This is not just training.

It’s a development experience.

  • "When you join Premier Soccer Coaching Academy, your child doesn’t just train for the game, they are prepared for the challenges and opportunities of life."

    Leslie Rivera - Mom of Emma (7)

Leadership Soccer Academy 

Where children grow confidence, character, and joy — through soccer

Soccer is the tool.

Confidence, leadership, and resilience are the outcome.

At Leadership Soccer Academy (LSA), we help children grow not only as players, but as people.

Every session is designed to build belief, responsibility, teamwork, and a love for learning — on and off the field.

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Leadership Soccer Academy:

A program of Premier Soccer Coaching Academy

Most programs focus only on skills.

We focus on who your child is becoming.

At LSA, your child will:

  • Build real confidence by being supported and challenged

  • Learn leadership through teamwork and responsibility

  • Develop resilience by learning how to face mistakes and grow

  • Improve soccer skills in a positive, joyful environment

This is a place where children feel seen, respected, and encouraged — while still being pushed to improve..

The Leader Soccer Academy (LSA) Framework

Our way of developing confident, capable children

Everything we do is built around three simple pillars parents can understand and trust:

GROW

Leadership & Character

Children learn teamwork, responsibility, communication, and resilience.

Leadership is taught through action, not speeches.

BELONG

Confidence & Self-Belief

Children feel safe, included, and supported.

They learn to trust themselves and grow confidence step by step

PLAY

Skills & Joy

Soccer fundamentals, decision-making, and game understanding — taught in a way that keeps the love for the game alive.

This is not just training.

It’s a development experience..

  • "Coach Edgar has an exceptional ability to connect with kids, fostering confidence and motivation to improve. His focus on technique, teamwork, and sportsmanship has significantly enhanced my child’s skills and love for the game."

    Nafisseh Soknaee - Mom of Milan (7)

  • "Coach Edgar has been so amazing throughout the season. He spends the time and puts in the effort to get the best out of a child. My son wishes to have him again in the future."

    Maryam Shahzad - Mom of Hammad (10)

  • "Coach Edgar led by example and also held a separate training session for the less confident players (including a tactful way) to give them extra one on one time"

    Melinda Oliver - Mom of Nicholas (10)

  • "Edgar is an excellent Coach in all respects"

    Clive Llewellyn - Father of Mateo (8)

Outdoor Program (May - September)

  • Leadership Soccer Academy – Outdoor Season

    Small groups (8–10 players)

    Two sessions per week

    One-hour sessions

    Field TBD

    3 Months May - Jul

    Placement based on readiness and ability — not just age

    Some children may train with older or younger players when it helps their growth.

    The goal is simple: the right challenge for the right child.

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  • 1-on-1 Youth Fitness Coaching

    One session per week

    One-hour session

    Location: TBD

    Ongoing enrollment

    Personalized strength & movement program

    App-based training tracker

    Nutrition guidance and meal support

    Led by ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

    Training adapted to readiness and development — not just age

    Focus on safe strength, movement quality, and confidence

    The goal is simple: help each child build strength, confidence, and healthy habits at their own pace.

    Launching soon

  • Live it

  • Build it.

  • Believe it.

  • Master it

  • Feel it

  • Earn it

  • Work for it

  • Dream it.

  • Trust it

  • Love it

  • Feel it

  • Own it.

  • Believe it

  • Acheive it

  • Earn it

  • Master it

Meet your Coach

Edgar Rivera

Life, Soccer and Performance Coach

Hi there! I’m Edgar. I’m a passionate and dedicated coach who loves helping kids unlock their full potential—whether it’s in life, soccer, or personal growth. My goal is to build their confidence, resilience, and life skills, setting them up for a bright and successful future. I use the beautiful game of soccer as a fun and exciting way to teach valuable lessons and help them grow, both on and off the field

Why am I doing what I am doing?

First of all, for the love for the children, as a father of three, I know what a Dad or Mom wants for their children. Second, over the years as a coach, I’ve noticed something interesting: while many soccer clubs focus on sharpening skills and building a competitive spirit, they often overlook the life lessons that sports can teach. Lots of programs do a great job introducing kids to the joy of soccer and sparking their love for the game, but there’s a real opportunity to help young athletes develop essential traits like resilience, confidence, leadership, goal-setting, and courage. That’s where I believe we can make a bigger impact!

Who am I?

Testimonials

  • “Nicholas was a different player after being on Edgar’s team. He started the season basically scared of the ball and the other players and finished contributing in games and getting praise from teammates ”

    Melinda Oliver - Mom of Nicholas (10)

  • “You can see that Coach Edgar is passionate about the game of Soccer, and helping kids to develop. He meets all kids where they are at in skill level and abilities, tailoring practices to ensure all players get the most of their time."

    Stephanie Nitschke - Mom of Theo (8)

  • “Coach Edgar fosters an encouraging and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, motivated, and excited to learn. His dedication and passion for soccer are evident, and they have made a lasting impact on my child’s development both on and off the field.”

    Iman Akhbari - Dad of Nikaan (10)

  • “It was a very pleasant experience. Greg gained a lot of confidance while working with him. Most of his current skill is attributed to Edgar's coaching. .”

    Ajeesh Kurian - Dad of Gregory (10)

  • "Lucas is now become one of the best defensive players on his new team and that is all due to Edgar finding the best position that suited Lucas"

    Bryce Delegarde - Dad of Lucas (10)

  • "Clearly coach Edgar is a team leader himself by example and by his interactive approach"

    Clive Llewellyn - Mateo’s Dad (8)

  • "He is a fabulous coach. Always energetic, thoughtful in the way he talked to each player, would always talk with parents about how and why he was doing something. "

    Mike Manson - Dad of Mateo (10)

  • "Govind improved a lot in dribbling. As a parent, I can see significant improvement in games."

    Praveen Raveendran - Godvin’s Dad. (8)

  • "Great Coach, would recommend to any age of players and ability"

    Mikhael Solomon - Dad of Leo (8)

  • "With his positive affirmations and his constructive criticism he help boosted my child's confidence. He also recognized my child's strengths and placed him in a position where he has excelled."

    Rahan Qureshi - Dad of Zayn (8)

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