About Us

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Cooper  City Cobras Soccer provides competitive soccer programs for the youth  of Cooper City and surrounding areas. This soccer program operates as  part of the Cooper City Optimist, (CCO), which is a “not for profit”  organization and a distinguished member of  Optimist International.  Founded in 1982, our club has grown considerably through the efforts of  hard-working volunteer parents who coach, assist with fundraising, and  tackle the administrative and operational duties within the club.  We  want the players to play, the parents to cheer, and the club to  grow while making the game of soccer a wonderful experience for  everyone.
 

The Cobras Travel soccer program is an approved  Florida Youth Soccer Association, FYSA, affiliate competing in Region A.  Our boys and girls travel teams participate in league play with the South Florida United Youth Soccer Association, SFUYSA.

The  cost to play travel soccer varies depending on the age group program  but assuming playing in 2 leagues (Fall & Winter) and 5 tournaments,  the total estimated membership cost is $1K with about half due in  mid-June when the players will be expected to register to play  travel. TRYOUTS occur in May and players will be expected to attend all  sessions. 

For more information on CCO Travel Soccer, please contact either of our CCO Travel Soccer Commissioner,  Scott Reid, at kelticreid@hotmail.com or 954-818-0195 (c).or our Director of Coaches, Chico Moss, at mossfam5@aol.com or 954-854-5675 (c).

Background on Director Scott:

• Coach  Scott owns a USSF "E" License, USSF "F" License, USSF Grassroots 7v7  Course, FYSA U6/U8 Youth Module, FYSA U8/U10 Module, AYSO U8 & U10  Coaching Courses, NFHS Concussion in Sports Course, DFB-Academy Training  Center Coaching Certificate and COERVER Youth Diplomas Level 1 & 2.

Background on Director Chico:

• Brasilian-born,  Coach Chico grew up playing soccer in the streets of Rio during  Brasil's golden years of soccer of Pele and Garrincha.   He played  college ball and coached the West Georgia College men’s club team for 6  years through the mid-1980's.  He has been coaching youth soccer for the  past 24 years here in South Florida, the last 16 with Cooper City  Optimist.
• Among his more notable coaching achievements: coaching the 94/95 U15 Girls South Florida Alliance (with core members of his Cooper City team) to a 2010 US Club National Championship and 3 years later, with many of the same girls playing under the Pinecrest Club banner, winning the 2013 FYSA U18 Girls State Cup Championship.   
• Coach  Chico holds a National Soccer Coaching Association of the Americas  (NSCAA) Director of Coaches Certificate, a USSF National Youth "Y" Soccer License, a USSF "D" Adult Soccer License, USSF "E" Youth License and COERVER Youth Diplomas Level 1 & 2.

MISSION STATEMENT

Cooper City Optimist Soccer is run by a committed group of volunteer  parents that share the same vision and goal. We are dedicated to the  development of the sport of soccer from four years old through high  school seniors.  We strive to teach and enhance the fundamentals of the  sport at the youth level so players may develop a life-long love of the  game.  We offer opportunities to participate and advance in the sport  for youth recreational and competitive players.

Our recreational  program (or "Rec") soccer is open to every child wanting to play soccer.  It is designed to provide a fun atmosphere, where players can both  learn the game and develop the skills necessary to play it well. With  our main emphasis is on having fun.  The philosophy of recreation is to  create a fun environment that players learn the basics of soccer, rules  and teamwork. Recreational soccer is a great opportunity for beginners  and experienced players who want limited competition and a more relaxed  atmosphere with emphasis on having fun.

Our Competitive program  (or "Travel") Soccer is open to every child selected at tryouts to play  Soccer competitively. It is designed to provide a fun atmosphere, where  players can both learn the game and develop the skills necessary to play  it well. With our main emphasis is on having fun.  The creates a fun  environment that players learn the advanced techniques of Soccer, rules  and teamwork. Travel Soccer is a great opportunity for experienced  players who want competition with an emphasis on having fun.