From Small-Sided Games to Full-Sided Play: Building Players for 11v11
Player development is central to SABR’s mission to serve our community as a total club for all members. SABR aims to maximize each player’s potential across every age and stage of the game. Our youth soccer developmental approach ensures that everything introduced at the 4v4 level carries forward as players grow. From field size and […]
Building Stronger Players Through 9v9 Soccer
As youth continue growing in the game from 7v7 to 9v9, so does their understanding of teamwork, spacing on the field, ball control, and many other key skills that affect players both on and off the field. When SABR youth players take the next step in their development, moving from 7v7 to 9v9, we make […]
Fun practice, activities, and exercises for soccer players
The Soccer Association of Boca Raton (SABR) is committed to player development for its membership. One of the keys to providing that is by using the Play-Practice-Play (P-P-P) model, which was developed by the U.S. Soccer Federation and adopted by SABR in 2018. The Play-Practice-Play model simply means we start and end the youth soccer […]
How to Become a Soccer Coach with SABR in Boca Raton
How Do I Become a Soccer Coach with SABR? If you’ve ever wondered how to become a soccer coach, the answer might be simpler than you think. At SABR, we welcome volunteers of all experience levels to help lead youth soccer teams in a positive, supportive environment. Whether you’re stepping in as a first-time coach […]
Explore Sports Volunteer Opportunities with SABR Soccer in Boca Raton
Support Local Youth Soccer Volunteering with SABR isn’t just about helping kids learn how to pass or score—it’s about supporting a local soccer community that runs on passion, teamwork, and mentorship. With over 3,500 youth and adult members, SABR is one of the largest soccer clubs in the country. And every season, we rely on […]
SABR – Team Boca’s Legacy of Champions: From Players to Coaches, a Tradition Lives On
By Gary Curreri Cristina Taylor: From State Champ to Sideline Leader Cristina Rodriguez Taylor’s soccer journey with SABR – Team Boca began at age 12 after her travel team, the West Boca Sundevils, suffered a heavy defeat in a State Cup match against Team Boca. A chance meeting at the mall with legendary coach Rocky […]
Generations of Growth: A Lifetime of Soccer Memories with SABR
By Gary Curreri Where the Journey Begins At the Soccer Association of Boca Raton (SABR), every player’s story starts the same way: a ball at their feet, a dream in their heart, and a journey of growth ahead. Kristy Whelchel Hartofilis’ path began on SABR fields, leading her through the Team Boca competitive program, Duke […]
SABR After School and Summer Training Deliver Individualized Soccer Skills for Recreational Players
By Gary Curreri Editor’s Note: SABR’s Soccer After School and Summer Soccer Training programs provide a development pathway for more than 1,200 players annually. The final April/May session of the school year and the June summer training sessions are now open for registration on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more at: sabrsoccer.net/training-programs/#soccer-after-school Flexible and Focused: […]
Coaches Cherish Time with Family While Mentoring the Next Generation in SABR
Facebook By Gary Curreri Generations of Coaching in SABR SABR isn’t just a soccer club—it’s a family tradition. Many coaches who once played or coached in the program now find themselves mentoring their own children and grandchildren in the early stages of their soccer journeys.Take Horacio Agostinelli Jr., a veteran SABR coach, for example. For […]
SABR coaches and families reflect on season
By Gary Curreri A teary-eyed Lisa McConnell spoke to her McLaughlin Morris Law Warriors team and their parents following a tough loss in the Tom Cherubin Cup semifinals. She individually spoke highly of every player on the team. As she got closer to the final player, her eyes grew misty, and her voice cracked. Her […]