Who We Are

Bridging Cultures Through Sports Excellence.

Who We Are.

VIA is here to help mold your Pathway. We cover something for every player…

VIA Pro – training current professional level players
VIA Aspire – for those willing to showcase themselves in a rigorous environment to find their professional opportunity
VIA FC – training directly with the academy of a professional club and full immersion in a foreign culture
VIA Team Immersion – 7-10 day full immersion programs which include training, matches against professional academies, and unique cultural experiences

VIA brings a level of expertise in its staff that is unrivaled.

All of our team members have PROFESSIONAL sports experience as players and/or administrators. We are all fluent in both Spanish and English. We are committed to providing an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

Our Team.

León, Spain native
Professional soccer player with over 20 years of professional playing experience in 16 different countries
Signed with Atletico Madrid at the age of 18, played in La Liga (Spanish First Division) with Almería, and has experience in European competitions such as the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League Qualifications
Hold a UEFA Pro Coaching License
Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Psychology and serves as the lead Sports Psychologist for a 3rd division Spanish Professional club, as well as for coaches and professional footballers

Jose Galan

Born in Dallas, TX
Signed with the prestigious Villareal Academy at the age of 16 when he moved full time to Spain
Signed first professional contract at the age of 18 with Villarreal
U15, U17, U20 US National Team Player
Played in the 3rd and 5th divisions of Spanish professional soccer
Former Deputy Director of International Programming for Algericas CF

Jack Imperato

Sotogrande, Spain native
⁠Team Manager for Algeciras CF, a 3rd division pro Spanish soccer club
⁠Organized preseasons for top soccer clubs such as Al Nassr (Cristiano Ronaldo’s team), Olympique Marseille, Wolves or the US Soccer
Studied Sports Management at the Universidad Europea x Real Madrid and earned a Masters in Soccer at the Johan Cruyff Academy in Barcelona

Pepe Bernal

Denver, CO native
Played D1 college basketball (UC Irvine) and professional basketball for 6 seasons in Spain and Italy
Former VP of Basketball Operations for Pro Skills Basketball, a youth hoops org with over 25 US locations
Former Director of International Programming for Algeciras CF, a 3rd division Spanish professional soccer club
Organized and led over 500 people on athletic related international tours in places like China, London, Spain, Costa Rica, and Guatemala

Ross Schraeder

Mission.

To provide aspiring soccer players with a transformative opportunity that transcends the boundaries of sport and helps them achieve their highest level and potential.

VIA Compass to Success.

1

Training & Development

Team & Individual Trainings
Position-Specific Training
Cardio/Strength Training

2

Education & Health

Sports Performance & Nutrition
Mental Resilience Training
Goal Setting

3

Analysis & Improvement

Individual Player Evaluations
Video Analysis
Tactical Sessions

4

Exposure & Experience

Exposure to Professional Scouts & Clubs
Competitive Games
Immersion Experiences

5

Character Building

Motivational Speeches
Meals with VIA Staff
Events with First Team Players

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