KANSAS CITY SURF BRINGS THE BEST IN CLASS SERVICE
Based in Kansas City, KC Surf is dedicated to delivering the very best soccer experience for players and families across the Great Plains. As a proud member of the Surf Nation Soccer family, we provide a proven pathway that helps young athletes grow, compete and reach their full potential. In a highly competitive environment our coaches continuously evaluate players to ensure the best developmental fit. Offers are made to join Kansas City Surf as a club, with teams evolving as players grow. Every decision is made with player development at the center, always considering the best interests of both players and families. At KC Surf we are committed to creating a positive, supporting environment where players are challenged, families are valued and every athlete is giving the opportunity to pursue their goals.
Surf Nation by the Numbers
Players developed annually
Across Recreational and Competitive Programs
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
AFFILIATED CLUBS NATIONWIDE
College Commits
Developing Players. Delivering Results.
2,500+ players
developed annually across recreational and competitive programs
Member of Surf Nation,
one of the largest youth soccer networks in the United States
Multiple Kansas President’s Cup titles
at boys’ and girls’ age groups
OUR PROGRAMS
JUNIOR – PRE ECNL – ECNL RL – NPL
OUR CAMPS & CLINICS
CAMPS – ID SESSIONS – JUNIOR ACADEMY TRAINING
OUR TOURNAMENTS
KANSAS CITY SURF TOURNAMENTS
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Want to Join Kansas City Surf?
New to the area or ready to take the next step in your soccer journey? Kansas City Surf offers individual tryouts and trial opportunities for players looking to compete at the premier level. Whether you’re searching for the right fit or a higher level of development, our KC Surf teams are ready to welcome motivated athletes.
To begin your journey with Kansas City Surf, contact:
Rob Million
📧 rob.million@kansascitysurf.com
📞 816-686-4502
We are proud to spotlight Ricky Wiseman who serves as KC Surf’s ECNL-RL Director for both the Boys and Girls programs, bringing over 20 years of experience in the soccer industry.
Ricky represented England at the U16 and U19 levels and played at the youth professional level with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. After Tottenham he played for Colchester Utd was fortunate to play in the would famous FA Cup and in the FA Trophy, Ricky was also a first team all American in 2012 and national player of the week back to back weeks in 2011, before continuing his career at the semi-professional level with Canvey Island FC and later playing college soccer in the United States.
As a coach, Ricky has worked with elite youth players at professional clubs in England and top academies across Europe and North America. An FA qualified coach since 2003, he brings international experience and high standards to player development.
Most recently, Ricky led his KC Surf team to back-to-back Kansas State Cup Championships, highlighting his impact on the club and its players. ⚽
Junior Academy Spring Session Registration is LIVE! Link in bio
⚽️🌊💪🏆 Come join the fun!
Kansas City Surf ECNL-RL and PRE-ECNL coaching staff for 26-27 season!
See you there!! Attendance required to be considered. Link to register in bio 💪🌊⚽️
KC Surf 07/08G represent at ECNL National Showcase getting to play in front of USA National Team scout multiple times! What a great opportunity
BOYS ID SESSIONS ARE LIVE! Link to register in bio 💪⚽️🌊
Day Two highlights from an incredible Sunday at Surf Select Weekend!
U14 players compete in Champions League for a chance to take home the trophy for their age group
U12-U13 Regional Cup players are battling it out representing their Surf Select region
U9-U11 players participated in their final day of National Tryouts!
We are proud to spotlight Ricky Wiseman who serves as KC Surf’s ECNL-RL Director for both the Boys and Girls programs, bringing over 20 years of experience in the soccer industry. Ricky represented England at the U16 and U19 levels and played at the youth professional level with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur before continuing his career at the semi-professional level with Canvey Island FC and later playing college soccer in the United States. As a coach, Ricky has worked with elite youth players at professional clubs in England and top academies across Europe and North America. An FA qualified coach since 2003, he brings international experience and high standards to player development. Most recently, Ricky led his KC Surf team to back-to-back Kansas State Cup Championships, highlighting his impact on the club and its players. ⚽
Kansas City Surf is excited to announce Leigh Ann Brown as our newest addition! Leigh Ann Brown is a former San Diego Surf National Champion. Born in San Diego, she played Division I soccer at the University of San Diego. In her final year she was awarded All-American Honors. Following her collegiate career, Leigh Ann enjoyed nearly a decade as a professional player in the NWSL where she won back to back national championships for FC Kansas City. She also earned two caps with the USWNT during her professional stint. Transitioning to coaching, she spent multiple years at the club level during her eight years as a Division I collegiate coach. Leigh Ann has relocated back to the Kansas City area with her husband Danny and two young daughters who now play for Kansas City Surf
Kansas City Surf is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with PlayerData Performance Tracking. This collaboration represents another significant step forward in creating the best possible environment for player development. Beginning in Spring 2026, we will launch a pilot program implementing PlayerData technology across multiple teams. Following the trial phase, we plan to expand access in Fall 2026, offering this cutting-edge performance tracking platform to all teams within the Kansas City Surf ecosystem. This world-class system will allow us to measure key player performance metrics—including distance covered, speed, intensity, and heart rate—providing our coaches with objective data to better evaluate physical output and long-term development. With enhanced performance insights, improved workload management, and more effective recovery strategies, we can maximize player growth while prioritizing health and injury prevention. This initiative underscores our ongoing commitment to raising standards and delivering best-in-class opportunities that set Kansas City Surf players apart. As we continue to strengthen our pathways to the highest levels of the game, the 2026 rollout marks another important step in providing a truly elite experience for Kansas City Surf families.
🌊 BIG NEWS, SURF FAMILIES! 🌊 Kansas City Surf is expanding to the north beginning with the 2026–2027 season! As part of our commitment to developing strong people and strong players, this expansion brings direct access to our elite competitive platforms for Northland families, including: 🔹 Pre-ECNL 🔹 ECNL Regional League 🔹 NPL Our goal is to provide a clear, high-level development pathway while increasing accessibility across the Kansas City metro. We’re excited to grow the Surf community and extend the same standards of excellence, coaching, and player development that define Kansas City Surf. 📍 Girls ID Session – February 25th 📍 KC Current Training Facility 👥 Open to Girls U10–U18 This session is an opportunity for players to be evaluated for placement within our competitive pathways as we build toward the 2026–2027 season. ⚠️ Please note: A new registration is required for this ID session — even if your player attended a previous ID event. We can’t wait to welcome new families in the Northland and continue raising the standard of youth soccer in our community.
Day Two highlights from an incredible Sunday at Surf Select Weekend! U14 players compete in Champions League for a chance to take home the trophy for their age group U12-U13 Regional Cup players are battling it out representing their Surf Select region U9-U11 players participated in their final day of National Tryouts!
Surf Select! Surf Select is a national identification program for players aged U9-U17 who have the talent, drive and ambition to compete against the “Best of the Best”. Through a series of regional and national events, top players are identified to represent Surf Select and compete at some of the top domestic and international competitions across the global youth soccer landscape.
Congratulations to Maggie Wagner from our ECNL-RL 07/08G on being selected for the National Selection game. The ECNL Regional League (RL) National Selection Game is an “all-star” showcase featuring top players from the ECNL Regional League, selected by ECNL scouting staff for an elite match held during major ECNL National Events, offering high-level development and exposure to college coaches, with games streamed on ECNLTV. These games are part of the broader ECNL National Selection Program, highlighting standout talent from both National and Regional leagues
Our Girls are making a major impact in ECNL-RL Their performances have not only set them apart on the field but have also led to the club being identified as one of the top-performing programs in the league. As a result, the 07/08 group has earned an invitation to compete at the ECNL National Event in Florida! This event will place our players in front of hundreds of college coaches, providing elite exposure. It’s a huge achievement for the players, the staff, and the entire club — and a clear reflection of the standards, development, and commitment within our girls program. Want to come be apart of the impact? We have ID sessions beginning tonight. Link in bio to register
In honor of Women & Girls in Sports Day, we’re proud to spotlight KC Surf Coach Ivana Damnjanovic 💙⚽️ Coach Ivana leads our Pre-NPL 2015G and Academy White 17G teams and has been a dedicated part of the KC Surf family for over 5 years! Her playing, coaching, and academic resume speaks for itself ⬇️ ⭐ Former WFC Red Star player (2010–2014) 🇷🇸 Member of the Serbia Women’s National Team (2009–2014) 🏆 Four-year letterman at Lindsey Wilson College, helping the program earn: • 3 Mid-South Regular Season Championships • 4 Mid-South Conference Tournament Championships • 2014 NAIA National Championship • 2015 NAIA National Championship Runner-Up • 4 NAIA National Tournament appearances 📚 Academic All-Mid South honors (2015 & 2016) Coach Ivana also spent the 2018 season as an assistant coach at Campbellsville University, where the team won the Mid-East Region Championship and competed in the NCCAA National Tournament. 🎓 She has now completed her Doctorate in Business Administration at Ottawa University, further exemplifying leadership on and off the field. We’re grateful for the passion, leadership, and example she sets for the next generation 💪💙 #WomenInSports #WomenWhoLead #KCSurf #GirlsSoccer #SheCanCoach WomenInLeadership
Kansas City Surf, Surf Alum Catarina Macario is challenging YOU to complete the Impossible Challenge for a chance to win the NEW Tiempo Maestro Attack Pack from @nikefootball 🔥 Think you got what it takes? Complete the Impossible Challenge by doing your best skill move, finish on goal in style, and share up to stories tagging @surfsoccernation and @catarina_macario for a chance to win! Which Surf players will be crowned the maddest dribblers in Surf Nation? Find out February 13th 👑
Year One. Immediate Impact. In their first season, KC Surf Girls have made an immediate mark in ECNL-RL competition: • 3 teams in conference championship contention • 3 teams earning ECNL-RL Playoff qualification • 1 team in ECNL-RL Playoff contention A strong first-year showing that reflects the standard and direction of the KC Surf Girls program.
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