Coaching Philosophy

The TFA Way = TSPD: Total Soccer Player Development

The Tri-State Futbol Alliance was formed one year ago as a merger between Westside Soccer Club and Cincinnati Futbol Academy. TFA was conceived as one of Greater Cincinnati’s most progressive soccer programs, specializing in Total Soccer Player Development. There is quite simply no substitute for our program and experience!

Total Soccer Player Development: Specializing in TSPD is our #1 Focus. Through age specific, specialized individual training, and small group play our players are able to develop into the total player. Our training is specifically tailored to challenge each player and team according to their needs and age. We emphasize creativity of the individual player. By developing the player first it helps our teams and players grow tactically. They are now able to compete and learn any system of play. TSPD helps players achieve their goals in different levels of play such as Select, High School, ODP, Collegiate, or Professional level.

How does Total Soccer Player Development work?

  1. Age specific Curriculum and Seasonal Training Cycle
  2. Professional Staff
  3. Year Round Training
  4. Testing and Goal Setting
  5. Proper Soccer Complexes for Training and Games (Winter training at the finest indoor facilities)
  6. Competition - Leagues, Tournaments, and College Showcases

Staff: Host to many of the top professional trainers in the region led by Charlie Cooke, Chris Slusher, and John Huth, TFA contains scores of talent including: current/past professional and collegiate players; current/past collegiate and high school coaches; and national and state licensed trainers and coaches. These instructors will make the game of soccer fun to play while also developing skilled, confident, and creative soccer players.

Year Round Training: We offer winter training and summer camps in addition to the fall and spring leagues.

Leagues: TFA teams compete in some of the most competitive and highest profile soccer leagues in the area. These leagues include: Cincinnati United Soccer League (CUSL), The Premier League (TPL), The Buckeye Premier Youth Soccer League (BPYSL) and the Midwest Regional League (MRL). This wide variety of league play allows TFA teams to be placed into the best competitive environment to maximize their development as players and as teams.