My story
Hi there! I’m Tony—a proud father, devoted husband, passionate youth soccer coach, software engineer, and CEO of Scorepeo Sports Inc. We create innovative products like the Smart Soccer Rebounder.
Balancing work, family, and community defines who I am. As a father of two energetic boys, I navigate the challenges of nurturing their growth while ensuring they thrive in an ever-evolving world. My journey transitioned from owning a trucking company to becoming a software engineer and starting a sports technology company, all driven by a single mission: empowering parents to prepare their children for a competitive future through soccer, cognitive excellence, and mental resilience.
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About four years ago, I found myself juggling work emails during my son’s soccer practices. This experience highlighted the importance of being present, inspiring me to become a youth soccer coach. Coaching transformed not only my son’s experience but also strengthened our parent-child relationship. Through coaching, I realized that soccer is more than a game—it’s a powerful tool for developing athletic and cognitive abilities in children.
Why Soccer?
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Growing up in Africa, soccer was integral to my life. Without having screens or much to play with, soccer was where we learned most of our life lessons outside the home. It taught me empathy, teamwork and resilience. Today, I view soccer as a gateway to essential life skills for our children—crucial in a future soon to be dominated by AI and robotics. Soccer helps build sharper minds, fosters emotional intelligence, and creates lasting friendships. In a study by Magistro et al. (2022) researchers found that just one 60-minute soccer session could make an immediate difference. Their research demonstrated significant improvements in “selective visual attention, short-term memory, and long-term memory” immediately following soccer activity.(And there is plenty more research)
My Mission
Vision:
“To empower parents to prepare their children for a competitive future by building foundational skills in soccer, cognitive excellence, and mental resilience.”
Mission:
“To create a supportive community of parents and coaches committed to introducing soccer training and cognitive challenges to young athletes, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges in a world shaped by AI and robotics.”
What I Do
At Scorepeo Sports Inc., we develop innovative tools like the Smart Soccer Rebounder to make soccer training accessible and effective for busy families. The Smart Soccer Rebounder is the only soccer rebounder uniquely designed for youth athletes, ensuring safe, engaging, and effective training. It enhances foundational skills, cognitive abilities, and active play through customizable and preloaded gamified challenges based on skill level while keeping all soccer essentials organized and easily accessible.
My ebook, “Soccer Smarts: 15-Minute Soccer Drills for ANY Busy Parent,” offers fun, engaging, and cognitive-boosting drills that help parents integrate meaningful soccer activities into their daily routines.Available for free download (04/01/2025).
Join Me
Let’s build a community of like-minded parents dedicated to fostering their children’s physical and mental growth. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for tips, resources, and inspiring stories from other parents and coaches who share our vision.
Take the first step today—your child’s future self will thank you!