ABOUT US

Since 2005, REAL Fútbol Training has been training and preparing players for their youth, high school, Olympic Development, college and professional teams. Players receive quality training for their individual goals and priorities. Your child develops naturally but at different ages. With this difference, players are allowed the freedom to grow within a style of play that promotes creativity and confidence.

PHILOSOPHY

Our goal is to develop soccer players by imparting our foot skills, love and passion for the game. Mistakes are a part of learning. Players will gain confidence with the ball and begin to develop as an attacking player.

The primary focus of all of our sessions is to build each student's personal skills at the earliest age possible. Our programs are designed for each player to have a ball at their feet at all times, maximizing touches on the ball, and developing confidence with the ball.

Each week, players will learn 1-3 new moves. Players will be able to demonstrate each move in 3 learning stages, with variations and coaching points applied.

Stage 1 is "free play" where all players will be introduce to the moves and try them on their own with no pressure and direction. Once the moves are learned, players will have some pressure in Stage 2. Small-sided games are created to foster an environment with directions and goals to try the newly learn moves. After 10-20 minutes in Stage 2, players will be set in a game like environment where there is full pressure. Small-sided games with goals are also setup in Stage 3 to challenge players. The "Scrimmage" is a must to end each training session. There will be 2-3 teams where they compete. Variations will include "King of the Pitch"; winner stays on and/or rotating teams. Ultimately, the goal is to get the players to use their new moves in games/scrimmages. No "kick & run" style of play is encouraged. A common point made is, "I'll rather have you lose the ball trying than give up the ball not trying."

HISTORY

REAL Fútbol Training was established in September of 2005. After 10+ years with Footopia, Phonethip Ketnouvong, decided to leave coaching a 3rd rank (MA) FC United and Footopia Soccer Training to pursue his own training adventures.

Phonethip Ketnouvong is the model of fast footwork. In the Fall of 2005, Phonethip began REAL Futbol Training. His footwork techniques is a high demand amongst soccer programs, such as Liverpool FSC, FC United, SAC, Shrewsbury, Stow, Southbridge, Spencer and Millbury. He has played for Region I squad (1993) , MA ODP (1993-1997) , Northeastern University (1998-2002), and the Worcester Kings (2003). He is formerly the head coach of F.C. United's U11 Boys squad who ranked 3rd in MA, 2005. Phonethip is well known to play and coach with a smile.

His love and dedication to the improvement of his players, his unwavering concern to their growth as respectful, hard working human beings, and his demand for self-responsibility infuses his coaching relationships. Phonethip sees his soccer players in the larger context of life, and consciously trains them to improve both aspects of their lives.

Phonethip has established himself as a youth soccer coach whose keen sense of the game, technical expertise, and supportive and encouraging ways help players to develop their skills and self-confidence. His training sessions are spirited, innovative, and challenging. He has the unique ability to demonstrate all phases of the game.

Team (FC U11 Boys) Accomplishments:

• 2004 Ben Brewster Champions defeating fellow FC United U11 Boys team coached by Dan Colwell
• 2004 Londonderry Labor Day Tournament Runner-Ups
• 2004-05 Ranked 3rd in MA

Coach Accomplishments:

• Developmental Program head trainer for Millbury Soccer Club & Spencer Soccer Club (2005-present)
• FC United U11 Boys (2004-2005)
• Footopia Soccer Training Coach (1993-2005)
• Former FC United Director of Developmental Program (2003-2004)
• St. John's High JV & Asst Varsity Coach (2003)
• FC Puma (2001-2002)
• Mary E. Wells Jr. High (1997)

Player Accomplishments:

• Central Mass (2003, 2004 & 2005 French River League Champions; 2004 MA Men's State Champions)
• Worcester Kings (2003)
• Northeastern University (1998-2002; 2000 & 2001 America East All-Championship Team)
• Greater Boston Bolts Region I Runner-Ups (1999) & MA State Champions (1999)
• MA Olympic Development Program (1993-1997)
• Region I Olympic Development Program (1993 Bermuda)
• St John's High (1993-1997; 1997 All-New England Team; 1996 & 1997 Telegram & Gazette All Star Team)

Current, REAL Fútbol Training staff trainers. 

Paul Caprera is a former player who trained with Phonethip since he was 8 years old.  The well spoke trainer played at Nichols College and now currently teaches at Mary E. Wells Jr. School in Southbridge.  His patience and communication serves as a trademark when conducting training sessions.  His willingness to understand players and get the best out of them is what makes Paul a great trainer.

Originally from Waterford, Ireland, Nick Burke joins REAL Fútbol Training from Play Soccer.  Nick is a current member of the professional indoor soccer team, Mass Twisters.  Nick offers knowledge and dedication for the game. 

Clubs

• Southampton FC (Schoolboy) England
• Leeds United FC ( Youth Team) England
• Nottingham Forest FC (Youth Team) England
• Swindon Town FC ( Professional) England
• Barry Town FC (Professional) Wales
• Carmarthen Town FC (Semi-Professional) Wales
• Mass Twisters (Professional) USA

Coaching:

• Nottingham Forest Academy (Coach)
• Swindon Town Academy (Coach)
• Barry Town Academy (Coach)
• Play Soccer (Head Coach)
• Worcester Youth Soccer U6 (Coach)
• Manchester Youth Soccer U6 & U18 (Coach/Director)

Playing:

• Welsh Premiership Winner (2000,2001,2002,2003)
• Welsh Cup Winner (2001,2002,2003)
• Welsh League Cup Winner (2000,2001,2002,2003,2005)
• Champions League Apperance Skonto Riga - Barry Town
• UEFA Cup Apperance FC Copenhagen - Carmarthen Town