“Having active Division I athletes mentor him made all the difference. His confidence, discipline, and consistency have gone to another level.” — Parent of MLS Next Player
Kai #13 and Miko #15 play D1 at UC Berkeley. Ten athletes who used this system committed D1 this year. Free for 3 days.
THE PROBLEM
You pay for the club. The camps. The private trainer. The tournament weekends across three states.
Your athlete trains harder than the kid starting in front of them.
The lineup stays the same. The coach does not explain why. The recruiting emails do not come.
Because effort is not a system.
And every season without one is a season behind.
That ends here.
THE SYSTEM
01 / PHYSICAL
Speed, strength, and conditioning built for soccer — not the gym. ALTIS sprint mechanics, heavy sled accelerations, Nordic hamstring curls, trap-bar deadlifts. Match week and off-season programming that periodizes correctly.
ALTIS METHODOLOGY · D1 S&C PROGRAMMING
Watch Real Training ↗Speed, strength, and conditioning built for soccer — not the gym. ALTIS sprint mechanics, heavy sled accelerations, Nordic hamstring curls, trap-bar deadlifts.
ALTIS METHODOLOGY · D1 S&C PROGRAMMING
Jim Murphy's Inner Excellence framework — The Funnel, Neutral Thinking, Visualization. Used by PGA Tour players and Olympic athletes. Not vague journaling. Structured protocols that perform under pressure.
INNER EXCELLENCE · JIM MURPHY
Position-specific skill progressions built on Coerver methodology. Ball mastery, 1v1 patterns, finishing under pressure. Every drill targeted to exactly where you play.
COERVER COACHING · 1M+ PLAYERS
Pre-training fueling windows, game day nutrition blueprints, protein timing for strength sessions, hydration protocols. Built for athletes who need to perform — not bodybuilders.
PERFORMANCE NUTRITION · D1 STANDARDS
Recovery, sleep optimization, mobility circuits, and injury prevention. Copenhagen holds, soft tissue protocols, readiness baselines. The infrastructure that makes every other pillar compound.
INEOS MARGINAL GAINS · NSCA PROTOCOLS
Scanning habits, pressing triggers, positional play, and film study. Built from Pep Guardiola's positional grid, Gullit's framework, and Wilson's Inverting the Pyramid.
PEP GUARDIOLA · GULLIT · WILSON
They used this system during their recruiting year.
I started following the Ascend Athlete system during my senior year, and it helped me stay much more consistent with my training, mentality, and daily habits. That consistency translated onto the field and gave me more confidence throughout the recruiting process. I ended up committing D1 that same season.
→ UC Davis
The recruiting process can feel really daunting, especially when you are trying to balance it with training, school, and performance. Ascend Athlete gave me structure not just with soccer training, but with mindset, recovery, habits, and how to approach the recruiting side with confidence. Once I stayed consistent with it, I felt far more prepared going into matches and much more clear throughout the recruiting process, which played a big role in helping me commit D1.
→ UC Davis
Ascend Athlete helped me with everything I needed, technical training, mentality, habits, game preparation, and the recruiting process. It made me realize how much the little things matter both on and off the field, and that played a huge role in helping me commit D1.
→ San Jose State
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
Ascend Athlete helped me become a more confident, disciplined, and complete player, which ultimately led to my commitment to UC San Diego.
→ UC San Diego
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
Ascend Athlete helped me stay consistent with my training, mindset, and preparation while making the recruiting process feel much less overwhelming. That structure and support played a huge role in helping me sign with Santa Clara University.
→ Santa Clara University
What I like about ASCEND is that it goes beyond just training — it helps players understand how to actually improve and build confidence over time. Kai and Miko bring a level of intention and care that you don’t usually see, and it makes a real difference for younger players trying to take the next step.
→ UC San Diego
The biggest thing Ascend Athlete gave me was consistency. It helped me stay disciplined with my training, habits, and mentality while making the recruiting process much easier to navigate. That support played a major role in helping me commit D1.
→ United States Naval Academy
Ascend Athlete helped me stay consistent with the details that matter most, from technical work and recovery to mindset and preparation leading into games. It also made the recruiting process feel much less overwhelming by giving me a clear structure to follow. That support and consistency played a big role in helping me commit D1.
→ United States Naval Academy
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
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
"Cal was our dream school. As kids we would try to talk to Cal players after games, hoping for one tip. We built Ascend so your athlete never has to." — Kai and Miko Oppenheim · UC Berkeley Men's Soccer
HOW WE MADE IT TO CAL
Kai and Miko on the journey from Beach Chalet, San Francisco to UC Berkeley.
FOR PARENTS
"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.
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PARENTS WHO TRUSTED US
“Kai and Miko gave our son something that went far beyond recruiting advice. They helped him build confidence, structure his training, and start believing he truly belonged at the next level. The mentorship around mindset, daily habits, and accountability changed the way he approached soccer and life.”
Parent of 2027 ECNL Forward
“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
“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
“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
“Before working with Kai and Miko, our son loved soccer but lacked confidence when things got difficult. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen him become more composed, more disciplined, and most importantly, excited to train every day.”
Parent of 11-year-old Midfielder
“What we appreciate most is that they focus on the whole athlete, not just skills. Our daughter is becoming more confident, more coachable, and more responsible with her routines both on and off the field.”
Parent of 10-year-old Winger
“Our son looks up to them so much. Having current Division I players mentor him has been incredibly motivating. He comes home from every session energized and eager to practice what he learned.”
Parent of 12-year-old Striker
“As parents, we wanted someone who could help our child build good habits early. The structure, accountability, and encouragement have been amazing, and we’ve already noticed growth in both his game and maturity.”
Parent of 11-year-old Defender
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