Father’s Day Footbot …. Football is LIFE! @Jessie Echeverria Ollie is non stop even during break! HA!

One thing we honestly have not done enough of in this community is share more of the journey, growth, and success that our teams and players are experiencing week in and week out. As coaches, we get so locked into preparing sessions, helping players improve, managing games, and focusing on development that sometimes we forget to actually bring all of you along for the ride as well. That needs to change. This community is not just meant to be a place for information and coaching calls. It should also be a place where players and families can see growth in action, celebrate development, learn from experiences, and feel connected to what Elite Soccer Academy is building every single week. Today was another strong reminder of that. The boys competed in a doubleheader today and showed tremendous growth, resilience, adaptability, and togetherness throughout both matches. Especially in the second game against a very strong LA Surf side, the intensity and level of play pushed the boys to respond under pressure and continue growing together as a group. We’re proud of the progress being made, and moving forward, we want to do a much better job of sharing more behind-the-scenes moments, match experiences, lessons, successes, and development with all of you here inside the community. Thank you to all the parents and players who continue trusting the process and supporting what we are building together at Elite Soccer Academy. ⚽️

I just came across a sick breakdown of winger profiles that every one of you needs to read. It explains three distinct winger types that exist in modern football and what makes each effective within different game models. Here’s the quick summary: 1) Fast Winger Explosive, direct, and terrifying in 1v1s. These guys win the wide areas with speed and power, get crosses in, and influence attacks with key involvement inside the box. Think players like Martinelli or Vinicius. 2) Classic Winger Width providers. Great at carrying the ball, beating defenders, and delivering top-quality final passes or crosses. Their threat comes from completed dribbles and expected assists. Examples include Bukayo Saka and Coman. 3) Gamer Winger These guys are architects, not just attackers. They link play, get into interior spaces, help build the team’s offense, and unlock defenses with smart passes. Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden are perfect examples. Understanding which profile you fit and how that impacts your role in different systems is massive for your development. This article will make you think differently about how you train and how you read the game. 👉 Read the full article here: Link Here Dig in. Take notes. Then ask yourself: Which winger profile are you right now? Which one do you want to become? How does that change how you train each week? Don’t just scroll past this. If you’re serious about leveling up, this is relevant to you.

Hi everyone my name is Oliver and I am 7 yrs old. I have been playing soccer since I was 4 and played forward and midfield. This is my first year in competitive club soccer. I play for LAFC U8 and have been playing winger currently. I like to be involved and play with the ball at my feet. I want to get more explosive after a skill move like Neymar :) Looking forward to this community and working with Coach @Jessie Echeverria