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<\/span>\"Soccer

OUR STORY<\/p>

A soccer academy built in Hialeah, for Hialeah<\/h1>

Coaches who know every player by name, and parents who feel welcome on the sideline.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

What we teach, beyond the ball<\/h2>

Every session has a purpose. Players work on ball control, passing, finishing, speed and decision making. But the part families notice first is different. It is the discipline of arriving on time, the respect for a teammate who is still learning, and the confidence of a child who tried something difficult and did not give up.<\/p>

Some children arrive ready to compete. Others have never played before. Both belong here, and both train in a group that matches the level they are at today.<\/p><\/div>\n

MILESTONES<\/p>

How we got here<\/h2>

2010<\/h3>

Soccer Star Elite is founded in Miami, with a first group of young players and a single training field.<\/p><\/div>

2012<\/h3>

We launch our first technical development program, focused on ball control and decision making.<\/p><\/div>

2015<\/h3>

A second training location opens, so more families in the area can reach us without a long drive.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

2020<\/h3>

We celebrate ten years with a community soccer festival for our players and their families.<\/p><\/div>

2026<\/h3>

Amelia Earhart Park joins as our second active location, opening in September.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

COACHING TEAM<\/p>

Meet the coaches<\/h2>

Five coaches, each one responsible for a specific age group, and all of them on the field every week.<\/p>

\"Quendry<\/figure>

Quendry Valladares<\/h4>

Owner<\/p><\/div>

\"Jorge<\/figure>

Jorge Acosta<\/h4>

Coach, under 6<\/p><\/div>

\"Alberto<\/figure>

Alberto Hernandez<\/h4>

Coach, under 8<\/p><\/div>

\"Leunam<\/figure>

Leunam Perez<\/h4>

Coach, under 10<\/p><\/div>

\"Armando<\/figure>

Armando Blanco<\/h4>

Coach, under 12 and under 14<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Come see a session<\/h2>

The best way to know if we are the right fit is to watch a practice. The first one is free.<\/p>

Book a free tryout<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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