Parents, huge update. Today’s testing shook everything up and the leaderboard looks completely different right now. We had players jump spots, take over rankings, and bring some serious heat. This is what competition should look like. Here are the three athletes that absolutely showed out today: 🎯 Jaden @Nelson Li Only seven and already sitting in THIRD on the 5 10 5 Pro Agility. Pure speed. 🔥 Mikayla Jumped into the TOP FOUR today. Hard work is paying off. 🏆 @Oliver Canales Claimed FIRST in both tests. That set the tone for everyone. We are still missing a few current players who will be tested soon, so expect the full leaderboard to be completely updated by the end of this week. Tell your athlete to check where they stand and get ready to level up when we test again in one to three months. This is about progress, competition, and getting better every single time. Let’s keep building. 💪⚽🔥

Parents and players, huge news. Our community is officially ranked in the Top 200 SPORTS groups on Skool across the entire world. That means people everywhere are seeing what we are building right here. That is insane progress. So what does this mean for us? Why this matters The higher we rank, the more exposure we get which means more players, more growth, more competition, and more opportunities for all of you. The world can literally discover our group because of this ranking. How Skool ranks us Skool looks at: • Member growth • Engagement • Retention Basically, the more comments, activity, and participation from YOU and your athlete, the higher we go. How we boost our ranking ✔ High quality posts ✔ Real engagement ✔ Active parents and players ✔ Great content and discussions So every time you comment, every time you ask a question, every time your player participates, you are helping this community dominate the rankings even more. What hurts the ranking • Low activity • Ignoring posts • Not participating • Being inactive No one here is doing that, and I want to keep it that way. Bottom line We are climbing fast. We are becoming one of the most active youth sports communities on the planet. Let’s keep pushing and show everyone what Elite Soccer Academy players are all about. 🔥 Quick Poll Would you be interested in an Elite Soccer Training Jersey giveaway for our community? • Yes, I want a free Elite Soccer Training Jersey • Yes, and I’ll follow every rule • Yes, and my athlete will wear it to every session Everyone who participates and follows the simple rules will get their jersey. Let’s run this up. 💪⚽🔥

Finally made it out to watch @Jaxx Ventura compete today. I got to see his strengths, weaknesses, and his behavior during key moments of the match. That gives me a much clearer plan for his feedback and development moving forward. If I haven’t seen your athlete play yet, comment GAME below so I can plan to come watch them too.

Parents, if your player missed last night's call, make sure they watch the replay. It was loaded with corrections and game-changing advice that every young athlete needs. Here’s what we covered: 1. Pregame Nutrition Fixes Most kids are eating the wrong things before matches. We broke down exactly why: • Too much protein before a game slows players down • Not enough carbs lowers energy • Fruits like oranges cause stomach acidity • Nuts and high-fat foods digest too slow The players learned what to eat and when to eat it so they stop running out of gas. 2. The “Scan Twice” Rule We taught the boys why scanning once isn’t enough. Games change every 1–2 seconds, and if they don’t scan twice, they panic, play unsafe passes, and lose the ball under pressure. 3. Outside Back Position Fixes We reviewed game footage and corrected the biggest mistakes: • Turning your back on attackers• Tackling with the wrong foot • Passing into dangerous areas • Dribbling too long under pressure • Not clearing wide when options disappear Every player who plays outside back needs to watch this section. 4. Confidence, Stress, and Game Anxiety We covered simple tools that help players calm their nerves: • Controlled breathing• Imagery and mental rehearsal • Understanding when to delay instead of dive in • How to make calculated tackles without risking yellow cards 5. Strength and Muscle Growth For Young Players Players finally understand the real formula: Protein + Carbs = Muscle Repair + Real Strength Not one or the other. Parents — have your child watch this video with you.This call answers the same questions I get over and over during training sessions, and it will help your player fix their nutrition, gain confidence, and play smarter immediately. Replay is attached inside this post. Let me know if you want me to review your child’s game next.

I finally got the pods in and every athlete in the group is getting baseline numbers. We’re keeping this simple and tight. Each player will go through 2–3 short reaction and speed tests so I can track their quickness, agility, and overall performance. This isn’t a one-off. These tests will be repeated every one to three months so we can monitor real improvement and hold everyone accountable. If they’re getting faster, the data will show it. If they’re not, the data will show that too. Parents, I need ONE thing from you before testing: comment your child’s BIRTH YEAR.Not their age. Their birth year. This lets me set up their BlazePod profile correctly so the system can compare their numbers against age-appropriate standards and track progress over time. Once the profile is created, every test gets logged automatically. You’ll know exactly: • How fast they react • How quick they change direction • How much they improve every test cycle • Whether they’re keeping up with expectations for their age This helps me coach smarter and helps your kid get sharper and more competitive. Drop their birth year in the comments now.I’ll take care of everything else.