Player-first soccer training
Player development
first.
Training built around your player, for kids of every level who want to get better.
Explore your player’s path- Touches on the ball every session
- 1,000+
- Simulations programmed into the equipment
- 100+
- The Upstate’s only indoor/outdoor center
- In + Out
Why Bangers
Clubs develop teams.
We develop players.
Club soccer is built around the roster and the season. Bangers training is built around one player at a time, so they bring more to whatever team they play for.
Focus
Club Development: Team results and the next game
Bangers Player Development: Your player’s own skills and goals
Time on the ball
Club Development: Shared drills and waiting in line
Bangers Player Development: 1,000+ touches on the ball every session
Feedback
Club Development: One coach across a whole roster
Bangers Player Development: Individual evaluations and feedback
Who it’s for
Club Development: Tryouts decide who plays
Bangers Player Development: Every level, any player who wants to get better
Progress
Club Development: The season sets the pace
Bangers Player Development: Coaches track progress level by level
Built around your player
Put in the work.
See the progress.
Every player has a starting point. Give yours a profile that grows with them — from their first evaluation to their next breakthrough.
Your player
- PAC
- not rated yet
- SHO
- not rated yet
- PAS
- not rated yet
- DRI
- not rated yet
- DEF
- not rated yet
- PHY
- not rated yet
How it works
Create. Personalize. Train. Track.
Create a player
Sign up as a family and add your player. A first and last name is all it takes.
Personalize
Pick an avatar, an accent color and a jersey number. Optional, and changeable any time.
Train
Book sessions with credits or a monthly membership. Coaches mark attendance.
Track progress
Coach evaluations set skill ratings and the development level, when shared with your family.
Four levels. One journey.
Foundations
Overall rating below 65
Early experience; ball striking, consistency and a competitive baseline
Fundamentals
Overall rating 65–74
Consistent skills applied to game-like actions, 1–2 pass routines, skill moves, power and confidence
Academy
Overall rating 75–84
Complex, high-intensity work; speed, decisions, consistency and competitive execution
Next Level
Overall rating 85–99
Academy intensity with position/person-specific targets, often private/small group and NCAA-focused
Bangers XP
Earn XP.
Level up.
Every session counts. Players earn XP for showing up and putting in the work, climb the levels, and unlock Bangers gear along the way.
- Train a session at BangersEach time+100 XP
- Complete a coach evaluationEach time+250 XP
- Reach a new development levelEach time+1,000 XP
- Make your player cardOnce+100 XP
- Train four sessions in your first monthOnce+300 XP
Level 3
1,650 XP
350 XP to Level 4 · Next: Bangers ball at Level 6
Unlocked: Bangers shirt
Gear you unlock
- Level 3Bangers shirt
- Level 6Bangers ball
- Level 10Royal Bangers jerseyBlack with gold logos
About us
Set Apart
We are the Upstate's most advanced soccer training facility, offering professional-grade training and the latest soccer technology. Founded by professional coaches and players. During each session your player can expect over 1,000 touches on the ball, along with individualized evaluations and feedback.
Bangers FC has been built by believers who have decided that this game is our mission field. Victory is found in Christ alone.
Learn about our facilityThe Simulator
Sessions
Sessions are designed to challenge players in a fast-paced, high-level training environment. Sessions emphasize technical precision, speed-of-play, and decision-making to help players elevate their performance. Available for individuals, pairs, or small groups.
- Technical precision
- Speed of play
- Decision-making
Individual sessions are offered by availability of the coach, per request.
Focused Skill Development
Bangers Training
1 hour of high-level development training with a professional coach, followed by 30 minutes of open play. Train and play small sided games.
Girls
Mondays
- 12 and under
- 5:00–6:30pm
- 12+
- 6:30–8:00pm
Boys
Tuesdays
- 12 and under
- 5:00–6:30pm
- 12+
- 6:30–8:00pm
One-time purchase · Session packs
Training Programs
Pay once for a single session or a four-session pack, private or small group. Credits go to the player you choose at checkout.
Group
2–6 players · 4 sessions
$180
- High-level training and competitions
- Time on the Simulator
- Evaluations
Winter specials
Best Winter Ever
Get techy. Get fast. Stay warm.
Winter special
Winter Group
November through January
$360for the winter
That’s $4 a day.
- Weekly group training
- Boost your player ratings and XP
Group
Monthly membership · one player
$150/ month
- 4 group training credits each month
- For one selected player
- Unused paid credits roll over
5v5 Team
Team training special
$95/ player per month
- 5v5 team training
- Minimum 5 players
What we train
The Focus
Soccer IQ
Decision making
First touch
Confidence on the ball
Speed
Accuracy
Ball striking
Vision & scanning
Technical skills
Play under pressure
Agility
Position specific
Owner & Founder
Ben Chappell
Ben Chappell is the owner and founder of Bangers FC. He loves seeing kids build confidence on and off the field. Ben also has a heart for this game to be his mission field — encouraging young people to uncover valuable life skills with hard work and turning our strengths into gifts. He has coached, trained, and mentored thousands of athletes in competitive level play.
The staff
Our coaches
Carlos Berrio
Head Coach
Brennan Blondin
Coach