About
FTBL Academy offers Foundation One, Foundation Two, and Academy Teams. Foundation One includes first touches, coordination, comfort on the ball, and confidence, with open enrollment and no tryout or tryout fee. Foundation Two focuses on technique under pressure and the same skills against real resistance, and Academy Teams includes league play.
Programs
- Foundation One — Ages 5–8; starts at five · Once a week · $150 per month · Open enrollment. First touches, coordination, comfort on the ball, and confidence. No tryout and no tryout fee.
- Foundation Two — Ages 8–14 · Once a week, twice a week, or three times a week · $150–$300 per month · Open enrollment. Technique under pressure; same skills against real resistance. No tryout and no tryout fee.
- Academy Teams — U7–U13 · Twice-weekly training + league play · $250 per month · By invitation. Earned by Foundation players ready for league play. Includes league, referee, and field fees plus game and training kits. Season commitment.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- Price range: $150–$300 per month
About the provider
FTBL Academy opened in 2020 and says it has grown to more than 300 players from 80-plus families across the San Gabriel Valley. The founder and head coach is Coach Rafael, also called Coach Rafa. Coaches work in English and Spanish, and every FTBL coach is certified in-house through FTBL’s own coach certification course before leading a session.
- New Foundation rates — New Foundation rates take effect
No cost, no commitment for the free trial session. Foundation is open enrollment with no tryout and no tryout fee. Academy Teams is by invitation and earned by Foundation players ready for league play. Foundation is month to month. Academy Teams is a season commitment. The staff is bilingual and works with families in Spanish and English.
What families say
“My son has shown so much improvement and confidence. Coach Rafa and his team are amazing. Definitely recommend!” — Cindy M. Foundation One
“My daughters love it! About 2 months in, twice a week, and I can see huge improvement on them. Coach Rafael and his assistants are awesome!” — Flor R. Foundation Two
“Coach Rafa has an incredible eye for development. My son went from the bench to starting and his confidence is through the roof.” — Jason T. Academy Teams
Last updated September 14, 2026.
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