Programs
Competitive Teams
Girls and boys, U7 to U19, coached the City SC Way.
Competitive soccer for East County players who are ready for more: training 2–3 times per week, a league season, and a licensed coaching staff working from one development system. Teams are selected at tryouts and built around where each player is right now and where they can go.
At a glance
Who: Girls and boys, U7 through U19.
Where: East County (Grossmont College) and Tierrasanta.
When: Training 2–3 times per week on weekday evenings, games on weekends. Your coach confirms days and times once teams are formed.
How to join: Register for tryouts; roster decisions come by phone within 72 hours.
What’s included
Professional coaching. Licensed coaches working within a shared methodology, coaching handbook and individual player plans.
Training 2–3 times per week. Fast tempo, 90% ball-roll time, game-based learning. No lines, no waiting.
A full league season. League registration and administration handled by the club.
City SC 360 app. Schedules, team chat, rosters and club news in one place, with access for both parents or a grandparent.
Uniforms, tournament travel and optional events may be separate; your registration page lists what applies to your age group. Installment plans are available, and our Play Without Barriers fund helps families who need a hand.
How teams are formed
We place players where they’ll be stretched the right amount. At tryouts our coaches look at developmental readiness, current ability, long-term potential, positional tendencies and competitive balance, not just what a player does on one day. Every player develops differently, and we consider attitude, coachability and readiness for challenge alongside skill.
Not selected this time? Rosters change through the year and we evaluate players who come to us late. Email info@citysceastcounty.com with your player’s birth year and we’ll tell you what’s open.
How tryouts work
1. Find your age group. Choose location, girls or boys, and your player’s birth month and year. Age groups follow the August 1 – July 31 birth-date chart.
2. Register online before tryouts so we have your player’s details and can send session times.
3. Come to a session. Expect a normal training: warm-up, technical work, small-sided and full-sided play. Bring cleats, shin guards, a ball and water; no other clubs’ jerseys, please. Arrive 15 minutes early.
4. Hear from us within 72 hours. If your player is offered a spot, you’ll get placement details, registration instructions and your acceptance timeline. Your coach shares the full schedule after placement.
How we coach
The City SC Way
Every coach, every session and every age group works to the same standard: intentional, age-appropriate coaching; an individual path for each player; positive, challenging training; clear communication with families; and confidence, character and a love of the game. It’s written into our tryout packet, and it’s what you should hold us to.
Want the detail on our training standards, style of play and how we evaluate? Read our Development philosophy →
New to soccer?
The Rec League is the place to start: small-sided games, one evening a week, professional coaches, no tryout. Rec League details →
Ready?
Find your player’s age group and registration link in three taps. Questions? Email info@citysceastcounty.com or call (619) 300-4141.