Category: Development

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 […]

Exercises for Soccer Players That Build Skills and Confidence

At SABR, we know that when kids show up to play soccer, the first thing they want to do is play. That’s why we use the Play-Practice-Play model created by U.S. Soccer. It’s simple, it’s fun, and it works for both our coaches and players! Every session starts with a small-sided game that gets kids […]

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 […]

10 Proven Benefits of Youth Soccer for Growing Kids

Benefits of Youth Soccer in Boca Raton FL

From Confidence to Camaraderie: The Real Benefits of Youth Soccer Youth soccer isn’t just about drills or learning how to score a goal. It’s about helping kids grow, not just on the field, but in all the little everyday ways that truly matter. When kids take part in recreational sports, such as soccer, at a […]

Youth Recreational Soccer: How SABR Leagues Are Structured

By Charley Kale – Kale Creatives At the Soccer Association of Boca Raton (SABR), we offer a supportive, fun-first environment through our youth recreational soccer program. As the largest soccer club in Florida affiliated with the US Soccer Federation, our mission is to help every child grow both on and off the field. Team Structure […]

SABR Spring Season Wraps Up with Fun, Flexibility, and Friendship

By Gary Curreri A Stress-Free Way to Keep Playing Patrick Freeland, SABR’s Director of Girls’ Soccer, has been involved with the Spring League since it began five years ago. “It gives the players more time on the ball in a no-stress environment,” Freeland said. “They get to play pickup-style soccer with their friends and try […]