OUR STORY

Soccer changed my life long before I ever became a coach. After moving from Miami to Santiago, Chile as a shy kid, the game helped me find confidence, friendships, and a sense of belonging. What started with struggling to even understand “futbol” eventually became a lifelong passion that taught me discipline, resilience, leadership, and the value of hard work. From overcoming setbacks and becoming captain of my school team in Chile and in the US, to earning a high level of recognition in high school and club soccer, and later playing semi-professionally, the game shaped the person I am today. Top 1 Soccer Training was created to give back to the community and help inspire the next generation through the same sport that gave me so much.

Coach Christian Acevedo leading a high-performance soccer training session in Palmetto Bay & Pincerest.

At Top 1 Soccer Training, our mission is to develop confident, disciplined, and passionate players through high-level training and a positive competitive environment. We believe soccer is more than a game - it is an opportunity to build character, leadership, resilience, and lifelong values that extend far beyond the field. Every session is designed to help players grow not only as athletes, but as people.

our mission

A soccer player having a fun time at Top 1 Soccer Training's Summer Camp & Clinic
Players participating in a Top 1 Soccer Training summer soccer camp at Coral Reef Park

WHAT SETS US APART

Every session is designed to replicate the intensity, speed, and decision-making players face in real matches. We focus on developing intelligent players who can adapt, compete, and perform confidently under pressure - not just complete drills.

GAME-REALISTIC TRAINING

Coach Christian Acevedo leading a high-performance soccer training session in Cutler Bay.

At Top 1 Soccer Training, we believe the lessons learned through soccer are just as important as the skills developed on the field. Our environment promotes discipline, leadership, resilience, confidence, accountability, and respect in every player we work with.

DEVELOPMENT BEYOND SOCCER

Players participating in a Top 1 Soccer Training summer soccer camp at Coral Reef Park

Top 1 Soccer Training was built from genuine love for the game and the desire to positively impact the next generation. Every player is treated with attention, energy, and care because their development journey matters both on and off the field.

AUTHENTIC PASSION FOR PLAYER GROWTH

Coach Christian Acevedo leading a high-level of professional soccer training session in Miami, FL.

We create an atmosphere that challenges players to give maximum effort every session while supporting and pushing one another to improve. Growth comes from consistency, mentality, and commitment - and those standards are reflected throughout our training environment.

HIGH STANDARDS & COMPETITIVE CULTURE

USSF National C Licensed coach developing youth soccer players through Top 1 Soccer Training.

BUILT THROUGH EXPERIENCE

Coach Christian Acevedo showing his results of his standards on how things are done at Top 1 Soccer Training.
  • Nearly a decade of coaching experience

  • Competitive club, high school, and private training environments

  • Experience developing players across multiple age groups and levels

YEARS IN THE GAME

  • Built through leadership, discipline, and player development

  • Former Coach at Felix Varela Senior High School

  • Current Head Coach at Bay Lions Florida Soccer Club

PROVEN LEADERSHIP

Coach Christian Acevedo picture of his coaching education course at Chelsea FC in London.
  • USSF National C Licensed Coach

  • USSF National D Licensed Coach

  • Chelsea FC Coaching Education Certified

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management - Florida International University

Commitment to growth

Coral Reef Park picture of a Top 1 Soccer Training soccer camp
  • Founded Top 1 Soccer Training in Jan 2024

  • Created a growing player development environment within the Miami soccer community

  • Successful camps, private training, and year-round development programs

  • Focused on building confident players and strong people through the game

  • Long-term vision of creating a dedicated indoor training facility for player development, camps, and community growth.

THE TOP 1 VISION

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