Our story
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.
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.
What You Can Expect From GS
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
“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!”
Lisa Saunders., Parent of 2013 Player at MDU
Testimonials
“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.”
Lauren McCarthy, Parent of 2012 Player at Bethesda Soccer Club