Great club. Serious about player development. Well organized. Quality coaching.read more

From the owner: "Our goal with youth soccer players is not to win games. Our goal is to connect with and fully…read moredevelop every individual player that we work with. How do we do this? Love and genuine care; it's that simple. The consequence of this approach is that our teams are generally successful anyway. It is not about winning or being at the top level of soccer; whether that be Premier, Flight 1, Elite or whatever. What matters is how much each individual improves. We are not building professional teams; we are helping individual athletes both on and off the field to be the best players and people that they can be. We teach them to be respectful of opponents, to work hard and to give 100% in every practice, game or challenge that they take part in. Basically, we are helping young players become better people. In today's climate, that is worth a lot." - Paul Spacey, FC England Director of Coaching

Great classes to learn ball control, dribbling, passing, kicking and shooting! You can tell the…read morekids are not only learning but having fun!

Ginga Soccer is amazing! Coach Fabio really cares about the kids and is invested in making sure…read morethey have fun while learning the appropriate techniques. I definitely would recommend this program to any parent looking to encourage their children in both learning and ENJOYING the game of soccer!

I'm brand new to soccer for the 2023 Fall season, and so are my kids. As an all volunteer…read moreorganization, the experience is likely to vary from year to year, but I've found this organization to be well run and lots of fun. It's true that you will have to volunteer, but I've found that only makes it more enjoyable. The referee training was great, but it is a bit of a slog to get through all of the HR training. But it's a quality program (about harassment, bullying, etc) and as someone who's run several companies and had to implement programs for hundreds of people, these are top-notch, worthwhile and I definitely learned things. I'm hoping my kids continue next year into the 12U league.

You can't beat Santa Monica AYSO (Region 20) for a low-cost, high quality, community youth soccer…read moreexperience. It is a true non-profit organization, run entirely by volunteers. It's like a "co-op" -- everyone pitches in to create a fun and rewarding experience for all of our kids. I speak from experience, having had two kids go through Santa Monica AYSO for many years and then move on to play at a very high level in two different local Clubs. I can tell you that our time in Santa Monica AYSO was the absolute best years we had in soccer. Our volunteer coaches have been dedicated and knowledgeable. They give their time to coach because they love soccer and love teaching kids. Because it's a local, community organization, your child will make friends with other local sporty kids. We, as parents, have also made great friends through AYSO. Because AYSO is the largest non-profit youth sports organization in Santa Monica (with over 1000 players), it has priority for the very limited field space in Santa Monica, so ALL your games and practices are conveniently located in Santa Monica. We found that SM AYSO grew with our kids as they became better players. The fantastic, fun Fall ("Core") program is for everyone. Don't expect it to run like an Amazon distribution center since it's a communal lift from hundreds of volunteers to run a program for over 1000 kids, but it always comes together and the kids have the time of their lives. More competitive players can play a second season in the Spring, where teams play fun AYSO tournaments around Southern Cal. (The kids love these!). There is also a year-around elite program called EXTRA for the top players, which is very similar to a Club soccer experience. There are tryouts to make this top team (there is only one team from each birth year) and the Santa Monica team plays the EXTRA teams from other Regions (like Beverly Hills, Culver City, Pacific Palisades, Palos Verdes, etc). Santa Monica AYSO traditionally fields very strong EXTRA teams, and those players typical move to Clubs when they are older (around 14U when soccer goes to 11 v. 11 players). EXTRA players are highly coveted and recruited by the top Clubs. If you have young kids and you live in Santa Monica/West LA, there is no better place for them to start their soccer journey in a positive, fun environment than AYSO Region 20. The Clubs will always be there and will be happy to take your money ($3000-4000 per season + uniforms, travel, referee fees, etc) when your kids get older. If your kid wants to play high school/college soccer, eventually you will need to move them to Club (I'd recommend at 14U). But you might as well enjoy, and let your kids, enjoy soccer for a few years first! To avoid some of the logistical problems that frustrated parents in reviews from years ago, here's my advice: (1) Sign up ON TIME. Registration for the Fall season opens around May or June and runs through August. The program is always low-cost (around $300 a season, including uniforms, trophies & photos), and there are even discounts for signing up early. Don't wait to register until the season starts in September and then complain that your kid is on a waitlist. That's an avoidable mistake by those parents. But you won't make that mistake because you are now in the know! (2) Volunteer/Get Involved. You don't have to be a uber-volunteer for your kid to participate in AYSO, but what you put into AYSO will correlate to what you get out of it. Lean in, get trained to coach or referee (it's free and local), and get ready to have some fun and make some of the most special memories you will ever make with your child.

Updating my rating to a 5, since Soccer Stars reached out to me right away and went out of there…read moreway to make things right. They also shared they are working with the City of Santa Monica to make the booking process better. We recently took another class this summer and were very pleased with the experience.

My three-year-old Leo B. enrolled in a Super Soccer Stars class at his friend's house between…read moreSeptember and December 2023. I think there were eight sessions, a couple of which I attended. He had fun running around with his friends, but I saw him touch a ball maybe three or four times, and I am not especially confident that he learned a single thing. Coach Martin was nice and seemed good with the kids, but he wasn't exactly able to wrangle a whole class of pre-schoolers and get all of them to pay enough attention to learn new skills. There was a noticeable difference between the three-year-olds and the four-year-olds, who did actually seem to get something out of the classes. Leo was on his own planet the first session, and when I asked if he'd listen to the coach the next week, he just straight up told me no. This is how I ended up bribing him with ice cream if he listened to Coach Martin, and he got ice cream maybe half of the rest of the sessions. There's a decent likelihood that we try Super Soccer Stars again. It's a big operation, the kind that sends a lot of promotional emails, and it seems like a lot of our kid's school friends take classes through them. I liked that we were able to join one at someone's house and would sign up again, hopefully when Leo is ready to pay attention and maybe kick a ball.

VBFC is a community-focused soccer group run by two very dedicated soccer players (Tim Walsh and…read moreDillon Chapman). Their Sunday soccer pickup matches near the Venice basketball courts are free for all to join! Stop by and see for yourself the type of soccer these guys are teaching, building and promoting!

Great coaches! Dillon and Nick get top marks! My son loves his practice on Wednesday and Fridays…read morewith coach Nick. It's great to see this club teaching a variety of ages and my younger daughter is loving her practice with coach Bella. If you have been wanting to play or wanting your child to play please contact them. The coaches are all super friendly and helpful and have so much love for the sport!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS PLACE. Coach Y (teaches my sons 10am-10:45am class, 2yr-3yrs) is AMAZING. You…read morecan really tell when someone loves what they do and he is a perfect example of that. He is extremely patient, charismatic, and just over all a perfect example of what a coach is. He makes sure the little ones are following and paying attention. My little one looks forward to the classes every time and repeats all of Coach Y's songs he makes for the kids. Love Coach Y and the whole staff!

Amazing!! We joined the 4-5 year old group. My kid had fun and the coach was nice and engaging!read more

Overview Products…read moreReviews Photos By owner About Santa Monica Beach Soccer Camps $200.00 Copa Beach Soccer Camps - Summer 2025 $400.00 Reviews from the web 5/5Facebook · 2 votes Google review summary Reviews Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Leah Local Guide·19 reviews·1 photo ***HIGHLY RECOMMEND*** *******Copa Beach Soccer Camp****** My kiddos are living their best lives at Copa Beach Soccer Camp! Coach Andrew ... More Photo 1 in review by Leah Photo 2 in review by Leah Photo 3 in review by Leah Photo 4 in review by Leah+9 Sara Lev 1 review·1 photo 7 months ago Both of my boys have been going to this camp every summer for the last several years. They have the best time and truly have no desire to do any other camp all summer long. Andrew and all of the coaches are kind, friendly and easy-going. Your kids will have an amazing summer! Photo 1 in review by Sara Lev Betsy Rosenfeld Vargas 4 reviews 11 months ago I almost don't want to share this review because I don't want the secret to get out! We love COPA Beach Camp. There was no question what my son wanted to do with his weeks off from school. It had to be COPA! 1 Torsten Kunert Local Guide·146 reviews·7 photos 6 years ago Santa Monica Beach Soccer Camps revolutionized my son's play. Although the beach promotes a relaxed atmosphere the coaches are serious about their mission to have the kids "play beautifully", constantly encouraging players to think ... More Leah Local Guide·19 reviews·1 photo just now New ***HIGHLY RECOMMEND*** *******Copa Beach Soccer Camp****** My kiddos are living their best lives at Copa Beach Soccer Camp! Coach Andrew is amazing with the kids! Andrew is kind and knowledgeable about the sport and encourages their development and confidence in their skills. It's evident he really loves the kids and teaching soccer. The kids are having so much fun! They seem to have endless energy running, passing, kicking goals and making friends. Every morning they warm up by running on the beach in the open air. What could be better ?! It's so great to see the kids grow and learn new skills without the pressure of traditional team sports. It's such a beautiful relaxed atmosphere and the weather is great!!! Sign your kids up. You won't regret it!!! Your children will have a blast!

Santa Monica Beach Soccer Camps revolutionized my son's play. Although the beach promotes a relaxed…read moreatmosphere the coaches are serious about their mission to have the kids "play beautifully", constantly encouraging players to think creatively and try new skills outside their comfort zone like bicycle kicks or sombreros. My son's field "vision" and overall confidence on the ball has improved significantly as playing on the sand has forced him to lift his head and use lofted passes while also working on his aerial control. While the camps are technically and physically demanding for all ages they still find time to cool off at the water's edge or go for the occasional swim. Aiden can't wait to join them again this summer.  Thank you