SJEB FC (South Jersey Elite Barons)
Overview
SJEB FC (South Jersey Elite Barons) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Premier Soccer Academy based in Pitman, NJ, serving players from U7 to U23. The club was formed in November 2009 through the merger of South Jersey Barons (est. 1997) and South Jersey Elite (est. 2007). The roots of the combined organization trace back to 1996.
Financials
- Nonprofit status: 501(c)(3) registered in NJ
- No specific revenue data found. 990 filing status not confirmed on ProPublica (LOW).
Teams & Players
Programs from U7 through U23 age groups. Player count not publicly disclosed.
League Affiliations
- ECNL Boys — Promoted for 2025-26 season (North Atlantic Conference)
- Girls Academy — Member club
- ECNL Regional League — Girls
- EDP — Additional teams
- WPSL — Women’s semi-pro team
Facilities
Based in Pitman, NJ (Gloucester County, South Jersey). Specific facility details not identified.
Leadership
- Don D’Ambra — Executive Director
- Dan Lawson — Boys Director of Coaching
- John Thompson — Technical Director & Zone 1 Director (with club since 2002)
College Placement
Details on specific numbers not found in research.
Competitive Position
SJEB’s ECNL Boys promotion for 2025-26 is a significant milestone, making it one of the few South Jersey clubs with elite national league status. Combined with Girls Academy membership, SJEB now offers dual elite pathways.
Strengths:
- ECNL Boys + Girls Academy dual membership (new for 2025-26)
- South Jersey market with less competition than North/Central NJ
- Long history (roots to 1996) and community stability
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
SYNRGY Relevance
SJEB is a strong potential acquisition target:
- South Jersey positioning in a less saturated sub-market
- Newly promoted ECNL membership is a valuable asset
- Nonprofit 501(c)(3) structure may facilitate certain deal structures
- Experienced leadership (Thompson with club since 2002)
The recent ECNL promotion makes this club more valuable and visible than it was a year ago.
Open Questions
- What are the financials — revenue, player count, tuition?
- What is the full board composition?
- How many teams and players total?
- What are the facility arrangements?
- What is the WPSL team’s impact on the club’s profile and finances?