San Diego, CA, April 15th, 2025 — Surf Nation is excited to welcome Livingston Surf to our community who will be working in conjunction with Valley Surf to provide extended player development opportunities both locally and regionally. In the world of youth sports, the Surf brand is renowned for professionalism, elite event management, high-quality coaching, and, most importantly, a deep commitment to player development. Surf’s mission is to create experiences and opportunities for players, and we’re excited to work with Valley & Livingston Surf to deliver this within Merced County.
The strategic partnership between Valley Surf, who has been a member of Surf Nation since 2017, will support Livingston Surf both on and off the field while providing extended player development opportunities at various levels. This collaboration strengthens Surf Nation’s presence in California’s Central Valley and reaffirms Livingston Surf’s commitment to delivering a premier player development program.
“Livingston Surf represents a commitment to raising the standard of youth soccer in Livingston and Merced County.” says Jeff Jenkins, Executive Director at Valley Surf. “At Valley Surf, we’ve always believed in using our platform to create meaningful pathways for players, especially in communities that have historically been underserved. By launching Livingston Surf and integrating them into Surf Nation, we’re ensuring that families in this region have access to the same level of coaching, structure, and opportunity that Surf is known for nationwide. This is a long-term investment in the game, in the community, and—most importantly—in the players.”
“We are excited to bring Surf Nation to Livingston and our surrounding communities and to be able to provide all the tools our players need to achieve their athletic dreams and ambitions.” said Ana Alberto, Executive Director of Livingston Surf. “The focus that Surf Nation has on player development, college placement, and many other aspects align directly with our vision and mission. By joining forces with Valley Surf and the broader Surf Nation network, Livingston Surf is poised to elevate its programming, create a stronger developmental pipeline, and further invest in the long-term success of its athletes.”
“It’s always great to see our existing Surf Nation members looking at ways to collaborate, share resources and expand pathways for players, says Andy Prosser the Surf Nation Director” “The Valley Surf leadership team have worked diligently to bring together two existing clubs within the area, provide structure and additional resources. We are excited to see how this partnership grows while playing our role in expanding opportunities for players, supporting coaches and sharing our resources across Livingston Surf”
For more information and tryout details, visit www.LivingstonSurf.com
About Surf:
For over 47 years, Surf has been one of the founding organizations in youth soccer. With over $12 Million in charitable donations, 20+ national championships, and countless professional, collegiate, and international players, we are forever striving to be the “Best of the Best.”
Livingston Surf joins our 55+ Surf National Affiliates to comprise what we’re proud to call Surf Nation.
