A coach speaking to three youth players on a soccer field, with a training goal in the background.

WHO WE ARE

The Training Ground is Tampa Bay’s first club-neutral soccer and futsal training facility—created for players who want to train with intention, compete at a high level, and unlock their full potential.

We serve athletes across all clubs, levels, and backgrounds who are looking for a place to sharpen their skills year-round through structured technical, tactical, and physical development.

What makes us different?
We don’t just run sessions—we develop players. Our programs are designed to provide consistent, purposeful training that bridges the gap between weekly team practices and true individual growth.

Soccer coach instructs children during a practice session on a grassy field, with cones, soccer balls, and goal net in the background.
Children participating in a soccer training session outdoors with a coach, standing on grass in front of a small soccer goal, with cones set up for drills.

MISSION

Our mission is to build game-changing players by delivering elite-level training in an environment that prioritizes quality, consistency, and character.

Through small-group sessions, futsal-focused development, and high-touch coaching, we equip every athlete with the tools, mindset, and work ethic they need to compete—on the field and beyond.

We believe in:

  • Club neutrality

  • Player-first development

  • Process over hype

  • Long-term growth over shortcuts

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Meet Coach Fed

Federico “Coach Fed” Martinez is the driving force behind The Training Ground. Born and raised in Argentina, his passion for the game was shaped on the streets of Mendoza and through his early development at Club Sportivo Independiente Rivadavia. After moving to Florida, he played for top youth programs like the Lee County Strikers and Florida Premier, eventually transitioning into coaching with a passion for technical development and player progression.

Coach Fed has led competitive teams across Tampa, including Tampa Bay United and South Tampa Gold, while also building one of the area's most respected private training portfolios through Sporting Patagonia (now South American Futbol Academy SAFA ) and Finesse Futsal.

His philosophy is rooted in:

  • South American technical training

  • Intense, feedback-driven sessions

  • Helping each player master the ball—and their mentality

At The Training Ground, he brings his experience, energy, and vision to a new generation of players ready to take their game seriously.