December 19, 2024 – COPA Soccer Training Center (COPA STC), in collaboration with Racing Louisville, is excited to announce the launch of the Objective Pathway, a groundbreaking FREE initiative designed to revolutionize talent identification and provide direct opportunities for aspiring female professional soccer players aged 15–22. Starting January 2, 2025, this initiative will offer 1,000 FREE…
December 18, 2024 – COPA Soccer Training Center (COPA STC), in partnership with Oakland Roots Sports Club, is proud to announce the launch of the Objective Pathway, a groundbreaking FREE initiative designed to revolutionize talent identification and create direct opportunities for aspiring professional soccer players aged 15–22. Starting January 2, 2025, this initiative will provide 1,000 FREE assessment slots at COPA…
This past week, the inaugural COPA Innovation Laboratories Advisory Board meeting took place in Zuzenhausen, Germany. The distinguished attendees included Dr. Jan Mayer, CEO of TSG Hoffenheim; Benjamin Ziemer, President of NorCal Premier; Jonathan Sierck, CEO/Founder of PadelCity; and Mark Hall, CEO/Founder of COPA Innovation Laboratories. The purpose of this first meeting was to…
Players, coaches, and scouts alike all agree in the competitive world of college soccer, technical proficiency is a must-have. Whether it’s precise passing, deft control, or clinical finishing, players need to exhibit high levels of skill to stand out. Coaches look for players who can handle the ball under pressure and make smart decisions quickly.…
Players’ coaches and scouts alike all agree – speed is needed to play at the highest levels. The sport of soccer demands players in all positions to be fast. In college soccer, speed is often what wins and loses games. Because of how much is riding on each game, teams can often play directly creating…
Walnut Creek, CA – COPA Soccer Training Center (COPA STC) is thrilled to announce its newest corporate partner, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a leading provider of tailored services and specialized insurance products. Founded in San Francisco, EPIC delivers comprehensive insurance and risk management solutions to COPA STC and businesses throughout the Bay Area and beyond. As…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPaw8SgJCx0&t=1sCOPA Innovation Laboratories, owner of COPA STC, which is a renowned soccer training facility at the forefront of soccer talent identification utilizing cutting-edge technology, and TSG Hoffenheim, a top-tier German Bundesliga professional soccer club, are thrilled to announce their groundbreaking partnership in the field of sports science, research, and innovation. This collaboration aims to take…
COPA Soccer Training Center (COPA STC) proudly announces its partnership as the Official Talent ID Partner of Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club, a strategic move aimed at revolutionizing talent identification and player development. This multi-year collaboration signifies a powerful synergy between forward-thinking entities committed to discovering and nurturing soccer talent, alongside TSG Hoffenheim, in…
COPA Soccer Training Center (COPA STC) and Walnut Creek Surf Soccer Club (WCSC) are excited to unveil their renewed commitment to player development for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Expanding on last season’s successful partnership, we’re introducing fresh initiatives to enrich the experience for players and coaches. Innovation remains the cornerstone of our collaboration. This…
Utilizing their partnership with the Oakland Roots, COPA Soccer Training Center’s trailblazing approach supports player development and takes player identification to a whole new level, providing improved chances for players and organizations to achieve their athletic goals
The Next Evolution in Soccer Goals win games, shape careers, and create legends. Goals also develop the road we…
COPA Soccer Training Center uses a purposeful practice methodology to help athletes achieve their goals.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ubrv4AfyEA&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fcopastc.com%2F“Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.” – Vince Lombardi.
COPA STC strives to combine training methodologies rooted in sports science with cutting-edge technologies to transcend player development and identification through assessment-based training. This data-driven approach provides an objective…
Player identification and development in soccer have been heavily influenced by subjective observation. We are changing the game to give everyone an equal opportunity to achieve their goals.
Comprehensive Objective Performance Assessment COPA’s Mission Our goal is to become the global standard for both player identification and assessment-oriented youth development in the sport of soccer. We…