FAQ

Learn about youth soccer in NEPA, including recreational soccer with Back Mountain Soccer Club and the pathway to competitive travel teams with Back Mountain Surf.

What is the time commitment for travel soccer?

Travel soccer typically requires:

2–3 practices per week
Weekend games
Occasional travel for tournaments

This is a greater commitment than recreational soccer, which usually involves one practice and one game per week.

What are the benefits of moving to travel soccer?

Joining Back Mountain Surf provides:

Professional, Collegiate Level coaching
Higher-level competition
Skill-focused training sessions
Tournament play opportunities
Player development pathways for middle school, high school, and beyond

How competitive is Back Mountain Surf?

Back Mountain Surf teams compete in regional leagues and tournaments against other strong clubs. The answer to this question really depends on the age of the player- younger teams are focused on development- while older teams are focused on long term growth.

Through our affiliation with Surf Soccer our players have opportunities to compete at the level that matches their talent and drive. We have players who have traveled across the world to compete within the Surf organization.