Calling all BALLERS

Whole body development

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Technical Rest

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Combination play

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Ball Mastery

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Aggressive Dribbling

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Attacking Prowess

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Defensive Solidarity

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Accurate Passing and Receiving

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Clinical Shooting

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Whole body development | Technical Rest | Combination play | Ball Mastery | Aggressive Dribbling | Attacking Prowess | Defensive Solidarity | Accurate Passing and Receiving | Clinical Shooting |

Where you become confident on the ball

Welcome to the Training Pitch!

Simply put, we develop CONFIDENCE ON THE BALL. We’re the only TECHNICAL SOCCER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY in WNY. Our development programs are designed to help each soccer player achieve the next level of their technical fundamentals over and over and over again. We instill in our players to constantly be on the ball and to play the game as much as possible whether it’s with their club, with us, with their friends or on their own. Lastly, we train players on how to train themselves. They’ll learn how to perform all of the touches, shots, moves or passes they’ve always wanted to in games, but never had the ability or confidence to deliver.

Why train with us?

To vastly improve your confidence on the ball.

To perform at the highest technical levels in the game.

To have critical supplemental training to your club schedule.

To learn how to train yourself to get significantly better on your own.

To earn the starting position on your team.

To earn a spot on the top team for your club.

To live and breathe our session and game principles.

Whatever your reason is we’re excited to learn and to start your training pitch development!

Get in touch to understand what your total potential can be and how we will develop you into a stronger player!

How we start developing players:

Each player performs a live FIRST TRAINING EVALUATION (Free of Charge)

After the Evaluation the player will receive an initial PLAYER SCORECARD

Based on the Scorecard we’ll recommend an initial TRAINING SESSION PROGRAM

WNY Deserves The BEST

All Clubs, Colleges & Schools are WELCOME!

Whether you play on Orchard Park Soccer Club, the Flash, the Lancaster JV team, or Canisius College it doesn’t matter. We are here to train every player in WNY and will absolutely push you to your limits to make you the best technical player possible.

We are a neutral academy.

Recent Coaching Testimonials

“Paul has an incredible passion and calling to teach and serve motivated players. When you pair this with his playing experiences and background any young player would be lucky to have him as their mentor. I highly recommend working with Coach Paul.”

Nate Bourdeau | Founder

Bourdeau’s Skill School (Largest private Soccer academy on the east coast)

“Many parents and coaches have noticed the change, and when they ask about it, we proudly say, “It’s all thanks to Paul at The Training Pitch!” Paul’s personalized approach and expertise in coaching have made a world of difference. If you're in the Buffalo area and looking to elevate your child’s soccer game, The Training Pitch is the place to go!”

Dad of Training Pitch Player | U9

“Paul worked with my house team for a few sessions. He did an outstanding job with the players. He understand the technical, tactical, and strategic game. We were able to divide the practice into different sessions to focus on specific skills we needed to work on. Not only is Paul very helpful for the players, he will also give parents and coaches great advice for their players. I was also looking for feedback on my son's travel team routine, and Paul was familiar with all the clubs and approaches. He does an excellent job all the way around.”

Brian Liable | Amherst U10B Coach

“Coach Paul did an amazing job tailor making training sessions for our U16 boys and U16 girls teams. He brought a fresh approach and was engaging with the kids. He is quickly able to assess skill level and then create drills appropriately. Highly recommend!!”

Tony Manetta | Lancaster U16B Coach

“Coach Paul and The Training Pitch should train every serious player in Buffalo.”

Asani Samuels | Director of Coaching

Delaware Soccer Club

“My daughter has been working with Coach Paul for the last couple months and is loving it! She plays on two teams (travel and premier), but the extra sessions she has had with Coach Paul keep her moving forward toward her goals. She always gets back in the car with a smile on her face saying how much fun she had and asks when the next session will be. We travel almost an hour for her to work with him because the connection between player and coach makes all then difference!”

Mom of Training Pitch Player | U11

“Paul is an excellent coach whom I had the pleasure to work with. Paul trained our u16 girls travel team - he demonstrated connecting with each player on their level, helping the individual improve with smart, intentional, clever training engaging the girls in a fun atmosphere while working on fundamental skills critical to their on field success. I’ve come across his sessions throughout the summer noticing his consistent approach across all age groups. Highly recommend!!”

Jeffrey Wiza | Orchard Park U16G Coach