When comparing youth soccer clubs, it’s easy to be dazzled by big names, flashy uniforms, and impressive facilities. But if you want to compare apples to apples, it’s time to peel back the layers and look at what truly matters—value, development, and time on the ball.

Let’s talk training.

Most large clubs offer 3 practices a week for their U9–U12 players, each lasting about 75 minutes. That adds up… but not quite as much as you’d think.

At La Bestia Elite, we train 3 times a week too—but each session lasts at least 90 minutes, sometimes longer. That extra commitment to development adds up big time over the course of a full travel season.

Let’s break it down:

Travel Soccer Year Breakdown:

  • Fall Season: Mid-August to Early November (~12 weeks)

  • Spring Season: Mid-March to Early June (~12 weeks)

  • Total: 24 weeks of training per full Travel Season

Now, compare the numbers:

BIG CLUB = 225 Mins/Week = 2,700 Mins/ Travel Season

La Bestie Elite = 270+ Mins/Week = 3,240 Mins/ Travel Season

That’s 1,080 extra minutes of dedicated training every travel season!

And here’s the kicker—more minutes mean more touches. At an estimated 5 touches per minute, that’s at least:

👉 5,400+ additional touches on the ball in one full travel season.

That’s 5,400 more moments to build confidence, develop skills, and turn hustle into mastery. This isn’t just more time—it’s more opportunity, more development, and more value.

So yes, you can compare La Bestia Elite to the big clubs. Just make sure you’re truly comparing apples to apples—because when it comes to your player’s growth, La Bestia delivers more than hype. We deliver results.

La Bestia Elite doesn’t stop when the season ends. While many clubs hit pause in the winter and summer, we double down with comprehensive winter futsal training and leagues designed to sharpen agility, footwork, and speed of play. And when summer rolls around? We level up with advanced training sessions to keep players active, competitive, and progressing.

Why does that matter?

Because it’s true what they say: “Champions are made when no one is watching.”

Off-season is where the gap gets created—or closed. It’s where dedicated players pull ahead. And it’s where La Bestia Elite athletes continue to grow while others rest.

When you train with us, you’re not just joining a team.
You’re joining a movement focused on year-round growth, unmatched value, and elite development.

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