Casual Ballerz Blog

When people hear “Casual Ballerz”, a lot of them think of the men’s first team. Non-league football. Step 8 of the English pyramid. Long away trips. Tight pitches. Late goals. But behind that first team is a much bigger idea: to build a pathway from youth to semi-pro for young people who might otherwise be overlooked. Our London football structure connects: Men’s first team U17s and youth sides Community sessions that act as gateways for younger players It’s not a closed shop

Some stories say more than any marketing campaign ever could. In the Bay, we’re lucky to be working with players like Abby Forsgren, who has committed to Memphis Women’s Soccer (Division I), and Sydney Grundland Lanuza, who just earned Player of the Year with CCSF in San Francisco. Different journeys. Different levels. Same themes: work, humility, repetition, and trust. Abby has been part of the East Bay Lab, constantly looking for ways to sharpen her decision-making, movemen

If you train with CBZ in the Bay Area, you’re not just paying for cone layouts and stepovers. You’re helping keep a community movement alive 5,000 miles away. In California, CBZ “In The Lab” Private Training runs across three main hubs: San Francisco – led by Coach Gamal East Bay – led by Coach Sydney San Jose / Palo Alto – led by Coach Thomas (with more coaches coming through onboarding) ALL OVER SEEN BY ASH WATSON Parents pay for high-detail, position-specific, game-realist

When people see CBZ, they normally see the football first: clips, goals, team talks. But behind every session and every event is a project team trying to hold everything together. At the heart of that is the project management team. Simone leads on project management for Casual Ballerz London – coordinating events, liaising with partners, making sure forms are filled, venues are booked, and the madness has some kind of order. She’s the one tightening the bolts when the organi

Before the Bay Area, before private sessions, before semi-pro leagues and funding bids – there was just a group of young people in London who needed somewhere to be. Just an environment that said: “You’re welcome here. But you will be challenged.” Casual Ballerz started as a local project for young adults who’d fallen between the cracks of academy systems, college pathways and full-time work. The football was serious, but the mission was deeper: to teach Respect, Effort, Lead

Over the last eight years, Casual Ballerz CIC has moved from an idea on a South London pitch to a living, breathing ecosystem that stretches from Ealing to the Bay Area. We’ve worked with thousands of young people in London, built a men’s semi-pro team, launched youth pathways, delivered life skills sessions, and created a style of football that isn’t just about tactics – it’s about who you become while you play. Now, we’re in a new chapter. While London has continued to run

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The U16 Football Program in London has kicked off in spectacular fashion, and the results are already inspiring. With open trials on...

Our U16 Football Program in London is designed to offer young athletes a premier footballing experience that combines elite training with...

As we say goodbye to 2024 and embrace the possibilities of 2025, there’s no better time to invest in your growth, goals, and well-being....

Yesterday, we hosted our End-of-Year Event , and it’s safe to say it was a huge success! Over 50 attendees—from young community members...

At Casual Ballerz CIC, our private lab sessions provide players with the tools and environment to elevate their game, both technically...

As we sprint towards the end of the year, Casual Ballerz CIC has continued to shine both on and off the field. From stunning victories to...