The Inland Empire's Elite Development Academy
Yucaipa, CA. Players at MLS Next, ECNL & club level. Coached by a DFB academy-trained, active semi-pro.
INTERNATIONAL BACKGROUND & COMPETITIVE EXPERIENCE
Developed in Germany. Competing Today.
Coach Gem progressed through Germany’s elite youth development pathway, training within competitive academy environments including Reinickendorfer Füchse (Berlin), SC Borea Dresden, and the Dynamo Dresden academy system.
He was selected for the DFB Stützpunkt program and state-level identification squads, gaining exposure to Germany’s national scouting structure.
His development later included international training evaluations in Turkey (Göztepe, Boluspor), Mexico (Atlético Veracruz, Tampico), and Sweden.
In the United States, he competed at the NCAA level, earning All-CCAA and All-Region honors while contributing to a conference championship team with CSULA.
He continues to compete today as a paid semi-professional player, bringing real competitive standards into every training session.
What we Focus on
Technical Mastery
First touch and ball control are foundational. Technical ability becomes harder to correct as players age. Early precision training builds long-term competitive advantage.
Advanced Dribbling Mechanics
Players learn how to move efficiently in tight spaces, change direction under pressure, and manipulate defenders using body positioning and ball control.
Finishing & Shooting Technique
Structured repetition of multiple finishing techniques: driven strikes, placement finishes, one-touch shots, weak-foot development, and shooting under pressure.
Passing & Ball Distribution
Clean, firm, and purposeful passing. Training focuses on body positioning, ball weight, tempo control, and technical execution — standards aligned with European development systems.
Individual Skill Application
Technical skill execution must translate into real match situations. Players are taught when and how to apply moves effectively — not just perform them in isolation.
Tactical Intelligence (Soccer IQ)
Decision-making separates average players from advanced ones. Players develop spatial awareness, scanning habits, off-ball movement, and positional understanding.
Small adjustments create complete players.
Menu / Price List
Programs & Investment
Every session is designed based on the player's current level, position, and development needs. Training focuses on improving specific technical skills such as ball control, dribbling, passing, finishing, and game confidence.
Technical Session (Up to 4)
$40
Per player. 60-min small-group session, matched by age and level. 2 players $80, 3 players $120, 4 players $160. If no one else joins 24 hrs before, it runs as a private session at $50.
Private 1-on-1 (By Invitation)
$50
60-min 1-on-1 session. Limited spots, offered by invitation from Coach Gem.
2x/Week Pod (2 Players)
$150/wk
Same pair training twice a week. $37.50 per player, per session.