Player & Parent Testimonials

PLAYER & PARENT TESTIMONIALS

Discover how players and parents have transformed their soccer journeys with JR7 SOCCER.

LIFE-CHANGING

Hunter struggled to find a training environment with like-minded players and a coach invested in his growth. Since joining JR7 SOCCER, his progress has skyrocketed. His passion for the game is stronger than ever, and he's on track to play at his dream college. JR7 SOCCER offers the complete package—nutrition, mindset, training, and college recruiting. The transformation has been incredible. James’ program develops the player mentally and physically. Players utilizing his proven formula will see great growth and improvement on their game!

Carrie M.

TRANSFORMATIVE

Oliver lacked the confidence and skills to be an asset on his team, leaving him and his parents frustrated. After joining JR7 SOCCER, his performance improved dramatically—so much that he was made team captain. He went from being a sub on a select team to a consistent starter on an academy-level team. Thanks to Coach James' leadership and mentorship, Oliver has excelled both on the field and in life.

Fernando M.

PROFESSIONALISM

Sebbie has had many mentors, coaches, and teachers, but none have matched the professionalism and expertise of James Riley. He sets the tone in every training session with intensity and effort, showing exactly what it takes to become an elite soccer player. The level of guidance and the standard he maintains are unmatched.

Scott S.

BEYOND EXPECTATIONS

James Riley goes above and beyond the expectations of a typical soccer coach through his attention to detail and holistic approach to the game. He facilitates a player's technical, tactical, physical, and mental development through one-on-one and small-group training sessions. Everything from the warmup to cool down is done with the utmost intention and diligence. His coaching style brings the best out of you on the field while pushing you to reach your potential.

Andrew M.

FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE

JR7 Soccer was a fantastic experience. The quality and intensity of the training helped our son perform well during his ID camps and equipped him to meet the high demands, both athletic and academic, of being a collegiate soccer player. James was instrumental throughout the entire process. We look forward to working with him again.

Michael D.

OUTSTANDING
MENTOR

James is such an outstanding mentor for our son—not just in soccer but overall, a great role model. We started a few months back, and we can already see a difference in our son’s performance both on and off the pitch! His training and mentorship have made such a positive impact.

Tracy H.

MY DEVELOPMENT SKYROCKETED

It was an absolute privilege to work with coach James Riley. Even at the age of 20 when I started with him, my development skyrocketed, and I improved so much going into each of my collegiate seasons. He cares so much about the development of his players, but also as young men. He helped build habits and routines that benefited my soccer ability but also my life outside of soccer. In addition, his knowledge and networking in college recruiting is so impactful in helping his players find a school that is the right fit for them. Professionalism all around, so thankful to have been able to work with him.

Josh L.

UNIQUE
EXPERIENCE

One thing that makes JR7 Soccer a unique experience is that you learn so much and that even the simplest detail matter so much, especially in the long run. I would 100% recommend JR7 Soccer to any aspiring college player who wants to reach they're full potential and play at next level. JR7 Soccer isn't only soccer training, your are taught how to be the best version of yourself on and off the field. Building good habits and routines that will only set you up for success. I've benefitted so much from JR7 Soccer and it's helped me get to where I am today.

Cristian C.

GREAT COACH AND FANTASTIC HUMAN

James is not only a great coach but also a fantastic human being who really cares about your growth as a player and person. Working with James is so unique because he focuses on other thing's like getting your mindset right to reach top performance. I would strongly recommend James Riley if you are looking to play at the next level.

Shea A.

HANDS DOWN THE BEST TRAINER

Hands down the best trainer and coach I have had. Technical ability and knowledge surpasses any previous trainer or coach I have had the pleasure of playing for. James demands greatness and and puts great emphasis on doing the little things right, whether that is on the pitch or off. I have also never met someone more passionate for the game of soccer, as well as someone who genuinely wants to train the next generation to be the best. James also helped and guided me significantly in the recruiting process which allowed me earn a spot for a division 2 university, teaching and walking me through how to start and ultimately how to play at the next level.

Evan D.

PHENOMENAL
COACH

Coach James is a phenomenal coach. He coached our son for multiple years. He guided our son through the college soccer selection process and helped him get on a Division 2 soccer school in Oregon. As a parent I felt he truly cared for his players both off and on the field. He motivated his players to play at their highest level. I have seen him be direct and passionate. He is one of those coaches who is both loved and respected by both players and parents.

Venkat C.

INSPIRATIONAL LEADER

Outstanding program. James has a winning mindset that translates to his teams and JR7 athletes. Truly an inspirational leader!

Jenny D.

HELPED MY SON DEVELOP

James has helped my son improve his performance on the field. He has taught my son the importance of discipline, dedication and hard work in achieving his goals as a soccer player. Off the field, he has encouraged my son to take care of his physical and mental well-being by emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition, rest, and recovery. James has encouraged my son to broaden his horizons and explore different aspects of the game by watching and analyzing professional matches, studying tactics and strategies. Overall, James’ guidance has helped my son develop a positive approach to his soccer journey, focusing not only on technical skills and physical fitness but also on mental strength, personal growth, and a well-rounded lifestyle.

Stu J.

AWESOME
MENTOR

James has been an awesome mentor not only during training sessions, but for recruitment and professionalism as well. I have gained so much knowledge during my time working with him. If you want to raise your game to the next level, James and JR7Soccer is definitely the way to go.

Elliot S.

SIGNIFICANTLY HELPED ME AS A PLAYER

I have been working with James Riley for the past 3+ years and Jr7 has significantly helped me as a player. Working with James is unique as he always keeps pushing me to do more and this helped me improve significantly as a player. Jr7 is special as there are a lot of other high-level players who all have the same goal and each training, we push each other to keep getting better. Also, James helped me a lot off the field as well as he helped reach out to schools and recommended me which helped me be able to play college soccer for the past 2 years. I definitely recommend this program for anyone who is serious about trying to get to the next level.

Arjun V.

FANTASTIC

James Riley and JR7 is fantastic. He provides the kids (ranging from 5th grade to HS Seniors and beyond) with an incredible training program. Each aspect of his training from technical training, footwork, ball control, to small sided games is designed to help your player grow with every session. He not only provides training during the sessions but also workouts for the kids when they are at home, nutrition advice, guidance and coaching, mentorship to the boys. He is always available, very helpful when it comes to answering questions. He will ask what your child's goals are and then work with you to create a plan to work towards those goals. My son has been at training sessions where collegiate soccer players have returned from break and they provide a great value of insight to the game, growth mentality and mindset. It is awesome to see that James has helped these players achieve their goals and they have fostered a relationship that continues into adulthood. I highly recommend James and JR7. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, is always excited to see the kids and is a huge positive role model.

Christy S.

TREMENDOUS

JR7 has done a tremendous job with both of our boys. Their core skills have significantly improve over the last few months they’ve been training with this organization. I also like their strong focus on mental readiness and nutrition which are equally important in my mind. More importantly they are both having fun and always looking forward to their sessions. James Riley’s experience and focus makes it a top experience for competitive players.

Nils D.

AMAZING

My son has trained with JR7 Soccer for 3 years and it has been amazing to see his growth during this period of time. What sets James apart from others is his attention to detail, ability to help players become accountable for themselves and their results, and his sessions are very well organized and periodized to compliment the players league competitions. The JR7 program as a whole is special in that it accounts for total player development: technical, mental, nutritional and assistance with preparing for college. My son has a goal of playing soccer beyond high school and I’d recommend others with similar aspirations consider JR7.

Ryan S.

HELPED ME EXCEL AS A PERSON

This program has helped me excel as both a person and an athlete. My training habits were completely turned around as I learned about the importance of preparation. I also learned important lessons that go beyond soccer, such as being good to your family and loved ones. Highly recommended this program to any kids looking to take their game to the next level. All it takes is one good mentor to change your life.

Abner H.

HOLDS SUCH A HIGH STANDARD

Since i’ve started working with James he has not only helped make players technically better but mentally better as well. I’ve never had a coach who holds such a high standard and puts every player on the same frequency of competitiveness. This is the type of training environment/experience a lot of college players would like and would recommend this to anyone.

Kolby J.

INCLUSIVE
APPROACH

Coach Riley's inclusive approach has given our player the privilege of not only benefiting from his world-class coaching techniques and guidance, but also from the professional approach of his experienced athletes as well. They aren't just getting coached, they're passing it down to the next generation during every. Single. Practice. His Sunday ZOOM meetings are the icing on the cake, covering everything from nutrition to D1 college soccer life and beyond.

John K.

TOP-LEVEL

Top-level coaching from a coach with D1 and pro experience. Was an instrumental part of my development to the college level. Great soccer training program, best coaching I’ve received.

Alireza S.

HIGH-LEVEL

I have been participating in jr7 for multiple years and can see the tangible soccer and mental improvement. It is a fabulous way to get numerous touches on the ball at a high level and intensity.

Toby O.

DETAIL ORIENTED

James is always such a detail oriented coach and pushes the best out of you. His drills are all game like and help you develop all aspects of the game, whether that’s agility, 1v1s, or passing. I highly recommend his program!

Brock L.

CONSISTENTLY PROGRESSED

JR7 training is very good. James is very professional and treats every player equally. Through his training, my son has consistently progressed in his development. I highly recommend JR7 training.

Jill H.

HIGH INTENSITY AND POSITIVE FEEDBACK

JR7 soccer is special because of the atmosphere James creates with high intensity and positive feedback. He helps players to improve their technical ability and confidence. I would recommend JR7 soccer training to other players, especially aspiring collegiate players because he has great experience and helps bring players to the next level.

Tyler A.

IMMENSELY
IMPACTFUL

After just completing my collegiate soccer career, I can truly say that JR7 soccer was immensely impactful for making me an improved and much more dynamic player. Off the field, James Riley was an immense help for guiding me through the recruiting process and going out of his way to contact college coaches for me. Every JR7 soccer session was of the highest quality led by the passion of an amazing coach. James truly cares about each and every one of his players both on and off the field.

Josh L.

IMPROVEMENT

It was really fun one of my first times doing anything like this. I improved in a lot of things like my touches my passing and a lot more. Good people there made a lot of new friends they are very respectful and kind overall a great opportunity for anyone to get better!

Alain M.

DEVELOPED GOOD HABITS

JR7 has provided and taught me the skills to develop good habits and skills on and off the field. From day one you realize that this program is set to help you become a better player and a better person. I personally will always be grateful for James and this program because it taught me the nutritional, technical, and mindset of the game that helped me improve greatly. This program creates a very professional and highly competitive environment that is welcoming to all levels and help you get to the next level. Most importantly, JR7 soccer paves a way to build character and a strong mindset that you can carry for the rest of your life. Because of JR7 soccer, I was able to have the great opportunity to be at the United States Air Force Academy, one of the top institutions in the country.

Brandon S.

TRANSFORMATIONAL

James has transformed our son, over the course of the last 5 years, by giving him the tools to continually improve his game. Fast paced, high tempo session that increase technical abilities and endurance, give players the edge they need. Paired with a solid game day prep plan and college recruiting make JR7 soccer a solid choice!

Carrie M.

FANTASTIC
TRAINER

James is a fantastic trainer! His professional experience and ethics stand out brilliantly. He is consistent and committed to giving his best to his trainees. My son admires Jame's holistic training techniques and style that go from fomenting good eating habits to mental and physical health.

Luisa C.

HELPED ME IMMMENSELY

JR7 Training + James Riley have helped me immensely in my development as a soccer player. Each training, Coach James was hyperfocused on improving my skill and soccer iq through many different drills and games. Coach James and Jr7 training also helped me off the feild to help me reach my aspirations of playing college soccer. I would highly recommend Jr7 training if you want a great training environment and a very caring coaching staff.

Vishnu V.

GREAT TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES

Great training and opportunities to play with good players. The level is very high.

Cam Y.

INTENSE ENVIRONMENT

JR7 is a great way to play with a bunch of older/more experienced guys in a competitive setting while having fun. It’s a very intense environment which is what makes it so benefiting for your soccer progress.

Eyal S.

EXTREMELY
HELPFUL

JR7 soccer was an extremely helpful training program for myself to develop my soccer skills. His training are well rounded and structured for the players to progress. James is very encouraging and helpful. He creates a wonderful environment for soccer training. I would fully recommend JR7 to anyone who is thinking about it. Adding this training into your daily basis will increase your skill as a soccer player immensely. When I come home from breaks from college soccer, I always reach out and try to come to as many trainings as I can before I leave again. I can’t speak highly enough of this program.

Cam. P

HIGH-QUALITY SOCCER TRAINING

In terms of high quality soccer training with professional experience, the only place I can think of that can compete would be a professional team’s training academy.

Edmund J.

GREAT
EXPERIENCE

Being part of JR7 SOCCER was incredible! The mentorship is unmatched, and the community is full of talented, supportive players who challenge you to grow. If you’re serious about taking your game to the next level, I highly recommend JR7 SOCCER!

Derek S.

HELPED ME IMMMENSELY

What makes JR7 special are the lasting relationships made with the coaching staff and the attention to detail is every aspect of the training environment. The coaches are enjoyable to be around and easy to connect with, making them not just a soccer coach but a mentor. From the thorough warmup to the repetition of technique, Coach James optimizes the benefit from every training session. JR7 has personally helped me in my soccer journey by providing a welcoming, intense environment where I can work on my game with guidance from former professionals. My technique has improved immensely from JR7 trainings and I will never take for granted the opportunity to learn from somebody with such an accomplished career as James Riley. I would absolutely recommend JR7 to anybody serious about taking their game to the next level and putting in the extra work to separate themselves from the rest.

Andrew M.

EFFECTIVE
TRAINING

James provides the most rigorous and effective training for my high school athlete around. If your child is serious about working hard and improving, JR7 is right for them.

Tanya C.

DETERMINED TO HELP YOUR PLAYER

James cares about your player girl or boy. It seems like he is determined to make your player better. James is knowledgeable about the training. If you miss a training he gives you other dates to train without paying extra. You can ask him anything he will answer you back promptly.

Daryl A.

CREATED THE BEST ENVIRONMENT

James Riley created the best environment for my player improvement as well as healthy competition within the team I have ever experienced

Samuel B.

DEVELOPS THE
PLAYER

James’ program develops the player mentally and physically. Players utilizing his proven formula will see great growth and improvement on their game!

Carrie M.

JR7 SOCCER IS SPEICAL

JR7 is special because of the unmatched privatized coaching and mentoring that James offers. James improved all areas of my game through his positive and high-intensity trainings. I optimized all other resources provided by James, such as listening to positive affirmations and learning to be nutritionally smart, which furthered my development even more. I first met James during my sophomore year of high school, and he played a crucial role in my player development and college recruiting. His mentoring and advice of how to communicate professionally with collegiate coaches proved to be beneficial beyond the soccer world. I have always felt it was just as important to James to help me grow into a good man. Any player would absolutely appreciate the opportunity to work with James Riley and absorb all he has to teach about being a good player and a good person.

Kanoa B.

JAMES IS AN OUTSTADNING COACH

James is an outstanding coach that emphasizes how to EAT, TRAIN, and THINK like a PRO. Other parents may share the technical and tactical benefits of his program, but our experience has been most positive with his mentoring over the past 2 years into developing stronger mental fortitude and confidence. Our son has grown skills and experiences that will benefit him in soccer and in life. James has an ability to challenge, motivate, and instill confidence beyond just soccer - one of the first lessens was about nutrition, sleeping habits and school work, and developing a growth mindset.

Vernon H.

TREMENDOUS EXPERIENCE

James has been tremendous for my sons growth as a soccer play, including his confidence, skill and tactical understanding of the game. He truly has been a foundational component of my son’s development. Additionally, I can’t say enough about James’ ability to bring the best out of my son through positive reinforcement. He is a natural leader who does so by uplifting the players he works with. His persistent patience with and encouragement of young players, including my son, are among the many traits that set him apart.

-John H.

FIRST CLASS

First class organization. James is a top notch coach who brings his collegiate and professional experience to his training sessions, encouraging his players think big and that anything is possible. We came to James 3 years ago and have seen big changes in our son's play, confidence, and skills, he even has him thinking about his nutrition, something he never thought of until joining JR7. As parents we love how passionate James is and how he takes a personal interest in his players. Always giving guidance & celebrating their achievements on and off the field. Thank you James for being his coach, a friend, and taking an interest in him.

Gina C.

A GREAT MENTOR

Professional, inspiring, positive and caring. A great mentor.

Anne S.

INSPIRES PLAYERS ON AND OFF THE FIELD

Finding JR7 was a fantastic outcome for our son. He has gone from being a good Select player to a very good Premier player. This is thanks to JR7. The quality of the sessions is at a Pro level and it inspires the players to improve on and off the field. Not just soccer but people development.

Tom D.