Manteca Pumas  Gold

Why a player needs individual training?

Simple: When a student struggles with Math or Science at school they have to go see a TUTOR. They stay after school and get the One on One they can't get in the regular class with the teacher.  In soccer, I am that TUTOR .  I am the one who asks the players why they can't perform a certain skill if the coach taught it already.  My job is to evaluate them and make a plan or program, so they perform at the expected level or for some to reach a higher level... It might involve hours of footwork or hours of repetitions to build muscle memory..., but the results speak for themselves.  It takes a great deal of dedication and sacrifice... the pay out is awesome !

 here's the proof!!!

02/08/10 FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME...

His name... David Reyes: The story of a gifted kid.

..."Are you coach Ernesto?" -I heard the voice of this 187 pound chubby kid-.

"Yes, I am.  What can I do for you?"

"My friend Chris told me you could help me become a good soccer player... I just started playing last month.  I used to play Football my whole life ( No wonder he looked like a furniture dresser !!!), but I tried out for Modesto Ajax and I made the team, and I really like soccer.  I want to be like Chris"...( My other trainee at that time made the State Team two years in a row, and later the Regional team).

"Well",- I said- "it is not going to be easy... and I am not going to make it easy for you either. For your information (I told him firmly), you are way behind everybody else!"

 "They've been playing since they were 5 years old, travelled to different cities, and played against maybe the best in their age group... look, I will train you, but you have to promise that you will do EXACTLY as told! If you miss a day don't even call me, because I am not going to waste my time with you!"

"Do you understand?"

"I do..."

And what a WONDERFUL surprise... we started with an hour the first week, 2 the second one, 5 on the third , and 10 hours a week after a month of training.  I came from Modesto to pick him up either from school or his house, right after his classes at Sierra High School in Manteca.  We were hungry and thirsty, and we became "Honorary members" of one of the most visited fast food restaurants in town, because it was the quickest place to get something to eat due to the short amount of time we had before practice.  I remember the time that right before training, David (after finishing his soda) asked me...

"Hey coach, are you going to finish your soda?"

"YEEESSSSSS !!!!", I said.

And to make the long story short I had to give him mine...

"Thanks coach... I love soda..."

I just looked at him...

We practiced every day of the week for a year and a half; even on my Birthday or his, in Easter or Thanksgiving, in Christmas or New years...

 He committed from day one.. and so did I !!!

 Tonight february 8, 2010... two years later after I met that chubby boy (well, he's not chubby anymore, because one of the deals was for him to lose 30 pounds in 4 months... and he did), I had the privilege to join David and his family in one of the most memorable moments of my life.

 I witnessed how he signed the "letter of Intent' for San Francisco State University!

A true honor to be there with not only a GREAT soccer player, but an awesome kid, that I consider my son, not only for me, but my wife and my kids who love him dearly.

 David is a living proof that ANYTHING can be possible, and to achieve what he accomplished  it is not enough to like doing something..., but TO LOVE doing what you do.  He sacrificed, showed dedication and commitment, and devoted his time to honor his parent's efforts.

For the LOVE of the game...

Good Luck, Son !

 Coach Ernesto

Level of experience and /or skill level

Players are taught individually (if preferred by a parent) or accommodated in a group. Group sessions involve players with similar skills regardless of Age or Gender; they are placed in a specific class after being evaluated.

 Note: All players go through an evaluation class.

Rates

INDIVIDUAL TRAINING:   $ 40 per hour(One hour session)  for individual training(One on One).

GROUP TRAINING:  $ 25 per hour (one hour session) 2 to 8 players max.

TEAM TRAINING:  $ 160  per practice.*** If the teams are from Manteca.

I will charge $ 25 extra if teams are in a different city.

Discounts available for pre-paid packages.  call 209-390-3934 to inquire.

*** All fees to be paid in advance or on the day of training.  No refunds for same day cancellations.

Ernesto Farias

209-390-3934

www.mantecapumasgold@aol.com