If you're new to Pura Vida Elite Training, Schedule a First Pura Vida Experience • The First Pura Vida Experience is an introductory one-on-one training session designed for first-time PV players. • This private session allows players and parents to experience Pura Vida’s training style, coaching staff, and culture before committing. • It is not an evaluation but an opportunity to get a feel for our approach to technical training before committing. • After you purchase the 1st PV "package" please redeem your session credit via the 1st pv booking widget through online booking. *ENSURE YOU RECEIVE A BOOKING CONFIRMATION OR REACH OUT IF UNSURE OR Jump right into the Four-Session Onboarding at Pura Vida Elite is designed to help new players seamlessly integrate into our training methodology. This structured introduction allows players to build confidence, adapt to our coaching style, and establish a solid technical foundation before committing to a long-term program. Personalized feedback on technical strengths and improvement areas. Coaches will take various notes and videos throughout this process to then give a player pool recommendation for our Cantera group training program.

Yes! Our training is designed to complement your club practices and enhance your individual skills.

Attending Your First Session- • Arrive 15 minutes early to get familiar with the facility. • Bring cleats, shin guards, water, and a positive mindset! • Coaches will guide you through a personalized session focused on first touch, ball control and other technical skills.

Yes, parents are welcome to watch, but we ask that they do so from designated viewing areas near the door to allow players to focus. *Please note our coaches will occasionally use the warm up area.

Our programs cater to players of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced athletes looking to enhance their game. We primarily train players from various club teams aged 6-18, players aged 3-5 fall into the Chiqui- Ticos bracket and 5-7 year olds fall into the El Camino program. We do offer sessions for college-level/ pro athletes (reach out)

We emphasize technical skills, including: • First touch & ball control • Dribbling & footwork • Passing accuracy • Shooting techniques • Agility & movement • Game awareness & decision-making • And much much more!

We keep our sessions small and focused, typically maintaining a 1:6 coach-to-player ratio within Cantera to ensure personalized feedback. Futbolista will either be 1:1 or 2:1 ratio. Private sessions when getting started such as 1st PV and onboarding are specifically sold as 1:1 or 2:1 ratio.

To ensure you get the most out of your Cantera group training sessions, please come prepared with the following: -Soccer cleats (FG or AG cleat studs) - Water bottle - Gym shoes for performance *Pura Vida training kit (if applicable but not required)