WHO WE ARE

About Player Development Project PDX

At Player Development Project, we specialize in elite, position-specific soccer training for youth players with aspirations of reaching the next level. Whether your goal is to excel on your club team, prepare for high-level high school play, or pursue a future in college soccer, we provide customized development opportunities to support your journey.

Founded by experienced coaches with a passion for developing technically sound, tactically intelligent, and mentally resilient players, our mission is simple:
To prepare serious athletes for the demands of the modern game.

Each session is designed with intention—tailored to player needs, rooted in game-realistic scenarios, and driven by a clear development methodology.

We offer:

  • 1-on-1 private training

  • Small group sessions

  • Position-specific development plans

  • College prep sessions (for aspiring student-athletes)

Whether you're looking to build confidence on the ball, refine your decision-making under pressure, or grow your tactical understanding, PDP PDX is here to support your growth.

We train players. We build competitors. We develop people.

OUR MISSION

To build a top-tier player development system that empowers soccer players to reach their highest potential through a holistic, position-specific, and methodology-driven environment.

We’re committed to nurturing intelligent, creative, and resilient players who excel technically, tactically, physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially — preparing them to compete at any level they choose.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that developing elite-level players requires a holistic, long-term, and intentional approach that goes far beyond drills and repetitions. We aim to shape not just athletes, but complete soccer players — individuals who are technically gifted, tactically intelligent, physically capable, emotionally grounded, cognitively sharp, and socially connected. 

We believe that every position on the field has a distinct identity and developmental pathway, and we design training environments that reflect those demands. Players are developed through a balance of structured methodology and free expression, ensuring they not only master their roles but also become adaptable and creative decision-makers under pressure.

At the core of our philosophy is the commitment to:

1.          Tactical Periodization — to align all training with the demands of the game model.

2.          Position-Specific Development — so players grow into their roles with clarity.

3.          Individualized Growth — recognizing that each player’s journey is unique.

4.          High Standards + High Support — creating an environment that challenges and nurtures equally.

5.          Competing with Purpose — using competition as a developmental tool, not just an outcome.

Ultimately, we’re here to help players thrive in the chaos of the modern game, and prepare them to perform — and lead — at the highest levels of the sport.