Meet Ernie DeLosAngeles – Head Performance Coach for the NBA G-League’s Walnut Creek Ignite
We sat down with Ernie to discuss training NBA hopefuls at COPA STC Ernie works with NBA star Jalen Green and Ignite teammates at COPA STC For the past two years, the NBA G-League’s Walnut Creek Ignite have brought their talents to COPA STC. Our facility has provided them the capability to step up their […]
Dr. Ming-Chang Tsai Joins COPA STC as the Director of Data Analytics and Technology
Revolutionizing the future of soccer assessments COPA STC Welcomes Dr. Tsai to the Team COPA Soccer Training Center is proud to announce Dr. Ming-Chang Tsai as the Director of Data Analytics and Technology. Dr. Tsai will lead the charge in continuing to revolutionize our approach to assessing each athlete’s skills. COPA STC is combining modern […]
3 Reasons You Should Be Playing Futsal
One of the best ways to quickly develop your soccer skills and gain a competitive edge. Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced small-sided game similar to soccer that originated in South America. Futsal has become the world’s fastest growing indoor sport in recent years as more and more professional players and clubs recognize the benefits of […]
How To Make S.M.A.R.T. Goals Part V – Time-Bound
The final element to creating a SMART Goal – Time-Bound. Goals fuel success and this blog series is dedicated to providing you with the best opportunity to achieve those goals by making them S.M.A.R.T. SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-Bound. These together create a goal that is carefully […]
Showing COPA STC’s Newest Teammates Some Love!
This February, we’re excited to welcome our newest staff to the COPA STC team. COPA STC is dedicated to the growth and development of every young athlete that steps into our training facility. In order to provide everyone with the best opportunities for success both on and off the pitch, we need a team with […]
How To Make S.M.A.R.T. GoalsPart IV-Realistic
Our goals are Specific, Measurable, & Achievable. Now let’s make them Realistic. Goals fuel success and this blog series is dedicated to providing you with the best opportunity to achieve those goals by making them S.M.A.R.T. SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-Bound. These together create a goal that […]
How To Make S.M.A.R.T. GoalsPart III-Achievable
Our goals are now Specific and Measurable. Next step – Achievable Goals fuel success and this blog series is dedicated to providing you with the best opportunity to achieve those goals by making them S.M.A.R.T. SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-Bound. These together create a goal that is […]
How To Make S.M.A.R.T. GoalsPart II-Measurable
You’ve made your goals Specific. Now it’s time to make them Measurable. Goals fuel success and this blog series is dedicated to providing you with the best opportunity to achieve those goals by making them S.M.A.R.T. SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-Bound. These together create a goal that […]
Welcome COPA STC’s Newest Teammates!
We are excited to announce the addition of our newest wonderful and talented staff to the COPA STC team. COPA STC is dedicated to the growth and development of every young athlete that steps into our training facility. In order to provide everyone with the best opportunities for success both on and off the pitch, […]
Ball Manipulation Exercises from Home
Since the backyard is the new pitch, here are three ball manipulation skills for beginners, intermediate, and advanced young athletes they can do from home. Over the past two years, home has evolved to become our school, our grocery store, even our gym. Training for our sports has changed as well. Our backyards have become […]