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BUILT FOR THE FEW WHO WANT MORE — AND ARE WILLING TO DO THE WORK NO ONE SEES

From your first touch to your final rep, growth hits different here.

Gabarra Soccer is a coaching experience built for players chasing more. With guidance from pros, personalized plans, and weekly accountability, we turn your extra work into measurable growth.

From baseline testing to custom schedules and check-ins that keep you consistent, we give you clarity on what to work on — and confidence every time you step on the field.

Greatness is built in the extra hours.

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What You Can Expect From GS

Train with clarity & purpose

know exactly what to work on from baseline testing and personalized plans.

Consistency & accountability

weekly check ins, professional guidance and structure that keeps you on track.

Measure real progress

track speed, fitness, and technical growth with data.

Gain confidence

see measurable progress backed by data and build belief every time you step on the field.

Meet Talia

Founder

College, University Of Central Florida (UCF)

  • Student Athlete Advisory Committee, 2020-2023

  • Team Captain, 2023

  • 2 time AAC All-Academic Team Selection

High School, Broadneck High School

  • Pre season All-American nominee in 2018

  • Anne Arundel County Player of the year in 2017

  • Three-time MVP

  • All-State honoree in 2017

  • Two-Time All Metro selection (2016,2017)

  • Earned Coaches and Capital All-County honors in all three seasons

  • 2017 Top Drawer Soccer All-American Nominee

  • Two Time State Champion (2015, 2017)

  • Earned Phoebe Kelley Leadership Award and Scholarship

Professional

  • 2025 fall — Bollstanas SK

  • 2025 spring — Linkoping FC

  • Drafted to the Orlando Pride in the 2024 NWSL Draft

Coaching

  • 5 year Pelota Soccer trainer

Experience

Meet Tyler

Founder

Coaching

  • Co-Owner and Director of Player Development, Pelota Training

Professional

  • 2020 and 2021- USL Championship, Loudoun United

  • 2022 Season- NISA, Albion San Diego, Leadership Group member

  • 2023 Season- NISA, Albion San Diego, Team Captain

  • 2024 Season- NISA, Maryland Bobcats

  • 2023 NISA Best XI

  • 2024 NISA best XI

Experience

College, North Carolina State

  • 2 time All ACC Academic Team Selection

  • 1 Time Heart of the Pack, Wolfpack Athletics

High School, Broadneck High School

  • 3 time First team All County selection

  • 2 time First team All State

  • 1 time All Metro selection

  • 2 time First team All South Region selection

  • 2015 Top Drawer 100 list

  • 1 Time team MVP

  • 1 time All-American in his senior year

  • Jason M. Valadao

    “The Gabarra Soccer training program is truly one of a kind. It has allowed my daughter to stretch and expand her own abilities in speed, agility, overall fitness, and of course various elements of the game itself. In just three months it enabled her to exceed her own expectations and it has been pivotal in her ability to perform against several of the top ranked teams and players in the entire nation. It provides both a foundation and a ladder for growth and development that is hard to match when it comes to individualized training. But the best part of what Tyler and Talia have created is that the training sessions are fun, engaging, and can be modified based on training load, game and practice schedules and the results speak for themselves. Try it out and you won't regret it!”

  • Lindsey & Alex Rouse

    “Gabarra Soccer has been a game changer for our kids. Tyler met with each of our sons and formulated individualized plans that would help them with their soccer goals. They received customized schedules, and between the various training videos and Tyler’s weekly check-ins and encouragement, both excelled toward their goals. The trainings were smartly designed, and Tyler explained the “hows” and “whys” for successful goal setting. When one son scored his first goal in Y-USL, the first person he wanted to tell was Tyler - and Tyler responded immediately and with positivity. We are very pleased with the progress, confidence and results of the Gabarra Soccer program. Most importantly, our kids are happy playing the game they love with added edge and experience that goes hand-in-hand with their club practices and development.”

  • Lisa Saunders

    “My son has been training with Tyler for a year and has gained confidence, improved his technical skills, and developed better overall ability. Tyler is hands-on, inspirational, and shares personal stories from his youth, college and professional soccer experiences to build mental resilience. We feel privileged to work with such a professional and kind coach. I highly recommend Tyler to anyone looking to elevate their soccer game—he’s a true local legend!”

  • Lauren McCarthy

    “Talia has been working with my daughter for several years. Talia takes the time to asses strengths and weaknesses in order to create meaningful and beneficial sessions tailored to each player. Not only has Talia helped her blossom into a technical ECNL midfielder, my daughter has found a true mentor throughout her soccer journey. By forming such a strong relationship, my daughter has developed confidence and resilience on and off the field.”