BEST OF THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES & EXPERIENCES
It’s our mission to create the ‘Best of the Best’ experiences and opportunities for youth soccer players through our clubs, events and facilities. We partner with like-minded clubs and provide them with the tools so they can focus on what they love most, coaching and helping their players achieve their dreams.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
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PREMIUM BRAND & COMMUNITY
With over 45 Years of Soccer Success, Surf Soccer is the #1 Youth Soccer Brand in the Nation and represented in every national league across North America. When you join Surf Nation, you join nearly 50 other clubs to lean on & learn from.
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THE SURF WAY
Learning from years of success at San Diego Surf, the “Surf Way” has been implemented to provide our community with technical support both on and off the field. Our Surf Nation Clubs have access to the following:
• The Surf Way content and premium access through our partners at the Coaching Manual
• Surf Nation Coach Development Series
• College Education Support
• Ability to Coach within the Surf Select program both at a Regional and National Level
• Access to the Surf Nation Technical Director
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MARKETING TOOLSET
• Branding kit & guidelines provided
• Software services for email distribution
• Access to on-brand digital assets
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OPERATIONS GUIDANCE
• Player Registration software
• Tournament Registrations software
• Approach to “Best Practices”
• Leading Nike uniform package through our partners at Soccer.com
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SURF SELECT PROGRAM
Our Surf Select program brings together the most talented affiliate players to compete together under the Surf banner at the highest levels and in front of college coaches and professional scouts.
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INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
We’ve partnered with Global Sports Experiences (GSE) to offer Surf Nation a professional soccer network outside USA and fantastic options for tours, tournaments, and unforgettable experiences around the globe. As a partner, GSE has offered experiences that have expanded the horizons and opportunities of our players, coaches, and families. GSE unique trips combine competitive play with a deep immersion into the local culture of the team’s destination.
PREMIUM PARTNERS
Uniform Partner: Soccer.com
Soccer.com in conjunction with Nike is the leading apparel provider in North America. In collaboration with both Nike and Soccer.com our Surf Nation partners have access to the following:
• A National brand with consistency of apparel within our community across North America
• Discounted Nike promotions throughout the year
• Promo and awards through soccer.com for our Clubs and members
• Soccer.com designated rep and customer service support
• Quick turnaround time on all B2C orders through Nike and Soccer.com
Travel Partner: Global Sports Experiences
GSE offers a better way to experience international cultures, while competing in the sports you love. We offer experiences tailored to your level and interests while ensuring that each member of your traveling party has unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. From our first-hand knowledge of the destinations we serve, our world-class customer service, and our dedicated concierge team, the GSE difference is in the details.
Destinations: Italy, Spain, UK, Northern Ireland, Sweden
Residential Full-Time Academies Partner: IDA
International Development Academy is guided by our core values (integrity, drive, and achievement) and a passion for helping players reach their full potential at the collegiate or professional level.
With four full-time residential academies locations (USA, England, Spain, and Italy) and a full-time college placement and scouting staff, IDA offers the dual pathway to more than 100 student-athletes a year from 17 different countries. Creating pathways and opportunities, that’s ultimately what IDA is all about.