Unlock Your Potential with ABSC Lightning Competitive Soccer!
At ABSC, our competitive soccer program is built around you, the player. We are committed to a player centric approach that focuses on merit based opportunities and development at every stage of your journey. With a focus on skill-building, tactical understanding, and teamwork, we ensure every player can reach their full potential. Our Competitive Program is for U9-U19 players.
Why Choose ABSC?
• Merit-Based Opportunities: Your talent and commitment determine your path—not your wallet.
• Player Development Focus: Our program emphasizes growth, fostering technical skills, confidence, and leadership on and off the field.
• Not Pay-to-Play: We prioritize fairness, accessibility, and opportunity for all players.
• Licensed, Expert Coaches: Our professional coaching staff brings experience and passion to help you thrive.
Join a program where hard work, passion, and determination drive success. At ABSC, we don’t just play soccer—we grow players who excel at every level.
Train with purpose. Compete with passion. Grow with Albany Berkeley Soccer Club.
Lightning Competitive Program
Year-round soccer [single registration]
• Fall: Mid August to mid / late November
• NorCal League
• 3 tournaments
- NorCal State Cup or NorCal Tournament (Fall)
- ABSC World Cup (Fall)
- Halloween tournament (Fall)
- NorCal Tournament (Spring)
• Winter: December to February
• Skills Clinics
• Winter Futsal
• Spring: March to mid May
• NorCal league
• 1 tournament
• Summer: June & July
• Team Camp will be July 28th to August 8th
• *Premier Camps will run from June to August (*Optional, not included in competitive registration fee) • Vetted and licensed coaches
• Practice 3x/week - either 4-5:30pm, 5:30-7pm, or 7-9pmMore Info About:
• Tryouts - find out when players can tryout for our competitive program
• Rising Program - for players U7+ who want to take their recreational game to the next level, but might not be ready for competitive play
ABSC Lightning competes in all the major leagues - ECNL, NPL, NorCal, Cal North. Becoming a part of the Lightning program means joining the most successful club in the Bay Area!
ABSC Elite Competitive Manual
At ABSC, we focus on building a strong foundation based on the established principles set by the US Soccer Federation, ensuring a proven and consistent approach to player development.
For more information, please contact Travel Program Manager, Michael, at [email protected]
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