What ages and program levels does Beach FC offer?Recreational-style entry points include camps for players as young as five and an eight-week U6–U9 development program with twice-weekly sessions in each region. Competitive teams span elementary through high school with ECNL, ECNL Regional League, NPL, and SCDSL flighted play, plus a summer WPSL team for adult-eligible athletes.
About
Beach Futbol Club (Beach FC) is a nonprofit youth soccer organization rooted in coastal Los Angeles County, operating as one program across the South Bay, Long Beach, and El Segundo. The club scales to about 167 teams and more than 2,500 players while keeping a single identity: shared staff standards, regional directors on the ground in each community, and a pathway from introductory clinics through elite league play.
What families can join
Boys and girls find age-appropriate options from introductory camps and the U6–U9 development program up through competitive teams that chase league playoffs and national events. Younger programming stresses ball mastery, small-sided games, and love for the sport; older teams add tactical detail, athletic preparation, and showcase-style competition where rosters qualify. The club also fields a Women’s Premier Soccer League team during the summer months for athletes pursuing a higher adult bridge.
Regions and where teams gather
Three regional hubs—South Bay, Long Beach, and El Segundo—share one budget, one board-led mission, and aligned coaching expectations. Competitive tryouts and many training blocks rotate through recognizable sites such as Redondo Union High School and El Camino College in the South Bay belt, George Allen Field at Cal State Long Beach for Long Beach–based sessions, and El Segundo High School or El Segundo Middle School practice areas for El Segundo families. South Bay camps also use Aviation Park for some blocks. Exact night, field, and team assignments shift by age group and season, so families should expect region-specific communication after registration.
Leagues and competitive ladders
Beach FC teams compete inside the Southern California Developmental Soccer League ecosystem with flighted play that stretches from developmental flights through NPL levels. The boys program includes founding participation in the Elite Clubs National League and its regional league variants, plus Pre-ECNL entry points for players earning their way up. Girls programming mirrors that ambition with ECNL and ECNL Regional League tracks alongside SoCal NPL schedules. Beach FC was an inaugural U.S. Soccer Development Academy member, and today’s teams still chase national-level benchmarks for athletes moving toward college, professional, and youth national team opportunities.
Development philosophy
Since 2008, technical director Mauricio Ingrassia has steered a staged model: prioritize individual technique and game insight for elementary-age players, then layer collective tactics as rosters mature. More than 75 licensed coaches staff the club, with ongoing education so training sessions feel consistent whether a player trains in Long Beach or El Segundo. The mission statement centers on elite preparation delivered through professional trainers, structured skill blocks, and team play that still values sportsmanship and enjoyment.
Camps, clinics, and youngest ages
Seasonal camps and clinics welcome newcomers as young as five, often led by the same coaches who run weekly team training. The eight-week U6–U9 development program meets twice per week in each region (for example Monday and Wednesday late afternoons at El Camino College or Aviation Park in the South Bay, George Allen Field in Long Beach, and El Segundo Middle School in El Segundo) so beginners build comfort on the ball before tryout-based teams form. Multi-day camps such as the spring break block combine technical work with small-sided games in a camp format.
Tryouts and registration
Competitive tryouts flow through PlayMetrics registration links grouped by Elite, Long Beach, South Bay, and El Segundo entry points. Families start by reserving a tryout window for the correct region, then follow email prompts from club staff for check-in details. U6–U9 players interested in team placement work directly with the listed regional director for girls or boys rather than the general tryout grid. Questions about openings, paperwork, or schedule conflicts can go to the main club inbox for routing to the right regional leader.
Staying current
League assignments, camp pricing windows, and tryout calendars refresh each cycle, so dates and fees need a quick confirmation at registration. College commitments, national team call-ups, and winter showcase results are updated often for families following the alumni pathway.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the club train for tryouts and weekly sessions?Programming is organized around South Bay, Long Beach, and El Segundo. Common sites include Redondo Union High School and El Camino College in the South Bay, George Allen Field at Cal State Long Beach, El Segundo High School practice turf, El Segundo Middle School, and Aviation Park for select camps. Regional directors confirm final field maps after families register.
How do tryouts and registration work?Competitive tryouts require an online reservation through the club’s PlayMetrics portals, which are split by Elite, Long Beach, South Bay, and El Segundo tracks. U6–U9 players seeking a team roster should email the listed girls or boys regional director for that hub instead of using the older-age tryout grid. General questions can be emailed to club@beachfutbolclub.com for routing to the right staff member.
What do camps or the youngest development program cost?The 2026 spring break camp advertised an early-bird rate of $235 through March 31 and a regular rate of $275 for the listed South Bay block at Aviation Park. The U6–U9 eight-week development program is priced at $250 per player per session cycle, with winter, spring, summer, and fall date ranges published on the training page. Always confirm the active rate before checkout because promotions change seasonally.
What is the club’s mission and coaching style?Beach FC describes its mission as developing elite athletes through high-level technical and tactical training while keeping sportsmanship and fun central. Licensed coaches follow U.S. Soccer small-sided standards through U12, shift to full-field play from U13 onward, and work inside a staged curriculum led by long-time technical director Mauricio Ingrassia.
How can families contact Beach FC?Email club@beachfutbolclub.com for general questions. Competitive pathway contacts include directors such as Jeff Joyner and Tino Núñez on the girls ECNL side, Dan McCarthy for boys ECNL and South Bay oversight, and regional leaders Sal Diaz, Isaac Ayala, Benny Artiaga, Diego Souza, Tommy Osborne, Marcus Chorvat, and Ivo Iontchev depending on age group and region.
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