Ruben Santos

- Gained in-depth understanding of MLS Academy-level standards for session structure, player expectations, and developmental benchmarks.

- Engaged in one-on-one learning sessions with Academy coaches, discussing training methodology, tactical frameworks, and player management strategies.

- Observed and contributed to the setup and execution

of high-level training sessions, including functional training, phase-of-play drills, and game model application.

- Learned the importance of detail, clarity, and progression in session planning — from warm-up to the final game-related activity

- Applied knowledge gained from shadowing to personal coaching practice, elevating training standards and aligning closely with the RSL Academy style of play.

• Monitored athlete progress in order to improve performance levels, highlighting strong motivational aptitude.
• Developed practice plans to maximize individual strengths, exhibiting excellent time management capabilities.
• Designed and led progressive training sessions emphasizing positional play, ball retention, pressing structure, and individual technical mastery.
• Conducted individual player evaluations and development plans to track progress and address specific needs aligned with long-term goals.
• Set and maintained high performance standards in both training and matches, demanding accountability, work ethic, and tactical discipline from all players.

• Instructed players on the principles of offense, defense and transition play.
• Modeled sports-like behavior by maintaining appropriate conduct towards players, officials and spectators.
• Cultivated an atmosphere of sportsmanship among campers while promoting teamwork and collaboration amongst them.
• Delivered high-level technical and tactical instruction in line with RSL Academy standards, focusing on player development and positional principles.
• Act as an assistant coach for RSL’s Elite Development Program, a pre-academy platform designed to identify and develop high-potential players for future integration into the full RSL Academy.
• Supported players in understanding and executing complex tactical concepts such as positional rotations, pressing triggers, and playing through pressure.

• Utilized sales techniques such as suggestive selling to increase revenue.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills by maintaining inventory levels in the store and keeping merchandise displays attractive and inviting.
• Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement within the store environment.
• Collaborated effectively with other team members to ensure a positive shopping experience for all customers.