ACADEMIA DE FÚTBOL ÚNICO

​The Único Prodigies Program is an elite, invite-only development pathway created for serious players who are ready to take full ownership of their growth. This is not a casual or drop-in training program. Prodigies is designed for committed players and families seeking consistent, individualized, high-level development beyond the traditional team environment. Each player receives intentional coaching, detailed feedback, and a development plan tailored to their specific needs, goals, and long-term potential.

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Beginning in Fall 2026, Prodigies will operate through a hybrid development model led by Director and Founder Coach Etzael and Coach Cano. The model will combine high-level in-person training with ongoing curriculum oversight, player evaluations, individualized feedback, virtual coaching, and continued involvement from Coach Etzael.

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Coach Daniel is a former collegiate player and graduate of Colorado Christian University. His primary focus within the Prodigies Program is athletic performance, helping players improve their movement quality, strength, speed, coordination, physical readiness, and overall ability to perform consistently at a high level.

The program will also continue to feature carefully selected guest coaches whose experience includes NCAA Division I soccer, Major League Soccer, professional leagues abroad, and youth national team environments.

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Every aspect of the Prodigies Program is built to challenge players, raise their standards, and help them develop the technical ability, game understanding, athletic capacity, discipline, and personal responsibility required to reach the next level.

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The Fall 2026 Prodigies cohort is currently full. Future openings and upcoming program opportunities will be announced as they become available.

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Program Highlights:​

🎥 All training sessions filmed using the ÚNICO iPad Pro for detailed performance review

🧠 Film review sessions to develop soccer IQ and decision-making

👕 Custom ÚNICO Prodigies uniform package

📈 Personalized Individual Development Plan (IDP) tailored to each player

⚽ 3–4 high-level sessions per month: solo, small group, and video review

🧑‍🏫 Access to guest coaches and special training opportunities throughout the year

Scheduling is flexible and built around team and family needs​​​​​​

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