STRIKERS MIAMI F.C.
Miami's Premier Soccer Development Program
Mission
Strikers Miami was established in 2014, aiming at filling the void for a strong soccer development program in Miami. Since then, our teams have been ranked in the top teams in the State of Florida in the U14- U19 categories.
We now compete in the top tournaments in the Nation.
Every year, 6+ players from our U19 team have received College Soccer Scholarships.
Strikers Miami FC
Strikers Miami FC. U17 - Winner of the Premier I-NL Sunshine Conference has been promoted to the US Youth Soccer National League for next season.
Follow us as we take this new challenge…
Diego Rios
Academy Director
Over 10 years of coaching at the best colleges showcases tournaments in USA
• Preparation of development plan and strength and conditioning program
• Practice and game competitions curriculum
• Over 10 years of helping players to get recruited by colleges
• Reviews game film to fine tune game time strategies
• Works individually with players to improve techniques and fundamentals
EDUCATION
•Florida International University, Miami, FL
Master of Physical Education, Expected graduation 2020
Bachelors in Finance, Honors Graduate December 2010 GPA: 3.5
•RDC ESPANYOL FC. Academy Director Diploma – Barcelona, Spain
•US Soccer C License (in progress)
•US Soccer D license
•US Soccer E license
EXPERIENCE
High School Coach - GULLIVER SCHOOLS, Miami FL 2013 – 2018
Director of Coaches - STRIKERS MIAMI, Miami FL 2006 – Present
Professional Player - CLUB ATLÉTICO NACIONAL - Medellín, Colombia 1999
College Program
Strikers Miami has a successful track record help our players getting in to College.
We participate in the top tournaments in the Nation were hundreds of recruiters will see you play. Our players are invited to participate in the Local DA Programs and MLS Academies. The college recruiting process can be a very exciting but stressful time for the player and the family. We will support you in this process. Keep this facts in mind and start early planning for college.
LESS THAN 3% OF YOUTH SOCCER PLAYERS RECEIVE A SOCCER SCHOLARSHIP, AND MOST ONLY GET A PARTIAL AMOUNT.
82% OF ALL COLLEGIATE PROGRAMS ARE OUTSIDE OF DIVISION I. APPLY TO MORE THAN 1 UNIVERSITY...COLLEGE COACHES ARE NOT INTERESTED IN YOUR TEAMS RECORD, OR HISTORY. THEY ONLY WANT TO KNOW IF YOU CAN PLAY FOR THEM, THEY WANT YOU TO BE A GOOD STUDENT, AND IF YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR TEAM.MOST COLLEGE COACHES DO NOT ATTEND HIGH SCHOOL GAMES. THEY FOCUS ON SHOWCASE TOURNAMENTS DESIGNED TO SHOWCASE LARGE NUMBERS OF TOP PLAYERS.TAKE THE INITIATIVE, 98% OF ALL CONTACT BETWEEN COACH AND PLAYER IS INITIATED BY THE PLAYER. UNLESS YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER IS IN THE US NATIONAL TEAM POOL, SHE WILL NEED TO CONTACT THE SCHOOLS SHE IS INTERESTED IN.GOOD GRADES AND TEST SCORES ARE FAR MORE IMPORTANT. THERE IS MUCH MORE ACADEMIC AND NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP MONEY THAN ATHLETIC MONEYClubs Achievements
2018 - 2019 U17 Florida State Cup Champions.
2017 - 2018 10 players of Miami Dade high school first team all Dade
2017 - 2018 Top 5 Florida Teams State Rankings U16, U18 & U19
2017 - 2018 Boys Florida Cup Champions U16
2017 - 2018 Florida Premier League Champions U19
2017 - 2018 Florida State Cup Finalist U16
2017 - 2018 Disney College Showcase Champions U16, U18 & U19
2017 - 2018 Bethesda College Showcase Champions U16, U18 & U19
2017 - 2018 Dallas Cup Showcase Semifinalist U18
2017 - 2018 Weston Showcase Cup Champion U19
2017 - 2018 IMG College Showcase Champion U16
2016 - 2017 Manhattan College Showcase Champions U18
2016 - 2017 Atlanta United College Showcase Champions U18
2016 - 2017 EDP New Jersey College Showcase Champions U18
2016 - 2017 Dallas Cup Showcase Semifinalist U18
2015 - 2016 Florida State Cup Finalist U16
2015 - 2016 Weston Showcase Cup Champions U17
2015 - 2016 Presidents Cup Florida Champions U17
Jefferson Cup Tournament
Florida State Cup Semifinals
Tryout Form
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Strikers Miami - Field 1
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