Founded in 2019, East County Surf Soccer Club formed as a catalyst for change. Our leadership saw the opportunity to reshape the landscape, setting old ways of thinking aside and embracing the abundance of talent that surrounds us.
While overflowing with talent, the larger East County soccer community has been underserved for decades. Because no true leader has emerged, East County families have been forced to commute great distances to larger, more reputable clubs. We exist to bring elite soccer to East County.
East County Surf provides incredible opportunities which allows us to identify, recruit, develop and retain top tier talent. In doing so, it is our singular focus to rise above the competition, set a new precedent, and reshape the perception of soccer in East County.
East County Surf believes in preparing our players for the many avenues of life. Our goal for how the game should be played goes beyond results of a match. We stress Sportsmanship, Character and Commitment from our players, parents, board and coaches.
Respect – honor the game, your family, your team, your opponent and your patch.
Dedication – show up with the commitment to work outside your comfort zone.
Competition – accept all challenges positively as part of your own development.
Responsibility – take ownership of your actions and their consequences.
Uncompromising – become relentless in your pursuit of excellence.
Humility – play like you’re in first place, train like you’re in second place.
Our development philosophy is based on a player-centered model of interaction and learning. We have studied the most effective coaching methods in Brazil, Holland, and Spain and discovered consistent strategies that underpin their effectiveness, which is the basis for our style of play.
Stage 1 – Exploration – play free
Stage 2 – Discovery – play together
Stage 3 – Development – technical excellence
Stage 4 – Creativity – decision-making
Stage 5 – Discipline – tactical excellence
Stage 6 – Competition – refined competition
Stage 7 – Fulfillment – autonomy + fluency
2021 – National Champions (NPL) – East County Surf G2008, Coach Matthew Connor
2021 – League Champions (NPL) – East County Surf G2008, Coach Matthew Connor
2022 – State Champions (SoCal) – East County Surf G2014, Coach Michelangelo Gigante
2022 – League Champions (NPL) – East County Surf G2006, Coach Cole Schmit
2022 – League Champions (SoCal) – East County Surf B2004, Coach Victor Alonso
