inspiring athletes, cultivating confidence

and enriching communities since 2022.

Elevate Soccer is a premier youth development network dedicated to helping players reach their highest potential—on and off the field. Serving over 100 athletes, we offer elite, personalized training, competitive clinics, college showcases, recruiting guidance, and mentorship rooted in real experience. Our team is made up of current collegiate and semi-professional athletes who bring a player-first approach to development. Beyond technical growth, we emphasize leadership, mindset, and community impact. Through strong relationships with university programs and a commitment to giving back, Elevate isn’t just preparing players for their next level—we’re helping to build the future of the game.

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“Elevate started as a side hustle—just a few local sessions driven by my passion for soccer. As a collegiate athlete at Bentley University, I found myself learning not only how to compete at a high level, but also how to lead, teach, and build something bigger. That’s when Elevate became more than just training—it became a mission. Using the tools I’ve learned in business, marketing, and team management, I’ve grown Elevate into a full network of like-minded, motivated coaches. Together, we go beyond just drills and workouts. We build confidence, connection, and community—on the field and beyond it. From partnerships with nonprofits to monthly giveaways and thousands raised for good causes, our goal is clear: be more, do more, and build tomorrow’s game — together.”

- Michael Haikal, Founder

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Who We Work With

Athletes

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Organizations

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Feedback

  • Young male athlete smiling, wearing a red sports jersey with 'Bridgewater' written on it, against a dark background.

    I trained several times over the past year and every time it was totally quality.

  • Young man with dreadlocks smiling, wearing a white sports jersey with blue text and logos, standing in front of a blue background with sports-related logos.

    It's always a different kind of support to receive tips on how to level up your game from a player who is still playing at a competitive level.

    Sekou Kouyate

    F | Assumption

  • Text that reads 'Love for Luney' in blue font on a black background, with a small heart shape in place of the letter 'o' in 'Love'.

    Michael haikal and the elevate staff have joined us for several events and always go above and beyond. We re so grateful to have them in our corner supporting not only our community, but also the love for linley foundation's mission to end pediatric brain cancer.

    Catherine Menard

    President | LFL

  • A young man with curly hair and earrings wearing a black sports jersey with a paw print logo on the chest and a Nike logo on the right shoulder, standing against a gray background.

    Everything about it was quality. Mikey is a great human being and pairing that with his experience in football is what makes him a great coach to work with.

    Jamari Carvahlo

    D | SCSU