At The Footy Lab, we transform potential into performance with training that mirrors the demands of competition—real speed, real pressure, and real decisions. Every session is designed to sharpen qualities, raise standards, and create players who can decide games.
Why The Footy Lab
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Expert Coaching: Led by Cody Collins, USSF B and UEFA B licensed.
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Pro-Level Detail: Methods trusted by players competing in USNT's, NWSL, MLS, MLSNext, and ECNL environments.
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Measured Progress: Clear objectives, honest feedback, and session notes to track development.
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High Standards: Small ratios, sharp tempo, and an environment that pushes players to excel.
Our Story
I’m Cody Collins, founder of The Footy Lab. My journey in football took me through Chile, the Netherlands, and Denmark—environments where pace, precision, and decision-making weren’t optional, they were expected. Those experiences shaped my belief that players grow fastest when training mirrors the demands of the match.
I went on to play college soccer in the U.S. while earning a B.S. in Exercise Science, which gave me a deeper understanding of performance, physiology, and long-term player development.
As a coach, I now hold both USSF B and UEFA B licenses and have worked with athletes at every level—from elite youth to USYNT, NWSL professionals, and MLS academy players, and MLS professionals. Across all levels, the lesson is consistent: true development happens when training is intense, purposeful, and match-realistic.
That philosophy is the foundation of The Footy Lab—a place where ambition is sharpened into performance.
The Match-Realistic Method
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Game Moments First: Every activity maps to authentic spaces, timings, and pressures.
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Repetition at Tempo: High-quality reps that build confidence under match conditions.
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Planned Growth: Periodized cycles designed to prevent plateauing and sustain progress.
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Direct Transfer: Objectives built to show up when it matters most—on game day.
What We Offer
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Individual & Small-Group Training — Position-specific work to sharpen first touch, scanning, movement off the ball, ball striking, and decision-making under pressure.
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Specialized Clinics — Focused weekends built around decisive match actions:
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Finishing & Ball Striking — Techniques for scoring under pressure, volleys, heading, crossing, and shooting from different zones.
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1v1 Attacking — Moves to beat defenders, attacking angles, and creating space in wide and central areas.
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Midfield Mastery — Scanning, body orientation, and playmaking under pressure to control tempo and link lines.
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Defending Fundamentals — 1v1 duels, tackling, recovery runs, positioning, and communication across the back line and midfield.
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Elite Camps — Immersive training environments replicating pro-level tempo, tactical demands, and decision density.
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Club Consulting — Session frameworks, coach education, and methodology to raise standards across entire programs.
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Online Programs (coming soon) — Player and coach education designed to extend learning beyond the field.
What to Expect
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Assessment: Every player begins with an individual evaluation—technical, tactical, physical, and psychological.
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IDP Creation: From that evaluation, we build an Individual Development Plan (IDP) with clear goals, role-specific priorities, and timelines.
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Targeted Training: Sessions follow the IDP, focusing on game-driven activities that address each player’s needs.
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Ongoing Review: Progress is tracked through session notes, feedback, and checkpoints, keeping players accountable and moving forward.
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Match Transfer: Every element of training connects back to the ultimate test—performance on game day.
Where We Train
Southern California (Ventura/Los Angeles) • Las Vegas, NV
We’re always exploring new opportunities to expand. If you’re interested in bringing The Footy Lab to your area, please reach out through our contact form.
Ready to Work?
If you’re serious about raising your level, we’re serious about coaching you.
📧 cody@thefootylab.com