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Bravo FC is San Diego's first private, year-round soccer academy offering open booking training Monday-Friday. We provide elite private, small group, and team training for players ages 9-14.
Owned & Operated by Coach Chris Silva.
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Andre D.
Jun 14, 2025
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From Google
Wish I could give more than 5 stars for Coach Chris and Bravo FC! I appreciate that he doesn't just have kids rotate through drills without purpose. He identifies weaknesses quickly and knows how to address them on the spot. He not only teaches on the ball technical skills, but also off the ball movement and positioning. It's very detail-oriented and tailored training meant to improve the kids' performance with their teams. And most importantly, he's always positive and knows how much to push the kids to keep the trainings competitive and fun. My 10-year-old son has been through his private, semi-private, and agility trainings and loves them all. We're very fortunate to have found Coach Chris!
Bravo FC's reply
Andre, thank you so much for the incredible review — it truly means a lot. Your son has been a pleasure to coach, and it’s been great to see how quickly he responds to instruction and applies it on the field. I’m glad you’ve seen the impact of the detailed, tailored approach we take at Bravo FC. Looking forward to continuing his development and keeping the sessions both challenging and fun!
Amber S.
Jun 17, 2025
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From Google
We are incredibly grateful for Coach Chris's impact on our son's soccer development at Bravo FC. From the very first session, Coach Chris demonstrated a keen ability to assess our son's strengths and areas for improvement, tailoring each drill to enhance his technical skills. His intentional and thoughtful approach to training has significantly boosted our son's confidence and performance on the field.Coach Chris's commitment to individualized attention ensures that each player receives the guidance they need to excel. His passion for the game and dedication to player development are evident in every session. We highly recommend Coach Chris to any parent seeking a coach who genuinely invests in their child's growth both as a player and an individual.
Bravo FC's reply
Wow, Amber! Thank you so much for the incredible review. Jace is an amazing kid — he just needed a foundational reset and the right mechanics to build better balance and confidence. It’s been really rewarding to work with him!
Eginardo M.
May 12, 2025
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From Google
Coach Chris at Bravo FC has been a blessing to our boys soccer development. We noticed our boys development and motivation changes in just a few months! The program develops kids both physically and mentally and is tailored specifically for them. He has taken the time to address changes needed for each of my boys that had made big difference in how they play. They can't stop talking about how great the training is and how much they enjoy it! My 12 year old son just scored a banger last weekend and first thing he told me was, "I cant wait to tell Coach Chris that the shot I have been practicing with him worked perfectly today!"
Bravo FC's reply
Hi Eginardo,
As always, thank you so much for your support and kind words! The boys have showed incredible advancement in their technical development! We are a proud to be apart of their development. Bravo FC appreciates you being apart of our community!
Hao S.
May 14, 2025
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From Google
My son is so lucky to have Coach Chris as his private or semi-private coach! What I like the most is his detail oriented approach. He repeatedly teaches and corrects the technical details. I think this is very critical for youth soccer. Besides that, his trainings on field scan, passing and shooting are awesome. Last but not least is that my son loves training with Coach Chris!
Bravo FC's reply
Hi Hao,
Thank you for your support! It's been a pleasure working with your family and seeing your athlete progress each week. Welcome to the Bravo FC Family!
Theresa A.
May 12, 2025
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From Google
My kids, ages 10 and 12, have been training with him in semi-private sessions, and the progress has been incredible. Hes patient, knowledgeable, and truly invested in each athletes growth. Coach Chris focuses on developing soccer IQ, technical precision, and overall skill not just running drills for the sake of it.When they started, my kids were flat-footed and reactive; now theyre constantly on their toes, scanning the field, and staying engaged. His sessions are thoughtful and effective, and its clear he loves the game and genuinely cares about his players. We feel lucky to have found him!
Bravo FC's reply
Hi Theresa,
Wow, thank you for the incredible review! Appreciate the 5 stars! Your players have been putting in real work, and it shows. Excited to keep helping them level up! Welcome to the Bravo FC Family.
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FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our pricing is based on a open booking, no commitment agreement. However, we provide commitment discounts of $5 per session (max of 4).
Semi-Private Training
(1) Training Session $60
(2) Training Session $55
(3) Training Sessions $50
(4) Training Sessions $45
Private Training
(1) Training Session $105
(2) Training Session $100
(3) Training Sessions $95
Team Training
(4) Sessions $150
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First training session is a standard curriculum and parents receive a free player assessment thereafter. We recommend Semi-Private training to start which you would be partnered with (1-2) other athletes within our academy.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
15+ Years of Development & Coaching Experience.
- Former Residency youth player at Sporting Lisbon, Portugal
- Skill Acquisition Specialist focused on player development
- Head Coach for FC Barcelona & Liverpool International Academy
- Top US Career Coaching Record of 82% win rating.
- Full-time, year-round Coach
