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River Islands Surf

San Jose, CA

About the Club

River Islands Surf SC is a youth soccer organization based in Lathrop, California. The club is a proud member of the Surf Nation Soccer Family, which has a history of over eight years of player development through the Surf Select program. River Islands Surf SC operates with a player-first coaching philosophy, emphasizing individual skill development, tactical understanding, and fostering a fun, competitive environment for personal and athletic growth. The club is dedicated to developing players to maximize their potential as athletes and individuals. It provides a comprehensive pathway for player growth and success, from grassroots levels through the Surf Select national identification program. River Islands Surf SC teams compete in major leagues across North America, and players are regularly invited to Surf Select Regional and National teams, US-YTC, ODP, PDP, and id2 programs. The club has a strong record of player advancement, with over 200 players committing to NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA collegiate programs, and multiple players invited for trials or signed with professional clubs.

Leagues

Age Groups

U4
U5
U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U19
U23

Programs

Boys
Girls
Travel
Programs & Cost / Fee Struture

* Cost information is not official and is for reference only. Please visit the club's official website or contact the club directly for more information.

Winter Break Camp

Age Group: U5-U13

Commitment: Short-term Camp

Club Fee: $145

Recreational (Valley Surf Rex Soccer League)

Age Group: U5-U12

Commitment: Fall 2024 Season

Club Fee: $145

MLS GO | River Islands

Age Group: U5-U10

Commitment: Fee information not available

Club Fee: Fee information not available

Junior Academy

Age Group: U9-U19

Commitment: Fee information not available

Club Fee: Fee information not available

ECNL Boys

Age Group: U13-U19

Commitment: Fee information not available

Club Fee: Fee information not available

USL Youth

Age Group: U13-U19

Commitment: Fee information not available

Club Fee: Fee information not available

Pre-ECNL

Age Group: U12

Commitment: Fee information not available

Club Fee: Fee information not available

NorCal Premier Soccer & National Premier League

Age Group: U9-U19

Commitment: Fee information not available

Club Fee: Fee information not available

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
River Islands Sports Park - 1051 River Islands Pkwy, Lathrop, CA 95330
Islanders Field - River Islands (state-of-the-art grass field stadium with seating capacity of approximately 500, lights, public restrooms, scoreboard, public address systems, batting cages and paved parking)
River Island Soccer Complex - River Islands Pkwy, Lathrop, CA
Location Map

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