FTBL Academy Soccer Training | Accelerated Youth Player Development

A Soccer Training Program Designed for Your Child’s Long-Term Growth

High-quality soccer training for players of all ages and skill levels in Pasadena. Join us to ignite a lifelong passion for the beautiful game.

More than training. It’s development. It’s identity. It’s más fútbol.

Small Group Training

Confidence Starts Here

Our Small Group Training is where young players build essential skills, fall in love with the game, and grow through guided challenges. With expert coaches and a proven development pathway, your child will improve fast — and have fun doing it.

Semi-Private Training

Targeted Coaching. Rapid Results.

For players who want to level up fast, our Semi-Private Training offers individualized attention in a focused setting. With 2–4 players per coach, we tailor each session to your athlete’s goals, weaknesses, and style of play.

Goalkeeper Training

Develop the Complete Goalkeeper

This is more than just shot-stopping — it’s full-position training for the modern keeper. Our sessions focus on handling, footwork, decision-making, and leadership so goalkeepers can own their box with confidence.

Team Training

Training That Transforms Players Into Teammates

Our Team Training blends technical development with tactical understanding, helping players find their role, improve decision-making, and play with purpose. It’s ideal for families who want serious soccer without the limitations of club culture.

FTBL Development Pathway: FTBL Start, Grow, Rise, and Lead

Start

Build Confidence. Learn the Basics. Have Fun.

FTBL Start introduces young players to soccer in a playful, energetic environment. We focus on coordination, listening skills, and basic ball control — all through engaging games and positive coaching.

Best for beginners and 0–1 year of experience.

Grow

Master the Ball. Train with Purpose.

FTBL Grow is our most popular stage, where players build strong technical skills during the “Golden Years” of development. Focus is on ball mastery, 1v1s, passing, finishing, and growing confidence on the field.

Designed for players with 1–3 years of experience in rec or club soccer.

Rise

Sharpen Skills. Train to Compete.

FTBL Rise challenges advanced players with higher intensity, tactical development, and small-sided game play. It’s the bridge from skill development to high-performance training.

Built for experienced players ready for competitive growth.

Lead

Train Like a Pro. Lead with Character.

FTBL Lead is our elite training environment for top-tier players preparing for high school, club, and college-level soccer. We focus on position-specific development, leadership, and high-performance training.

Ideal for committed athletes with 5+ years of experience.

Academy

A High-Quality Alternative to AYSO and Club Soccer

Develop youth soccer players by providing a competitive environment, exceptional coaching, and a well-structured curriculum designed to help them unlock their full potential. A soccer club’s primary goal is to educate and develop youth players and therefore create potential candidates for senior teams and also possible national team players who can be given the opportunity to proudly represent their country.

Ideal for competitive and committed athletes with 2+ years of experience.

Why Choose FTBL Academy‘s Soccer Training Program?

Accelerated Soccer Skill Development

FTBL Academy players benefit from accelerated development through quality soccer training on and off the field. Young players get more touches on the ball, which means rapid development in dribbling, ball control, 1v1 moves, and finishing.

Flexible Soccer Training Schedules for Busy Families

Our youth soccer training sessions can be adapted to fit every possible schedule. Parents can choose from once-a-week, twice-a-week, or three-times-a-week soccer training, making it simple to manage school and other activities along with soccer development.

Build Community and Lifelong Friendships Through Soccer

When you are a member of FTBL Academy, you are part of a community of soccer players united by teamwork, mentoring, and passion. Players, coaches, and families unite to make a community of athletes who grow on and off the field.

Developing a True Passion for Soccer

At our soccer academy, we emphasize enjoyment, creativity, and diligence. By offering an upbeat, exciting training environment, not only do we assist players in mastering skill sets, we also instill a solid, long-lasting enthusiasm for the lovely game.

What Parents Are Saying

If you are looking for an excellent trainer to develop your child in the beautiful game of soccer, Rafael and his team at FTBL academy are your best choice. Rafael has a true passion for the game, and he is fully invested in the growth and development of each of the kids that join his program. Plus, his sessions are always fun.

Adrian, 7 years old, absolutely loves FTBL Academy. He is learning an impressive array of tricks and skills, all while having a fantastic time. Most importantly, his passion for soccer continues to grow. FTBL Academy is dedicated to developing both skills and a love for the game, creating the perfect combination for success. As a parent, it's wonderful to see Adrian so excited and engaged, knowing he is in a supportive and encouraging environment.

I am so happy to have found FTBL academy for my son. I have noticed a big difference in his work ethic, skills and technic in the sport. Coach Rafael’s knowledge, passion and creativity make the program a great success. My son can’t get enough fútbol he wishes he could go to FTBL Academy everyday.

We love what they teach at FTBL Academy! My kids were just doing AYSO prior to taking classes with FTBL Academy. With AYSO, my kids mainly learned teamwork and positioning. The coaches are focused on the team as a whole, but my boys needed classes to teach them the skills they needed to get better as an individual player. I feel that 1vs1 training from Rafael is making such a difference

FTBL Academy has significantly contributed to my 5-year-old son's development in soccer. He has not only acquired impressive soccer skills but also learned to collaborate effectively with his peers. I eagerly anticipate him mastering these skills and progressing to join a soccer team.

Our six year old daughter loves FTBL! It’s a fantastic place for kids to develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment. The coaches are excellent and they do an amazing job of fostering a love for the game. My child absolutely loves being part of this league, and as a parent, I couldn't be happier seeing them learn and grow.

So glad we found FTBL Academy! Coach Rafael is great and helped my son improve his skills just within the first few months. Most importantly my son loves going to practice every week. All the coaches make the practice fun with drills and learning new techniques.

FTBL Academy is a fantastic program. The coaching staff are thoughtful, knowledgeable, and treat each athlete with respect. I have been astonished at the improvement to my son's skills over the last 10 weeks. He is showing more confidence on the pitch, is not as intimidated by opposing players, and his overall athleticism has grown. FTBL Academy's approach to soccer and coaching in general is right on. They encourage the students to be the best THEY can be and not to compare themselves to others. They stress the importance of being a good and supportive teammate. These are lessons that are relevant both on and off the pitch. I highly recommend FTBL Academy and look forward to watching my child's progress under their program.

Coach Raphael and team at FTBL Academy are some of the best youth trainers I have come across. Their gamified trainings program helps children not only improve their soccer skills significantly, but they are having lots of fun while doing it. One of the best youth academies in all of California.

Great experience with FTBL Academy! Coach Rafael has been outstanding with my daughter. Patient and positive . I have seen the skills transfer to the games. Highly recommend FTBL Academy's approach to soccer and coaching in general is right on. They encourage the students to be the best THEY can be and not to compare themselves to others. They stress the importance of being a good and supportive teammate. These are lessons that are relevant both on and off the pitch. I highly recommend FTBL Academy and look forward to watching my child's progress under their program.