SoCal Youth Sports • Winter 2026/27
Their first step does not have to be a big leap.
“My child has never played before. Will they fit in?”
01 • Winter league parent guide
A new team can feel like a big step
It is a question worth asking. Joining a team means meeting a coach, getting to know other children and trying something unfamiliar, often all at once.
Beginners are welcome in every age group of our winter league. A child does not need to arrive knowing positions, mastering a pass or feeling confident in a new group.
02 • Winter league parent guide
Support that starts with your child
Our coaches use small games and age-appropriate challenges to help children take part. They can adjust the challenge, offer encouragement and give players another chance to try.
Some children join in straight away. Others need time to watch, meet the coach and find their place. Let us know about first-time nerves or anything that would help your child have a positive start.
For a returning player, the same environment offers room to explore new decisions, take responsibility and keep developing.
03 • Winter league parent guide
A welcoming place to begin
We want children to feel that soccer is somewhere they belong.
Our first full winter league is for ages 4½–12 at ISANA Octavia Academy, Los Angeles. It runs December 1, 2026 to February 6, 2027, with a December 20 through January 4 holiday break.
Not sure which group is right? Email matt@socalyouthsports.com before registering and tell us a little about your child.
Before the first session, keep the conversation simple. Explain where you are going, that a coach will help and that learning takes time. You can ask what they are looking forward to and whether anything worries them.
Tell us about support needs before registering so we can discuss what would help. We want parents to understand the setting and feel able to ask questions.
Winter at a glance
The details your family needs
Ages 4½ to 12. Beginners welcome. December 1, 2026 to February 6, 2027 at ISANA Octavia Academy, 2911 N San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90065.
Select Tuesday or Wednesday as your preferred practice day. Saturday games follow your confirmed team schedule.
Holiday break: December 20 to January 4 inclusive
No league practices or games. Tuesday practices resume January 5, Wednesday practices January 6 and Saturday games January 9.
Registration: $275 through November 10 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific; $325 November 11 through 29; $375 from November 30, subject to availability.
A shirt, one weekly practice and one weekly game during active weeks are included. A second weekly practice is an optional $100 add on. Contact us to confirm the additional session arrangements.
05 • Their next soccer moment
Find their group. Get ready to play.
Use the leagues form below and select SoCal Youth Sports Winter League. Choose your child’s age group and preferred practice day, then review the available options before paying.
If the form does not load, open registration on the winter league page.
What happens after you register?
Download Playbook Connect and enable notifications. Once your child is added to a team, you will receive their confirmed schedule, coach information, arrival and parking instructions, what to bring and shirt details.
Questions before joining? Email Matt or call (323) 991 7668. We can help you find the right starting point.
Please review our Returns and Refunds Policy before paying.
