The 2026 SoCal Cup Showcase took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 19–21, bringing together athletes, coaches, families, and fans for one of the nation’s premier boys volleyball events. Across three days of competition, clubs from across the country competed in 12U-18U, with AIM+ integrated throughout the event to enhance both the athlete and fan experience on and off the court.
Throughout the tournament, AIM+ helped extend the competition beyond the final point by giving teams, athletes, and families access to coverage and performance tools in one place. Through team pages, player profiles, live and on-demand streaming, stats, highlights, leaderboards, full-game replays, and box scores, athletes and families were able to follow the action in real time and revisit key moments after each match. For players, the platform provided a way to track performance, showcase growth, and connect their work on the court to the tools available through AIM+.
The AIM+ activation booth remained active throughout the event, where athletes who created a free profile could test their vertical jump and learn more about AIM+’s features. Across the weekend, athletes who engaged with the booth highlighted how AIM+ helped them stay connected to their performance by comparing in-game moments to things they’ve been practicing all year long.
Athlete Perspective – Evan Dang (Balboa Red 14U):
“I think athletes should take advantage of AIM+” said Evan Dang from Balboa Red 14’s. “It allows me to go back and view my highlights and stats. If my parents aren’t there, they’re still able to watch my matches live and see my highlights on my personal profile. I think that’s really valuable. It’s also a great way for athletes to revisit their games and visualize their performance beyond just their own point of view.”
One of the featured experiences at the SoCal Cup Showcase was THE SERVE, a VIP hospitality experience exclusively available to AIM+ Premium subscribers. In partnership with the SoCal Cup — The Showcase wanted to enhance the tournament experience beyond the competition. THE SERVE gave AIM+ Premium subscribers access to a unique on-site VIP experience.
An AIM+ Premium subscription provides users with full access to the platform's most valuable features, including player profiles, stats, and highlights. As a Premium subscriber, you also gain access to division leaderboards, team pages, full-game replays, and box scores, along with live and on-demand access to every player who has participated in an AIM+ event. The subscription creates a centralized hub where athletes can track performance, showcase accomplishments, and relive key moments throughout their season.
Also, ahead of tournament play, the SoCal Cup hosted the College ID Clinic on June 18, featuring more than 25 college coaches from programs including Long Beach State, Pepperdine, USC, and Hawaii. The clinic provided athletes an early opportunity to compete in front of collegiate programs, while where AIM+ live-streamed the full session, extending visibility beyond those in attendance and allowing families, coaches, and athletes to follow the action in real time.
The weekend reflected both the high level of competition in boys volleyball and the continued integration of AIM+ in supporting athletes, coaches, and families across every part of the event experience.