RPS Soccer Academy
Florida’s Premier Boys & Girls Soccer Academy for Elite Player Development
What Differentiates RPS Soccer Academy From Other Academies
Soccer at RPS is engineered to develop technically refined, tactically intelligent, physically strong, and mentally resilient players.
The individual player development is a crucial part of our methodology. Each player receives an Individual Development Plan and will have three additional training sessions per week focusing solely on individual progress in position specific training and areas of improvement of each player.
Our program is intentionally built for athletes who require:
- Cognia-accredited independent school with a Cambridge International curriculum and NCAA-approved core courses
- High-performance coaching for boys and girls, built around real progression and real structure
- 10–12 field hours weekly plus 3–4 dedicated performance training sessions
- Individualized development across technical, tactical, physical, and mental pillars
- Tournament and showcase exposure supporting pathways to college and beyond
- Multiple training fields, technical grids, a strength and conditioning center, and dedicated recovery space
- Full-time boarding with 24/7 residential staff and structured accountability
Competitive Pathways: Leagues, Showcases & International Play
- Leagues — UPSL Premier, UPSL Division 1, National 1 League, and the EDP Regional League.
- Showcases & Tournaments — Florida Cup, State Cup U19, Palm Beach Gardens Classic (Fall and Spring), International Rush Cup, IMG, SIMA, FC Florida Showcase, Raleigh, CASA, Weston Cup, and Dreams Cup.
- Annual International Trips to Europe to compete against some of the best programs added the international trip
All RPS Soccer Graduates are either joining College programs or Professional Teams. Some examples of our recent success stories are numerous players to top DI College programs like Boston College on a full scholarships and players at MLS programs like Inter Miami or in Europe.
Who Is This Program For?
RPS Soccer Academy is built for competitive boys’ and girls’ players ages 11–18 seeking personalized coaching and a genuine pathway to college or professional soccer. Both programs receive equal access to facilities, high-level coaching, tactical education, and fitness training.
BOYS SOCCER ACADEMY
Boys train in a dedicated, separate program built around each player’s individual level of development, with tailored strength & conditioning, speed, film analysis, and Soccer IQ sessions.
GIRLS SOCCER ACADEMY
Girls train in a dedicated, separate program built around each player’s individual level of development, with tailored strength & conditioning, speed, film analysis, and Soccer IQ sessions.
Full-Time Benefits Include:
- 10–12 field hours weekly plus 3–4 performance training sessions
- Technical training: first touch, ball control, passing, and dribbling
- Tactical training: decision-making, spatial awareness, and formations
- Physical training: speed, agility, strength, and endurance
- Mental training: confidence, composure, leadership, and resilience
- Tournament and showcase opportunities that support recruitment
- Small-class academic instruction with Honors, AP, and dual-enrollment options
- Full boarding with study hall, dining, and weekend community activities
Admission into the soccer pathway is selective and based on evaluation.
The RPS Soccer Academy Development Model
The Five Elements of Success
RPS Soccer Academy’s training philosophy is built around five interconnected elements that influence long-term player improvement and competitive performance.
Success in soccer is not determined by technical skill alone. RPS Soccer Academy evaluates and develops each athlete through a comprehensive model designed to support measurable progress, personal growth, and collegiate readiness.
Desire
Commitment, coach-ability, and the drive to compete every day — the foundation everything else is built on.
Technical
First touch, ball control, passing, and dribbling refined through daily repetition
Tactical
Decision-making, spatial awareness, and formation play sharpened through structured coaching
Physical
Speed, agility, strength, and endurance built through dedicated performance training
Mental
Confidence, composure, leadership, and resilience developed on and off the field
A Measurable Approach to Development
The Five Elements of Success provide the framework for RPS Soccer Academy’s player development process. Coaches use this model to evaluate strengths, identify opportunities for improvement, and create individualized training plans for each athlete. This structured approach helps student-athletes understand where they are today, what they need to improve, and how to build a pathway toward their long-term goals.
SOCCER PERFORMANCE ACADEMY'S PROGRAMS
Full-Year Academy Program
Ages 11–18 | Competitive Boys’ & Girls’ Players
Designed for committed junior soccer players seeking comprehensive, year-round training within an integrated academic environment.
This pathway combines daily coaching and skill refinement, tactical strategy, physical performance development, and tournament and showcase preparation. Players train within a structured model focused on measurable progress and long-term collegiate opportunity.
Summer & Short-Term Training Programs
Ages 11–18 | Competitive Boys’ & Girls’ Players
The RPS Soccer Summer/Short-Term Training Framework
RPS provides an integrated training structure that aligns physical fitness, mental toughness, and soccer performance into a cohesive daily routine.
| Training Pillar | Program Specification |
| Diagnostic Assessment | Player Development Assessment: Coach-led evaluation of technical ability, tactical understanding, and physical baseline. |
| Custom Roadmap | Individual Development Plan: A personalized training path covering technical, tactical, physical, and mental development. |
| On-Course Application | 4x Per Week: Technical training, tactical sessions, and competitive match play. |
| Physical Performance | 3–4x Per Week: Speed, agility, strength, and endurance conditioning with sport-specific movement work. |
| Mental Skills Training | Performance Mindset Coaching: Structured work on confidence, composure, and leadership under competitive pressure. |
| Daily Reflection & Accountability | End-of-Practice (+ – +): Players log what went well (+), what was challenging (–), and their specific focus for tomorrow (+). |
SOCCER ACADEMY COACHING TEAM
ALEX EDEN
JESUS LIZARRAGA
Jean marc Alexandre
Celestin theodre
Paulo Magalhaes
STUDENT LIFE
Development doesn’t stop when class or training ends.
Student life is led by the RPS Student Life team, which supports student-athletes during the hours outside of academics and sport. The team provides structure, supervision, and opportunities for athletes to connect, explore, and enjoy their experience away from the classroom and golf course.
BEYOND THE DAILY SCHEDULE
Student-athletes have opportunities to participate in:
- Weekly Activities & Outings — Organized activities that give athletes time to connect and experience life beyond campus.
- Weekend Trips — Planned trips and experiences throughout the year.
- Community & Connection — Opportunities to build friendships with student-athletes from different sports, backgrounds, and countries.
- Dedicated Student Support — An RPS team focused specifically on supporting athletes outside of their academic and athletic schedules.
The goal is to create a well-rounded experience where student-athletes have the support, community, and opportunities to enjoy life outside of school and sport.
Soccer Boarding School Experience
The RPS boarding environment supports athletes academically, physically, and emotionally. Families seeking soccer boarding schools appreciate the structured environment and supportive culture.
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Boarding includes:
Boarding life removes commute stress, supports consistent training, and mirrors the structure student-athletes will experience in college.