Basketball on a California community court in warm afternoon light
California youth sports. Character for life.

YOUTH SPORTS
COLLECTIVE.
BETTER PEOPLE.
THROUGH SPORT.

More than a game. A place to grow.
Six sports, positive coaching and mentors who put your family first. Building confidence, community and character that lasts a lifetime.

Lake Forest, California·Founded 2025·Meet your mentors ↗
Find your place
Lake Forest, CaliforniaSix sports. One collective.Safe Sport publishedFamilies first. Always.
Our kind of winning

THE REAL WIN?
WHO THEY
BECOME.

Sports are about more than just winning. They are about growth, teamwork and building character that lasts a lifetime.

True success is not measured only by points or trophies. It’s in the lessons learned, friendships built and confidence gained. That’s why our coaches are mentors first.

Read our mission
GrowthTeamworkCharacter
Beyond the scoreboard

BETTER ATHLETES.
BETTER PEOPLE.

Strong skills, confidence and sportsmanship. Positive coaching and structured programmes. Excellence and enjoyment, side by side.

We’re here for the athlete who takes their first shot and the teammate who cheers them on. Because the lessons that matter keep going long after the final whistle.

Our approach to character
One collective. A lifetime of character.
Real people. Shared purpose.

YOUR COMMUNITY.
YOUR MENTORS.

The founders support and lead the Collective. Our directors bring the same commitment to every court and field.

Meet the full team

Sean Murphy

CEO and Co-Founder

949 841 6851

Pearse Flaws

President and Co-Founder · Basketball Athletic Director

714 681 2911

Kirk Francis

Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder

310 617 2553

Kyle Hardman

Baseball and Softball Athletic Director

khardman@youthsportscollective.org

Bella Williams

Soccer Co-Athletic Director

soccer@youthsportscollective.org

Sophia Williams

Soccer Co-Athletic Director

soccer@youthsportscollective.org
Your peace of mind matters

SAFETY IS PUBLISHED.
NOT JUST PROMISED.

Clear resources. Shared responsibilities. A secure background-check portal. Trust starts with transparency.

All safety resources

Safe Sport Guide

Our published guide to a safer sports environment. A shared starting point for athletes, coaches and families.

View the guide

Safe Sport & Risk Guide

Best practices and risk management, published openly. Because peace of mind belongs on every sideline.

View the risk guide

YSC Background Checks

Background checks through our secure portal. Personal application information stays with the screening provider.

Open the secure portal
No athlete left on the sidelines

THE UNDERDOG FOUNDATION.

Helping make youth sports accessible. Because opportunity should be part of everyone’s game.

Meet the foundation
There’s a place for you here

LET’S BUILD SOMETHING
BIGGER THAN THE GAME.

Find your sport. Meet your mentors. Become part of a community that puts your family first.

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