Developed by former MLS pro, Chris Mueller, BTB provides players and families with education, content, resources and mentorship to help them navigate the soccer landscape and player development with clarity, structure and confidence.
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Talent needs more than team training.
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Practice is only part of a player’s development. The choices made between sessions, how to prepare, recover, handle setbacks, and keep improving, shape the player they become. BTB gives driven players and their parents guidance from Chris Mueller, a former pro who has lived the path, so they can make those choices with confidence and purpose.
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Free articles and guides for players and parents, with practical advice on preparation, training, recovery, and navigating the path ahead.
Free articles and guides for players and parents, with practical advice on preparation, training, recovery, and navigating the path ahead.
for players 9-18
The BTB Locker Room gives players ages 9–18 a library of development courses, live coaching calls with Chris, and a community of other players to learn with throughout the season.
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1-1 mentorship with Chris Mueller for serious players ages 14-18. Get individual guidance, accountability, and a development plan built around your goals. 6 month minimum.
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From an overlooked recruit to MLS and the U.S. Men’s National Team, Chris learned what it takes to keep growing through every stage of the game. He founded BTB to pass that guidance on to young players and their families.
FORMER MLS PLAYER · U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM
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Ben K., Parent - Chicago, IL
Definitely, you have a brand, and it sticks out. It's unique, good job, because it's different than anything I've seen.
I loved all of the content. I'm a teacher myself, so I felt that it was very, very well done from a teacher lens, just in the structure of it, short clips and really guided questions.
Carrie G., Parent
It gave us good advice for sending out emails to the colleges.
and getting ready for what to do when we get there, and just how to present yourself so that you give them the best version of yourself.
Matt O., Parent - Naperville, IL
In soccer, he's more confident, and that's awesome to see, and he's reached out in other aspects of his life.
He's grown tremendously through this program. His confidence has gone through the roof. He's just a better person overall.
Amanda R., Parent - Nashville, TN
I can't believe the amount of money that we were wasting
on camps that gave zero feedback. My daughter is more focused, more confident, and she's running her own recruiting outreach now. I didn't expect that.
Sarah M., Parent - Chicago, IL
I've spent years trying to piece together the right guidance for my son
from ten different sources. This program was the first thing that actually made sense from start to finish. For the first time, he has a real plan, and I have peace of mind.
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