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Twenty years ago, playing soccer at the college level was impossible. For many there was no contacts, no academies and worst of all, colleges wouldnโ€™t recruit from Miami (still donโ€™t) for many reasons. It was a huge challenge for me and till this day is still is a huge challenge for athletes. Now, all this is about to change. We want to help as many soccer players who have the same dreams and the same ambition to pursue a college athletic career and continue their education. Itโ€™s time to change the system.
— Coach Mike Reyes
Issa @ OU in 2021

Issa @ OU in 2021

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ดmohammad jamal issa - oakland university

Iโ€™m forever indebted to this amazing team for the best moments of my life with them and the inspiration that we all have as a group as a team. When I arrived from Jordan to Miami I didnโ€™t imagine that I will find a team like that, we were a family not just a team. In Jordan I played with the Jordanian national team U-16 then came to Miami and College Dreamers helped me to get to where I wanted to be as a soccer player, playing in a D1 school was a dream for me. Training with amazing coach and best players in the city helped me out to develop myself as a soccer player and to reach this level. CD helped me in my commitment process to Oakland University menโ€™s soccer team, also helped many other players to join other schools and make their dreams come true. This team is family to me and I canโ€™t forget that. College Dreamers fam forever!

Redmore @ LSUS in 2021

Redmore @ LSUS in 2021

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งAyrton Redmore - LSUS to Purdue University Fort Wayne

My college experience has been nothing short of amazing! Four years two schools, conference championships and national tournaments, college is the place to be! Continuing my journey to Purdue University Fort Wayne NCAA D1 is something I have to thank Mike and College Dreamers for. I need to thank them for their cooperation and help throughout my entire process, without them, my new path wouldnโ€™t be possible. Mike is so diligent with his players and cares about their needs and interests and helps push players to new heights. It is a pleasure working with him and I hope to have many more years working with him.

Mimy @ DSC in 2021 vs University of Tampa

Mimy @ DSC in 2021 vs University of Tampa

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡นSchneider Mimy - Daytona State College

Playing for College Dreamers was a complete success for my college life. Coach Mike Reyes helped me a lot with my college career. I was able to earn a full scholarship from a NJCAA D1 mens soccer at Daytona State College, currently undefeated and ranked 6th in the nation. I want to thank Coach Reyes for believing in me and for helping me out. Iโ€™m very thankful for being a part of the program.

Fajardo @ RC in 2021 vs University of Houston-Victoria

Fajardo @ RC in 2021 vs University of Houston-Victoria

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡บJan Douglas Fajardo - Ranger College (TX)

First I want to say that I was so lucky to have played for College Dreamers since I was in my senior year of high school and I didnโ€™t know what I was going to do next. Coach Mike gave me a chance to tryout for his program and I did my best to be in it. I will always be thank to Coach Mike Reyes and to the boys that were there with me, which are brothers to me for pushing me to be the best version of myself. Iโ€™m now playing college soccer in Texas with a full scholarship and its all thanks to my coach.

Reyes @ DSC in 2021 vs University of Tampa

Reyes @ DSC in 2021 vs University of Tampa

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ณdiego reyes - Daytona State College

When I think of Mike Reyes and College Dreamers I just think about the impact theyโ€™ve had in my life. Who wouldโ€™ve thought that a simple text from Coach Reyes through Instagram would change my life forever. I owe a lot to coach, heโ€™s always believed in me and has always encouraged me to follow my dreams and that Iโ€™m forever grateful. Itโ€™s extremely hard to find a program like College Dreamers who cares so much about their players and dedicates so much time for them and their futures. CD definitely changed so many lives of young soccer players in the Miami area and this is just the beginning for coach and the program.

Gonzalez @ CC in 2021 vs KCKCC

Gonzalez @ CC in 2021 vs KCKCC

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡บADRIAN GONZALEZ - COWLEY COLLEGE

My name is Manuel Adrian Gonzalez. I want to take the time to thank College Dreamers and my former coach Mike Reyes which after a time became my friend, showed me all about college and how important of a step it was to start my soccer career at the next level.College Dreamers gave me all the guidance and help to find a scholarship so I could play at the next level and also study. Without coach Reyes this wouldnโ€™t have been possible. Iโ€™m thankful for him and keep looking up to him as he keeps giving players the opportunity to continue their careers at the next level which from my experience was the important decision I've ever made.

Privi @ BCC in 2021 vs JCCC

Privi @ BCC in 2021 vs JCCC

๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ชGABRIELLE PRIVITERA - BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (KS)

I will always be thankful to Mike Reyes and College Dreamers. In 2019, Reyes helped me find an opportunity to play soccer at the college level with Barton CCC (NJCAA D1) and keep pursuing my education. I have a full scholarship and a great team to play in. This opportunity changed my life and has helped me improve as a person and as a player. Iโ€™m grateful to have crossed paths with Mike and Iโ€™m very proud to belong to the College Dreamers family which is growing and giving opportunities to those are willing to work.

Joseph @ KCKCC 2021 vs BCC

Joseph @ KCKCC 2021 vs BCC

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡นKERVENS JOSEPH - KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (KS)

Iโ€™ve had some of the best moments of my life in college and College Dreamers made that possible.

Lopez @ BCC 2021 celebrating a goal vs JCCC

Lopez @ BCC 2021 celebrating a goal vs JCCC

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎDAVID LOPEZ - Barton Community College

Just want to thank CD/Mike in being an essential part to helping me further my education while playing high level football. Sensations in working with Mike come naturally, especially what all he wants is the best for you

Costa @ SCCC in 2021

Costa @ SCCC in 2021

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทPABLO COSTA - ST. CHARLES COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Words arenโ€™t enough to describe my feeling of gratitude for everything that coach Mike Reyes (from College Dreamers) has done for me. Before CD, I was just a dreamer kid living in Miami looking for a college opportunity. However, once I met Mike and CD everything changed in my life. Today I play for ranked NJCAA school going into semi-finals for the regional tournament. Also, I have been invited to preseason for a USL2 in St. Louis. I couldnโ€™t be more satisfied with CD. Everything that I can say is Thank You!

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๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ชVinIcio aizpurua - East central college transfer to columbia college (MO)

"I had the privilege of playing soccer with Mike Reyes on different levels throughout my life. We played high school and college level together, as well as amateur leagues in Miami, FL. After playing HS soccer for Miami Coral Park, Mike gave me a phone call to ask me to try out for his college team back in 2005. Thanks to that invitation, my life changed tremendously in a positive way. I ended up playing one more year with Mike, and then transferred to Columbia College in Columbia, MO where I finished my Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems. Making the decision to study while playing soccer on a scholarship was one of the best decisions I have ever made. All of this was thanks to Mike. He has a great determination to help Miami-area soccer players to improve their individual skills and also to help them pursue a college career. Soccer runs in his blood and I am sure he will help many people reach their goals while having fun playing the world's greatest sport!"

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ดJohnathan quintero - east central college

Hello my name is Jonathan Quintero (28 years old). I want to take the time to formally and cordially thank my wonderful friend and colleague, Mike Reyes, for the absolutley pivotol and and crucial influence his presence has played in my life. I was playing at the Strike Force fields one night in the summer of 2005 with some friends, and at that time a gentle giant came my way. His name was Mike Reyes. He said he was the captain at East Central College in Missouri and that he could help me get a scholarship. I was skeptical. After a few days of phone calls, I received a call from the head coach, Mali Walton, and was sent a plane ticket for one-way flight to Missouri in order to sign my letter of intent, then after offered a full scholarship. Mike's influence was so strong that the coach didn't even need to see me play.  Mike has helped countless other individuals like myself and I feel that your child/son/daughter would never be let down by Coach Mike's passion, dedication and great personal relationships he has with many of us coaches in the American soccer pyramid.

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฑOscar vasquez - east central college (MO)

Michael Reyes is a tall, strong striker that played for the same college as me and went on to one of the top collegiate soccer programs in the United States. Known for his strength and aerial game, he's a fundamental piece of a team that brings positive criticism. Mike played professional soccer in Puerto Rico and that taught him a lot. He gained soccer IQ, yet managed to develop a professional career and knowledge that can be passed down to the youth of Miami. I've played with Mike since I was at the amateur level in Miami, Florida when I was14 years old. As a defender, I loved competing against him since good competition makes you an even better player. Having a comfortable relationship with a coach is a must. And I feel that Mike is the chosen one. His professionalism and skill is a fundamental asset to all great players down here in Miami. Mike is probably one of the most optimistic and confident people I have ever faced and shared a team with. One thing is for sure, I'm very thankful to him for giving me the opportunity to compete at the college level.

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ดEdgar grajales - east central college (MO)

Thanks to Mike Reyes, I got an opportunity to continue my education at East Central College in Missouri. Once there, I earned a full soccer scholarship that helped pay for my time there and made the experience so much better. It turned out to be the greatest decision and experience so far in my life. I learned a lot while being there and graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree. After two years in Missouri, I came back to Miami and thanked Mike Reyes for changing my life for the better.