Chargers Soccer Club Contributes to FIFA Training Centre Content

Lakewood Ranch, FL – April 3, 2025 – Chargers Soccer Club is proud to announce its collaboration with FIFA as a contributor to the FIFA Training Centre, an innovative digital platform designed to share best practices in coaching and player development on a global scale.

As part of this initiative, representatives from FIFA recently visited Chargers Soccer Club to observe and document the club’s player development environment, methodology, and coaching philosophy. The content captured will be featured on fifatrainingcentre.com, providing coaches around the world with valuable insights into the Chargers’ progressive approach to developing elite players. The filming took place at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch, Florida —one of the club’s primary training and match facilities.

“With the FIFA Training Centre, we aim to help develop coaches, share good practice examples from around the world, and provide access to international experts and practical resources,” said Arne Barez of FIFA. “We appreciate the opportunity to visit Chargers Soccer Club and provide an insight into their coaching philosophy and practice methodology.”

Chargers Soccer Club Executive Director Mike Keeney expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity:

“We are incredibly honored to work with FIFA and be part of this important global coaching resource. Sharing our progressive methodology for player development, which focuses on long- term growth, game intelligence, and holistic learning, reflects our passion for advancing the game—not just in our region, but worldwide.”

This collaboration reinforces Chargers Soccer Club’s commitment to excellence and innovation, and further cements its position as a leader in youth soccer development in the United States.