🚨 Still Time to Sign Up! ⚽️
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to train with professional coaches from FC Groningen—a top club in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 that has developed some of the best players in the world 🌍.
💥 Limited spots remain
📅 Act fast before it's full
Train like a pro. Learn from the best.
Let’s go! 🔥
🌟 Top Prize: The four standout players will earn an exclusive invitation to train in the Netherlands with professional club FC Groningen! 🇳🇱✨
📍 New Location: Walton Sports Complex
👟 Why Join?
World‑class coaching from the Netherlands
Skill‑building drills & small‑sided games
Fun, supportive environment
🔗 Secure Your Spot Now: https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0zOTAtMTc1MTc0MjM5NHxaOElSREwyMkJDOTRSUHhwaTVlYVVxeEhrTU95N2kyaWM5MDVSay9vdW5JPQ==&program_id=56965
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👉 Hurry—spots are filling fast! Train like a pro and take your game overseas! 🌎⚽️
🚨 Coach Announcement | Welcome to the Team! ⚽🔥
We’re thrilled to welcome Coach Anthony Martinez to the Rip City Surf coaching staff! 🌊
Coach Anthony brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for developing players at every level. He currently serves as the Owner/Operator of Emerald Coast Academy.
Coach Anthony has also worked with youth players ages 8–14 and has been a coach with both the boys and girls programs at Bay High School, helping shape the next generation of talent across the Florida Panhandle. 📍⚽
🎓 Coach Anthony holds a USSF Coaching License and has mentored numerous players who have gone on to compete at the collegiate level. In just the first season of Emerald Coast Academy, he helped three players earn professional trials — a clear sign of his impact and dedication to player growth. 🌟
We’re proud to add a coach of his caliber to our growing staff. Let's Go Surf! 🙌🌊⚽
#RipCitySurf #FromTheRip #FearTheCity #PlayerDevelopment #CoachAnnouncement #WelcomeAboard #SurfSoccerNation
🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸
Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🕊️🎖️
Let us never forget their courage, dedication, and love for our country.
❤️🤍💙
Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day.
#MemorialDay #HonorTheFallen #FreedomIsNotFree #GratefulNation 🙏🗽🇺🇸
⚽️ Exciting Summer Soccer Camp Update! ⚽️
🌟 Top Prize: The four standout players will earn an exclusive invitation to train in the Netherlands with professional club FC Groningen! 🇳🇱✨
📆 Last Week to Sign Up: Don’t miss your chance our registration closes this Friday!
📍 New Location: Walton Sports Complex
👟 Why Join?
World‑class coaching from the Netherlands
Skill‑building drills & small‑sided games
Fun, supportive environment
🔗 Secure Your Spot Now: https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0zOTAtMTc1MTc0MjM5NHxaOElSREwyMkJDOTRSUHhwaTVlYVVxeEhrTU95N2kyaWM5MDVSay9vdW5JPQ==&program_id=56965
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👉 Hurry spots are filling fast! Train like a pro and take your game overseas! 🌎⚽️
🚨 Coach Announcement | Rip City Surf 🚨
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Coach Logan Graham 👏⚽️ to the Rip City Surf coaching staff! 🌊🔥
Coach Graham brings nearly a decade of coaching experience 📅, working with both boys and girls ages 8 to 18 👦👧. For the past 9 years, he’s been on staff at North Bay Haven, including the last 4 years as Varsity Head Coach 🧠🎯—leading the team to 3 district championships 🏆🏆🏆!
Coach Graham is known for developing well-rounded athletes 💪⚽ and building a competitive, supportive team culture 🙌 both on and off the field 🌟🌱.
We’re fired up to have him as part of the Rip City family 💙⚽ as we keep building something special together.
📲 Stay connected and up-to-date through PlayMetrics!
#RipCitySurf #FromTheRip 🌊 #FearTheCity 🏙️ #PlayerDevelopment 🚀 #NewCoachAlert 📣 #PlayMetrics 📲
🌊⚽ The Surf Challenge Soccer Tournament is headed to Panama City Beach this August 22–24! 🗓️🔥
💥 Compete against top teams from across the country and find out if your squad has what it takes to be crowned Surf Challenge Champions 🏆🌴
☀️ This is the ONLY tournament in the Panhandle in late August — so don’t miss your chance to play the game you love and soak up the last days of summer on the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches 🏖️🌅
📍Mark your calendars. Bring your A-game. Let’s make waves 🌊⚽
#SurfChallenge #PanamaCityBeach #PlayTheGame #ChaseTheChampionship
⚽ Missed tryouts? ⚽
🔥 Join us for Supplemental Tryouts
📅 Saturday, June 21st, 2025
👦👧 Boys & Girls (2011–2018): 5:30 – 6:45 PM
👦👧 Boys & Girls (2007–2010): 7:00 – 8:15 PM
🌍 Special Guest Appearance: Professional coaches from FC Groningen 🇳🇱 will be on-site to evaluate players and provide top-tier feedback! 🧠⚽
🎯 PLUS – Don’t miss their exclusive training camp the following weekend!
🏆 The Top 4 performers will earn an invite to the Netherlands to train with FC Groningen’s youth academy in their age group!
🚨 Spots are limited.
✅ Register now and take your game to the next level!
https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0zOTAtMTc1MzE5NzQ0MXxSUGhzVWg5UnpCNzRwb1VTcHRSQjRZc1FVb0dCZTBkcGlPVDNIOHJ4NFRjPQ==&program_id=60867
Surf's Up!
🎉 SIGNING DAY CELEBRATION! 🖊️⚽
We’re excited to invite you to a special Signing Day hosted by The Local 115 in Downtown Panama City! 📍
Join us in celebrating Dresden Conrad, Abby Bengston, Travis Novak, and Lincoln Guynn as they sign their National Letters of Intent to play college soccer! 🎓⚽🔥
📅 Date: Thursday, May 29th, 2025
🕒 Time: 5:30 pm
📍 Location: The Local 115 – Downtown PC
Come show your support for these incredible local athletes! Bring the whole family 👨👩👧👦, enjoy great food & drinks 🍔🥤, and help us honor their hard work, dedication, and success both on and off the field. 🙌💪
Let’s pack the place and make it a night to remember! 🎊👏 #SigningDay #NextLevel #LocalLegends #thelocal115
🚨 📣 ID CLINIC TONIGHT IN PANAMA CITY BEACH📣 🚨
📍 UPDATED FIELD LOCATION:
We’ll be on Field 11 & Field 12 – the grass fields in the back 🌱⏪
We’re fired up to host an ID Clinic for MLS Next 2 and DPL this Wednesday, May 21st at Publix Sports Park! 🌊⚽️
This session is open to boys and girls born from 2007 to 2013. Don’t miss your chance to be seen, evaluated, and selected for something bigger.
🎯 WHY ATTEND?
Selected players will:
✅ Train and compete with their Rip City Surf team
✅ Unlock additional development + playing opportunities with MLS Next 2 and DPL
✅ Be exposed to college, pro, and national team pathways
📅 SCHEDULE:
👧👦 2010–2013 (Boys & Girls) → 5:00–6:15 PM
👧👦 2009–2007 (Boys & Girls) → 6:45–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Publix Sports Park
📫 50 Chip Seal Pkwy, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
🌟 Bring the energy. Show your skills. Rise to the next level.
We can’t wait to see you out there!
🔗 Sign up below:https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0zOTAtMTc1MjkzNzIwNXxBL29SL2lveGhvZDRjcjVqYk1aQ2p3c0xnbzZjY2d0UkdQVmtOL3F0SzNrPQ==&program_id=60867
🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
We’re thrilled to welcome Coach Carlos Goncalves to our Panama City Beach location! 🌊⚽️
Coach Carlos is a game-changer and a highly respected figure in the soccer world 🌍. With professional playing experience in Brazil 🇧🇷, Finland 🇫🇮, and the USA 🇺🇸, he brings an elite level of skill, knowledge, and passion to the pitch.
📜 Credentials:
🎓 USSF B License
🧤 NSCAA Goalkeeper Diploma
🏆 Multiple Coach of the Year awards through USYS
Known for his next-level technical training and expertise in futsal 🔥, Coach Carlos is all about player development and excellence. Those who’ve trained with him know the energy, precision, and quality he brings to every session and every game.
👉 Coming Soon: Coach Carlos will be launching Summer Futsal Training right here in Panama City Beach! Get ready to sharpen your skills and train like a pro 🥵⚡️
Please help us give a warm Surf Family 🌊 welcome to Coach Carlos and his family! Let’s go to work 💪💙
#RipCitySurf #SurfFamily #WelcomeCoachCarlos #FutsalTraining #PanamaCityBeach #NextLevelSoccer #SummerGrind #TrainWithTheBest
What a final weekend for the Roots organization! Our players/teams left it all on the field one last time in a Roots jersey. We had several teams crowned as Champions this weekend. Our 2006 Boys, 2006 Girls, 2008 Boys, 2009 Girls, and 2014 Boys all had amazing weekends. The growth and development we have seen from the players on each of these teams has been truly amazing!
As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank the Roots family for an incredible season of soccer. With training officially wrapped up after this past weekend, it’s a perfect time to reflect on everything we’ve experienced together.
This season was full of ups and downs, great moments, and valuable lessons. We had teams that brought home multiple tournament wins, players who earned State Championships, Final Four appearances, Regional titles, District titles, and school-wide individual honors. Some of our athletes were even recognized among the top in their city, district, region, state, and nation. Others are now preparing to play college soccer or suiting up with our semi-pro team.
But the season wasn’t just about wins. Some of our teams faced real adversity. And perseverance is one of the greatest gifts sports can give us. Because in life, just like in soccer, there are tough days. There are moments you’ll feel tested. And what you’ve learned this year, about grit, teamwork, and resilience, will carry you through those moments.
As we look ahead, we’re entering a brand new and exciting chapter for our club. One that already feels like the right move. We’ve had a huge wave of new players come out for tryouts, and the energy is electric. This growth will strengthen some of our teams, especially those who had younger players playing up. This will allow us to form teams in ages we didn't previously have before.
We’re so grateful for everything Florida Roots has meant to our youth program. That name won’t disappear. It will live on with our semi-pro teams and in our hearts. It helped lay the foundation for the opportunities we’re stepping into now. And no matter how far we go, we’ll always stay true to our roots. Now it’s time to ride this new wave. The next chapter is here.
🚨 Summer Soccer Sessions with Coach Jona 🚨
💥12 or 24 Sessions. 24 or 48 Hours. $300 or $500.
That breaks down to just $20 per session or $10 an hour for elite-level, high-intensity training.
This isn’t babysitting. It’s serious development for serious players.
Every minute is designed to push you physically, mentally, and technically.
If you’re ready to grind, grow, and get ahead, this is your moment.
Lock in your spot. Show up hungry. Leave transformed.
If you’re not all in, don’t show up 🚫.
No hand-holding 🙅♂️. No shortcuts 🚷.
Just serious work 🏋️, high standards 📈, and the mindset champions are built on 🏆.
Text Coach Jona if you're interested (spots are limited): 850-276-1540
🌊 Thank you to everyone who came out for Surf tryouts!
We appreciate your time, energy, and passion. 💪 You’ll be hearing from us soon—so keep an eye on your 📧 email and PlayMetrics for updates!
❗Missed tryouts? No worries! We’ll be announcing supplemental tryouts soon, giving you another chance to showcase your talent ⚽️✨
Thanks again—we’re excited about the journey ahead and can’t wait to welcome you to the Surf family! 💙🏄♂️
🚨PANAMA CITY SOCCER PLAYERS🚨
📣 ID CLINIC ALERT!
We're excited to host an ID Clinic for MLS Next 2 and DPL at Publix Sports Park on Wednesday, May 21st! This session is for boys and girls born from 2007 to 2013.
Why attend?
Selected players will not only train and compete with their Rip City Surf team but will also unlock additional development and playing opportunities with MLS Next 2 and DPL teams.
Schedule:
Ages 2010–2013 (Boys & Girls): 5:00–6:15 PM
Ages 2009–2007 (Boys & Girls): 6:45–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Publix Sports Park
50 Chip Seal Pkwy, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
About MLS Next 2 and DPL:
⚽ MLS Next 2:
A premier youth development platform for elite male soccer players created by Major League Soccer. It offers top-level competition, professional coaching, and a direct route to college, professional, and national team opportunities. With regular matches, showcases, and events, MLS Next 2 emphasizes individual growth, high performance standards, and significant exposure to scouts and recruiters, key for players aiming to reach the highest levels of the game.
⚽ DPL Soccer (Development Player League):
A national youth league that offers elite female players a high-level competitive environment focused on long-term development. DPL provides strong exposure to college coaches via showcases and events, while promoting growth through quality coaching, structured training, and top-tier competition, paving the pathway to collegiate, professional, and national team opportunities.
Join us to showcase your talent and ride the wave to new opportunities!
#ASG #RipCitySurf #MLSNEXT2 #DPLSoccer #IDClinic
Sign up below (COPY AND PASTE):
https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0zOTAtMTc1MjMzNDA4MHxmU0F5elgvbE9FWktxOWVValNISGhRdHZ2R0VKUGU3TlR5cDJDUXB3eXNBPQ==&program_id=60867
For Issues Signing up Contact: Kim Cooley 850-832-8571
🚨 BOYS TRYOUTS START TODAY! 🚨
📣 Important update: Group 1 (2007–2009) will now join Group 2 from 5:30–6:45 PM.
📍 All tryouts will take place on Field #1 at Publix Sports Park.
💙⚽ If you're chasing real development, lasting values, and a future in the game—this is where it starts... and ends.
🏆 Why Choose Rip City Surf?
✅ Nationally recognized Surf Soccer Club 🌍
✅ Elite coaching that develops the whole player 💡💪
✅ Proven pathway to college & national teams 🎓🇺🇸
✅ A culture of excellence, teamwork & community 🤝❤️
✅ Access to Surf Select & international opportunities ✈️🌎
🔥 TRYOUTS ARE HERE — Don’t miss your chance to be part of something bigger than just soccer.
📅 Dates:
👦 Boys – May 14th
📍 Location: Publix Sports Park
🔗 Register now: https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0zOTAtMTc1MDcwMzk0NnxlZTJ2d3NXWWxFQVlsS3d1aVpHaXU2V2tvVDJuZkxYejlVdG1qc1M3MnNvPQ==&program_id=60867
🌊⚽ Ready to Ride the Wave? ⚽🌊
There are plenty of clubs making waves... but not every wave is worth riding.
If you’re chasing real development, lasting values, and a future in the game, this is where it starts and ends. 💙⚽
Rip City Surf is the next wave.
Are you ready to ride it?
🏆 Why Rip City Surf?
✅ Nationally recognized Surf Soccer Club 🌍
✅ Elite coaching that develops the whole player 💡💪
✅ Proven pathway to college & national teams 🎓🇺🇸
✅ Culture of excellence, teamwork, & community 🤝❤️
✅ Access to Surf Select & international experiences ✈️🌎
🚨 TRYOUTS ARE HERE! Don’t miss your shot to be part of something BIGGER than just soccer.
📅 Dates: Girls May 12th and Boys May 14th
📍 Location: Publix Sports Park
🔗 Register now: https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0zOTAtMTc1MDcwMzk0NnxlZTJ2d3NXWWxFQVlsS3d1aVpHaXU2V2tvVDJuZkxYejlVdG1qc1M3MnNvPQ==&program_id=60867
#RipCitySurf #RideTheWave #BuiltForMore #CatchTheRightWave
🚨 ALL SURF WEST LOCATIONS 🚨
📣 ID CLINIC ALERT!
We're excited to host an ID Clinic for DPL and MLS Next 2 at Morgan Sports Park on Wednesday, May 14! This session is for players born from 2007–2013—with teams training alongside their coaches and players being evaluated throughout the session.
Why attend?
Selected players will not only train and compete with their Rip City Surf team but will also unlock additional development and playing opportunities with our elite DPL and MLS Next 2 teams.
Schedule:
Ages 2010–2013 (Boys & Girls): 5:00–6:15 PM
Ages 2009–2007 (Boys & Girls): 6:45–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Morgan Sports Park
4200 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin, FL 32541
For players born in 2014 and younger, training will continue as normal. If you have any questions, please contact your coach.
🚨 PCB ID Clinic Announcement:
Mark your calendars—another ID Clinic will be held in PCB on May 21st. Specific times and location details will be shared soon!
About DPL Soccer & MLS Next 2:
⚽ DPL Soccer (Development Player League):
A national youth league that offers elite female players a high-level competitive environment focused on long-term development. DPL provides strong exposure to college coaches via showcases and events, while promoting growth through quality coaching, structured training, and top-tier competition, paving the pathway to collegiate, professional, and national team opportunities.
⚽ MLS Next 2:
A premier youth development platform for elite male soccer players created by Major League Soccer. It offers top-level competition, professional coaching, and a direct route to college, professional, and national team opportunities. With regular matches, showcases, and events, MLS Next 2 emphasizes individual growth, high performance standards, and significant exposure to scouts and recruiters, key for players aiming to reach the highest levels of the game.
Join us to showcase your talent and ride the wave to new opportunities!
#RipCitySurf #DPLSoccer #MLSNEXT2 #IDClinic #SoccerDevel
Sign up below:
https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0zOTAtMTc1MjMzNDA4MHxmU0F5elgvbE9FWktxOWVValNISGhRdHZ2R0VKUGU3TlR5cDJDUXB3eXNBPQ==&program_id=60867
🚨 GIRLS TRYOUTS START TODAY! 🚨
📣 Important update: Group 1 (2007–2009) will now join Group 2 from 5:30–6:45 PM.
📍 All tryouts will take place on Field #1 at Publix Sports Park.
💙⚽ If you're chasing real development, lasting values, and a future in the game—this is where it starts... and ends.
🏆 Why Choose Rip City Surf?
✅ Nationally recognized Surf Soccer Club 🌍
✅ Elite coaching that develops the whole player 💡💪
✅ Proven pathway to college & national teams 🎓🇺🇸
✅ A culture of excellence, teamwork & community 🤝❤️
✅ Access to Surf Select & international opportunities ✈️🌎
🔥 TRYOUTS ARE HERE — Don’t miss your chance to be part of something bigger than just soccer.
📅 Dates:
👧 Girls – May 12th
👦 Boys – May 14th
📍 Location: Publix Sports Park
🔗 Register now: https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0zOTAtMTc1MDcwMzk0NnxlZTJ2d3NXWWxFQVlsS3d1aVpHaXU2V2tvVDJuZkxYejlVdG1qc1M3MnNvPQ==&program_id=60867
🌊⚽ Ready to Ride the Wave? ⚽🌊
There are plenty of clubs making waves... but not every wave is worth riding.
If you’re chasing real development, lasting values, and a future in the game, this is where it starts and ends. 💙⚽
Rip City Surf is the next wave.
Are you ready to ride it?
🏆 Why Rip City Surf?
✅ Nationally recognized Surf Soccer Club 🌍
✅ Elite coaching that develops the whole player 💡💪
✅ Proven pathway to college & national teams 🎓🇺🇸
✅ Culture of excellence, teamwork, & community 🤝❤️
✅ Access to Surf Select & international experiences ✈️🌎
🚨 TRYOUTS ARE HERE! Don’t miss your shot to be part of something BIGGER than just soccer.
📅 Dates: Girls May 12th and Boys May 14th
📍 Location: Publix Sports Park
🔗 Register now: https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0zOTAtMTc1MDcwMzk0NnxlZTJ2d3NXWWxFQVlsS3d1aVpHaXU2V2tvVDJuZkxYejlVdG1qc1M3MnNvPQ==&program_id=60867
#RipCitySurf #RideTheWave #BuiltForMore #CatchTheRightWave
🏆 The accolades keep coming! For the 4th time in 5 years, Coach Jona has been named United Soccer Coaches Coach of the Year!
"Over the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of coaching some truly amazing players and teams. I’ve pushed them outside of their comfort zones, asked more of them than they thought possible, and yes, there were times they questioned the long training sessions and endless hours of film. But they always trusted the process. It’s because of their belief in me, their commitment, and their relentless hard work that we've achieved all that we have. This award isn’t mine, it’s ours, and I'm honored to accept it on behalf of the team." — Coach Jona
💙⚽ Congratulations, Coach and congratulations to every player and assistant coach who helped shape this journey. #RipCityProud #CoachOfTheYear #TrustTheProcess #WeNotMe
🌊⚽ Ready to Ride the Wave? ⚽🌊
There are plenty of clubs making waves... but not every wave is worth riding.
If you’re chasing real development, lasting values, and a future in the game, this is where it starts and ends. 💙⚽
Rip City Surf is the next wave.
Are you ready to ride it?
🏆 Why Rip City Surf?
✅ Nationally recognized Surf Soccer Club 🌍
✅ Elite coaching that develops the whole player 💡💪
✅ Proven pathway to college & national teams 🎓🇺🇸
✅ Culture of excellence, teamwork, & community 🤝❤️
✅ Access to Surf Select & international experiences ✈️🌎
🚨 TRYOUTS ARE HERE! Don’t miss your shot to be part of something BIGGER than just soccer.
📅 Dates: Girls May 12th and Boys May 14th
📍 Location: Publix Sports Park
🔗 Register now: https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0zOTAtMTc1MDcwMzk0NnxlZTJ2d3NXWWxFQVlsS3d1aVpHaXU2V2tvVDJuZkxYejlVdG1qc1M3MnNvPQ==&program_id=60867
#RipCitySurf #RideTheWave #BuiltForMore #CatchTheRightWave
This upcoming weekend, Rip City Surf and all @surfsoccernation clubs are supporting the @natlbraintumorsociety "Go Gray in May" intiative. Wear your grey jerseys for games this weekend, tag your club to share your pics, and use hashtag #GrayMay to support the cause! 🤍 ⚽ 👌
#GrayMay #GoGrayinMay #Surfon3 #NationalBrainTumorSociety #NBTSConnect
⚽️ Exciting Summer Soccer Camp Update! ⚽️
🌟 Top Prize: The four standout players will earn an exclusive invitation to train in the Netherlands with professional club FC Groningen! 🇳🇱✨
📆 Last Week to Sign Up: Don’t miss your chance—registration closes this Friday!
📍 New Location: Walton Sports Complex
👟 Why Join?
World‑class coaching from the Netherlands
Skill‑building drills & small‑sided games
Fun, supportive environment
🔗 Secure Your Spot Now: https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0zOTAtMTc1MTc0MjM5NHxaOElSREwyMkJDOTRSUHhwaTVlYVVxeEhrTU95N2kyaWM5MDVSay9vdW5JPQ==&program_id=56965
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👉 Hurry—spots are filling fast! Train like a pro and take your game overseas! 🌎⚽️
⚽️ Exciting Summer Soccer Camp Update! ⚽️
🌟 Top Prize: The four standout players will earn an exclusive invitation to train in the Netherlands with professional club FC Groningen! 🇳🇱✨
📆 Last Week to Sign Up: Don’t miss your chance—registration closes this Friday!
📍 New Location: Walton Sports Complex
👟 Why Join?
World‑class coaching from the Netherlands
Skill‑building drills & small‑sided games
Fun, supportive environment
🔗 Secure Your Spot Now: https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0zOTAtMTc1MTc0MjM5NHxaOElSREwyMkJDOTRSUHhwaTVlYVVxeEhrTU95N2kyaWM5MDVSay9vdW5JPQ==&program_id=56965
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👉 Hurry—spots are filling fast! Train like a pro and take your game overseas! 🌎⚽️
Player of the Year! Thomas Galicia has been selected as the Florida Dairy Farmers 5A Boys Soccer Player of the Year! He is now in the running for Florida’s Mr. Soccer award. Given to the top player in the state!
He joins a select group of individuals to achieve this award! All played with the Roots! Congratulations Thomas!
📢🚨 ID CLINIC STARTS TOMORROW! 🚨📢
Sign-ups are STILL open!
Don’t miss your chance to showcase your skills and be identified as one of the BEST OF THE BEST in our area!
🌊 Go Surf! 🌊
Register now using the link below:
https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0zOTAtMTc1MDEwNTM1OHxHWTYvcHBTR1hpMkxwNVhsTE5QWGF2QXUwenpCUHpQUlBQSmN1RHZrakxZPQ==&program_id=61065
📢🚨 TRYOUT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨📢
Surf Soccer Tryouts for the 2025/2026 Season Are Now Open!
Be part of Surf Nation and join the wave of excitement sweeping across the Panhandle! This is your chance to train, compete, and grow with one of the top soccer programs in the country.
🌊 Go Surf! 🌊
Register now using the link below:
👉 https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0zOTAtMTc1MDcwMzk0NnxlZTJ2d3NXWWxFQVlsS3d1aVpHaXU2V2tvVDJuZkxYejlVdG1qc1M3MnNvPQ==&program_id=60867
📢🚨 TRYOUT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨📢
Surf Soccer Tryouts for the 2025/2026 Season Are Now Open!
Be part of Surf Nation and join the wave of excitement sweeping across the Panhandle! This is your chance to train, compete, and grow with one of the top soccer programs in the country.
🌊 Go Surf! 🌊
Register now using the link below:
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📢🚨 LIVE Open Zoom Call Tonight @ 8:00 PM! 🚨📢
Curious about what Surf Soccer is all about? Have questions? Want to learn more about our vision and what we’re building?
Whether you’re a player, parent, interested coach, or interested club 😜—you’re invited to join us tonight for a live Zoom session!
We’ll be sharing:
✅ Who we are
✅ What we’re doing
✅ How we plan to get there
Don't miss this chance to learn more and be part of something special. We can’t wait to see you tonight!
Rip City Surf is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84159028618?pwd=aw5ao1U2XoUla7aHQW8catoHtTjxeH.1
Meeting ID: 841 5902 8618
Passcode: 330972
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kb7ao35itz
🚨Attention🚨Rip City Surf Free ID Clinic
Come showcase your skills and get evaluated by top-level coaches at our Free ID Clinic. Train alongside the best of the best and take the next step in your soccer journey. 🌊⚽️💙
Spots are limited—register now and don’t miss this opportunity!
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Good evening, everyone!
Now that the news is out, we’re hosting a Q&A session tonight at 6:45 PM under the pavilion at the center of the Publix Sports Complex. This is a great opportunity for anyone who has questions about Rip City Surf or wants to learn more about the direction our club is headed.
We’re excited to share what’s ahead and encourage anyone who’s curious to come join the conversation.
Heads up: Parking was a challenge on Tuesday, so we recommend arriving a little early to find a spot and settle in.
We hope to see you there!
Our Director of Soccer, Coach Jona, has made a game-changing decision for the players of the Florida Panhandle.
Raised in this community since the age of five, Coach Jona has lived the local soccer journey—playing for the same clubs, competing in the same high schools, and navigating the same challenges that players here still face today. He knows this landscape better than anyone—because he’s lived it.
Years ago, he returned home with a mission: to change the narrative around Panhandle soccer and open doors for kids just like he once was—talented, driven, and often overlooked.
And he’s delivered. Coach Jona has led teams to three state championships—more than any other boys coach from Panama City to Pensacola. His commitment to building opportunity and changing lives through soccer has never wavered.
Now, by joining Surf Nation, Coach Jona is taking the next big step. This partnership is about more than branding—it’s about bringing national exposure, elite-level resources, and real opportunity to the best players in our region.
The Panhandle is ready to be seen.
Come Surfin’ with us. ⚽️🏄🏄♀️⚽️
Exclusive Summer Soccer Camp with FC Groningen – Register Now!
We are thrilled to announce a one-of-a-kind Summer Soccer Camp in partnership with FC Groningen, a top professional club from the Netherlands! Florida Roots is bringing elite-level coaching to Panama City Beach, Florida, giving young athletes an incredible opportunity to train with international professionals.
Why is this camp special?
FC Groningen has developed some of the world’s best players, including Luis Suárez, Virgil van Dijk, Arjen Robben, and current U.S. National Team star Ricardo Pepi. Now, their coaches and directors are coming here to share their expertise and help players elevate their game.
Camp Details:
⚽ 5-day camp – for older age groups
⚽ 1-day camp – for our youngest players
⚽ 1-day coaches clinic – open to all coaches, regardless of club affiliation
🌟 Special Opportunity: One player from each camp will be selected as "Player of the Camp" and will receive an autographed Arjen Robben jersey!
This is a rare opportunity to experience top-level training and learn from some of the best in the game. Our coaches are eager to work with young players from our community, and we can’t wait to see the talent on display!
Spots are limited, so don't miss out! Stay tuned for registration details coming soon.
See you on the field!
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Congratulations to our Roots for making it back to their fourth State Championship in just five years! We’re incredibly proud that 24 out of 25 players competing at this elite level are part of our organization. Your hard work, dedication, and passion continue to set the standard in the Panhandle —let’s bring home the title! #RootedInExcellence #StateBound 🧡🙏🏼⚽️👏
We're thrilled to announce the newest addition to the Florida Roots family – Jillian Romag!
With her extensive experience and expertise, Jillian will lead our social media and marketing efforts as we continue to grow and build exciting new partnerships. As Florida Roots expands with more grassroots opportunities for soccer players, we're confident that Jillian will play a pivotal role in helping us elevate the experience for our current and future Roots members.
Stay tuned! With our evolving partnerships and an ever-growing team of coaches and professionals, we're committed to delivering the best soccer experience for your children.
Great soccer begins with a great team. Welcome aboard, Jill! Go Roots!
Sound familiar? 🤷🏽♂️
🗣️🇺🇸 Former USMNT center back, Geoff Cameron, gave his take on the state of youth soccer in the U.S., saying teams and coaches often prioritize playing and winning tournaments rather than developing individual talent.
“[Youth players] don’t need to play 20 games in a weekend, right? They’re going to these tournaments and playing game after game — are you actually having enough time to train and get better?
“[Coaches] are just focusing on a team instead of to individually development the players technically."
Do you agree?👇
Everything Cameron said: https://buff.ly/4eekizL
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Chance Gainer during this difficult time. His infectious smile and unwavering faith left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Chance played with our 05 Boys team in Port St. Joe, where he was deeply loved by his teammates and coaches. His presence will be profoundly missed, but his memory will remain forever in our hearts. 🧡🙏🏼
Every now and then, the boys like to challenge Coach Jona to a crossbar challenge. It’s usually the younger guys, as the older ones have learned their lesson. Here’s how the game goes:
Each player gets three shots from outside the 18-yard box. Coach Jona gets three shots as well. To score a point, the ball must hit the crossbar and bounce back—skims don’t count. Whoever hits the crossbar the most times out of their three attempts wins. If there's a tie, the game goes into sudden death: one shot each until someone misses. The stakes? If a player wins, Coach Jona has to do whatever the player bets—like shaving or dyeing his beard. But if Coach wins, he gets to pick the player’s new haircut.
In the video above, Carson had been boasting to Coach Jona that he could beat him in a crossbar challenge. Coach Jona finally called his bluff and agreed to the match. Carson took his three shots and came close each time but didn’t manage to hit the crossbar. He tried to argue that he skimmed it, but he knew the rules beforehand. Then, Coach Jona steps up, nails his first shot, and Carson starts claiming it’s a tie at 1-1. Coach Jona, with two shots still in hand, declares that the game is over as he hits it a second time, leaving no doubt.
After the contest, Carson could only say, “My mom is going to kill me.” Now, it’s time for you to decide: what should Carson’s new haircut be? Pick one of the attached pictures. (A,B,C,D)
Stay tuned for the update once he pays up on his bet!
Coach Jona has now provided 18 players with new haircuts. 🤣🤣
Fort Walton/Shalimar Supplemental Tryouts and Training sessions start this week at Shalimar Elementary School. On Tuesday and Thursday, players born in 2008 (girls only), 2009 - 2013 (boys only), and 2014 - 2017 (boys and girls) will train from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Players born in 2008 (boys only) and 2010 - 2013 (girls only) will train from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Use the link below to sign up for tryouts in advance, or you can register on-site upon arrival.
https://playmetrics.com/programs
Shalimar Elementary School Address: 1350 Joe Martin Cir #1317, Shalimar, FL 32579
Go Roots!
Destin Supplemental Tryouts and Training sessions begin this week at Destin Elementary School. On Monday and Wednesday, players of all ages will train from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Use the link below to sign up for tryouts in advance, or you can register on-site upon arrival.
https://playmetrics.com/programs
Destin Elementary School Address: 630 Kelly St, Destin, FL 32541
Go Roots!
Crestview Supplemental Tryouts and Training sessions start this week at NORTH OKALOOSA SOCCER CLUB. On Monday and Wednesday, players born between 2013 and 2017 will train from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, while players born between 2006 and 2012 will train from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Use the link below to sign up for tryouts in advance, or you can register on-site upon arrival.
https://playmetrics.com/programs
NORTH OKALOOSA SOCCER CLUB ADDRESS: 6330 Garden City Rd, Crestview, FL 32539
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