Our Mission
United Sporting Development Group believes that youth sports play a vital role in the positive development of young men and women in our communities. Our core values of discipline and self belief are reinforced through structured training sessions that are both fun and engaging.
By combining sporting fundamentals and physical fitness, we emphasise the importance of a positive attitude and how that gives kids the power to develop confidence on and off the field.
Our coaches' patient approach has proven to help young athletes at all skill levels. Sharing the lessons we’ve learned and the joy that sports bring with the next generation is at the heart of what makes our mission so meaningful.
Our Coaches
Sam Strong (Soccer)
Sam is a former eight year professional soccer player who grew up in Santa Barbara. During his career, Sam played for clubs in five different countries, he also featured for the u23 United States Men's National Team and in the AFC Asian Champions League. Sam recently has been training kids from ages 3 to 18 and coached the 2025-26 Bishop Diego High School boys team, leading them to the CIF Quarterfinals. Sam also has a bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix he obtained while playing professionally.
Nick Hail (Soccer)
Nick Hail is a San Marcos High School alum where he was a prominent player and team captain. He helped coach the San Marcos boys frosh team to a league title in 2025-26. Nick has been coaching at various after school programs training kids as young as 2 years old, all the way up to 18. Before he was a coach, Nick became a Nationally Registered EMT shortly after receiving a bachelor's degree in Social-Psychology from UCSB, providing a unique insight and approach to the game of soccer.