Springfield Challenger Competitors

Soccer Shots is the leader in youth soccer development for children ages 2-8. Our nationally recognized program offers a high energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to the wonderful game of soccer. Our innovative curriculum emphasizes both soccer skills and character development. Our goal is simple: to leave a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve.

Challenger Sports is a TOTAL SOCCER company, owned and operated by some of the most experienced soccer people in the country. Challenger is the leading provider of youth soccer education in the United States, with over 2,500 communities hosting camps, clinics, and tournaments for some 200,000+ players. 20 years ago, we had a vision to create a sports company that would positively impact the lives of children throug soccer. Many years, multiple continents and several hundreds of thousands of soccer players later, we are still committed to our original mission and core beliefs. “To Ignite In All Children A Passion For Sports.” Whether it is taking part in a camp, clinic, tournament or tour, or putting on a new uniform, we want to inspire children to want to play, learn, improve, and have fun! C – Child Care And Safety H – Honesty, Integrity, And Trust A – All For One, And One For All L – Leadership By Good Example L – Laughing, Smiling, Happy Faces E – Everyone Plays N – Never Give Up G – Goal Driven E – Excellence In All R – Resource Number One, Our Staff! As we continue to expand our footprint overseas, we are very excited about the opportunity it now gives us to influence player education on a global level and at the same time recruit talented and enthusiastic coaches from other countries! Challenger Sports runs soccer camps, clinics, tournaments, tours and provides uniforms to tens of thousands of organizations and hundreds of thousands of players in USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Brazil, and throughout the UK.

United Soccer Coaches was established in 1941 with 80 initial members. Today, United Soccer Coaches is the world’s largest association of its kind. From discounts on soccer products, publications and gear to $1 million in general liability insurance and access to group health insurance rates, we're consistently seeking new and unique benefits to enhance your game both on and off the pitch. Members enjoy the Soccer Journal, the only periodical dedicated solely to the soccer coaching profession. Members also access a range of articles, session plans, and videos through The Training Ground. A full list of benefits can be found at UnitedSoccerCoaches.org/join.