Smart Goals
Goals fuel success. Having S.M.A.R.T. goals provide the best opportunity to make those goals a reality. You work hard to achieve your goals –here’s how to make them S.M.A.R.T. You need goals to win a soccer match, but you also need them to win at life. Goals fuel success. Backed by hard work and dedication, […]
Join a Camp and Play with Pros!
We’ve got a holiday special for you! Join one of our amazing camps and play with some of the brightest stars in professional soccer. This holiday season, COPA Camps a special present for you –playing with the pros! Some of the brightest starts in professional soccer will be in our facility helping make each camp […]
5 Off-Ball Exercises To Do From Home
5 Off-Ball Exercises To Do From Home For a soccer player, 99% of the game happens away from the ball. Here are five off-ball exercises to do from home to help improve gametime performance. Do you know how long on average a player interacts with the ball in a 90-minute soccer game? About a minute […]
COPA Mask Mandate Update
Beginning November 1stin conjunction with Contra Costa County’s mask mandate update, players will no longer be required to wear a mask during training. As of October 14th, certain businesses in Contra Costa County may allow fully vaccinated people to remove their face coverings while in communal indoor areas. Because COPA STC is verifying all patrons […]
Welcome the Newest COPA STC Staff
Check out the latest additions to the COPA STC Team! COPA STC is dedicated to the growth and development of each athlete that walks through the door, as well as each team member that joins the company. We could not be prouder to announce four promotions and two new additions to the COPA STC team! […]
COPA STC Updated COVID-19 Mandates
Please see our latest COVID-19 mandates prior to your next visit Contra Costa has issued a new health order that requires patrons to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result for certain businesses. COPA STC falls under these new requirements. Beginning Wednesday, September 22, all patrons 12 years or older must show […]
Newest Members of the COPA STC Team
We are excited to announce the newest additions to the COPA STC roster: Dan Chamberlain – General Manager, Matt Hawkey – Director of Data Analytics and Assessments, Jenya Jawad – Senior Manager of Camps, Parties, and Events, Jen Giorno – Director of Adult Programs and Events, and Mike Fillari – Director of Operations. As COPA […]
4 Tips Every Soccer Recruit Should Know
If you want to play at the next level, it may take more than your skills on the field to get you there. Check out these 4 tips every soccer recruit should know. According to ScholarshipStats.com, 8% of high school soccer athletes play in college. Hundreds of thousands of student athletes compete each year for […]
4 Common Myths for Young Athletes Starting to Train
You’ve heard a few myths out there about kids lifting weights. We want what’s best for our young athletes, but how do we separate fact from fiction? Here are 4 common myths for children starting to train and the truths you should know. We all want what’s best for our young athletes. Parents and coaches […]
Training Tips – Conditioning vs Speed
Love it or hate it, running is a core training tool used by coaches in every major sport from beginners to pros. Yet there are misconceptions regarding training conditioning versus sprinting. Here’s a breakdown of the differences and how to best utilize each for optimal results. Love it or hate it, running is a core […]