Youth Performance Academy

TAKE YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL

About Vanta Youth Performance Academy

At Vanta, we’re dedicated to developing young soccer players through elite ball mastery training and a strong emphasis on mindset development. Our sessions are inspired by top Brazilian youth academies, combined with modern mentorship practices to ensure your child grows both on and off the field.

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Ages We Serve

u9 & u10

u11 & u12

Training Hours

Summer Schedule

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM, every day of the week

School Year Schedule

Weekdays: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Weekends: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Session Structure

1 Hour:

First hour is for u9 & u10, second is for u11 & u12

15 Players Max:

Each session has a max of 15 players

3 coaches per session

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Training Focus

Ball Mastery
Our sessions are designed around Brazilian youth academy methods, with a focus on ball mastery, balance, coordination, and technical excellence.

Mindset Development
The most important skill in a young player's journey is a strong mindset. We integrate leadership, teamwork, discipline, courage, and fun into every session — helping players grow as athletes and individuals.

Mentorship
Parents have open access to coaches for personalized feedback and dialogue about their child's growth.
Additionally, parents will receive a monthly progress report, highlighting both technical development and life skills achievements.

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Youth Showcases

Every three months, we host a Vanta Rooftop Showcase — a nighttime event under the city lights where players show off their skills and progress from training.

  • Parents party, kids shine: Enjoy music, food, and good vibes while watching your child perform.

  • Real scouting opportunities: Austin FC scouts and other local coaches attend, giving players a chance to get noticed and take the next step.

  • Free for all Vanta members. Non-members must purchase tickets to attend.

It's more than a showcase — it's a celebration of everything your child is becoming, both as a player and a person.

Meet the Coaches

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  • Founder of Vanta

    • Grew up in Minnesota and played academy for Minneapolis United

    • Cruzeiro U20 player in Brazil (Copa do Brasil and Copa Libertadores Champion)

    • Collegiate soccer at McGill University (Captain, 2 years)

    • Professional soccer player in Greece (A.O. Chalkidona)

    • Former Middle School Mentor at Alpha School Austin, with a track record of student academic excellence

    • Passionate about combining elite soccer training with holistic youth mentorship

  • Head Coach

    • Born and raised in Austin, TX

    • Played for Lonestar SC

    • NCAA Division I Soccer at Texas State University (2014–2017)

    • Team Captain (2017)

    • Sunbelt Offensive Player of the Year (2017)

    • San Marcos Daily Record Female Athlete of the Year (2017)

    • Sunbelt Conference Leadership Team Representative (2017)

    • 6A High School Girls Head Coach (2021–2024)

    • 10 years coaching experience (private sessions, Texas State Soccer Camp)

  • Head Coach

    • Originally from Eritrea

    • Played for Rise Soccer Club (Houston), Austin United, and Cap City

    • NAIA Soccer at Huston-Tillotson University

    • Pro Indoor Soccer (San Antonio Eagles)

    • Extensive experience coaching and mentoring players in the East African community

Pricing

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Basic — $150/mo

1 Training Session per Week

Free Access to Youth Showcases

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Plus — $250/mo

Unlimited Sessions (up to 7 per week)

Free Access to Youth Showcases

Ready to level up your game? Sign up now.

Email: sam@vantaathletics.com

For any questions!