Private Football Development

We build players who can play the game.

In any system, under any coach, against any opponent. Detail-driven, Portuguese-rooted coaching that develops the intelligence, technique, and habits that last an entire career.

Vieira Football Lab
Our Mission

Most coaching builds players who can run drills.
We build players who can play.

Every session is built around the small details that separate good players from elite ones — the details most coaches overlook. No generic drills. Every exercise has a purpose, and every player understands the why, the how, and the where.

How we work

Four Pillars of Development

01

Technical Reliability

  • First touch sets everything
  • Both feet, not optional
  • Body shape dictates options
  • Basics at high speed
02

Execution & Intensity

  • Every action has intention
  • Fast decisions beat perfect ones
  • Finish every action
  • Perform under fatigue
03

Competitive Discipline

  • Win your duels
  • Consistency over brilliance
  • Accountability, no excuses
  • Control the controllables
04

Detail-Driven Habits

  • Quality over quantity
  • Train habits, not drills
  • Reliable before flashy
  • Purpose in every rep
Programs

Ways to Train With Us

Every player starts with an assessment, so what comes next is built on what they actually need — never a template.

01

Player Assessment & Development Report — $100

A 60-minute one-on-one evaluation on the field. Within one to two days you receive a written report: what your child already does well, and the specific areas to improve.

  • 60 minutes, one-on-one
  • Written report emailed in 1–2 days
  • The first step before private or small-group training
Book an Assessment
02

Private Training

One-on-one sessions, or small groups of two to four players who want to train together. Every session is built from the player's development plan.

  • 1-on-1, or small groups of 2–4
  • Built from your assessment report
  • Progression tracked session to session
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03

Technical Clinics

Focused, high-repetition clinics on one skill at a time — the details that actually change how a player performs on Saturday.

  • Passing · Shooting · Dribbling
  • 8–10 players · one hour
  • Grouped by age · dates set by demand
Contact for Next Dates
04

Vieirinhas — the Little Lab

Ages 4–8. Not a team — a development group. Twice a week we build game IQ, real fundamentals, and an understanding of how space works, so playing in tight areas becomes second nature. The goal: when they reach club soccer, they're already ahead.

  • Ages 4–8 · 8–10 players
  • Two 1-hour sessions per week
  • Three-month commitment · starting soon
Save Your Spot
Summer 2026 · Southern California

The FC Porto World Camp came to California.

Two weeks in Huntington Beach with licensed FC Porto academy coaches — and two players earned fully-funded scholarship trips to Portugal. More coming soon.

See the Camp ↗
What we offer

Private Coaching & Analysis

Built around the player — never a template. Every plan starts with an assessment, then we build from there.

Training

1-on-1 Private Sessions

Maximum individual focus, built directly from the player's development plan.

Small Group Sessions

Two to five players — competitive, high-repetition work with friends or teammates.

Ongoing Training

Weekly sessions with progression tracked from one week to the next.

Analysis & Reporting

Game Analysis

Full match breakdown — screenshots, recordings, drawings & animations as a detailed presentation.

Tactical Class / Meeting

Whiteboard session building real tactical understanding.

Development Report

Detailed written report for club coaches, college recruiters or scouts.

Presentation + Zoom Walkthrough

Game analysis delivered live, with discussion.

Every player starts with a Player Assessment & Development Report — $100, so training is built on what your child actually needs. Tell us about your player →

Flagship offering

The 3-Month Development Program

A complete development system for players serious about measurable growth. Every player enters with a personalized plan built around their profile — then three months structured to target exactly what they need.

  • › 12 private training sessions
  • › 6 game analyses with presentations
  • › Monthly in-person tactical meetings
  • › Weekly home challenges & progress reports
  • › Final development report for coaches & recruiters
Flagship
By application

A complete three-month development system, built around one player.

Request a Conversation

Limited availability — only a small number of players accepted at a time.

Get in touch

Let's talk about your player.

Tell us about your player — their age, current level, and what you'd like them to work on. We'll come back with the right starting point.

coachkiko@vieirafootballlab.com · 714-623-6724
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