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We are now 20 years strong! Players Speak

Date Posted: 4/20/2023

First Touch Soccer & Fitness Training was founded in 2003 from a simple idea by Director/Founder Efrain Tirado aka Coach Turtle. 20 years into the mission of proper player development that encompasses the SIx C's (Confidence, Competence, Character, Courage, Commitment, Conviction) many players have reached out with testimonials. Let the Players Speak:

1. Congrats on 20 years Coach Turtle! An amazing program put on by an amazing guy.- Patrick McCaul
2. Glad I got to experience one of the best camps out there led by a great individual. Thank you for your dedication over the years Coach.- Tyler Williams
3. The best camp ever!- Katie Colosimo
4. Incredible camp led by an incredible coach, mentor, and most importantly a big supporter of his players.- Turner Almond
5. Some of the best times were at these training sessions. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do.- Macy Lynn
6. Efrain aka Coach Turtle is the best! He not only improved my soccer and fitness but my mental toughness too which was huge for playing at the college level.- Ellen Bright Borland
7. This camp and coach are definitely contributing factors to my success at the collegiate level. He's dedicated to the game. Show up ready to work and he will return the efforts.- Hailey Venable
8. I still talk and tell people how impactful this camp and your coaching were for me and my college career. You not only learn great soccer skills but the importance of the “Six C’s”, Confidence, Competence, Character, Courage, Commitment, and Conviction. I have the best memories of this soccer camp and still am close with a few folks I met at this camp. Thank you for all of your dedication to the sport of soccer. You are the real MVP.- Naomi Matley

It has been an awesome journey. One that we look forward to continuing. CLICK HERE for information on the 2023 Summer Academy. CLICK HERE to register for the 2023 Summer Academy.