My son (9) and daughter (12) had such an awesome experience with TLU. The training was very impressive and really helped build my children's confidence out on the field. The instructors were always upbeat and very positive and did a great job explaining everything. Coach Alonzo was very helpful during the whole process. My son was scoring more goals and foot work improved drastically. He said that Coach Alonzo had told them to trust in God and be fearless and he said that really helped him. Overall, amazing soccer training and highly recommend! read more

Let's be honest there are many personal coaches out there that you can choose so it can be difficult knowing you have invested in the right private coach. So let me help put your mind to rest with Team Lion United. They are very highly professional and skilled. My daughter started private lessons to help her grow more skills with her club team but to also help build her confidence and love of the sport. My daughter is 7 and recently also got bumped up a age group to play so getting these additional sessions in were a must for us to keep up with those older girls. The different techniques and skills he covers are unique, versitile and he keeps a great rotation of them throughout the session. The coach keeps them moving and motivated. My daughter had already applied her newly taught skills to her team in just a few sessions. Her confidence has also grown which alone is pretty epic! I also love how the coach gives feedback and does check ins after a few sessions. Its important for your child to connect with the field as much as the coach and I feel this is what makes Team United special and stand out. Coach Alonso and his team love what they do and it shows. They are there to support your child and not only teach things but to instil good sportsmanship and just the overall love of the game. So, in saying that choose Team United like we did for those one on ones. Worth every dollar spent here and more! read more

We started with Coach Alonso so my daughter could learn the basics and get some practice before joining a team. I would highly recommend. Coach Alonso includes both physical and mental strength practices in his sessions, which my daughter found very helpful. She enjoys every session and when it's over she can't wait for the next week. With every practice she became more confident in herself. read more

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We feel so happy and fortunate to have found Coach Alonso. My 10yr old daughter was going through a rough patch with soccer and had low confidence in her skills and no longer was enjoying soccer due to a challenging year. She spent the whole summer training with Team Lion United. Top notch coaches that instill confidence while building the athlete's skills. She has improved tremendously thanks to Coach Alonso and his team of coaches. During her first game of regular season she scored a goal and she said it was thanks to everything Coach Alonso taught her. She plays with heart and a huge smile on her face. Thank you Team Lion United for bringing up her confidence and her love of soccer. I 100% recommended Coach Alonso, stop searching you have found the right coach to help train your athlete to the next level. read more

Words Cannot Express how extremely lucky and grateful we are to have found Team Lion United. Not only do they focus on improving my son's skills but they focus on his overall approach in sports and Life. My son always looks forward to his sessions with Coach Alonso- they have such a great time during practice that it does not even feel like Practice! Coach and his team make sure that the kids dont ever forget to have fun and celebrate any wins- big or small. My son has played with multiple soccer clubs but he showed the most improvement with Team Lion United because they are more hands on and the quality of training they provide is top notch. They focus on both boosting a players sense of self and how to be a great team player at the same time. It does not even seem like a "job" for Coach because you truly see how passionate he is with soccer. Shoutout to Coach Alonso and his team- its an honor to have you mentor Sky! read more

TLU is different. Our 9 year old son has thrived under Coach Alonso and his amazing coaching staff. Recently our relatives noticed an amazing shift in our son's confidence and skills after not having seen him play for a few months. Our son loves soccer and it has been beautiful to watch him grow as a result of Coach Alonso's unique blend of pro level coaching and development. Coach Alonso is open about his spirituality, and his approach to incorporating mind/body/spirit into his soccer training methodology is quite refreshing. It's clear that with Coach it's not just about helping players achieve their soccer goals (though that will happen), but about building good, strong, capable humans. Best of all, in our opinion, while the TLU coaching/training is competitive and challenging it is also FUN, unique and not repetitive. Our son loves attending the scrimmages, private training lessons, Finishing Fridays and definitely gets an intense workout during 1 v 1 coaching lessons. Our instincts guided us to TLU and we are so happy to have found these folks. read more

Our daughter has been privately training with Team Lion for almost 5 months now. We had a really hard time finding a quality goal keeping coach until we started training with Coach Alonso and his amazing team. The progress we have seen in our daughter in just 5 months time is incredible! Not only is she progressing physically, but almost more importantly, her confidence has soared! We very much appreciate that Team Lion incorporates both mental and physical aspects into their training. Our daughter has gone from playing Rec soccer to being offered a position on an All Star team and winning 2 championships in the short time we have been with Team Lion! They came highly recommended to us and we will continue to highly recommend them to others. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you Coach Alonso and Team Lion, for helping our daughter hone in on her true passion! read more

As a practicing Christian, I carefully sought out finding a Christian coach or sports team. That's when I discovered Team Lion United. I connected with Coach Alonzo, and immediately was very drawn into his heart for the Lord, so I happily signed my son up! Coach Alonzo and his coaches are the absolute best! They are SO KIND, and so good with their techniques! I enjoy watching their footwork! Now I will be honest, Coach Alonzo is tough! He has the HIGHEST expectations for his players, ALWAYS honoring God on the field butvnot allowing kids to have excuses either! He trains his players like he expects them to win a World Cup! So if you are looking for a Coach who is skilled, has high expectations for his players, and ALWAYS operates out of HIGH integrity and his love for Christ, Team Lion United is for your child! Just in a few lessons, my son has shown great improvement at school! read more

I have nothing but positive things to say about Team Lion United. My son has completed 10 sessions with Coach Alonso and his team and I am so happy with his growth and how much he's progressed during these sessions. Our goal was to prepare my son for club trying outs (he's 5) and Team Lion United really helped improve his weakness and build his confidence. I was so happy my son made the team. Coach Alonso and his team are very professional, always on time with equipment ready to get started, patient, and great with kids. I was so pleased with how much my son had improved in his skills, focus, and confidence, and my son wanted to continue with sessions, that we signed him up for another 10 sessions. I would definitely recommend Team Lion United for anyone looking into getting your kid ready for the next level. read more

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Alonso has made a great difference in my daughters' soccer mentality and skills. She started club and i wanted to ensure that her skills improve and that she keeps the love of the game. I can already see an improvement in foot work and tactics. She speaks to me about her training and I love hearing all of the positive soccer and life lessons she is learning. She takes them to the field. On the drive home she said, "he is so insirpiring....I'm going to be like that". The confidence was astounding. She looks forward to every practice and she definitely still loves the game. There is no way of describing how he coaches. The only thing I could say is to just try it and find out for yourself. Confidence, trust in your abilities, and determination. Just a few key words/phrases she has mentioned. read more

My daughter was in a team as a practice player and lost some confidence in herself when trying to keep up with the other girls' skills and knowledge. It got overwhelming and she decided to take a step back. However, she said she wanted to learn from Coach Alonso until she feels ready to be in a team again. So far, it's our second time signing up with him and I have seen that confidence building up again! She's always excited for her next practice and always labels each one as "amazing." I have to agree! The drills are awesome and he gives that individualized focus and guidance that, unfortunately, isn't always given in a larger team due to the amount of players and lack of time. She received a bracelet when we signed her up and wore it to school. She told me that when she was playing soccer during recess, she looked down at that bracelet and she felt the boost of confidence to score a goal! This was beautiful to hear because it shows how much of a positive influence Coach Alonso has on his athletes even out of practice, and I'm so happy my daughter gets to learn from him. He sets a positive environment and repeatedly gives her words of encouragement, which is what every child needs to hear when overcoming their challenges. Prior to signing up, I had seen reviews about the impact he has on his athletes, and from the first practice, I could already see what everyone was talking about. There are many good coaches out there, but in my opinion Coach Alonso is top notch. If you want to see growth in your child's soccer skills and confidence, try Team Lion United, you wont be disappointed. read more

Coach Alonso and his team are truly astonishing. Not only do they have a very targeted and intentional way of training and teaching soccer that is beyond anything we've seen, the same lessons can be applied to life in general. My daughter has learned confidence on and off the field. Highly recommended to anyone looking for soccer lessons. read more

I was in need of a soccer trainer for my 2 kids and I ran across coach Alonso just googling .. so far he has been an amazing coach for them both so far they absolutely love going to practice with him . They have improved so much and have only had a few lessons so far and we will continue to work with him read more

What a blessing has been to have found Coach Alonso, not only is he a coach, he is a teacher, and most importantly a mentor. He genuinely cares about the athletes he coaches. He goes above and beyond and my girls look forward to training with him every week. Coach Alonso is one of a kind. He is genuine, passionate about his work, and makes it his mission to make sure there is a lesson to be taught at every session. If you are looking for an amazing coach,Coach Alonso is it, it does not get better than that. I've seen my share of coaches and nothing compares to his work and his mission as Team Lion United. read more

Thank you Coach Alonzo for your commitment and patience coaching our little guy Presley. He has taken some valuable lessons and skills that he will use throughout his soccer career. We appreciate your calm and positive demeanor approach that you took while coaching Presley. Definitely made him feel at ease and gave him the confidence he needed to face his soccer challenges . We will definitely sign up for more lessons in the future! Thank You! read more

First off I would like to say thank you to Coach Alonso and his family for providing this service to the children in the Inland Empire community. My child started lessons with Coach Alonso last spring 2022 - August 2022. My son plays club soccer and his main goal was to train to be apart of the freshman soccer team. So he trained and continued to play for club. And once he went into high school he still gave it his all. He worked out, ate well and trained. He tried out for the freshman soccer team this past September. He made it into the freshman team. On Saturday October 9th he got moved to JV.... My kid has a lot more to learn but he is on the right path. WE Thank you Coach Alonso for praying for my son and giving him the guidance that you did. read more

We are so happy and grateful we found Team Lion United. Our daughter was going through some rough times with soccer and seemed to be losing interest in her favorite sport. Thanks to TLU and its total concept approach to mentoring young athletes, she found the passion she once had for the beautiful game. In just a few sessions with Coach Alonso and his team, our daughter showed improvement in her confidence and ball-handling skills, instantly reflected during games. We enjoy how they give feedback immediately after each session as well as words of encouragement for the week. Coach Alonso and his team have not only been professional trainers, but also very caring in their approach. They have been instrumental in our daughter's growth as a student-athlete and we are excited to see her continued development. If you are looking to help your player get to the next level, give Coach Alonso and TLU a chance. read more

Coach Alonso has been one of the greatest finds for our family. He coaches both my 10 and 7 year old boys in soccer and injects so much of life's important lessons in every session. His drills are very technical and my kids are improving quickly and always have fun while doing so. We are very happy to recommend Coach Alonso to anyone wanting to improve their technique and gain confidence in their game from a highly skilled coach and role model. read more

Coach Alonso is awesome. He has been working with my son for some time now. Not only does he himself have the skillset to back up what he's teaching but he also bring the mental aspect to the game. Instilling quick thinking and self confidence. My son has improved time and time again, with both the physical and the mental game. We highly recommend Team Lion United! read more

My daughter has been training with Alonso for 3 weeks now, and we both feel like we have known Alonso for along time. His connection with my daughter is great. His analogies he uses are at age level which I admire because my daughter comes home and gets it. He not only teaches the game on a physical aspect but as well as mentally. He has taken time out of his schedule to watch her play on the weekend to better understand her weakness and strengths for the next training session. This is so valuable to us and we are extremely happy and satisfied with Alonso. We're glad we found Coach Alonso and we look forward to continue my daughters growth in soccer with Coach Alonso. Highly recommend for additional skill training , and soccer psychology from beginner to elite players. read more

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I looked up private lessons for soccer and Team Lion popped up. My daughter wanted to start playing soccer, since she is a little older to start we decided that a private session would work best. We initially signed up for 5 lessons but my daughter enjoyed it so much we decided to purchase 5 more. Coach Alonso and his team have been amazing. They teach the fundamentals and on top of that, they help with the confidence. We appreciate all that you have done and will continue to do! read more

My son has been working with Coach Alonso all summer. I have seen lots of improvement in my son's soccer skills and his mental game as well. Coach Alonso is very patient and knowledgeable and my son is always engaged in his lessons. I appreciate all the support and training Coach Alonso has provided! read more

My daughter has been working with Alonso for many months now. After just a few weeks I noticed a huge change in her skill, confidence and attitude. Her soccer games have gotten progressively better and ahe is now scoring more goals and playing more in unison with her teams. Alonso is really passionate and positive with the kids making sure they are enthusiastic and happy to play soccer. I've never met a coach who goes above and beyond for their players. He communicates well about upcoming practices and what to work on with the kids. My daughter is now looking to get into a competitive team but still gets a lot out of her practices with Alonso. Each lesson is different and gets progressively more challenging which is great for kids of all levels and ages. I highly recommend him. read more

Great, passionate, fun and professional trainer on and off the field. Understands personal goals and provides the necessary tools to achieve them. If I can give six stars I would. Highly recommend. read more

The coaches at team lion united are amazing. I have seen my son grow. They are positive and motivating. I love the compassion these coaches have for the students. After each practice they huddle together and give motivating advice and positive feedback to the students. I have also noticed that no student is treated differently, no matter age or experience. read more

Coach Alfonso has been a very positive influence in the soccer development of my daughter. He teaching techniques not only focus on soccer skills but the mental aspect of the game. This has helped my daughter understand that mistakes happen and focus on not doing the same mistake again. I have seen her attitude and skills improve over the last month with his training. I have recommended him to others because of his overall training of not just the skills but the mental attitude need in order to make your child a better player during games and training. read more

When our daughter was falling behind on her soccer skills, Coach Alonso was recommended to us by a friend and were extremely thankful he was! Coach Alonso and Coach Eric are amazing coaches. They show true passion for what they do and it shows in the kids who train with them. My daughter is 6 years old and within minutes of starting her first practice there was huge breakthrough in her listening, processing and executing skills. Her focus, skills and confidence has gotten incredibly better in such a short period of time and it's all thanks to Coach Alonso and his professionalism and skills in training. We highly recommend Coach Alonso and Coach Eric at Team Lion United! You won't regret it! read more

Dominic had his first soccer session with coach Alonso today.if you want your lil one to learn the game of soccer and become a winner on the soccer field give coach Alonso a shot u won't be disappointed.dominic had not even taken his soccer cleats off after session was over when he was already asking me if he was coming back to train with coach.he wants to get there mind/focus rite so that the outside skills flow.the journey to a winner and success begins.thank you coach alonso read more

As a Parent I highly recommend Coach Alonso. My 6 year old son loves going to his practices. I have noticed an improvement in his skills every week. Coach Alonso is an awesome Coach and passionate about what he does. He coaches kids of all ages, I would not recommend anyone else but him. Thank you Coach for everything you have done! read more

Coach Alonso is great coach but an even better human being. He really connects with his players. He is a motivator and and has inspired my children after just one session. I highly recommend him, my daughters are 12 and 7 and can't wait for their next session. They voluntarily woke up early this morning to work on their touches and ball control drills, Great Job, Coach Alonso! read more

Lion United has been a tremendous influence on my son's soccer development. The training sessions have improved his ball control, passing, and confidence making him a much better player. Best of all, the sessions are fun and fast paced, so the players are never sitting around and also enjoy the training. I am very thankful for Lion United's training, and look forward to my son's progression as a soccer player as he continues to fall in love with the sport. read more

I cannot give Alonso a higher recommendation! We hired him to work with our 11 year old son about 5 months ago. We had some specific things that we saw could be improved but wanted Alonso to do an unbiased evaluation. He said that he could see the talent within him and he would bring it out. He started doing drills that I had never seen before, even though I had played 18 years of soccer. He was doing drills that involved playing catch with a tennis ball. In my mind, I had some doubts but trusted the process. I am so glad I did! Once I figured out why he was doing much of what he was doing, I was beyond impressed at the method. Alonso not only works with him on skills, but on his soccer IQ, attitude, and general outlook on life. In just a few short months, Alonso has become a mentor to my son...not only in soccer but in his approach to any challenge. He truly has a gift and I highly recommend him for any skill level. My son has played in the rec leagues for 5 years but wasn't really advancing. After 5 months with Alonso, he has just been invited to play on the local club team! He has a passion and love of the game and his students that is truly unique and infectious! Thanks Coach! read more

I don't even know how many lessons we have had now because we just keep going; that's how great the training is from Coach Alonso. Not only the soccer skills; but the life lessons being taught are priceless. Thank you Coach for everything you have done and continue to do for Jayden. He absolutely loves soccer and since training with you has improved a lot. I have played soccer for many years as well as football and ran track; but your genuine approach far exceeds that of just about any coach I can actually remember; so thank you for everything. If you want to elevate your kids soccer game, Coach Alonso has the tools, experience, passion and desire to teach them everything they need to know and more. I could write a book on Coach Alonso and how great he his but words can never explain the results. You will just have to experience it for yourself. read more

Coach Alonso is a rare talent. With four kids of my own, I have been coaching and developing youth soccer players for about 20 years. During that time period, I have not come across any soccer coaches, trainers, or consultants as effective as Coach Alonso. This is due to the fact that he possesses the rare combination of athletic skill, an extremely high soccer IQ, and an ability to relate to children on a real level. As a true mentor should, he not only teaches kids to play soccer, but he also he teaches them about the spirit of soccer and of sport in general. For soccer players to reach their full potential, they should have coaching about the philosophy of the Game, develop a strong mind, and of course, hone their soccer skills. Coach Alonso delivers on all of these fronts -- my kids love having him as a coach. In summary, Coach Alonso is an extraordinary talent and I would highly recommend him to coach your kids to elevate their game in a meaningful way. read more