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Southside Footy takes great care of their players. They work hard to deliver top tier professionalism, accuracy, and efficiency when it comes to helping each player succeed in understanding the game. When working with them you will see how much they truly care about what they do. These guys are the best! Every moment is worth it. 🔥
Our son enjoys the attention, drills and excellent coaching at Southside Footy. They have a plan and methodology to develop each child in the program. Everything is intentional to break down barriers and ensure the best possible results. There is individualized instruction in a group setting that keeps it fun for our son. He enjoys the skill work and the games where he can practice in a competitive setting. All of the staff are very friendly and personable.
My son just finished the 6-week boot camp at South Side Footy. He absolutely loved the training camp and learned so much. He left each session excited for more, and his love for soccer grew. I saw such a skill and confidence improvement in just these 6 weeks, and he was able to take away so many new skills. The coaches were knowledgeable, encouraging, and did a great job challenging the kids while still making training fun. It's clear that South Side Footy genuinely cares about developing young players and helping them grow both on and off the field. He loved it so much that we decided to sign him up for another year of training! We're so glad we signed him up and would highly recommend South Side Footy to any parent looking for quality soccer training.
My son loves this place. It has brought back his passion for the game he loves. He actually looks forward to his training days and pick up games. He trained for a year at another place and he never seemed to grow and get the feedback he needed to really improve. I highly recommend trying this place out. Their passion for the sport shines through to the players. My son says what he likes most is the coaches actually stopping him and making him repeat a drill if he does it wrong, never thought I would hear that from an 11yr old! Thanks Southside footy for the encouragement and dedication to growing players and bringing back the passion for the game.
Very impressed so far. Good facility, staff greets you at the door, coaches are knowledgeable and are invested in your child's development. My son looks forward to his sessions.
Our experience with Southside Footy over the past 7 months has been nothing short of amazing. When Isaac first started, our goal was simply to give him additional training and help him improve his skills, but what he has gained has gone far beyond soccer. The development we've seen in his ball control, confidence, decision-making, and overall understanding of the game has been incredible. But what means even more to us as parents is the growth we've seen in his character. Southside Footy has helped teach him discipline, accountability, resilience, confidence, and the importance of putting in the work even when things are difficult. The coaches truly care about developing the whole player, not just the athlete. They challenge the kids, hold them accountable, encourage them, and create an environment where they can compete, learn, and grow. We are extremely grateful for Southside Footy and the role they have played in Isaac's journey. We highly recommend Southside Footy!
We're so excited to be with Southside Footy! Even from the beginning, it's clear how dedicated they are to their athletes and how much they value each player's individual growth. Their patience, encouragement, and commitment to building not only soccer skills but also confidence, character, and teamwork truly stand out. We're grateful to be joining a program that puts its athletes first and creates such a positive, supportive environment. We can't wait to see what this journey brings.
The training here is great. The coaches are very knowledgeable. They are able to teach the kids advance skills in a transferable way.
The coaches are so effective and intentional with each athlete and tailor lessons to each individual's level and needs. They not only coach soccer but also teach toughness, intensity, determination along with awesome soccer skills. They are so patient with the kids but also tough and in turn building resilience in the kids. They know each kid by name and make them feel a valuable part of the training session.
Training here has completely changed me as a player. Since I started, my overall skill level has improved in every area from my touch and passing to my decision-making and confidence on the ball. The coaches create an environment that pushes you to improve while making you believe in your abilities. One of the biggest things I've gained is a growth mindset. I've learned to see mistakes as opportunities to improve instead of setbacks, and that has made me a much more confident player. I also feel stronger, more agile and less stiff on the field, which has helped my performance in games.
Have really appreciated all the coaches at Southside Footy. Attention to detail has been fantastic and they have really pushed my son on fundamentals. He isn't afraid to make mistakes because he has learned the technical side is more important to learn. Highly recommend Southside Footy if your child wants to push themselves to improve.
Love the care and time they dedicate to all the kids. Seen a considerable improvement in the performance on my kids. Highly recommended.
I have been going to Southside for the past 4 years and there is no other training like it. As a D2 college soccer player I would not be where I am without Southside footy, the competitive energy, hard work and overall great time are what truly make this place amazing. Along with great training with great coaches there is also a fitness aspect that they bring to practice truly preparing all athletes for the future. Overall, it's a great time and never do I find myself not wanting to go train here. Seriously no other as good in the central Florida area!!
We've had an amazing experience with SouthSide Footy! The coaches are fantastic: knowledgeable, encouraging, and truly dedicated to helping every player improve while making the game fun. My son absolutely loves going to every training session and is always excited to get on the field. We've seen so much growth in his skills, confidence, and love for soccer. I highly recommend SouthSide Footy to any family looking for a positive, supportive, and high-quality soccer training program!
We absolutely love Southside Footy! It's such a great place for kids to get extra touches on the ball and continue developing their skills in a fun, positive environment. The coaches are fantastic, and you can tell they genuinely care about helping each player improve. The indoor facility is a huge bonus, especially during the Florida summer. Highly recommend to any soccer family in the Lakeland area!
Southside footy has been such an awesome development training for my daughter Areslin. We travel an hour ways to have her train and she has been loving it and also we see the improvement with her in less than a month. The staff is awesome and understanding. We hope to continue to have her grow into the southside footy family.
This place is legitimately one of the best places for development. Great team of coaches that understand what it takes. I would definitely recommend bringing your kid here, you won't be disappointed.
Southside Footy has been a game changer for me. I wasn't that great at soccer when I started, and I didn't have a lot of confidence on the ball. The coaching goes way beyond drills. They focus on mindset, resilience, and grit. The mentorship is real. They pushed me, held me accountable, and taught me how to bounce back after mistakes instead of getting in my own head. I've improved a ton on the technical side. My ball control and overall technique are night and day different from where I began. I am more confident, more focused, and have built habits that actually carry over into games. If you're looking for a place that helps you grow on and off the field, Southside Footy is it.