Development starts with clarity.
Players Project is a mentorship program for competitive soccer players and their families — built around the tactical, mental, technical and personal development that happens off the pitch.
Tactical clarity
Understand the game at a level most players never reach.
Mindset development
Build the mental skills that separate good players from great ones.
College & career guidance
Navigate your path with someone inside elite programs at every level.
THE GAP
Most players are working hard. Very few have a real plan.
Your athlete is putting in the time — training, games, film. But without individualized feedback, a clear development path, and someone guiding the mental side of their game, most of that effort doesn't compound the way it should.
Club coaches have 20+ players to manage. Parents are doing their best with limited information. And the college process? Most families figure it out too late.
That's the gap Players Project fills.
How it works
Three steps to get started
Step 01
Book a free discovery call
We talk through where your athlete is, what they need, and whether Players Project is the right fit. No pressure, no pitch.
Step 02
Get your development plan
Every athlete starts with an Individual Development Plan built specifically around their goals, gaps, and timeline.
Step 03
Show up and do the work
Sessions, film review, mindset coaching, and accountability. We build the plan. You execute it.
Find the program that fits where you are right now
High-touch 1:1 mentorship for serious athletes. Weekly video sessions, monthly IDP review, Full WhatsApp access, and parent check-ins. Capped at 10–12 players.
Structure, accountability, and film review for competitive players who want consistent development without the full-time Elite commitment.
For high-school aged players navigating the college decision process. Film strategy, coach communication guidance, and pathway clarity.
The Mentor
Michael Alcaraz has spent 10 years coaching inside some of the most competitive programs in the country — University of South Florida (DI), Austin Bold FC (USL), and New York City FC (MLS).
He holds a USSF B License and a Master in High Performance Football, with a background in Sports Psychology. He's developed players who've earned National Team call-ups and guided families through the college process.
Players Project was built to bring that level of guidance to athletes who deserve it.
10 years coaching
4 National Team call-ups developed
10+ YNT ID Center call-ups
10 years coaching 4 National Team call-ups developed 10+ YNT ID Center call-ups
Your athlete is ready. The question is — ready for what?
Most players never get individualized mentorship. Most families navigate the process alone. Players Project exists to change that. Spots are limited.