CBZ Is Evolving: A New Chapter Across London & The Bay

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 with the strength of volunteers and part-time staff, our Director has spent the last few years building CBZ “In The Lab” Private Training in California. The idea is simple:

parents in the US invest in high-quality player development, and that money directly funds youth opportunities back home in London.

This blog series – every Sunday for the next 16 weeks – is about opening the doors properly. We’ll share:

• What’s really happening in London right now – the good, the hard, the honest.

• How the Bay Area private sessions are growing and directly supporting our non-profit work.

• The people behind the project: coaches, staff, parents, players.

• How you – wherever you are – can be part of what we’re building.

We’re not a perfect organisation. We’ve had dips, gaps, mistakes and moments where things felt like they were falling apart. But one thing hasn’t changed:

we still believe football is one of the most powerful tools in the world for changing a young person’s life.

If you care about youth, community, football, or just seeing people get a real chance – keep an eye on Sundays. We’re going to show you exactly what CBZ is, why it exists, and where we’re going next.