Develop Your Soccer Skills with Individual Coaching

Whether you’re a beginner youth athlete, a high-level club player, or a pro-bound recruit, Total Training Academy’s personalized approach will help improve all aspects of your game. 

Total Training Academy

Total Training Academy is a comprehensive solution to individual soccer development, helping players master technical skills, tactical awareness, physical fitness, and psychological preparedness. 

We offer specialized individual and small group training in the Cleveland/Akron area, and personalized coaching through individual game analysis. 

Our ability to blend training and analysis together into one interactive experience creates the opportunity for unparalleled soccer development at the individual level.

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Eric Lamarre
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Karol is frankly great!! He has developed by daughter for 8 years or so and she continues to play in college and still trains with him when home. He is simply a professional and tailors training to improve technical skills. He has been pivotal to her success on the pitch.
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Dan Dubnicka
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My daughter has been fortunate over the past 8 or 9 years not only to train with Coach Karol, but also to have him as her club team coach. Karol creates an environment where she has grown tremendously, building her technical ability, soccer IQ, mental strength, and confidence. He has helped her succeed as a highly competitive club player and now as a college student-athlete. He watches closely during matches, reviews videos, and designs training sessions that address exactly what he believes will elevate her game. He always takes the time to explain the “why” behind what they are doing. He did the same for all her teammates who trained with him. His sessions are fast-paced, focused, personalized and, most importantly, enjoyable. I cannot recall a time when she didn’t look forward to training or team practice. Karol is a true student of the game, and it shows. He is genuinely invested in his players and in their long-term success. Whenever she is home and available, I know she will continue to train with Karol throughout college. I highly recommend Coach Karol for soccer training!
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Lisa Banach
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Both of my daughters worked with Coach Karol over the past several years and had very positive experiences. My oldest trained with him one on one and he really helped her continue to improve one vs. one tactics and shooting. My youngest was coached by him for several years and trained with him in small group settings while she dealt with some pretty significant injuries. As a coach I was always impressed at how much time he put into trying to help each individual player improve and grow. I also appreciated the efforts he put in to try and prevent injury having seen multiple players experience ACL tears, including my daughter. Karol knows soccer and puts a lot of time and effort into planning and training and any player would be lucky to work with him.
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Jillian Kalic
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I’ve been training with Coach Karol for over 7 years, both in private sessions and group training, and I can’t say enough great things about him. His coaching is thoughtful, detailed, and incredibly effective. Every session is personally targeted to my individual needs, helping me grow and improve in ways I didn’t think were possible. Karol has a gift for breaking things down and explaining techniques in a way that truly clicks. His deep knowledge, patience, and dedication to his athletes show in every practice. Whether one-on-one or in a group, he always gives his full attention and ensures everyone gets the most out of the session. If you’re looking for a coach who truly cares about your progress and pushes you to reach your potential, I can’t recommend Coach Karol enough!
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Kim Priban
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Coach Karol has been training my daughter since she was very young. Through his patience and understanding of her technical and mental needs she has grown substantially. She is now in high school and plays ECNL and tells everyone that she credits him for her being where she is. He is different than other trainers because not only does he teach all of the technical soccer skills at a fast pace but he takes the time to explain the why in the most positive environment. There is a reason why when my daughter shows up for training she gets to chat with current pro players leaving their training. Cannot recommend training here more!
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Hear From Our Players

Danilo Radjen

FK Iskra Danilovgrad

Karol has helped me tremendously in my career. When I was in a spot where I was in between clubs and didn’t have anywhere to train, Karol was there for me. After training every single day with Karol, and him pushing me to be the best version of myself, I was able to go play in Europe. I am always grateful for what Karol has given me as a trainer, and without him I don’t think I would have had the success that I had.

Bobby Tsirambidis

Panaliakos FC

Throughout my playing career, Karol was one of the few trainers who consistently pushed me to the next level. His attention to detail, high standards, and personalized training sessions sharpened both my technical ability and game awareness. Karol didn’t just train me physically—he helped shape my mentality as a player. I wouldn’t have gotten where I did in my career without his guidance.

Abby Elinsky

Orlando Pride

Karol is a phenomenal trainer. Every time we are training I find myself mentioning how much fun I am having with what he has created for me that day. His sessions are the perfect amount of practicing technique with real live movement/speed in order to get the technical to come to life. I love working on this aspect of my game and he makes it so easy for me to get a good session in due to his dedication and details!