under USYS rules and offers Olympic Development Program participation.
• U.S. Soccer Federation: National governing body for soccer in the United States, providing coaching license programs (USSF Grassroots) referenced by SABR's Director of Coaching. Comparable as the umbrella organization that defines the coaching and player-development framework SABR uses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SABRSoccer
• Instagraminstagram.com/sabrsoccerboca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soccer-association-of-boca-raton-sabr

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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