Where Passion Meets Potential
A New Era of Soccer Development is Here
What is Merak Academy?
Merak Academy is where passion meets purpose. We offer a premier training program designed to elevate young soccer athletes through world-class coaching, innovative techniques, and a focus on total player development.
Players and parents can expect:
Access to Five Days of Training Per Week: Fast-paced practices focusing on skill mastery, tactical awareness, and game intelligence.
Multi-Position Training: Players develop versatility by learning to thrive in multiple roles on the field.
Futsal Training: High-intensity futsal sessions to improve ball control, quick decision-making, and overall technical ability.
Soccer Gym Sessions: Enhance your game with specialized strength training and soccer-focused workouts designed to build power, agility, and endurance—elevating your performance on and off the field.
Individualized Development: Personalized feedback and support to help players unlock their full potential.
Competitive Opportunities: Participate in local games and tournaments that push your limits, foster growth, and ignite your competitive edge.
At Merak Academy, we create better players and build leaders who excel on and off the field.
This is soccer reimagined.
What You Get With Merak
Competition Teams
Training Academy
Goalkeeper Training
Soccer Gym Sessions
Small Group Training
Skills Camps
The Merak Membership Experience
At Merak Academy, our process ensures every player finds the right fit within our program, whether you’re seeking a competitive team or supplemental training alongside your current club. It begins with an application, where we gather information about your soccer experience, skill level, and goals. Based on this, you may be invited to join one of our training sessions, allowing our coaches to evaluate your potential in a dynamic environment.
Following this initial assessment, players who meet the criteria for our competitive teams will be invited to join, while those looking for additional development or not yet ready for competitive teams can be placed in our Training Academy. This pathway provides access to high-quality training, consistent field time, and the resources needed to grow and thrive—no matter where you currently play.
Competitive Team Membership
The Competition Team Membership provides players with regular world-class training and opportunities to represent Merak Academy in local games and tournaments. Members benefit from weekly skill sessions, expert coaching, and high-level competition. Ideal for athletes focused on development, game experience, and community engagement.
Training Membership
Our Training Membership offers players consistent access to elite training resources aimed at improving their game. Members enjoy weekly skill sessions, expert coaching, and a structured development approach. Ideal for athletes seeking to refine skills, boost performance, and engage with the Merak Academy community while building confidence and game knowledge.
Futsal Membership
Our Futsal membership provides players with elite training that sharpens skills, decision-making, and agility. Members enjoy weekly skill sessions, expert coaching, and exclusive growth opportunities in a high-energy environment. Ideal for athletes aiming to elevate their performance and engage with the Merak Academy community while honing quick thinking and precision for success on and off the court.
Goalkeeper Membership
The Goalkeeper membership offers targeted training for goalkeepers, featuring expert coaching and skill sessions to improve reflexes, positioning, and decision-making. Ideal for aspiring and experienced goalkeepers, it enhances their game and fosters connections within the Merak Academy community. Focusing on technical skills and mental resilience, this program prepares goalkeepers for high-stakes situations.
Meet Jamie Edwards
Passion, purpose, and an unrelenting love for the game—these are the qualities that define Coach Jamie Edwards. With over 20 years of global coaching experience and a UEFA Coaching License, Jamie has dedicated his life to shaping the next generation of soccer stars.
From coaching at world-renowned academies like FC Barcelona, Arsenal, and Juventus to earning the title of Coach of the Year in New York and New Jersey, Jamie has built a career rooted in excellence and fueled by a desire to see young athletes succeed. But his mission goes beyond the field. For Jamie, soccer is not just about winning matches—it’s about teaching life skills, instilling confidence, and creating pathways for players to reach their full potential.
Jamie founded Merak Academy to bring his vision to life: a place where players of all backgrounds could develop their skills, find joy in the game, and achieve greatness. The academy is the culmination of his experience, his belief in holistic player development, and his desire to build a community that lives and breathes the true spirit of soccer.
“Merak” is more than a name—it’s a philosophy. It embodies the joy and fulfillment that come from doing what you love with passion and purpose. This philosophy is at the heart of Jamie’s coaching style, where every player is encouraged to dream big, work hard, and embrace the journey as much as the destination.
Through Merak Academy, Jamie is redefining what it means to be a coach and a leader, inspiring young athletes to not only excel on the field but to carry those lessons with them for life. For Jamie, the beautiful game is more than a career—it’s his calling.