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Cal South partner outlines expanded Bell youth soccer program; local coaches urge keep-it-local approach
Summary
City officials announced a partnership with Cal South to expand Bell's youth soccer program while promising no fee increases for residents. Local coaches and volunteers at the meeting urged the council to preserve locally led roles and clarify field access, fee and staffing details.
Bell announced a new partnership with Cal South on March 11 to expand its youth soccer offerings while maintaining existing resident fees, but local coaches urged the city to preserve locally led coaching and field access.
Finance Director Ricky Manbahal introduced the recreation update and said the city will keep current pricing for Bell residents. A representative from Cal South, Eddie Salcedo, told the council the organization will offer coaching education, referee training and pathways to regional tournaments while seeking to lower barriers to club soccer. "We will offer coaching education, free of charge to the community," Salcedo said, adding…
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