What families say about Coach Ray.

“Coach Ray has been an incredible soccer coach for my kids. He gives amazing one-on-one attention to each player, making sure they truly understand what they’re doing and helping them improve in every session. He’s extremely patient with all the kids—no matter their age or skill level—and you can tell he genuinely cares about their progress and confidence. What I also appreciate is how open he is to learning and growing as a coach. He’s always looking for new techniques and training methods to make practices more effective and fun. My kids absolutely love working with him and always look forward to training days. Overall, Coach Ray has been a huge positive influence both on and off the field, and I can’t recommend him enough.”

“Coach Ray is an outstanding soccer coach who truly cares about his players’ growth, both on and off the field. His passion for the game is clear in every practice and match. He’s dedicated, organized, and always focused on helping each child improve their skills while still keeping the game fun and exciting. What makes Coach Ray stand out is the balance he brings to his coaching style. He knows when to push the kids to challenge themselves and when to step back and encourage them with patience and understanding. He takes the time to get to know each player personally their strengths, weaknesses, and what motivates them and adjusts his approach accordingly. The kids really respect him and respond so well to his energy and positive attitude. He constantly reminds them about teamwork, good sportsmanship, and effort over perfection. You can tell he genuinely wants every child to feel confident and proud of their progress. Overall, Coach Ray creates an environment where kids not only learn soccer skills but also build confidence, discipline, and a love for the game. We feel so lucky to have him coaching our kid!”

“My boys absolutely love going to Soro Futbol Academy! Coach Ray has created an environment that is not only fun and engaging but also incredibly positive and growth oriented. From the moment they step onto the field, my kids are excited to learn, play, and grow—not just as soccer players, but as young leaders. Coach Ray brings an infectious energy to every session. He’s encouraging, patient, and always focused on building confidence. What sets him apart is how he seamlessly weaves leadership development into his training. He teaches the importance of teamwork, communication, discipline, and resilience—skills that go far beyond the soccer field. Great soccer coaches do more than teach technique, they inspire, mentor, and help kids believe in themselves. Coach Ray does all of that and more. He pays attention to each child’s individual progress, celebrates their wins and helps them push through challenges with a positive mindset. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of the Soro Futbol Academy family. If you're looking for a coach who truly cares and a program that builds both skill and character, look no further than Coach Ray!”

“Our kids love training with Coach Ray (Soro). The sessions are fast-paced with tons of touches on the ball, which keeps them engaged and encourages them to try new things without worrying about mistakes. Our son has trained with Soro for about three years—doing classes, Sunday league, and small group lessons—which really helped his transition into club soccer. Our daughter has joined sessions this past year and enjoys it just as much. Beyond skills, Coach Ray teaches respect and confidence (like greeting coaches with a handshake and eye contact), which we really appreciate. Highly recommend!”

“Love love love Coach Ray. I highly recommend his classes. My son has been going to Ray for a while now. Between the classes and private training sessions, his skills have increased significantly. Ray also seems to find a way to connect with my son, who is a perfectionist to his core, and can be very hard on himself. Ray comes down to his level and gets him to get his head back in the game. Great energy for all these young kids as well.”

“Coach Ray is an exceptional mentor who truly understands how to connect with kids. His coaching style is both engaging and effective- he combines group instruction with personalized guidance, helping each child grow in skill and confidence. Through his experience and leadership, Coach Ray teaches not just soccer but also decision-making and maturity on the field. The level of play at Soro is impressive, offering just the right mix of challenge and support for kids to thrive. I wholeheartedly recommend SoroFutebol Academy to any kid looking for a positive, skill-building soccer experience for their child.”

“Coach Ray is exceptional! My son has been with him only two seasons, and in a short time his confidence and skill level drastically improved. By observation, it’s clear that Coach Ray has passion for his work. I highly recommend Coach Ray, and have recommended others who play on my son’s club team to him.”

“Ray’s Soro Academy completely changed my son’s approach to Soccer. He’s more confident in his abilities on the field and is able to make quicker decisions that lead to great team play. Since starting with Soro, my son has gone from starting on the bench to being a starter on his competitive team! Ray is an amazing coach who helps kids find their inner confidence by encouraging and challenging them to be the best that they can be on and off the field!”

“Coach Ray just gets it. I can’t speak highly enough about Coach Ray and his Soro Academy. The sessions are fast paced and engaging. Coach Ray has the rare perfect blend of making sure the players are pushing and staying locked in, while also making sure they’re enjoying the beautiful game. Ray’s passion for the game is contagious and you can tell he really enjoys working with the players. He’s a special coach and you’ll be thankful you found him.”

“We’ve known Coach Ray for over five years, and I can’t say enough great things about him and Soro Futbol Academy. His passion for the game and genuine care for each player really stand out. He focuses not only on developing strong technical skills but also on teamwork, confidence, and discipline — all in a fun, motivating environment. My son absolutely loves going to training and always comes home energized and excited to play more. We’ve seen great progress both in his skills and his attitude toward the sport. Highly recommend Soro Futbol Academy to anyone looking for top-quality soccer training and an inspiring coach!”

“I noticed a huge difference in my 8 year old sons playing in games after only 4 sessions of Soro! He has been playing soccer for years but we have never seen a program make such a difference so quickly. Highly recommend this program”

“Coach Ray is super passionate about soccer and is committed to teaching the kids how to play the sport and love it too. I highly recommend Soro Futbol.”

“Ray’s awesome! My son has worked with him to supplement his club training. Ray does a great job keeping the kids engaged and on task. They learn to play fast and aggressive with their heads up. Ray is also a pleasure to interact with. He always greets & interacts with the kids even when they’re not there for class and promotes a positive environment and culture for our soccer community. Thanks Ray!”

“My son started training with coach Ray at seven years old. I wanted my son to have a good foundation before trying out for a competitive club team. Coach Ray has been a positive influence in his life, not only teaching him soccer skills, but lessons and disciplines he can use on, and off the pitch. Training sessions are fun, fast paced, and disciplined. I can say Coach Ray really takes a vested interest in the kids he trains, especially those who want to put the work in. My son is now nine years old and just made the “A” team for a competitive soccer club. Thank you coach Ray for preparing my son for the next phase of his soccer journey.”

“Coach Ray has been instrumental in developing my son. He has improved all aspects of his game since he started attending classes. Ray has helped him move beyond the basics to sharpen his tactical skills.”

“My son has been in Coach Ray's classes for more than 2 years and he loves them. They have helped him develop as a competitive soccer player and increased his love of the game. Definitely recommend!”

“Hello everyone. Wanted to acknowledge Ray Soro (soccer academy owner)for being an excellent coach, mentor and inspiration to my boys. We began our soccer journey almost 10 years ago at NCSP and then graduated to club soccer. My boys have reached the elite level which is super competitive. We realized we needed to supplement above and beyond their training so we reached out to Ray. He has significantly helped our boys and they love working with him. Ray is a coach that truly can coach at ALL levels and bring out the best in them. (Boys and Girls)”

“Soro Futbol is the BEST! Our son has been taking classes with Coach Ray for the last 3 years and he has grown so much and looks forward to class every week! In fact, I told him we were going to write a review and he said “can we give more than 5 stars?!” 100 stars for Soro Futbol!”

“Know Coach since he was in grade school. Now he's teaching my boys to play at an elite level as they have transitioned to club soccer. He's patient and understands how to connect with each individual player in order to provide the feedback needed to advance them in their skills. Highly recommended Soro if you're looking to get some extra reps in while having your child learn the game.”

“My son has been training with Coach Soro for 3 years and always says “yes,” to any opportunity to work with Coach Soro. He creates an environment where the players are Challenged and have fun. He trains all aspects Of the sport-technical and mental. You will see the growth in your kiddo plus maintaining the love of the game!”

“The first training session we had with Soro Futbol Academy, my son said, “Coach Ray is my favorite coach ever”! Coach Ray not only has a wealth of knowledge, but has a passion for soccer and an energetic, positive coaching style that works really well with the kids. After having a discouraging year, Coach Ray helped my son find the love of the game again! He continually encouraged him each step of the way until he gained some confidence back! I not only saw improvement, but I saw him have fun again! One of my favorite things, besides seeing my son grow, is I can see how proud Coach Ray is as he sees the kids learning and improving. His joy radiates and his love of the game shines through! Soro Futbol Academy is more than just training, it’s a soccer family!”

“Coach Ray is awesome! My son looks forward to coming to Soro training every week. I appreciate his enthusiasm and love for the sport that he passes over to the kids.”

“One of the "The Best Coach", we love Soro Ray a lot, the way he teaches and his traning/Skill developments are excellent One of the Great Coach. Never miss his class/Traning if u want to be the best player.Thank you!!!”

“Coach Ray's Academy training has been life changing for my daughter and her confidence! He's incredibly talented at engaging and connecting with the kids to meet them at their level, motivating them to want to work harder, and provides very specific feedback that is easy for them to understand and make improvements on. My daughter made drastic progress in only a few sessions and BEGS me to go back each week. Her skills and speed improved immediately and people were asking what we did for her. I could sit here and write an essay on how amazing he is, but short story is Ray's passion for the game transfers to all his students. He has a unique ability to reach every type of child. He's super personable and fun to be around. And his touch on the ball isn't too bad either. ;-)”

“Coach Soro is a fantastic leader and teacher. Direct, articulate, and holds the kids accountable while showing them the way. Makes practice and exercise in thinking and organization. Best around SD and highly recommended.”

“My son has been playing in the Soro Summer Camp in Poway with coach Ray for the last couple years and loves it. In the beginning of the school year we were looking for a professional soccer program to participate in throughout the year. Luckily we found out that Coach Ray has Soro Futbol Training program so we signed up right way. Rain or shine he always coaching them. Thank you Coach Ray”

“Ray demonstrates superior knowledge, experience and coaching skills each time we attend his sessions. Its amazing how each training is different and designed to develop all soccer skills enabling every single player to grow rapidly regardless of position or age. My son is learning new individual techniques, team interplay concepts and improving and having fun everyday. We really appreciate Ray's fun, passionate style for the game and his students.”

“One of the best if not the best soccer trainer in San Diego. Coach Ray has a deep understanding of the game and his ability to simplify it to the kids is amazing. I really love the type of Futbol he is teaching; it’s very hard to find a coach that mirrors European style futbol. I love that fact that the whole program is professional and consistent, he is very involved in practice and offers every kid a different style that applies to them, every kid is different and coach Ray understands that. He’s made my nephews fall in love with the game. Truly amazing, thank you coach Ray.”

“Soro Soccer Development is an absolute gem when training for soccer!! Coach Ray is dedicated to these kids and gives everything they possibly would need to succeed. He’s direct, all while understanding each child’s progress and individual development. He’s a passionate coach and person. I wouldn’t take my daughter anywhere else for her development!!”

“Ray and his team are truly some of the best! Mentors, coaches and leaders …all wrapped together on a soccer field! The confidence Ray has given both my kids not only on the field, but in the world is unprecedented. Speed, agility and footwork has improved dramatically and they responded immediately to his style of coaching! Lifting them up while encouraging them to put in the work.”

“Coach Ray is amazing! Training is intense and I have seen a huge impact with my daughters soccer skills. Thank you Coach Ray!”

“Ray is one of those coaches that comes once in a young players life time. His knowledge of the game is top notch and my daughter was hooked from the first training session! Her skill level and soccer IQ has elevated her confidence in herself. From the first touch, her speed, as well the skill to read a situation and make smart quick decisions. One of the most important attributes that Ray brings to the game is his understanding on positive reinforcement and energy, by putting my daughter in a game situation that normally could overload her and prevent her to lose focus, he shows her ways that doesn't prevent it from happing (this has been tested time an time again during games as well tournaments) and she continues to maintain focus and composer to be an impact player on the pitch. In short, if you are looking to elevate your child's play then Soro Futbol is the place to be!”

“Coach Raymond is the absolute best. He knows just how hard to push an athlete without over doing it. My 9 year old begs to go to his training sessions. Coach Raymond connects with his kids on more levels than just soccer. He transfers soccer lessons into life leasons and sometimes it's just what we need as a parent.....commitment, dedication and aspirations. Highly recommend this guy to whomever that may be looking for "that coach". You won't be disappointed here.”

“Coach Ray is the real deal! Our girls (ages 9 and 7) recently finished one of his clinics and they both have grown so much in the short 10 week program. Initially, I was intimidated for the girls and confirmed with Coach Ray that this was the appropriate level for them. They were the only two girls playing with club level boys! He asked us to trust him and so we did and we're thrilled that we did. This past week was their first scrimmage/game/practice since their clinic with Coach Ray and they are honestly running circles around the other girls. They are handling the ball so much better, they have more control and power behind the ball than they ever have. Additionally, I see a new found confidence in them that we didn't always consistently see. If you are on the fence, I would urge you to take the chance. You will be glad that you did.”

“Coach Ray’s attention to detail is what sets him apart, he will help develop your player to the next level. Kids take to his coaching approach they are challenged while learning and having fun. Great training facility.”

“Ray is a tremendous soccer coach and our kids have learned so much from his program. Highly recommended.”

“I recommend Soro Futbol to any parents who are looking at getting the skills their kid needs to learn soccer and have fun! My son participated for the past 2 years and he loves it! The coach is encouraging and corrects with excellent redirection. If you are just starting out or looking to refine your skill set this is the perfect program.”

“Coach Ray is an absolute professional. He is extremely knowledgeable in the game of soccer and demonstrates excellent ability to convey his knowledge to his players. He's also super personable and fun to be around. Highly recommend him if you're looking to up your game!”

“Coach Ray Sorro is the answer for young players who want to go to the next level. My talented daughter was experiencing a bit of a dip. We love the coaches that help her but she was definitely stagnating and she wasn't enjoying the game as much. Meanwhile a few of her team mates were improving rapidly. Thankfully, their dads told me about coach Sorro. Then I started hearing about him from credible people at various soccer events. So my daughter joined a session and in a few minutes I could see his ability to engage and direct and especially encourage my daughter. It was like a light switch. After only 5 or 6 sessions her game performance improved immediately. She attacks with confidence and she's having fun again. The proof is in the pudding. His passion for the game instantly transfers to his players.”

“Coach Ray and his team are amazing. Knowledgeable, in tune with every child, and could pinpoint what my son needed to work on within minutes. Any kid who works with him for even a session will see both confidence and skills boosted.”

“Ramond stands out from other trainers by far. He authentically cares about every individual player, provides great technical feedback, but more than anything he has a positive mental coach. For younger and older players alike, the mental aspect of the game is huge and he is the most positive yet firm coach. My son absolutely loves him and has grown under his direction.”

“Coach Ray is amazing! I am truly amazed at how well he connects with each player and I love that he explains things in a way that is easy for the player to understand as well as give positive reinforcement. It is easy to see that he truly cares about each player and that he genuinely enjoys what he does.”

“Coach Ray has brought my daughter’s soccer skills to the next level. He has been challenging her and pushing her to become the best soccer player she can be while still making it fun for her.”

“Ray is great at taking my son’s soccer skills to the next level. It’s a high level but at a fun pace and personalized.”

“Very good training, the coach is very good if you want to have a amazing coach come here and have amazing trainings.”

“Wonderful Coach Raymond. So detail and excellent strategy team training. Professional soccer trainer!!”

“Ray is a great soccer trainer and coach.”

“Great Coach!!”

“Great training, highly recommend!”

“nice coach”

“Coach Ray Soro is so good at communicating and motivating the kids. The kids understand they are there to learn, and they have a blast doing it.”