Our journey
Our mission is to empower soccer players to reach their fullest potential by combining world-class training, personalized mentorship, and exposure opportunities. We believe in saving families time, money, and costly mistakes by providing clear guidance on:
• Youth development pathways
• College recruitment
• Professional trials in Europe
• Technical and tactical mastery
We emphasize a Spanish-style, possession-based philosophy focused on productive play going forward, technical quality, and smart decision-making under pressure.
Innovation-driven Solutions
Since transitioning full-time into coaching, Patrick has dedicated his career to developing players of all levels—from youth prospects to collegiate athletes and professionals. Real Olé FC has grown into a respected training academy with over 150 players and a track record of placing athletes in Division I college programs and European academies.
Personalized Approach
Real Olé FC is an elite soccer academy founded and operated by Patrick F. Alvarez, a former professional player with a career spanning the top youth academies in Galicia, Spain, and professional clubs in Spain and the United States. Patrick played for the youth teams (Juveniles) of Celta de Vigo, Deportivo La Coruña, and Pontevedra CF, later signing professionally with Pontevedra CF in the Segunda and Tercera Divisions before returning to the U.S. to play with the New York Cosmos and other clubs.
