We Are Not Just Another Soccer Club
DARE Futbol Academy is not a youth soccer club and we are not here to compete with them.
We are a parent-led community. Parent volunteers run our academy. An excellent coach trains and mentors our children. This allows us to put the kids’ needs and development first without the conflicts of interest inherent in a typical, revenue-focused youth soccer business.
We are something new. Something bold. Something that complements and strengthens the American youth soccer system instead of adding to the noise and disillusionment.
The Problem with Youth Soccer
Across the country, youth soccer has become more about winning trophies, chasing rankings, and collecting fees than about what really matters:
Developing players for long-term success on and off the field
Helping young people grow as whole individuals
Supporting families with community-based opportunities for child development
The result? Burnout. Frustration. Missed potential.
Our Solution: A Movement for Growth
DARE is different. We exist to flip the script. Our mission is not to collect wins—it is to cultivate:
Development – real, lasting improvement in skill, intelligence, and creativity
Acts of Service – connecting players to their communities and teaching humility
Resiliency – preparing young people to handle adversity on and off the field
Education – prioritizing academics, character, and lifelong learning
We measure success by personal growth, not by trophies and status.
Why It Matters
Soccer is our tool. The real goal is building better players and better people.
Parents should care because this is about more than a sport—it is about preparing their children for success in school, in college, in careers, and in life.
Clubs should care because we are not a competitor; we are a partner. We are here to support and enhance what they already do.
This is not just an academy.
It is the start of a movement to make American youth soccer better.
Join the Movement
DARE Futbol Academy is where development, character, and community come first.
Because when we dare to do things differently, we change the game - for everyone.