Name: Ascend 30-Day Performance System
Brand: Ascend
Price: 199.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Beach Chalet, San Francisco.

FOR PARENTS

Our dad had zero soccer background.
He is exactly who we built this for.

"Dad gave us everything he could. This is the one thing he could not find. We built it for him."

Our journey started at Beach Chalet — a couple blocks from where we grew up in San Francisco's Sunset district. Dad stood on the sideline in the fog and never missed a game.

He invested in everything he could find. What nobody gave us — not the clubs, not the coaches — was a system for what happened outside of practice. No nutrition. No mental framework. No recruiting plan.

We figured it out through broken feet, a gap year, health issues doctors said would end a career, and a recruiting process built from zero connections.

That is what Ascend gives your athlete. The system we had to build ourselves.

THE PROBLEM

You can’t tell if you’re behind. You can’t tell if all of it is working.

You add it up — club, camps, trainers, gear, travel — and the number scares you. You haven’t said it out loud.

You don’t know what your kid needs that you haven’t already paid for.

We built Ascend for the family we used to be.

THE SYSTEM

One system. Six pillars. The first one is mental.

We don’t train soccer players. We train the inside first — then the five physical disciplines that surround it.

01 Mental →

02 Technical →

03 Physical →

04 Tactical IQ →

05 Nutrition →

06 Holistic →

Miko Oppenheim at Cal Memorial Stadium — Inner Excellence framework

01 / MENTAL

Mental

Confidence when the score is 1–1 and hundreds of eyes are on you. The Funnel. Neutral thinking. Visualization protocols. Trainable the same way a first touch is trainable.

INNER EXCELLENCE · JIM MURPHY

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01 Mental +

Confidence when the score is 1–1 and hundreds of eyes are on you. The Funnel. Neutral thinking. Visualization protocols. Trainable the same way a first touch is trainable.

INNER EXCELLENCE · JIM MURPHY

02 Technical +

The first touch that keeps them on the field when teammates come off. Ball mastery, 1v1 patterns, finishing under pressure. Every progression position-specific — goalkeeper included.

COERVER · 1M+ PLAYERS

03 Physical +

Speed that closes down a winger in the 85th minute. Strength that holds position when it matters. ALTIS sprint mechanics, heavy sled work, Nordic curls. Built for the game, not the rack.

ALTIS METHODOLOGY · D1 S&C

04 Tactical IQ +

Reading the press before it comes. Knowing where the ball goes before it gets there. Scanning habits, pressing triggers, half-speed film. Pattern recognition is a habit, not a gift.

PEP GUARDIOLA · GULLIT · WILSON

05 Nutrition +

Energy in the 70th minute when others are running on empty. Pre-session fueling, game-day blueprints, recovery windows. Practical standards for athletes who train twice a day.

PERFORMANCE NUTRITION · D1 STANDARDS

06 Holistic +

The morning before the showcase. The day after the bad game. Sleep, mobility, soft tissue, injury prevention. The infrastructure that makes every other pillar compound.

INEOS MARGINAL GAINS · NSCA

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Experience a real drill.

This is one drill from 134 in the Ascend library. Every drill has video, coaching cues, and progressions.

Technical · Ball Control

Snake Weave into T-Drill

Coerver All ages

One of the most important ball control drills in the program. Combines tight-space dribbling with explosive change of direction. The snake weave builds foot speed and touch. The T-drill builds the sharp cuts you need in a real game.

How to execute

Snake weave. Dribble through cones using alternating inside-outside touches. Stay on the balls of your feet. Each touch should be soft and deliberate.

Exit move. At the end of the weave, execute a move to create space — drag back, Cruyff turn, or inside cut. This simulates beating a defender after carrying through traffic.

T-drill. Sprint into the T-pattern. Sharp cut left, shuffle across, sharp cut right, backpedal to start. Every direction change should be explosive — low hips, outside foot plants hard.

Combine. Full sequence without stopping — weave, exit move, T-drill. The transition between control and speed is where game performance lives.

✓ Key Cue

Ball glued to your feet in the weave. Explode out of every cut in the T. Two speeds — controlled, then violent.

✗ Common Mistake

Standing tall through the cuts. Low hips = fast cuts. If you’re upright, you’re slow.

Duration

6 min

Sets

4 × full sequence

Equipment

Ball + 6 cones

One drill of 134. Free for three days, when you’re ready.

Twelve athletes. Twelve D1 commitments.

Four voices below. Eight more on the strip.

Ava Tibor D1 Attacker

“

I think what makes ASCEND different is that it’s not just about getting better on the ball — it’s about building confidence and understanding how to train the right way. Kai and Miko really care about helping players grow, and that shows.

→ UC San Diego

Abhishek Tomar D1 Midfielder

“

Ascend Athlete helped me stay locked in throughout one of the most important periods of my career. Between the training, mentality work, habits, and guidance through the recruiting process, I felt far more prepared and confident. It made the whole journey less overwhelming and helped me earn my commitment to the United States Military Academy.

→ United States Military Academy

David Ruy D1 Goalkeeper

“

The goalie-specific drills were one of the best parts of Ascend Athlete for me. They really helped sharpen the technical side of my game — footwork, handling, distribution, positioning, and reactions in game-like situations. Combined with the tactical preparation and consistency it gave me outside of training, it played a huge role in helping me commit to UCSB.

→ UC Santa Barbara

Sean Ueda D1 Midfielder

“

Ascend Athlete helped me elevate the technical and tactical side of my game in a way that translated directly onto the field. The drills were game-realistic, focused on decision-making, movement, and execution under pressure, and helped me become a more complete midfielder. That consistency in my preparation and development played a huge role in helping me commit to UC San Diego.

→ UC San Diego

Victor Ogieriaka · UC Davis Demetrius Egoreru · UC Davis Santiago Baez · San Jose State Michael Luechauer · UC San Diego James Saccau · Santa Clara Kat · UC San Diego Yul Hong · US Naval Academy Ronald Zhai · US Naval Academy

What parents tell us when no one is listening.

“Ascend gave our family clarity. Instead of feeling lost in the recruiting process, we finally had a clear system and weekly action steps. It took so much stress off us as parents and gave our son a real plan.”

Parent of High School Striker

“The mental side has been the biggest transformation. Our daughter went from constantly doubting herself to stepping on the field with real belief. The work they do around confidence, presence, and handling pressure is incredibly valuable.”

Parent of 2028 Winger

“As parents, we wanted someone our son could relate to. Having active Division I athletes mentor him made all the difference. He listened because they had just lived the exact journey he wants to be on. His confidence, discipline, and consistency have gone to another level.”

Parent of MLS Next Player

COMMON QUESTIONS

Before you ask.

Is my 10-year-old too young for this?

We already pay for a private trainer. Why add this?

What happens after 30 days?

I do not know soccer. How do I support my athlete?

What age range and positions is this built for?

What it costs

The four ways in.

Start with the Performance System. Layer on Recruiting and Mentorship when you need them — or take Full Access for everything under one price.

Start here

Performance System

The 30-day spine. Six pillars trained every day.

$199 one-time

or $399 / year

Days 1–3 free. No card.

Start free →

For the recruiting cycle

Recruiting

Coach outreach, engagement visibility, Game Day AI. Cancel when you commit.

$99 / month

or $899 / year

Cancel anytime.

See recruiting →

3 of 10 open

Mentorship

Direct access to Kai and Miko. Two sessions per month, film review, DM access all month. Permanently capped at 10 athletes.

$149 / month

or $1,499 / year

Book a call →

Everything, bundled

Full Access

Performance System + Recruiting + Mentorship under one price. Saves $69/month versus buying separately. Mentorship is capped at 10 athletes — this requires a short call first.

$179 / month

or $1,799 / year

vs ~$248 / mo separately.

Qualify on a call →

See full pricing & what each plan includes →

Two brothers. Zero soccer background. Both at Cal.

Our dad had zero soccer background.
He is exactly who we built this for.

One system. Six pillars. The first one is mental.

Mental

Experience a real drill.

Twelve athletes. Twelve D1 commitments.

What parents tell us when no one is listening.

Before you ask.

The four ways in.

You’re ready.
Start the system.

Two brothers. Zero soccer background. Both at Cal.

Our dad had zero soccer background.He is exactly who we built this for.

One system. Six pillars. The first one is mental.

Mental

Experience a real drill.

Twelve athletes. Twelve D1 commitments.

What parents tell us when no one is listening.

Before you ask.

The four ways in.

You’re ready.Start the system.

Our dad had zero soccer background.
He is exactly who we built this for.

You’re ready.
Start the system.