Meet Our Founder
Mike Keating, CEO and Founder
Mike Keating is the founder of Captain Elite® and creator and chief researcher on the latest skills development program, 10-Week Competitive training, designed from an adaptation of Anders Ericsson’s deliberate practice techniques.
Mike shares his research & experiences from over 40 years in soccer, 30 years in global consulting, and 20 years as a parent of student-athletes to audiences from 50 to over 1000 players, parents, & coaches.
His areas of interest in research include:
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High performance training techniques
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Habits players can use to master the ball on their own
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Increasing confidence, grit, creativity, and enjoyment in players
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Preparing players and families for the college recruiting process
If you are interested in having Mike share his research & stories with your organization for free, please contact us.
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