Frequently Asked Questions

Cleats (or athletic shoes if training on turf), shin guards, a water bottle, comfortable athletic clothing, and a soccer ball if you have one. We provide cones, goals, bibs, and any training equipment. No special gear required to start.

Sessions are held at public and partner fields across the Kansas City metro area — both grass and turf depending on the season. We confirm the exact field with you after registration based on the zone closest to your home so travel time stays minimal.

CMH Academy trains players ages 7 through 14. This is the developmental window where individual coaching has the largest long-term impact on a player's technique, decision-making, and love for the game.

Not at all. We work with absolute beginners and experienced club players alike. Every program is tailored to the individual's current level — first sessions always start with an assessment so the plan fits the player.

Each session lasts 60 minutes: 10 min warm-up and activation, 35–40 min of focused technical and tactical work, and the last 10–15 min for game-realistic scenarios, mini-games, or shooting finishes.

Individual sessions focus on personal technique — first touch, ball mastery, weak-foot development, finishing precision, body position, decision-making in isolation. Group sessions (max 6 players) shift to teamwork, spatial awareness, combinations, transitions, small-sided games, and competition under pressure. Most players see fastest growth when combining both, which is why the Elite package exists.

For meaningful progress we recommend 2 sessions per week minimum. Players already in a club benefit from 1–2 individual sessions per week as a supplement that targets the specific gaps the club training doesn't reach.

Both. Carlos is fully bilingual and adapts to whatever language the player or family is most comfortable with. Mixed-language groups work seamlessly — coaching cues happen in whichever language lands fastest.

Yes. The first 60-minute session is 100% free, no card required, no commitment. It's a real session — not a sales pitch — so you can experience the methodology directly and decide afterwards.

After the free trial, if you decide to continue, payment is made before the first paid session via Zelle, Venmo, or bank transfer. Group monthly packages are billed at the start of each month. No long-term contracts — you can pause or stop at any time.

Just let us know at least 12 hours in advance and the session is rescheduled at no cost. Last-minute cancellations (under 12 hours) count as used. Weather cancellations are always rescheduled for free.

Of course. Parents are welcome to watch from the sidelines. We just ask that you let the coach guide the session without on-field instruction so the player can fully focus.

Every player gets an initial baseline (technique, fitness, decision-making). Every 4 sessions we revisit those markers and give parents a short written update on what improved, what we're working on next, and where the player ranks against age-appropriate benchmarks.

Yes. Many players come specifically to prepare for club tryouts or to keep up with the demands of an existing club team. We work on the exact attributes coaches evaluate during tryouts: first touch, decision speed, 1v1, defensive shape, and competitive composure.

Yes, through the College Pathway package. Carlos played NCAA Division II and knows the recruiting process firsthand. We help with highlight reels, coach outreach strategy, and the technical preparation needed to perform at showcases.

After each session you'll receive 2–3 short homework drills (5–15 min) that reinforce what we worked on — juggling targets, wall passing, weak-foot touches, 1v1 imaginary defenders. Consistent daily touches matter more than long workouts.