activities · 21
what they do
direct service · 19
- Conduct Player Identification and TryoutsConducts tryouts and identification events for various age groups and programs, including MLS NEXT & MLS NEXT New Tier ID Events for U15, U16, and U17, and tryouts for Girls Academy (GA), GA Aspire, and Girls Youth Academy for U7-U19 age groups.
- Conduct tryouts for youth soccer programs Youth Baseball/Softball Player Evaluations and RegistrationConducts tryouts for various youth soccer programs, including MLS NEXT & MLS NEXT New Tier ID Events for U15, U16, and U17 age groups, Pre GA tryouts for U11 and U12 girls, and Girls Youth Academy tryouts for U7-U10 girls.
- Financial Aid for Players Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsUtilizes funds to aid players facing financial difficulties, supported in part by events like the annual Freddie 5K.
- Host Soccer Camps and Clinics Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsHosts soccer camps and clinics throughout the year, emphasizing dynamic technical and tactical training in a collaborative and challenging environment. These camps are open to all players regardless of team affiliation and are implemented by full-time staff.
- Host Soccer Camps and Clinics Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsHosts soccer camps and clinics throughout the year, focusing on dynamic technical and tactical training that progresses to game-like scenarios. These camps and clinics encourage player development through decision-making in a collaborative and challenging environment, are implemented by full-time staff, and allow open participation regardless of team affiliation.
- Host Soccer TournamentsHosts two annual soccer tournaments: The Presidents’ Day Tournament (PDT), described as one of the most prestigious in the country and the largest in Arizona, and The Desert Classic Tournament (DCT), held in February.
- Host soccer camps and clinics Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsHosts soccer camps and clinics throughout the year, focusing on dynamic technical and tactical soccer training that progresses to game-like scenarios. These camps encourage player development through decision-making in a collaborative and challenging environment and are open to all participants regardless of team affiliation, implemented by full-time staff.
- Host soccer tournamentsHosts two annual soccer tournaments: The Presidents’ Day Tournament (PDT), described as one of the most prestigious in the country and the largest in Arizona, and The Desert Classic Tournament (DCT), held in February.
- Operate Youth Soccer Programs Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsOperates various youth soccer programs for boys and girls aged 3-19, including "Mini Kickers" for 3-4 year olds, "Junior Academy" for 5-7 year olds, and multiple competitive teams (approximately 50) participating in leagues such as ASA’s Youth Academy, Advanced Leagues, Open Leagues, Girls' Academy, Girls Academy Aspire, Girls Development Player League, MLS NEXT, and MLS NEXT New Tier.
- Operate Youth Soccer Teams and Programs Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsOperates multiple competitive soccer teams for boys and girls aged U-7 to U-19, with approximately 50 teams and over 800 players aged 4-18. These teams practice three to four times a week and participate in various leagues and tournaments both within and outside of Arizona, including ASA’s Youth Academy, Advanced Leagues, Open Leagues, Girls' Academy, Girls Academy Aspire, Girls Development Player League, MLS NEXT, and MLS NEXT New Tier. The organization also runs a "Mini Kickers" program for 3-4 year olds and a "Junior Academy" for 5-7 year olds to introduce soccer.
- Operate a Women's Premier Soccer League Franchise Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsOwns and operates a women's soccer franchise that competes in the Women's Premier Soccer League.
- Operate a Women's Soccer Franchise Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsOwns and operates a women's soccer franchise that competes in the Women's Premier Soccer League.
- Operate a women's soccer franchise Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsOwns and operates a women's soccer franchise that competes in the Women's Premier Soccer League.
- Operate youth soccer teams and academies Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsOperates multiple competitive soccer teams for boys and girls aged U-7 to U-19, accommodating players of all abilities. This includes a Girls Academy (GA) and GA Aspire program, a Boys Pre Academy, and participation in various leagues such as ASA’s Youth Academy, Advanced Leagues, Open Leagues, Girls Development Player League, MLS NEXT, and MLS NEXT New Tier. Teams practice three to four times a week and participate in leagues and tournaments both within and outside of Arizona.
- Provide Special Olympics Soccer Training Adaptive Sports Programs for Youth with DisabilitiesCreated and provides a Special Olympics Soccer Training program for athletes with special needs or physical disabilities, offering weekly one-hour training sessions. Two free training programs are conducted per season (fall and spring) accommodating all age groups.
- Provide Special Olympics Soccer Training Adaptive Sports Programs for Youth with DisabilitiesCreated and provides a Special Olympics Soccer Training program for athletes with special needs or physical disabilities, offering weekly one-hour training sessions and two free training programs per season (fall and spring) for all age groups.
- Provide Special Olympics soccer training Adaptive Sports Programs for Youth with DisabilitiesCreated and provides a Special Olympics Soccer Training program for athletes with special needs or physical disabilities, offering weekly one-hour training sessions and two free training programs per season (fall and spring) for all age groups.
- Provide financial aid for players Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsUtilizes funds to aid players facing financial difficulties, supported in part by events like the annual Freddie 5K.
- Run introductory soccer programs for young children Early Childhood Soccer IntroductionRuns a "Mini Kickers" program to introduce soccer to 3 and 4-year-old boys and girls, and a "Junior Academy" program for boys and girls aged 5 to 7.
capacity building · 2
- Coach Training and Development Youth Sports Coach Certification & Safety TrainingRequires coaches to participate in licensing courses through the United States Soccer Federation and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, and conducts mandatory regular in-house coaching clinics for all coaching staff.
- Coach development and training Youth Sports Coach Certification & Safety TrainingRequires coaches to participate in licensing courses through the United States Soccer Federation and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, and conducts mandatory regular in-house coaching clinics for all coaching staff.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Fun and Enjoyment-Focused Introduction to Soccer fun_and_enjoyment-focused_coachingFor young children, the club prioritizes creating a fun and safe environment, introducing soccer through exciting games and activities, with success measured by player enjoyment to foster early engagement.
- Holistic Athlete Development with Mental and Emotional Support holistic_athlete_developmentBeyond athletic skills, the organization is committed to developing complete athletes and well-adjusted young adults by providing mental and emotional health resources to players, coaches, and parents. This program is evidence-based, continuously reviewed, and modified by certified psychologists.
- Holistic Athlete Development with Mental and Emotional Support holistic_athlete_developmentBeyond athletic skills, the organization aims to develop complete athletes and confident young adults by providing mental and emotional health resources to athletes, coaches, and parents. This program is evidence-based, continuously reviewed by certified psychologists, and focuses on the overall well-being of participants.
- Holistic Athlete Development with Mental and Emotional Support holistic_athlete_developmentThe organization aims to develop complete athletes and well-adjusted young adults by providing mental and emotional health resources to athletes, coaches, and parents. This program is evidence-based, continuously reviewed, and modified by certified psychologists.
- Inclusive Unified Sports Program unified_sports_programThe organization operates an official Unified Program, facilitating peer mentorship and competitive opportunities for Special Olympics athletes to compete alongside SC del Sol player volunteers in Unified Soccer Tournaments.
- Inclusive Unified Sports Program unified_sports_programThe organization fosters an inclusive environment by operating an official Unified Program, where Special Olympics athletes compete alongside SC del Sol player volunteers. This program also includes peer mentorship, providing guidance and friendship to Special Olympics athletes.
- Inclusive Unified Sports Program unified_sports_programThe organization operates an official Unified Program that integrates Special Olympics athletes with SC del Sol player volunteers. This fosters an inclusive environment where athletes compete together, supported by peer mentorship, promoting guidance, friendship, and competitive opportunities.
- Player-Centered Development and Coaching player_centered_developmentThe organization prioritizes the individual needs and holistic development of each player, utilizing a player-centered curriculum and training programs. This approach aims to develop well-rounded athletes and individuals, fostering decision-making, teamwork, and enjoyment in a challenging yet supportive environment, guided by professional and expert coaches.
- Player-Centered Development and Coaching player_centered_developmentThe organization prioritizes the individual needs and holistic development of each player, using a player-centered curriculum and training programs. This approach aims to develop well-rounded athletes and individuals, fostering decision-making, teamwork, and enjoyment in a challenging yet supportive environment, guided by professional coaches.
- Player-Centered Development and Training player_centered_developmentThe organization employs a player-centered approach to development, structuring training programs and curricula around individual player needs to foster well-rounded athletes and successful teams. This includes progressive training from drills to game-like scenarios, emphasizing decision-making, and creating a challenging yet supportive environment.
- Professional Coaching Model professional_coaching_modelThe club operates with a coach-led model, employing a full-time, highly qualified professional coaching staff who are experts in soccer. These coaches are responsible for all major decisions regarding players, teams, and programs, ensuring a high standard of training and development without reliance on volunteer parents.
- Professional and Coach-Led Model professional_coaching_modelThe club operates under a coach-led model, where professional and highly qualified coaching experts make key decisions regarding players, teams, and programs. This ensures that all training sessions and games are led by professional staff, with a commitment to developing every player's potential.
- Professional and Coach-Led Program professional_coaching_modelThe club operates under a coach-led model, where highly qualified professional coaches, often former players, make key decisions and implement all player programs. This ensures expert guidance and a consistent, high-quality training experience, with no volunteer parents coaching teams.
- Progressive and Dynamic Soccer Training progressive_soccer_trainingThe organization utilizes a progressive training methodology that moves from technical and tactical drills to game-like scenarios, emphasizing dynamic movements and advancing soccer competencies. This approach is designed to enhance player development and decision-making in competitive contexts.
- Progressive and Dynamic Training Methodology progressive_soccer_trainingThe organization employs a progressive training methodology that moves from foundational technical and tactical drills to game-like scenarios. This dynamic approach enhances player development by emphasizing decision-making, teamwork, and advanced soccer competencies in realistic contexts.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Competitive Program
Offers competitive soccer for ages 6-18, with teams participating in various leagues and tournaments.
Junior Academy
For children aged 5-7, focusing on dynamic soccer movements and decision-making in a fun setting.
Mini Kickers
Introduces soccer to children aged 3-4 through fun games and activities in a safe environment.
Special Olympics Soccer Training
Provides training for Special Olympics athletes and those with special needs, promoting inclusion and teamwork.
WPSL Women's Franchise
Participates in the Women's Premier Soccer League, providing developmental opportunities for female players.
relationships · 9
who they work with
- Andy Ward Partner — Contact person for camp and clinic information
- Capelli Sport Partner — Official uniform and equipment supplier for SC del Sol players and coaches.
- Chris Diana Partner — Contact person for the Annual General Meeting
- LiFe Foundation Partner — Partners with the LiFe Foundation to develop mental and emotional health resources for athletes, coaches, and parents, and to host the Freddie 5K event.
- MLS NEXT Partner — Involved in the MLS NEXT Homegrown and Academy programs.
- National Soccer Coaches Association of America Partner — Coaches participate in licensing courses conducted by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
- Special Olympics Arizona Partner — Partnered to create a Special Olympics Soccer Training program.
- United States Soccer Federation Partner — Coaches participate in licensing courses conducted by the United States Soccer Federation.
- Women's Premier Soccer League Partner — SC del Sol participates in the WPSL through ownership of a women's franchise.