San Diego, CA, February 27th – Surf Nation is proud to announce the launch of its newest partner club, Greater Bay Surf. Based in Shenzhen, China, this expansion further extends Surf Nation’s global footprint and player development pathway.
Recognized as a leader in youth football, the Surf brand is synonymous with professionalism, high-level on field performance, comprehensive football education, and an unwavering commitment to player development. Surf Nation’s mission is to create the Best of the Best experiences and opportunities for players, coaches, and families. The addition of Greater Bay Surf strengthens that mission and reinforces Surf’s continued international growth.
The Greater Bay Surf leadership team and coaching staff are aligned with Surf Nation’s standards and philosophy, dedicated to delivering a structured, high quality developmental environment and a strong commitment to grassroots development and long-term player progression.
“We are thrilled to be working with Surf on our soccer program,” says Frank Au, Executive Chairman of PacificPine Sports. “Surf Club’s long history of being the pre-eminent soccer club program in the U.S and its strong history of college placement for its athletes aligns perfectly with our college pathway focus as a group in China.”
Greater Bay Surf will uphold the Surf brand’s performance standards while providing players, families, and coaches with enhanced resources, expanded competitive opportunities, and access to Surf Nation’s global network.
“It’s another exciting step in our international journey. As the Surf brand starts to expand beyond our roots of North America, it’s imperative that we find trusted operators who are aligned with our mission,” says Andy Prosser, Director of Surf Nation. “We are excited to offer student athletes the opportunity to showcase their talents across the U.S. using the Surf brand as the vehicle to help players chase their goals.”
This partnership marks another significant step in Surf Nation’s continued expansion and commitment to building a world class player pathway.
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About Surf:
For over 49 years, Surf has proudly stood as a pioneer in youth soccer with a proven track record of developing players into international youth training centers, professional academies, the collegiate ranks, and professional teams around the world.
With a legacy rooted in excellence, we’ve contributed over $12 million in charitable donations, claimed more than 20+ national championships, and helped launch the careers of countless professional, collegiate, and international players. At Surf, we are driven by one goal: to be the Best of the Best – on and off the field.
GBA Surf joins our 60+ Surf affiliates to comprise what we are proud to call Surf Nation.
