Testimonials
Professional Players
Jacori Hayes
Minnesota United FC (MLS)
“Hugo and I were teammates a few summers ago with portland timbers u23 program. We would always stay after training sessions to run through drills together and push each other to improve. That summer helped prepare me for professional career! During the offseason, Hugo trained me through a few sessions that were great to keep me sharp and focused on my goals. He demands a lot from you as a player and makes sure you get the most out of the time. Even as a professional player he demands that you are still building good habits and pushes you to train the way you would play in a game.”
Tyler Gibson
Louisville City FC (USL)
“Hugo and I played together back in 2016 at Rayo OKC. He has a very good understanding of the game and is technically sound. I would train with him in the off-season a bit and he always put together quality sessions for me. Hugo does an excellent job of understanding and seeing the sides of you that need improvement and helps you hone in on those areas. I think that it is important that his training is not only the physical side of the game but the tactical and strategic sides of it as well.”
Foster Langsdorf
Minnesota United FC (MLS)
“Growing up I had the pleasure of playing with Hugo in club soccer for a few years before we went to college. He is a great leader who would always find a way to be positive and motivate his teammates to train to their best abilities as well as stay calm in games that were getting hectic. Hugo was very humble and would work tirelessly and selflessly for the team while encouraging us to always train and play at a high standard. I have worked with Hugo since starting my professional career and the training atmosphere he creates is very similar to what I knew when we were younger. He has a winning mentality that is contagious and the energy of the session is very high. He will push you to be the best you can and maintains the fun loving nature of the game. Whether you are new to soccer or if you are reaching professional level competition, I would recommend players of all ages to train with Hugo.”
College Players
Heath Stanfield
University of Chicago
“Training with Hugo helped me in many ways. I was able to hone in the technical side of my game through his well designed private sessions, where we would work on agility, skills, passing, and shooting. These really helped me grow the little parts of my skillset as a player. I also had the pleasure of having Hugo as a coach and he is very knowledgable of the necessities of every position on the field. Beyond that, Hugo is just a really nice guy who has always pushed me to be the best player I can be.”
Keeley Bennett
Southern Nazarene University
“A couple years ago Hugo started training me at Sunday night futsal sessions! From our very first sessions together he highlighted my strongest and weakest points and what I could do go improve both! He honestly knew that getting under my skin during any sort of possession would make me work harder so he always found a way to do that every session. I really respected Hugo as a coach because his methods for coaching me were different than other players, he knows to read each individual and understand what they need in order to develop there skills! Hugo has incredible knowledge of the game as I watched him play on Sunday’s and he always found a way to make an impression on the game!! I really appreciate him and all that he has done to improve not only my abilities and knowledge but also my love for the game!”
Johan Juarez
University of Tulsa
“Being able to train with Hugo, played a major role in my soccer career. Hugo focused mainly on technique with the ball and also positioning yourself to receive a ball. When training, it was the little things that mattered to Hugo that made a difference in his players. Receiving the ball on your back foot, or giving the look or two over your shoulder before you get the ball. Hugo’s training were always new and he came up with fun and enjoyable drills for the players.”
Ryan Huerta
Northeastern State University
“My experiences of knowing Hugo on and off the court have been great. He brings a great level of intensity and passion when he’s playing and coaching. The professionalism Hugo brings is what makes him one of my favourite coaches and mentors to have. He’s played at the highest level and knows what it takes to get there, I’m very fortunate to have him in my corner.”
Youth Players
Cody
Parent of Dylan and Andrew (U18/U17)
“I’ve known Hugo Rhoads for 5 years and my two sons have trained for him consistently since then. From where they started and where they are today is nearly unmeasurable. Their skill sets in all aspects of playing soccer, their fitness level and understanding of the game has grown exponentially since we met Hugo. My boys are currently starting for their varsity soccer team in high school and play for one of the best schools in the state and are part of the core of this elite team. More than the fitness and the skill that has been develop by Hugo, their self-confidence has soared in all aspects of their life. I believe their wonderful grades reflect their success on the pitch that Hugo has developed.
Hugo and his training platform is as good as I ever seen with any other organization or individual that teach kids truly how to play the game and be prepared for each match.
Not only is Hugo a professional, he is also a good person that truly embodies good character with excellent life skills and has been a great mentor to my boys.
For anyone considering having their children train with Hugo, please feel free to call me directly in OKC at 405-947-5546, I would love to discuss more about my boys experience and any questions you may have.”
Brett
Parent of Madison (U13)
“Coach Hugo has been amazing with my daughter. We first met him when he was coaching a clinic that my daughter wanted to attend. She took his teachings to heart. He offers great words of encouragement and has the ability to reach the kids unlike any other soccer coach has. She has the drive to learn the game from him and to strive to get better. Her skills were mediocre at first. After many sessions with Coach Hugo she is now outperforming other players at the club level as a recreational player. He has the ability to relate to the kids and keep them interested. His subtle corrections do not demean the player, but makes them want to be better. Even after graduation of the program he was involved in, he continued to feed her more information and she soaked it up like a sponge. She continues to seek instruction from him even though we are half a continent away. He gets to know the kids on a personal level and keeps track of how they are coming along. He will watch their games and build upon what he saw at the game even though he is just there as a spectator. As a parent we could not have asked for a better coach for our daughter who loves every aspect of the game.”
Angie
Parent of Karen (U17)
“My daughter Karen started playing soccer on a recreation team when she was 7 or 8 years old. It didn’t take long for her to fall in love with the sport and she was asking to tryout at the next level, competitive club ball. When she was around 12 years old, mom and dad decided it was time and she tried out for and made a competitive Club team (4th team out of a total of 5 teams), but it was clear that she was still wanting to go further.
That is when we found Coach Hugo.
Karen’s confidence on the field changed once she started sessions with Hugo. Her foot skills improved greatly and she no longer felt that she only had speed in her bag of tricks. With her boost in confidence and her touches improving she was soon asked to guest play for the 3rd and 2nd team as well as for some of the older teams in her Club. She kept going to see Coach Hugo at least once a week, twice if our schedules would allow it.
When her Freshman year of High School rolled around Karen was thrilled to be placed on the Varsity Team as a starter playing BOTH offense and defense and was named All District. Hugo has been a huge part of Karen’s growth and advancement within the sport of soccer. Hugo always made a point to ask Karen what she wanted to work on or focus her session on. Hugo is very good at taking the time to always explain a move, help perfect a pass or just ask if she had any questions.
When the pandemic hit and the world shutdown, Coach Hugo did not forget about his kids. There were endless Zoom sessions and texts to keep in touch and to keep improving those skills. He was as flexible as a coach can be, working around busy work schedules, school, school soccer and Club soccer.
Karen is now 16 years old and plays for OEFC Central Green 04, part of the Red River NPL North Division and she has once again made her High School Varsity Team.”
Matt
Parent of Emily (U15)
“Emily (my daughter) has been training both individually and in small groups with Hugo for over three years now. She has been playing club and school soccer for many years, and she loves the additional training she gets from the sessions that aren’t in her regular team practices. As a parent, I love the development that has occurred over her time spent with Hugo, both from the technical aspect and her overall knowledge of the game as a whole and how her position functions during games. Hugo’s drills challenge her both physically and mentally, which is important for her girls her age to keep her engaged. Her speed of play has consistently improved, and she looks so confident on the ball when she’s been working in the sessions. I’ve seen the skills she learns translate to her outdoor and futsal play. The sessions are challenging but she’s always enjoyed them and we’ve never had an issue with her or her training partner not giving it their best. I want to thank Hugo for all the effort and preparation he has put in to make sure that she gets the best sessions possible.”
“This is by far my favorite training sessions that I go to. My friend Macy and I always have a lot of fun but we always feel like we learned something new from the training. The one on one time is always fun and challenging. I can tell my footwork and touch on the ball are so much better from working with him (Hugo). The game seems to slow down and I don’t feel panicky on the ball after we’ve been working with him. He makes it enjoyable and takes the pressure out of the sessions that we have during club and school training.” -Emily
Chad
Parent of Brycen and Bridjer (U9/U11)
“Coach Hugo started training my 10 year old son..and 8 year old daughter…3 years ago when we got our kids involved in a local group training organization that Hugo was running. They were 7 and 5 at the time. Both my kids always wanted Coach Hugo’s group when we would go to our sessions twice a week…and for good reason. His commitment to the kids, his commitment to the process, his commitment to proper training and technique…based off individual players needs…is unsurpassed. His knowledge of the game shines through in every single detailed, and well thought-out session he provides. We quickly transitioned into “private” training to further their growth. My kids went from beginners…to advanced players, in just a short amount of time…and we have Coach Hugo to thank for that! They are both now succeeding at a high level in their competitive Soccer Organizations.”
Brittani
Parent of Lexi (U12)
“My daughter has been training with Hugo for over a year now. We have watched her continuously grow and improve over the time she’s been working with him. On top of learning new skills, Hugo focuses on attitude and mentality to help her off the field as well. Her accuracy has improved tremendously with handling the ball, dribbling, passing, scoring, and understanding the game better. He is kind, fun, and has a passion for working with kids and adults. Not only did Hugo help her with her soccer skills but also helped her gain more confidence and love for the game. She always enjoys Hugo practice. He makes her work hard and understands how to get the most out of her while having so much fun. She learns new skills and improves every lesson. His communication is very clear, quick, and professional which make scheduling and understanding what I can do as a parent to help easy. I would highly recommend lessons with Hugo.”
Cece
Parent of Marley and Harper (U10/U9)
“My girls have been training with Hugo for over 2 years. Their growth over that time has been amazing. They are always looking forward to the next Hugo session. He has been an excellent source of information and inspiration for them. Always available to answer their questions and explain drills so that they understand how to do them-but better yet-why they’re doing them.”