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Next Level Training
About Us

Who We Are

Our Story

Next Level Training (NLT) was officially formed by Aaron Byrd in 2008, but the roots of this organization go back much farther. Next Level Training was founded on a true love for the game and a dedication to developing athletes in four major areas of soccer: physically, mentally, emotionally, and technically.

We are a premier technical training company that focuses on all aspects of technical development for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Thanks to our relentless pursuit of the best curriculum, unmatched training methods, and incredible staff, we have grown to become the number one soccer training company in the United States.

In 2025, we expanded out of state for the very first time, bringing Next Level Training to Columbus, Ohio. This marked an exciting new chapter for our company as we continue to grow our mission of developing athletes and impacting communities beyond Michigan. Columbus is a city full of talent, passion, and drive, and we are proud to provide athletes here with the same world-class training experience that has shaped thousands of players across the country.

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Did You Know
Next Level Training has trained over 1000 college, professional, national team, Olympian and World Cup athletes.
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Next Level Training athletes have gone on to play at some of the largest soccer schools in the country, including powerhouse NCAA programs like North Carolina, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, University of Virginia, Connecticut, and many others.
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Next Level Training has trained numerous athletes who have gone on to play in top leagues all over the world, including MLS, NWSL, La Liga, the Premier League, USL Championship, and many more.
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At least one Next Level Training athlete has been drafted to the MLS and NWSL every year since 2018.
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We have trained multiple NCAA All American athletes as well as multiple MAC Herman Trophy Winners.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We believe that in order to make your athlete the best player they can be we must provide the best trainers possible. Therefore, before we allow a trainer to work with our athletes, they participate in a month long training program to ensure they share the NLT philosophy and passion.

Our trainers must not only be able to demonstrate and teach proper technique, but respect as well by emphasizing teamwork and good sportsmanship and always modeling that same behavior. We make it our mission to share our passion and knowledge of soccer to help develop a new generation of athletes.

 

OUR METHODS

At NLT we offer individualized and specialized programs for any age and/or skill level. From seven-year-old beginners, to players representing their countries in national team pools, to 25-year-old athletes training for professional tryouts, we provide an intense and challenging training program while maintaining a fun and enjoyable learning environment.

We are confident that our training program brings out the best in each individual athlete and provides them with the best opportunity to reach their full potential.

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