SoCal Youth Sports • Winter 2026/27
More opportunities to be part of the game.
When you watch your child play soccer, you want to see them involved. Having a go. Finding a teammate. Recovering after losing the ball. Enjoying the moment when something works.
01 • Winter league parent guide
Look for involvement
That is why small games are central to how we coach at SoCal Youth Sports.
With fewer players sharing the game, there are more opportunities for each child to take part. They have chances to attack and defend, decide whether to dribble or pass, and discover how their choices affect what happens next.
02 • Winter league parent guide
How our coaches shape the game
We call this the NanoSoccer approach: less is more.
Our coaches can adjust the space, goals or rules to create a challenge that fits the group. A child learns in a game where the decision matters, with support when they need it.
What might parents notice? A child asking for the ball. Trying a turn. Looking up for a teammate. Choosing to try again after a mistake. Progress can look different for every player.
03 • Winter league parent guide
Bring that experience into winter
Our first full winter league brings this approach to children aged 4½–12 at ISANA Octavia Academy. Beginners and returning players are welcome.
The December 1, 2026 to February 6, 2027 season includes one weekly practice and game during active weeks, a shirt and an optional second weekly practice for an additional $100. We pause December 20 through January 4 for the holidays.
At the next game, look beyond the score. Notice whether your child finds space, recovers after losing possession or asks for the ball again. Those moments give you something specific to talk about on the way home.
Our approach draws on Teaching Games for Understanding, Game Sense and the constraints led approach. In practice, coaches can change the space, goals or rules, observe the response and help players explore another solution.
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.
