Reviews
Abigail Schmidt
I have trained with Carlos for many many years and he has helped me develop and grow as a player in so many ways I couldn’t be more grateful and thankful. I’m currently playing at the collegiate level and couldn’t have done it without him. The way he breaks down the game and helps you develop and grow is unlike any training.
Kyler Madsen
Pura Vida Training is the best place to be if you want to grow as a soccer player. I’ve been training with Carlos for around 8 years and have never been disappointed. The training sessions are high paced, technically focused, and personal.
carrie stroshine
My daughter has been training with Carlos for about a year and a half and we have nothing but great things to say. Carlos relates to young athletes so well, especially my 11 year old daughter. He gets on their level and fine tunes all the details of her show and how to improve it. Everyone I know who has used him loves him!
Jada Mirabile
Carlos is a truly incredible trainer and mentor! Training with him developed my game in so many valuable ways. He has such an in depth knowledge of the game and knows exactly how to push you to be your best. He is focused and genuinely cares.
Brook Nelson
Carlos is a great coach and knows so much about the game! I’ve only known him for a short period of time, but in that time he’s helped me prepare to head to Iceland for my first pro contract. He’s a great person and you can tell he genuinely cares about every single one of his clients!
Jessica Mirabile
Carlos is a top notch trainer. He cares for his clients’ total development and supports them throughout their soccer journey and beyond. My daughter trained with Carlos from the beginning of his training career. She attributes a huge part of her success to him.
Elle Everson
Carlos is the absolute GOAT! He seriously can take any weak spot in a player and turn it into a strength! I have never had a more helpful and dedicated trainer than him. PVT is the best!!!
Jen Clegg
Pura Vida Training has been absolutely incredible for my daughter. She trains once a week with Carlos and the improvement we’ve seen has been exponential - not just in her soccer skills, but in her confidence as well. Carlos does an amazing job.
Jessica Call
Not only is Carlos an amazing trainer so are the trainers he’s hired! We love Afton and love working with her and everyone else at Pura Vida Training!
Jenifer Lamb
Training with Nevaeh has been a joy! To see my daughter’s improvement each week has been amazing and changed the game for her. She is eager to learn and improve and Nevaeh continues to provide the guidance and training for her to see those improvements.
Ellie Karl
I’ve been training with Carlos for 3 years now and he has changed my game! My shot has become so much better and more consistent! Pura Vida training is awesome!!! He is so caring with his clients and really invests in there futures!
Sicilly Clark
PVT training is amazing. Carlos has helped me develop my technical ability so so much. He’s the best and I’ve seen big improvement in my game with his help.
Kennedi Schmidt
I have trained with Carlos for as long as I can remember, he truly cares for the game and helped me get to the next level! He customizes trainings to help work on pieces you are missing in your game! He makes trainings fun while keeping it competitive! Highly recommend him as a trainer to help you develop to the next level!
Rebeca Araya
Carlos is a hardworking and knowledgeable trainer. You can tell training soccer is his passion and he brings his passion and positive attitude to work everyday. I would highly recommend Carlos and Pura Vida Training!
Brittney Schmidt
Carlos is truly one of the best! Carlos started training my oldest daughter and she was one of his first clients. She went on to a successful career at a D1 school. Her sisters followed suit and trained with Carlos as well. One is in her senior year.
Trent Christensen
Carlos has helped my 3 girls develop into amazing soccer players. From technique, awareness, decision making and position specific technical training. Highly recommend for serious soccer players. Pura Vida!
Eliza
Carlos is truly the best. He fixes mistakes the second I make them and improves my game every session. He also doesn’t just care about what goes on between the lines. He supports me at my games, he watches film, and he answers every call!
Ellie Lund
Such a great trainer, very passionate and patient with everybody, always makes time for us and teaches us technical work to develop our skills on the field. He focused on my shot very hard and helped me tons!
Rylee Brewster
Love Carlos!! He’s an awesome trainer and person you get the best of both worlds.
Amndi Wright
Carlos has helped me be more intentional and analytical when training. I’ve noticed I am better able to recognize causes of my mistakes and then try and correct them because he has taught me how to think critically! Would totally recommend!
Abigail Schmidt
I have trained with Carlos for many many years and he has helped me develop and grow as a player in so many ways I couldn’t be more grateful and thankful. I’m currently playing at the collegiate level and couldn’t have done it without him. The way he breaks down the game and helps you develop and grow is unlike any training.
Ellie Karl
I’ve been training with Carlos for 3 years now and he has changed my game! My shot has become so much better and more consistent! Pura Vida training is awesome!!! He is so caring with his clients and really invests in there futures!
Kyler Madsen
Pura Vida Training is the best place to be if you want to grow as a soccer player. I’ve been training with Carlos for around 8 years and have never been disappointed. The training sessions are high paced, technically focused, and personal.
Sicilly Clark
PVT training is amazing. Carlos has helped me develop my technical ability so so much. He’s the best and I’ve seen big improvement in my game with his help.
carrie stroshine
My daughter has been training with Carlos for about a year and a half and we have nothing but great things to say. Carlos relates to young athletes so well, especially my 11 year old daughter. He gets on their level and fine tunes all the details of her show and how to improve it. Everyone I know who has used him loves him!
Kennedi Schmidt
I have trained with Carlos for as long as I can remember, he truly cares for the game and helped me get to the next level! He customizes trainings to help work on pieces you are missing in your game! He makes trainings fun while keeping it competitive! Highly recommend him as a trainer to help you develop to the next level!
Jada Mirabile
Carlos is a truly incredible trainer and mentor! Training with him developed my game in so many valuable ways. He has such an in depth knowledge of the game and knows exactly how to push you to be your best. He is focused and genuinely cares.
Rebeca Araya
Carlos is a hardworking and knowledgeable trainer. You can tell training soccer is his passion and he brings his passion and positive attitude to work everyday. I would highly recommend Carlos and Pura Vida Training!
Brook Nelson
Carlos is a great coach and knows so much about the game! I’ve only known him for a short period of time, but in that time he’s helped me prepare to head to Iceland for my first pro contract. He’s a great person and you can tell he genuinely cares about every single one of his clients!
Brittney Schmidt
Carlos is truly one of the best! Carlos started training my oldest daughter and she was one of his first clients. She went on to a successful career at a D1 school. Her sisters followed suit and trained with Carlos as well. One is in her senior year.
Jessica Mirabile
Carlos is a top notch trainer. He cares for his clients’ total development and supports them throughout their soccer journey and beyond. My daughter trained with Carlos from the beginning of his training career. She attributes a huge part of her success to him.
Trent Christensen
Carlos has helped my 3 girls develop into amazing soccer players. From technique, awareness, decision making and position specific technical training. Highly recommend for serious soccer players. Pura Vida!
Elle Everson
Carlos is the absolute GOAT! He seriously can take any weak spot in a player and turn it into a strength! I have never had a more helpful and dedicated trainer than him. PVT is the best!!!
Eliza
Carlos is truly the best. He fixes mistakes the second I make them and improves my game every session. He also doesn’t just care about what goes on between the lines. He supports me at my games, he watches film, and he answers every call!
Jen Clegg
Pura Vida Training has been absolutely incredible for my daughter. She trains once a week with Carlos and the improvement we’ve seen has been exponential - not just in her soccer skills, but in her confidence as well. Carlos does an amazing job.
Ellie Lund
Such a great trainer, very passionate and patient with everybody, always makes time for us and teaches us technical work to develop our skills on the field. He focused on my shot very hard and helped me tons!
Jessica Call
Not only is Carlos an amazing trainer so are the trainers he’s hired! We love Afton and love working with her and everyone else at Pura Vida Training!
Rylee Brewster
Love Carlos!! He’s an awesome trainer and person you get the best of both worlds.
Jenifer Lamb
Training with Nevaeh has been a joy! To see my daughter’s improvement each week has been amazing and changed the game for her. She is eager to learn and improve and Nevaeh continues to provide the guidance and training for her to see those improvements.
Amndi Wright
Carlos has helped me be more intentional and analytical when training. I’ve noticed I am better able to recognize causes of my mistakes and then try and correct them because he has taught me how to think critically! Would totally recommend!

