Welcome to Elite Soccer PK, your premier Comprehensive Player Development Training Academy. We cater to players who are deeply committed to their growth, regardless of their current skill level.
Soccer transcends being just a sport; it’s a captivating game that blends individual technical prowess with collaborative teamwork. To excel in soccer, one needs to master an array of technical skills while also understanding the nuances of tactical gameplay. Our meticulously designed training programs encompass a range of options, including personalized 1-on-1 training, dynamic small group sessions, immersive Team Practices, and engaging Fall/Spring Soccer Clinics. These sessions aren’t merely motivational and goal-driven; they have proven to be exceptionally effective in elevating both your game and technical abilities. We are located in Encino, CA.
Our customized personal 1on1 and small group training sessions, helps players to reach their true and highest potential.
Our clinics emphasizes the importance of a set of essential values as well as the basics and fundamental of soccer.
Our FALL | SPRING CLINICS are not your typical Soccer Clinic where you only go to play around and walk away with just the fun, but to actually learn the basics and fundamental of the sport and a set of essential values while you child is having fun.
We keep our coach-player ratio to a max of 10 child’s per head coach, so the participants have the opportunity to develop their skills, values and to grow their game by touching all the aspects of the game. We divide all players into different groups based on skill level and performance, so everyone has the opportunity to reach their true and highest potential.
Former Mexican National Team Goalkeeper
Former Spain National Team Beach Soccer Player
Former Malaga Cf. Player
Former Getafe and Dep. Coruna Player
Former U.s National Team Player
Former Nigeria National Team Player
Former Usa National Team Player
Former Rayo Vallecano and Valencia Cf Player
Former Mexican National Team Goalkeeper
Martin Roberto Zúñiga Hernández better known as "El Pulpo" Zúñiga (The Octopus), was born in Tampico (Mexico) and is a Mexican former goalkeeper. He is most recognized for his involvement in 1st division Mexican Soccer or Liga MX and Major League Soccer also known as MLS. He was capped with the Mexico national football team.
Martin made his debut in the 1992-93 season, on March 13, 1993 for Club Tigres UANL in a match against Deportivo Toluca. In the 1995 season he was moved to the Chivas de Guadalajara where he would win the summer of '97 championship and obtain a sub championship in the winter of '98. Being part of the national elections, Martin helped Mexico obtain 3rd place in the 1997 Copa América. After many seasons with the Chivas de Guadalajara, Martin joined Chivas USA in the MLS to end his career.
Las Chivas 1998, what a team and what a GK
Martin “Pulpo” Zuñiga was a leader in and out of the field
Christian Marin (Left) with Martin “Pulpo” Zuñiga (Right) working at a Soccer Event
Pulpo Zuniga during a match in the Liga MX
Martin “Pulpo” Zuñiga in action with Chivas de Guadalajara in Mexico
Former Spain National Team Beach Soccer Player
Juan Manuel Martin Lima also know as Juanma, was born in Marbella (Malaga) where he started playing beach soccer. He became an important player for over 15 years for the Spain National Beach Soccer team serving them as their team captain. He has gone through such clubs as AC Milan Beach Soccer, AS Roma Beach Soccer and FC Barcelona. In this sport, he has been European Beach Soccer Champion with the Spanish National Team in 2008, 2009 and 2014.
He has also been World Runner-up in 2016, and the Spanish Beach Soccer Champion with the Andalusian National Team several times and runner-up of the European Beach Soccer League in 2014.
Christian Marin with Juanma Lima
Juanma Spain beach soccer national team's captain
Juanma Lima receiving the MPV award and the Euro Cup Championship trophy
Juanma Lima (Left) and Christian Marin practicing at the beach
Juanma Lima during a Beach Soccer Tournament
Former Malaga Cf. Player
Manu Sánchez was born in Fuengirola (Malaga). He was a well-known central midfielder throughout all the Spanish divisions. After growing through the ranks of Real Madrid’s C and B teams, Manu joined Malaga CF where he played professionally in 1st division for 6 years helping Malaga CF qualify for the UEFA Cup quarter-finals by scoring the most important goal of his career against AEK Athens FC.
Manu Sanchez (Malaga CF) attacking Roberto Carlos (Real Madrid)
Manu Sanchez chasing Ronaldinho during a Malaga CF - Barcelona match
David perez (Left) Christian Marin (center) with Manu Sanchez (Right) at a Beach Soccer Practice in Marbella
Manu Sánchez corre junto a Iván Helguera, en presencia de Íker Casillas
Manu Sánchez (Center), Chengue Morales (Left) and Gato Romero (Right) during a Malaga CF practice
Josemi and Manu Sanchez celebrating a goal with Malaga CF
Former Getafe and Dep. Coruna Player
Juan Rodriguez was born in Málaga, and just like many players such as Manu Sanchez, Christian Marin, Javi Guerra and Emilio Guerra grown through the ranks of Málaga CF. Rodríguez first played with the first team early into 2003 for a total of three seasons.
Juan Rodriguez took a step forward into his career by signing for Deportivo de La Coruña, where he had a huge competition in his position with players as Roberto Acuña, Aldo Duscher and Lionel Scaloni. After five years, 160 appearances and 11 goals; Juan Rodriguez decided to move a little closer from home and signed for Getafe where he played for five years and 107 appearances becoming one of the most effective defensive center midfielder in the history of the Club.
Juan Rodriguez winning a ball during La LIGA match representing deportivo la Coruna
Juan Rodriguez (Getafe) defending Mesut Ozil (Real Madrid)
Juan Rodriguez during a La LIGA match against Villarreal
Juan Rodriguez (getafe) fedending James rodriguez (real madrid)
Juan Rodriguez celebrating a Goal with Malaga CF
Former U.s National Team Player
Born in Germany, Jermaine Jones came up through the German club system and represented Germany at the U21 and senior level. Throughout his career in the Bundesliga, he played for Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer Leverkusen, and Schalke. He later made the switch to the United States where he played for the New England Revolution, Colorado Rapids and the LA Galaxy. He made his debut for the USA national team in 2010 and played at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, scoring an amazing goal against Portugal.
Jermaine Jones visiting Coach Christian at one Elite Soccer PK practice
Jermaine Jones Celebrating a Goal against Portugal in the 2014 World Cup
Jermaine Jones dribbling the line during a LA Galaxy match
Jermaine Jones (USA) winning a ball from Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) during the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Former Nigeria National Team Player
Born in Enugu, Nigeria, Chinedu Obasi started his football career at River Lane Youth Club Enugu and JC Raiders in his homeland country. Throughout his prestigious career, Chinedu Obasi has played as a forward in the Norwegian Tippeligaen Division for Lyn, as well as for Hoffenheim and Schalke in the Bundesliga, AIK in the Swedish Allsvenskan division as well as the national team of his home country of Nigeria. Obasi won a silver medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympics and played at the 2010 World Cup. As of 2011, Chinedu Obasi has over 200 career goals.
Chinedu Obasi celebrating a goal
Chinedu Obasi after Training with Coach Christian in one of his visits to USA
Chinedu Obasi with Thiago Silva (Chelsea FC) and Kevin-Prince Boateng (FC Schalke 04)
Obasi during a preparation match before FIFA World Cup 2014
Chinedu Obasi during a FC Schalke 04 game
Former Usa National Team Player
Eric Wynalda was one of the first Americans to play professionally in Europe before returning to his home country in 1996 to play in Major League Soccer (MLS) and scoring the first goal in the league's history. Until 2008, he was the all-time leading goalscorer for the United States national team where he participated in three World Cups, one of only three U.S. players (the others being Tab Ramos and Marcelo Balboa) to have earned that honor at that time.
Wynalda retired from the U.S. National Team as its all-time leading scorer with 34 goals in 106 appearances. He was the sole owner of the record until 2007, when Landon Donovan tied the record with a penalty kick goal against Mexico in the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup final.
Eric Wynalda fighting a ball during a World Cup match against Mexico
Eric Wynalda celebrates after scoring
Eric Wynalda during a FIFA World Cup match representing USA
June 18, 1995. USA players, John Harkes (6), Thomas Dooley (middle) and Eric Wynalda (11) celebrate Wynalda’s goal against Mexico at RFK Stadium in Washington.
Former Rayo Vallecano and Valencia Cf Player
Javi Guerra was born in Vélez-Málaga, Andalusia. After beginning professionally with lowly Motril CF in Segunda División B, he appeared sporadically for neighboring Cádiz CF in the following season, after which he moved to La Liga with Valencia CF as a forward.
He added 112 matches and 40 goals in La Liga, with Valencia CF and Real Valladolid. After playing for many years in Spain, Javi Guerra signed with Premier League club Cardiff City for one season and returned to Spain to finish his Soccer Career in Málaga and Rayo Vallecano. Javi Guerra's twin brother, Emilio, was also a footballer and a forward.
Player from Malaga CF Academy posing after winning a tournament. Christian Marin (Left) with the twins Emilio (Center Left) and Javi Guerra (Right)
Javi Guerra (Rayo Vallecano) Iñigo Martinez (Real Sociedad)
Javi Guerra fighting for a ball at a Premier League match with Cardiff City
Javi Guerra (Rayo Vallecano) fights a 50-50 ball with Alvaro (Getafe)
Javi Guerra (Real Valladolid) shooting on goal during a La Liga Match against RC Celta de Vigo
Enzo Rocco (Espanyol) Javi Guerra (Rayo Vallecano)
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Elite PK Soccer PK is a player-centred, structured learning environment for children to develop capacity for playing soccer. We are committed and focused to stirring the creative and physical abilities that drive top performance in soccer, integrating natural ability, cultivating enthusiasm and psychosocial education.
Every player not only learns a European philosophy of the game, but also learns how to be a creative individual within a team setting.
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