RPS Soccer

Altitude Soccer Academy is an international high-performance training program, fully accredited k-12 Find out more about our Academic Program.

Altitude Soccer Academy (ALTD Soccer) is attracting athletes from around the world. Attendees participate in the academy standard program categories – Full Time (fall, spring, summer semester junior) and Short Time (weekly junior). Club Med Academies is a multi-faceted educational training environment featuring a blended (Sports, Arts and Academics) model for learning focused on skill development,

competitive competence, social and cultural aptitudes. Coaching:

Director Ferdi De Matthaeis. Since 1999, Soccer Hall of Fame Coach, Ferdinando coached 4 teams in Italy, and 12 teams in the U.S. He has coached multiple all-star teams and brings his wealth of knowledge and passion for the sport to Club Med Academies. Before coaching, he achieved honors and awards as a soccer player, with accolades ranging from Top Scorer and MVP as well as the captain of an all-star team. Ferdinando’s love for the game and passion for coaching make him the ideal professional to shape young athletes for success in soccer. Coach Ferdinando knows what it takes to train for a successful soccer career, and he can’t wait to help you improve your game. COACHING LICENSES

– USSF ‘ A ‘ LICENSE’ ( SINCE 1998 renewed on September 2016)
– UEFA “A” LICENSE ( SINCE 1999)

WORK EXPERIENCE

CAMPIONI FOOBALL COMPANY ( Founder and Director) present
AC GLOBAL PLAYER’S AGENCY (MLS, USL ,Serie A REPRESENTATIVE) present
MIAMI UNITED (NPSL-UPSL) Head Coach ( present)
FA EURO ACADEMY DIRECTOR ( SARASOTA) (201
JUVENTUS ACADEMY BOSTON ( Technical consultant) ( present)
CEDAR STARS ACADEMY N.J. HEAD COACH U18 DA, U13 DA ,U15
GENERAL/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR MIAMI FUSION F.C. ( 2014-16)
HEAD COACH MIAMI UNITED. FC ( 2014)
IMG ACADEMY COACHING STAFF ( 2007-14)

SOCCER PLAYING CAREER

– New York COSMOS 1981,82,84 ( North American Soccer League)
– FOGGIA CALCIO 1983 ( Italy Pro Serie B)
– U.S. LUCERA 1978,79,80 ( Semi Pro Serie D)
– N.J. EAGLES 1989 ( American Professional Soccer League)
– BOSTON BOLTS 1990 ( American Professional Soccer League)
– Brooklyn ITALIANS 1986 ( North Eastern Super Soccer League)
– U.S. RAGUSA 1987,88 ( North Eastern Super Soccer League)
– N.J. ARROWS 1991,92 ( North Eastern Super Soccer League)
– N.J. STALLIONS 1993,94 ( North Eastern Super Soccer League)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS PLAYER

MEMBER OF ITALIAN NATIONAL SELECT TEAM U-18 (1979- 80)
NASL SOCCERBOWL FINALIST (1981) N.Y COSMOS
NASL INDOOR SOCCER (1982) N.Y. COSMOS
WINNER OF 2 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP EASTERN US DIVISION (NESSL) J. STALLIONS (1993,94)
CAPITAN OF ALL-STAR TEAM (NESSL) (1988, 89, 91)
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER (NESSL) (1988)
TOP SCORER 1978-79

TEAMS COACHED (USA)

2019-2021 MIAMI UNITED ( NPSL)
2018 FA EURO NY PDL-USL2
2017 MIAMI FUSION NPSL
2016 Cedar Stars Academy U-18DA,U13DA, U15
2015 MIAMI FUSION FC ( NPSL)
2014 MIAMI UNITED (NPSL)
2007-2013 IMG ACADEMIES
1999 NJ STALLIONS (USL)
1996-98 JERSEY RIPTIDE (USL)
1994.N.J: IMPERIALS (USL) Assistant coach
1996 ALL STAR TEAM COACH (USL)
1993 N.J. STALLIONS (NESSL)
1993-95 MONTCLAIR KIMBERLY ACADEMY

TEAM COACHED (ITALY)

2005/06 U.S.LUCERA 3rd DIV
2003/05 SANGIORGIO APRICENA 3rd DIV
2000/03 FOGGIA CALCIO
1999/00 LUCERA CALCIO 3rd DIV

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS COACH:

2016 SOCCER HALL OF FAME (New Jersey State Soccer)
2017 CHAMPION NPSL SUNSHINE CONFERENCE ( MIAMI FUSION FC)
2015 CHAMPION NPSL SUNSHINE CONFERENCE ( MIAMI FUSION FC)
2014 CHAMPION NPSL SUNSHINE CONFERENCE ( MIAMI UNITED FC )
2005-06 WINNER OF “COPPA ITALIA” (US LUCERA CALCIO)
1998 WINNER OF ’MIDATLANTIC’ DIVISION USL (JERSEY RIPTIDE)
1996 COACH OF “ ALL STAR TEAM” (USISL)
1997 CHAMPIONS EASTERN DIVISION (NESSL) (N.J.STALLIONS)
1998 STATE CHAMPIONS OF NEW JERSEY (MKA)

06/11/2026

At RPS Academies, every aspect of the athlete experience is designed to prepare student-athletes for collegiate opportunities at the highest level.

Whether attending our Summer Camp or joining our Full-Time Academy, players are challenged daily in an environment built for athletic and academic excellence.

The next generation of student-athletes starts here.

🔗 Connect with our admissions team through the link in our bio.

06/10/2026

A season worth remembering. ⚽️

From the first day of training to the final whistle, this team showed what commitment, resilience, and hard work look like.

Countless hours of practice, unforgettable moments, and achievements that will be remembered long after the season ends.

Here’s a look back at the memories, the milestones, and the players who made it all possible.

05/18/2026

From student-athlete to graduate.
RPS Academies senior Johnathan McFarlane reflects on the journey, the challenges, the growth, and the memories that shaped him along the way. 🎓🏆

05/01/2026

Big news for RPS Girls Soccer!

*We’re proud to announce our partnership with Palm Beach Gardens Predators*, creating a direct pathway for RPS players to compete at the next level. Through this collaboration, our athletes will have the opportunity to train and play alongside the Predators, while both organizations work closely together on coaching, player development, and enhancing the overall player experience.

PBG Director of Coaching, Steve Burgess, shared his excitement: “We are delighted to collaborate with RPS in order to create better player development opportunities for all of our players.”

This is a major step forward for our athletes and the future of RPS soccer — and we’re just getting started.

04/30/2026

From Alaska to RPS Academies! Welcome Ruby Hills to the RPS soccer team! ⚽️🔥

04/14/2026

The love for soccer! ⚽️ 🤩🔥

03/30/2026

Clips for Monday! 🤩

03/24/2026

Goalies for Tuesdays! 🤩🔥⚽️

03/20/2026

Built from excellence. Driven by purpose. Ready to lead.

We’re proud to welcome Coach Jean-Marc our new Silver team head coach — a proven champion, international leader, and elite-level coach. From winning the MLS Cup to captaining the Haiti National Team, his experience speaks for itself. But more importantly, it’s his passion for developing players and pushing them beyond their limits that sets him apart.

A new standard is here. Let’s get to work. ⚽🔥

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4500 SE Pine Valley Street
Port Saint Lucie, FL
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