If you're a Polish parent in Orange County looking for quality soccer training for your kids, we have great news: one of the best youth soccer academies in the area is led by a fellow Polak! 🇵🇱⚽
🚨 TRYOUTS COMING UP - FEBRUARY 23-26, 2026! 🚨
PERFECT TIMING! SoCal Reds FC is holding U10-U14 Competitive and Academy Tryouts:
📅 DATES: February 23-26, 2026
⏰ TIME: 4:45 PM - 9:00 PM (check age group for specific times)
📍 LOCATIONS
• BOYS: Orange County Great Park
• GIRLS: Portola Springs Community Park
📋 SCHEDULE
• Boys Competitive: All 4 days (Feb 23-26)
• Girls Competitive, Boys & Girls Academy: Feb 23-24 with callbacks on Feb 25-26
🏆 LEAGUES: MLS NEXT, Girls Academy, Girls Academy Aspire, SoCal League, ECNL Open
Don't miss out - REGISTER NOW at socalredsfc.com!
MEET ARTUR JOZKOWICZ - FROM KRAKÓW TO IRVINE
Artur Jozkowicz serves as the Boys Academy Director at SoCal Reds FC in Irvine. But his journey to this position is truly inspiring.
🏠 BORN IN KRAKÓW, POLAND
Artur started his soccer journey in Kraków before moving to the United States.
🏆 HIGH SCHOOL LEGEND
At Santa Monica High School, Artur led the Vikings to their FIRST-EVER CIF and State Championships. Yes, you read that right - the first ever!
🎓 COLLEGE STAR AT LMU
A 2012 graduate of Loyola Marymount University, Artur was a standout midfielder:
• First Team All-WCC selection (senior year)
• Second Team All-WCC (junior year)
• WCC All-Freshman Team
• 80 career matches played (#2 in program history)
• 5,536 minutes played (#3 in program history)
• 6 game-winning goals (#4 in program history)
• 45 career points, 16 goals, 13 assists
📚 SERIOUS ABOUT COACHING EDUCATION
This isn't just a former player turned coach - Artur is seriously educated:
• UEFA A License (spent 5 years traveling to Ireland to earn it!)
• USSF A License
• Master's Degree in Sports Sciences with emphasis in Coaching Soccer from Ohio University (the only soccer-specific master's program in the USA!)
WHAT IS SOCAL REDS FC?
SoCal Reds FC is a non-profit youth soccer organization based in Irvine, California. And the numbers speak for themselves:
📊 BY THE NUMBERS
• 3,000+ registered youth players
• 95+ competitive teams
• Member of MLS NEXT (the premier youth soccer league in North America!)
• Girls Academy (GA) League participation
• Men's and Women's semi-professional teams (UPSL/WPSL)
🌟 WHY MLS NEXT MATTERS
MLS NEXT is THE top league for youth soccer development in North America. It includes 133 clubs, 590 teams, and over 11,000 players - and over 90% of current Youth National Team players come from MLS NEXT clubs!
THE PLAYER PATHWAY
What makes SoCal Reds special is their complete development pathway:
- MINI REDS (Under 5) - First kicks for the littlest ones
- JUNIOR REDS (Ages 4-14) - Recreational program powered by MLS GO
- PRE-CLUB ACADEMY - Bridge between recreational and competitive
- BOYS/GIRLS ACADEMY - Elite competition in MLS NEXT and Girls Academy League
- SEMI-PRO TEAMS - For players ready for the next level
This means your child can start at age 4 and progress all the way to semi-professional play - all within one organization!
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Here's something every parent should know: SoCal Reds helps prepare athletes for college soccer at ALL levels:
• NCAA Division I, II, and III
• NAIA programs
• NJCAA programs
Through their partnership with Pro Soccer Consulting (PSC), players also get exposure at professional combines held locally twice per year. This is a real pathway to professional soccer!
NIKE SOCCER CAMPS
SoCal Reds hosts official Nike Soccer Camps at Orange County Great Park in Irvine!
⚽ CAMP DETAILS
• Ages: 6-16 (boys and girls)
• Options: Player Development (ages 6-11) or High Performance (ages 12+)
• Skills: Dribbling, passing, shooting, game intelligence
• Includes: Nike Soccer Camps t-shirt
• Location: Orange County Great Park, Irvine
Daily challenges, prizes, and a low camper-to-coach ratio ensure every player gets focused attention.
WHY POLISH FAMILIES SHOULD CONSIDER SOCAL REDS
- POLISH LEADERSHIP - Artur Jozkowicz understands our culture and values
- QUALITY COACHING - UEFA A and USSF A licensed coaches
- PROVEN PATHWAY - From age 4 to college scholarships and beyond
- LOCAL CONVENIENCE - Based right here in Irvine
- NON-PROFIT - Focus is on player development, not profit
CONTACT INFORMATION
📍 Address: 12 Mauchly, Suite P, Irvine, CA 92618
📞 Phone: (949) 903-8394
📧 Email: info@socalredsfc.com
🌐 Website: socalredsfc.com
To reach Artur directly
📧 artur.jozkowicz@socalredsfc.com
DO YOU KNOW ARTUR OR PLAY FOR SOCAL REDS?
If you or your kids train at SoCal Reds, share your experience in the comments! Polish families helping Polish families - that's what community is all about. ⚽🇵🇱
Sources: SoCal Reds FC, LMU Athletics, Cal State LA Athletics, SportsRecruits, MLS NEXT
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