activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 9
- Annual CDO Challenge Cup Tournament Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsHosts the annual CDO Challenge Cup, a soccer tournament entering its 14th year in 2026, for teams in U7 to U19 age groups, with each team guaranteed at least three games and awards for champions, runners-up, and participation medals for younger players.
- Annual CDO Southwest Showdown TournamentHosts the annual CDO Southwest Showdown soccer tournament for teams in U7 to U19 age groups, guaranteeing each team a minimum of three games and providing awards to bracket champions and runners-up, as well as participation medals for all U8 and younger players.
- Annual Soccer Tournaments Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsOrganizes and hosts annual soccer tournaments, including the CDO Southwest Showdown and the CDO Challenge Cup, for U7 to U19 teams, guaranteeing a minimum of 3 games per team and providing awards to champions, runners-up, and participation medals for younger players.
- Competitive Soccer Program (U9-U19) Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsOperates a competitive soccer program for players aged 8 to 18, focusing on advanced skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship through participation in high-level leagues and tournaments.
- Competitive Youth Soccer Program Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsOperates a competitive soccer program for players aged 8 to 18 (U9-U19), focusing on advanced skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship through participation in high-level leagues and tournaments.
- Indoor Soccer Camps Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsHosts indoor soccer camps for players of all skill levels to improve soccer skills, providing instruction from experienced coaches, drills, exercises, and small-sided matches.
- Soccer Skills Instruction and Training Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsProvides soccer instruction from experienced coaches, including drills and exercises focused on developing essential skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork, along with small-sided matches to enhance game understanding and ball contact.
- Youth Soccer Development Program Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsOffers structured youth soccer programming in two halves per season, including weekly practices, technical training sessions, and games for players of various age groups, at a cost of $165 per half season to promote accessibility.
- Youth Soccer Development ProgramOffers a youth soccer development program structured in two halves, including weekly practices, technical training sessions, and games for participants at a cost of $165 per half season.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Age-appropriate skill development through certified coaching age_specific_skill_developmentThe organization utilizes USSF-certified coaching staff to provide age-appropriate soccer instruction, focusing on technical skills, tactical awareness, and physical development within a fun and supportive environment for young children.
- Age-specific, skill-focused player development age-specific skill developmentEmploys USSF-certified coaches to deliver age-appropriate instruction that builds technical skills, tactical awareness, and physical development in a fun and supportive environment for children ages 3–8, forming a foundation for long-term player growth.
- Age-specific, skill-focused player development age-specific skill developmentEmploys USSF-certified coaches to deliver age-appropriate instruction that builds technical skills, tactical awareness, and physical development in a fun and supportive environment for children ages 3–8.
- Holistic youth development through soccer holistic youth developmentUses soccer as a vehicle to develop character by emphasizing sportsmanship, resilience through winning and losing, and the joy of the game to help raise successful young adults.
- Holistic youth development through sportsmanship and life lessons holistic_youth_developmentThe organization prioritizes creating successful young men and women by emphasizing good sportsmanship, the joy of the game, and teaching valuable life lessons derived from both winning and losing.
- Inclusive and holistic youth development through soccer inclusive youth developmentUses soccer as a vehicle to develop well-rounded young people by emphasizing enjoyment, inclusivity, sportsmanship, and life lessons from winning and losing, ensuring programming is accessible to players of all skill levels.
- Inclusive youth development through sports inclusive_youth_developmentThe organization fosters the growth and development of young athletes by emphasizing enjoyment and inclusivity, making programming accessible to children of all skill levels.
- Inclusive, enjoyment-based programming inclusive youth developmentDesigns programs to be accessible and engaging for children of all skill levels, emphasizing fun, inclusivity, and broad participation in soccer.
- Parent-volunteer governance model parent_volunteer_governanceUses a parent-volunteer board to govern and support the organization, leveraging community involvement to sustain and guide youth soccer development.
- Parent-volunteer governance model parent_volunteer_governanceThe organization uses a parent-volunteer board model to govern and support its operations, emphasizing community involvement in youth soccer development.
- Parent-volunteer governance model parent_volunteer_governanceUses a parent-volunteer board to govern and support the organization, leveraging community involvement to strengthen youth soccer development and organizational accountability.
- Player pathway development player_pathway_developmentThe organization prepares players for higher levels of competition, including high school and college, by building upon foundational soccer skills.
- Player pathway development for long-term success player pathway developmentBuilds foundational soccer skills and progressively develops players to prepare them for high school, college, and beyond, creating a clear developmental trajectory.
- Player pathway development for long-term success player pathway developmentBuilds foundational soccer skills to prepare players for progression to high school, college, and beyond, creating a clear developmental trajectory.
- Professional tournament operations and logistics professional tournament organizationOrganizes tournaments to professional standards, including timely schedule releases and structured brackets, while facilitating hotel partnerships for visiting teams and funding referee support through booking revenue.
- Professional tournament operations with logistical and referee support professional tournament organizationOrganizes tournaments to professional standards—including advance scheduling and structured brackets—while facilitating travel logistics and using booking revenue to fund referee housing and expenses.
- Professional tournament organization and logistics facilitation professional_tournament_organizationThe organization operates tournaments with professional standards, including advance scheduling, and facilitates travel logistics for out-of-town teams by partnering for special hotel rates, while also using tournament revenue to support referee expenses.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
CDO Challenge Cup
Annual soccer tournament for U7-U19 teams held at Kino Sports Complex in Tucson, AZ, offering a 3-game minimum.
CDO Southwest Showdown
Annual soccer tournament for U7-U19 teams held at Kino Sports Complex in Tucson, AZ, offering a 3-game minimum.
Competitive Program
Program for dedicated players aged 8-18 (U9-U19) to develop advanced soccer skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship through high-level leagues and tournaments.
Indoor Camp
Indoor soccer camp designed for players of all skill levels to improve technique, tactics, and overall game performance through expert coaching and small-sided games.
Youth Development Academy (YDA)
Soccer program for aspiring players aged 3-8 focusing on skills, confidence, and teamwork through technical training, tactical awareness, and physical fitness.
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Kino Sports Complex Partner — Hosts all tournament games at the Kino Sports Complex, which is described as the top soccer facility in Southwest Arizona and an official training site for FIFA World Cup 2026.
- TIG Sports Partner — Partnered with to secure special hotel rates for out-of-town teams attending the Southwest Showdown.
- TIG Sports Partner — Partners with TIG Sports to secure special rates for out-of-town teams for accommodations.
- USSF Government — Coaches are certified through the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), indicating affiliation with national coaching standards.