FC Balboa Announces Exclusive Player and Coach Camps Led by Ziggy Zigante

SAN DIEGO, CA, October 16, 2025 – FC Balboa, a non-profit youth soccer club, is thrilled to announce a series of exclusive camps for players and coaches led by legendary coach Ziggy Zigante. Taking place this November, the camps will provide a unique opportunity for the San Diego soccer community to learn from a coach with over 40 years of experience at the highest levels of the sport.

Coach Ziggy Zigante’s distinguished career is marked by its incredible breadth, having developed talent from the youth level all the way to the international stage. His experience includes serving as a Goalkeeper Coach for the U.S. Men's National & Olympic Teams in preparation for the 1994 World Cup, where he worked with legendary Dutch GK coach Franz Hoek. Ziggy was also an Assistant Coach for the San Jose Clash during the inaugural season of Major League Soccer (MLS) and has held coaching positions at the collegiate level with Cornell University and the University of San Diego. His specialized expertise is further highlighted by his 25-year association with Tony DiCicco as a Director of Goalkeepers.

FC Balboa will host three distinct camps to serve the entire soccer community:

Veterans Day Player Camp (Nov. 10-11): An all-positions camp for youth players looking to sharpen their core skills and tactical understanding.

Goalkeeper Player Camp (Nov. 14-16): A specialized, three-day intensive camp for goalkeepers to master fundamental techniques and advanced in-game situations.

Goalkeeper Coaching Clinic (Nov. 14-16): An essential clinic for coaches of all levels, combining classroom theory with on-field sessions to provide the tools needed to develop elite goalkeepers.

"We are incredibly excited to bring a coach of Ziggy's caliber to our club," said a representative from FC Balboa. "This is a rare chance for our players to learn what it takes to compete at the highest level and for our coaches to gain invaluable insights from a true legend of the game. These camps align perfectly with our mission to provide the best possible development opportunities for the San Diego soccer community."

Registration for all three camps is now open, but spots are limited.
 
To register: https://www.fcbalboa.org/programs.html

About FC Balboa:
FC Balboa is a non-profit youth soccer club based in San Diego, CA, dedicated to developing young athletes in a positive and competitive environment. With a motto of "Good Vibes, Great Goals," the club is committed to fostering a love for the game while building character and skill.