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The Coach

Built on the
Pitch.
Proven in the
Gym.

Two active players who figured out how to train properly and now help other athletes do the same.

Liam Murphy
6+
Years Coaching
Coach

Coach Liam Murphy
Built on the
Field & Gym

Liam is 20 and still actively playing, currently for Rose City UPSL. He's been playing soccer for 16 years, captained MLS NEXT teams, trained overseas with Burnley FC U23, and played at Mt SAC in 2024/25. He's not just a coach. He's in the middle of his own career.

Like a lot of athletes, he spent time early on training for size instead of speed and power. Once he made the switch to performance-based training, everything changed on the field. That's what pushed him to start coaching. He wanted to save other athletes the time he lost.

His goal is simple: help athletes train the right way and actually see it carry over into games.

Liam has been coaching at Evolve Soccer LA in Los Angeles for 6+ years. That on-the-ground experience is what the online programs are built from.

Coach

Coach Sebastian Messner
Performance &
Longevity Focused

Sebastian is 20, with 10 years playing and 3 years coaching. He captained an NPL level club for 3 years and played at Pasadena City College in 2024/25. He attends USF studying Sociology & Psychology and plans to go into Physical Therapy after graduation.

He's had wins, a lot of losses, and a lot of lessons. That's exactly what shaped how he coaches. Making the switch to performance-focused training changed his life, and that's what he brings to every athlete he works with.

He's been coaching at Evolve Soccer LA for 3–4 years, working with athletes of all levels.

Sebastian Messner
Qualifications

The Credentials
Behind the Coaching

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16 Years Playing (Liam)

Captained MLS NEXT youth teams, trained with Burnley FC U23 overseas, currently plays for Rose City UPSL. Active player-coach.

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NPL Captain (Sebastian)

Captained an NPL level soccer club for 3 years. 10 years playing + 3 years coaching. Attends USF.

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Academic Background

Sebastian studies Sociology & Psychology at USF with plans to enroll in Physical Therapy school. Science meets real-world coaching.

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College-Level Athletes

Both coaches played college soccer in 2024/25. Liam at Mt SAC, Sebastian at Pasadena City College. Still competing at a high level.

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Performance-First Methodology

Built on RPE tracking, progressive overload, tempo-controlled lifts, and position-specific conditioning, not generic fitness programs.

Our Philosophy
Sebastian Messner
Sebastian Messner
Evolve Soccer LA
01

Data Over Feeling

Every athlete is assessed at intake and tracked across every session. We don't guess. We measure, adjust, and measure again.

02

Position-Specific

A centre-back doesn't need the same training as a winger. Every program is built around what your position actually demands.

03

Brutal Honesty

We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. That honesty is what separates athletes who improve from those who plateau.

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Long Game First

Short-term gains are real, but we build careers. Injury prevention, sustainable load management, and mental resilience are built into every plan.

Career Timeline

From Player
to Coach

  • Youth Level
    MLS NEXT Captain (Liam)
    Captained MLS NEXT youth teams while developing the performance-first mindset that now defines our coaching approach.
  • Overseas
    Burnley FC U23 (Liam)
    Experience training and playing overseas at Burnley FC U23, bringing elite-level methodology back to every athlete we coach.
  • NPL
    NPL Captain — 3 Years (Sebastian)
    Led an NPL level club for 3 consecutive seasons while simultaneously developing his coaching and programming skills.
  • 2024/25
    College Soccer (Both Coaches)
    Liam at Mt SAC. Sebastian at Pasadena City College and USF. Both actively competing. Coaches who are still players.
  • Present
    Rose City UPSL + Athletic Performance Coaching
    Liam plays for Rose City UPSL while coaching. Sebastian pursues Physical Therapy at USF. Both dedicated full-time to developing the next generation of athletes.
Coaching Approach

Every athlete gets a full initial assessment: physical testing, video analysis of movement patterns, and a goal-setting conversation. From there, we build the program and revisit it every 4 weeks with objective data.

Who We Work With

We work with players aged 14–35, from U16 academy prospects to adult semi-pros looking to get back to peak condition. If you're serious about improving, we're serious about coaching you.

Work With Us

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to Work?

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