A New Standard for Player Development in Palm Beach County
We're building something new — a soccer environment centered on development, community, and long-term growth.
A New Organization, Built with Purpose
Palm Beach Athletic is a developing soccer organization built for players and families across Palm Beach County, Florida. We're building toward our first full season with a clear focus: development, community, and opportunity.
This isn't a rebrand of something that already exists — it's a new environment, designed from the ground up around what players and families actually need to grow.
Kareem Ladki
Kareem Ladki is a former youth soccer director and elite coach with nearly a decade of international experience driving high-performance programs in the United States and Lebanon. He specializes in building high-intensity training environments that transform raw player potential into top-level talent.
Most recently, Kareem served as the Boys U11–U19 Director and ECNL Director at Potomac Soccer Club. Before his time in the U.S., he co-founded and directed the Pro Football Academy in Beirut, scaling it from 25 to over 300 players in its first year. His international resume also includes serving as Assistant Manager for professional club Racing Beirut.
- EDP South Atlantic Small-Sided Coach of the Year (2023)
- Beirut Cup Manager of the Year (2020)
Palm Beach County Deserves a Stronger Pathway
Families across this region are looking for a soccer environment that takes development seriously — one with a clear pathway, quality coaching, and real competition at every stage.
Palm Beach Athletic exists to fill that gap: a modern, connected organization built specifically for this community, in this county.
Players First, Outcomes Second
Our approach centers on the long-term development of the player — not short-term results. That means quality instruction, meaningful feedback, and appropriate competition at every stage of the pathway.
From Recreational to Academy, every program is designed to meet players where they are and help them take the next step, on their own timeline.
Quality Instruction at Every Level
Coaching is the foundation of everything we do. Our staff will be built around individuals who understand player development, give meaningful feedback, and hold a genuine standard for how the game is taught.
As we build toward launch, coaching announcements will be shared through our News page and interest list updates.
Built to Feel Connected
Palm Beach Athletic is as much about community as it is about soccer. We want players and families to feel connected to each other and to the organization — not just during the season, but year-round.
That starts now, with clinics, updates, and an interest list built to keep our community informed every step of the way.
A Long-Term Home for Palm Beach County Soccer
Our vision extends well beyond Fall 2027. We're building Palm Beach Athletic to be a long-term home for players in this region — one that grows alongside the community it serves.
The work happening today is the foundation for that future. Thank you for being part of it early.
Partner With Palm Beach Athletic
We're building relationships with local businesses and organizations who want to invest in youth soccer development across Palm Beach County. Our sponsor roster will be announced as we approach launch.
Be Part of Year One
Join the Palm Beach Athletic interest list for launch updates, clinics, programs, tryouts, and registration information.
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