When people think about a Boca Raton youth soccer league, they usually think about practices, games, and learning new skills. But at SABR Soccer, it has always been about more than that. It is about community, friendships, service, and the kind of belonging that can last for generations.
That story comes to life through families like the Robbe’s and the Agostinelli’s.
For Jill Robbe, SABR has always been deeply personal. It is where she first bonded with her father over sports when he began coaching her team at around eight years old. Now, years later, that same connection continues in a new way. “Now, although on different fields in Boca, I get to coach my daughters and bond over the love of soccer, teamwork, determination, family, supporting others, cheering, winning, and importantly losing,” she said. Her story reflects what makes SABR special for so many families: the chance to build memories through the game that stretch across generations. As Jill put it, “The memories I have with my dad and daughters are priceless.”
The Agostinelli family represents that same full-circle tradition. Horacio Agostinelli has remained actively involved in the club by coaching the next generation, including his own family members. During the 2025-2026 season, he shared that he “continued being involved coaching 2 different team[s] of SABR Recreational GU7 and GU8 where my two granddaughters played and had a great experience.” That kind of consistency and commitment speaks to the continuity that has helped shape SABR over the years. It is not just about one season or one team. It is about families staying involved and returning year after year to give back.
A Lifelong Connection to SABR
Few people capture that lifelong connection better than Santiago Agostinelli, whose history with SABR stretches from early childhood to leadership within the organization today. As Santiago said, “I have been a part of SABR in some way since I was four years old.” He began in the U5 division, continued through the Recreational League until U8, moved on to Team Boca through U16, and later joined the SABR Men’s program, where he still plays today.
His role in SABR has grown far beyond being a player. “In 2009 I became a Trainer in the SABR U5/U6 program, where shortly after became the Trainer Coordinator which I continue doing to this day,” he shared. Along with coaching and coordinating the U5/U6 division, Santiago continues to support SABR through the After School Program, summer trainings, the SABR Men’s 18+ League, and weekly pickup sessions.
What stands out most in Santiago’s story is the way SABR keeps families connected through every stage of life. He explained, “One of the most special aspects of SABR is how it brings families together through the game of soccer.” He remembers being coached by his father in his early years and later having him continue as an assistant coach during his Team Boca career. Even today, that bond remains part of his soccer life. “Today, I still share the field playing with my dad and brother in SABR pickup games – something I truly cherish,” he said.
That same sense of continuity now shows up in the way Santiago gives back. One of the most meaningful parts of his experience has been seeing younger generations come through the same system that shaped him. “As a coordinator and coach, one of the most rewarding moments has been coaching my own nieces and nephews and watching them grow through the same program where I started,” he shared. He also pointed out that many of SABR’s current trainers began in the U5/U6 division and some are still playing in older SABR divisions or for Team Boca before returning to mentor younger players. That cycle of learning, growing, and coming back to lead is part of what gives the club its identity.
For Santiago, the meaning of SABR has always extended beyond competition. “It’s a place where families connect, friendships grow, and generations share the game together,” he said. That idea is at the heart of what makes SABR stand out in Boca Raton youth sports.
SABR is a place where parents become coaches, former players become mentors, grandparents cheer from the sidelines, and a youth sports volunteer can make a lasting difference in the lives of young athletes. Strong leagues are built by people willing to invest their time, energy, and heart into the next generation.
In a city full of choices for Boca Raton youth sports, SABR continues to stand out because it creates more than players. It creates connection, pride, and community. For many local families, it has become part of what makes life in Boca Raton so special.
For people like Santiago and Jill, it is not just about where they started. It is about still being on the field years later, now alongside the next generation.
To learn more about SABR Soccer, our programs, and ways to get involved, visit SABRSoccer.net.