Age Programs
Leagues
Level
Tryout-based travel teams. Regular season play.
About
Central Coast United Soccer Club (CCU) is based in San Luis Obispo, CA, operating primarily out of facilities including CMT Ranch in Santa Maria and Cal Poly's Spanos Stadium. The club fields both boys and girls teams ranging from ages 6 through U19, competing in leagues including the Development Player League, Elite Academy League, and the newly selected National 1 League for select girls teams in the 2026-27 season. CCU's coaching infrastructure is led by former USMNT head coach Steve Sampson and includes technical advisors with MLS, collegiate, and international experience. The club's philosophy centers on elite player development, tactical understanding, and creating pathways to collegiate and professional soccer. CCU has grown significantly through a merger with Albion SC Central Coast's Santa Maria teams, making it one of the largest clubs on the Central Coast.
Programs
Junior Mustangs (ages 6-9, recreational skill development), Junior Academy, Senior Academy, Development Player League (DPL) Girls Teams, Elite Academy League (EA2) Boys Teams, National 1 League Girls Teams (U14, U15, U17), Coast Soccer League Teams, CCU North Program, CCU South Program, Central Coast Summer Classic Tournament, Central Coast Spring Classic Tournament, Summer Soccer Camp
Leadership & Coaching
Steve Sampson
Club President
Former USMNT Head Coach, LA Galaxy champion, Costa Rica national team coach, United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame 2026 inductee, Cal Poly soccer background
Paul Holocher
Technical Advisor
Former U.S. National Team midfielder, MLS experience, Academy Director and Director of Formation for San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo, Cal Poly and UC Santa Cruz head coach, FFF Elite Coaches Formation License, USSF Academy Director credentials
Billy McNicol
Boys Coaching Staff
Former Rangers FC player (Scotland), NASL veteran, coached USMNT youth, assisted USWNT at 2007 World Cup, long-time director at Mission Viejo Soccer Club
Alex Crozier
Girls Technical Director
Assistant Coach, Cuesta College Women's Soccer
Paige Johnson
Coach, Girls U19 DPL (CCU North)
Head Coach, Cuesta College Women's Soccer
Ulises Alvarez
Coach, Girls U17 and U15 DPL (CCU South)
Luca Bravo
Coach, Girls U16 DPL (CCU North)
Chris Lang
Coach, Girls U14 DPL (CCU North)
Jon van den Berg
Coach, Girls U13 DPL (CCU North)
Chris Woods
Coach, Boys U17
Steve Coykendall
Coach, Girls Side
Training & Facilities
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Fees & Costs
Tournament entry fees referenced at $700-$800 per team for SLO Spring Classic. No specific player fee ranges published on the crawled page.
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Tryout Schedule
CCU holds seasonal tryouts for both boys and girls across North and South divisions. DPL Girls tryouts for 2025 season: North (U13, U14, U16, U19) at Cuesta College Main Field and Spanos Stadium Cal Poly on May 4 and May 6; South (U15, U17) at The Ranch, Santa Maria on May 6 and May 7. North tryouts for 2026 season (non-high school players) were held at Cal Poly Spanos Stadium in December. Age groups range from U9 to U19. Players can contact individual coaches or email DOO@centralcoastunitedsc.com. Spots are described as limited.
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