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The Future of Sports Performance Has Arrived

Our Training Systems Develop the Next Generation of Soccer Players with Expert Guided Sports Performance and Injury Prevention Plans That Increases Performance and Reduces Injury Risk.

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DEVELOPING PLAYERS TO PROFESSIONALS

Becoming a Top Tier Soccer Player is More than Just Developing Skillful Talent. We help Develop Physical and Mental Qualities that Carry Over to the Game.

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FOUNDATIONAL TO ELITE PERFORMANCE
COACHING 

Improving Performance through Proper Movement Assessments to Weekly Programming. 

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TRAINING DEVELOPED AROUND YOU.

Your Performance Coach Builds Your Training Program Around Your Practice and Competition Schedule.

We Help Build Your Player Profile Based on Your Goals, Including Position Specific Training.

Sessions Change Week to Week Based on Volume and Intensity.

Exercise Selections backed and Applied with Practical Information 

Monthly to Weekly Check-Ins for Accountability and Metrics

All Training is Self-Guided with Demonstration Videos for Proper Technique

WE LOOK AT THE
BIGGER PICTURE

This isn’t just injury reduction — it’s about staying on the field when it matters most. Our scheduling and load models reduce missed games and late-season fatigue

WHY A GROUND FORCE TRAINING SYSTEM

Ground Force Training Systems is built for athletes who want a clear plan, measurable progress, and training that transfers to the field. Every program starts with an intake and baseline testing so we can identify what matters most for your position, your schedule, and your current needs—speed, change of direction, strength, durability, or conditioning. From there, we use a structured system that prioritizes movement quality, progressive loading, and game-relevant outputs, while monitoring readiness to keep athletes progressing without unnecessary breakdowns. Whether you train in-person or through our app, you get coaching support, accountability, and a performance roadmap that turns goals into weekly actions—and results you can track.

ABOUT US

Founded in 2013 by Coach James Walsh as He Found That There Was A  Need for Soccer Players that Goes Beyond the Traditional Personal Training Methods. His Ground Up Method has Provided Athletes with Answers and Results. Coach James has worked with 100's of Players, Helping them Improve Performance and Move to the Next Level. He currently serves as Director of Sports Performance for the Jacksonville Armada FC and Jacksonville FC.

We work with teams and players from around the world.

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  START WITH CLARITY
   TRAIN WITH  PURPOSE 

Most athletes don’t need more workouts — they need a plan that matches their season, position, and game demands.

Our process is designed to remove guesswork and give you a clear path forward from day one.

START YOUR TRAINING PLAN 
TODAY

Step 1: Complete the 5-Minute Readiness Quiz


We identify where you are in your season, your current training age, and your biggest performance gaps.

Step 2: Schedule your Consultation 


Based on your  Quiz and Assessment, we determine whether you need:

  • Speed exposure

  • Strength & force development

  • Load management & recovery

  • Or a combination based on match demands

Step 3: Get a Structured Training Plan and Review with your Trainer


You’re placed into a training system that aligns with:

  • Your weekly match schedule

  • Your physical development stage

  • Your long-term performance goals

 

No generic programs. No random sessions.

Train with Purpose

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