Let's Play Soccer, Live Oak — Local services in Live Oak

This summer we needed a place to beat the heat while doing sports. Soccer Zone was easy to sign up for. The kids get one hour of practice during the week and one hour of games on the weekend. Practice is grouped together by age, so for us, there were a ton of kids. It is a bit different not to practice with your team but it works. There is a registration fee (due every season) and a member fee (due once a year). The child will get a plain jersey. The fields are very small. The atmosphere for the kids is relaxed and fun so if you are looking for something competitive this may not be the place. Not many indoor soccer fields to use in this area so glad there is something. Although the price is higher for one soccer season, they offer a variety of things that the other soccer programs do not and vice versa.

My son is happy to play during summer and I am happy not to roast in the sun. There is a bar upstairs with light snacks. It is only accessible via stairs no elevator available.

There are a few of downsides...

Frist downside is the lack of seating. On days of practice with so many parents and kids the seats go fast and if you don't snag one early will be standing for the duration of practice. The same could be said for game days. If you have bad knees, have little ones, or are elderly would suggest bringing a folding chair just in case.

Second, the front desk gets busy often and the wait is long. With the number of people coming and going for practices and games throughout the day, it would be nice to increase staff to accommodate the influx of visitors.

Third, during practice/games parking lot gets full quickly. If you are inviting family to view the games would suggest carpooling.

Fourth, the other sports programs we had signed up for had 2 days of practice than games on the weekend. With the number of kids during practice, it would be nice to have a second practice day. If you are looking for one-to-one coaching, it won't happen with the number of kids. It's more a collective group practice and spot corrections are done here and there so if your kids need more direction with getting moves/drills, they may struggle.

Fifth, the fields are small. We had signed up here before the pandemic and compared to now the size of the field has changed. The fields used to be twice the size it is now. They reduced the size of both the indoor and outdoor fields. I get that it's a business for profit and probably cutting the fields was a way to get more...

Decided to see the place in person with my 10U son today. Jonah was excited and he wasn’t disappointed. Google maps is accurate regarding location. Sign for the driveway is very small. Parking was easy. Walked through the front doors and we stopped to take it all in. Tiny field immediately on the left with what looked like 4yr olds playing. 2 other indoor fields maybe 60’ long also on the left. Right side counter/reception and further down on the right are seats w/ vending machine. Upstairs entry to a bar that overlooks the fields was closed. We were greeted by an employee at the front counter that was talking to another guest. She asked if we needed any help and I said yes. The employee’s name is Em and she was very helpful in explaining the upcoming league. Priced at $150 paid up front during registration that includes Tuesday practice every week at 5:30pm and a soccer match every Saturday afternoon. Price includes a jersey and the “season” is 2 months long. Em offered to give us a tour which we did. Practice was finishing up so she introduced us to coach Danny. Nice guy, seemed knowledgeable and the players seemed to like him. We are new to soccer and he was reassuring and even helped us with some practice tips. We were invited to come practice for free next Tuesday. We are looking forward to it. And hopefully signing up for the June-July season. Oh, and it’s all air...

Parents, beware of Let's Play/SoccerZone. My experience with this facility has been deeply concerning. The fairness of the games here is questionable at best. It’s obvious that management prioritizes their own teams and employees winning, making decisions that feel less about "being fair and having fun" (as they claim) and more about rigging outcomes. This isn’t fair to the kids and parents who show up expecting a fair chance to compete.

Even worse, though, is that safety is a huge red flag. This facility openly serves alcohol but doesn’t have any security presence to handle incidents that can arise as a result. In the past two months alone, the police have been called AT LEAST twice that I was personally present for. Once was due to an incident involving a FIREARM, and another time, a parent physically assaulted other parents over a game dispute. With no security measures in place, it’s unsettling to bring kids into an environment where tempers run high without adequate oversight or protection.

As a parent, I can’t recommend this place until they prioritize fair practices and, most importantly, the safety of everyone involved. Do yourself a favor—look for a more reliable and family-friendly soccer facility elsewhere....