San Diego, CA, March 2nd, 2026 – Surf Nation is proud to announce its continued expansion and investment in the state of Arizona with Pima County, West Valley and our recent expansion into the East and North Valley immediately transitioning and unifying under the Arizona Surf brand.
In the world of youth sports, Surf is recognized as a leading youth soccer organization in grassroots development, known for its professionalism, on field performance, football education, and most importantly a deep commitment to long term player development. Surf’s mission is to create the Best of the Best experiences and opportunities for players, coaches, and families. This expansion represents another step forward in that commitment.
The launch of Arizona Surf comes through strategic geographic alignment creating one unified player pathway across multiple locations. This alignment provides enhanced resources and proven development pathways while maintaining a strong local identity and community focus.
“This plan has been in the works for sometime and we are delighted to finally announce Arizona Surf to the community, aligning our geographical locations into one true player development pathway in pursuit of excellence in line with the Surf Nation mission.” says Andy Prosser, Surf Nation Director. “Sam, Sarah and now with the exciting addition of Raiff we have the staff, resources and brand to truly become a premium destination for grassroots development across the state of Arizona”
“Arizona Surf represents a collective commitment to our communities, coaches, and players. Unified in purpose, values, and standards, we are living out the Surf mission of providing the best of the best experiences and opportunities while working together to elevate the game across the state and create a better experience for every player and family we serve.” says Sarah Gaxiola, President of Arizona Surf
“We’re excited to grow the Arizona Surf Soccer Club. By becoming Arizona Surf, we unite all our teams under one umbrella, strengthening our identity and support system.” says Raiff Gwinnett, Director of Coaching at Arizona Surf. “As we expand, we’re proud to continue building a positive culture and a true home where every player can develop, compete, and fall in love with the game. “
Additionally, Arizona Surf players will now have direct access to Surf Select, an unprecedented identification program built through Surf Nation for players U9 through U17 at the Regional and National level. The Surf Select program draws from the Surf Network, a player pool that expands across North America, with our teams competing in some of the best domestic and international events in the world of football.
To learn more about Arizona Surf and upcoming tryouts, please click here
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 both on and off the field.
