06/07/2026
This is a great story to tell and a good example of when I tell you I’m here for your kids and to never hesitate to ask me for help!
It’s often that parents ask me for advice…Months ago, a parent was referred to me from a coach I know. She brought me her daughter and told me that she needed help because she was living a nightmare in the current club team and that her daughter wanted to quit soccer because of it. This player was mentally devastated and broken down because of the way the coach was treating her. The mom shared with me that it came to a point after practices her daughter would cry because of the negativity of the coach and her daughter said “I don’t want to play soccer anymore mom” The mom, of course, continued to encourage her to stay in it and that there were other options, and they could look for a new team. One day, they were talking to her daughter’s high school coach, and he recommended they go to Coach Hugo to help her recover her confidence, work with her technique and most importantly her mentality.
Because it was mid season, they tried to work with the club to give her the release from the team, and unfortunately the club denied them. At that time, they decided to stop playing with that team even though it was still months from the end of the season. Instead, they focused on attending my group training sessions 2 days a week. And added weekly 1:1s as well. The player’s hard work improved her skills, giving her even more confidence and she was genuinely happy playing and had recovered the love for the sport again! Her level of play has improved significantly and she leveled up and is now part of my Elite group training sessions.
The months of hard work and consistency in training, and using my resources and connections I have across the valley, I guided her to tryout this spring with a great team and a great coach and she made the new team!
This is just ONE example of MANY from the players I train and have helped with similar situations! This is what keeps me motivated to continue to impact more players. It is such a great feeling knowing that I was a part of turning a player’s situation from a nightmare to happiness and love for the game again.
Many parents share stories about how their kids are doing in their teams and share the frustration that the teams and coaches don’t focus on the kids’ skills and development, it seems like all the teams want is their money.
When they bring their kids to me, they have hope for improving their child’s skills, their mentality, and seeking guidance to recover the motivation and love for the sport. And I love being a part of a turnaround story in a player’s journey! ⚽️💗🧠🙏
Erik Viveros
Angel Ramirez