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 […]
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 […]
COPA STC – The Official Sports Science Partner of NorCal Premier Soccer

NorCal Premier athletes will now utilize COPA STC’s innovative facility and advanced tech to help achieve their goals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFfIo_kGxigWith an eye towards improving the state of the beautiful game in Northern California, COPA Innovation Laboratories and NorCal Premier Soccer announced a multi-year collaboration this week that will see COPA become the “Official Sports Science Partner […]