Our Mission
We want to help bridge the gap between raw potential and top notch excellence. By providing young athletes with elite mentorship, training, and mental coaching and conditioning, we help create a roadmap to athletic and academic success.
Program Benefits
Experience personalized coaching sessions, direct access to top-athlete tips, and opportunities to work with your mentor in person with local private or group training sessions!
Why Join Mainline Player Development?
Innovated by college athletes to help set the foundation for youth athletic development. We provide mentorship from current college athletes who have gone through the recruiting and development process and will help with the journey for your athlete to achieve similar success.
Elite Level Guidance
Learn directly from veterans who have played at the collegiate level and know what it takes to climb.
Mental Toughness
Develop the resilience and focus needed to perform under pressure and overcome setbacks.
Career Roadmap
Plan strategically for recruitment, college applications, and athletic milestones tailored to your sport.
Elite Community
Join a network of high-performing young athletes dedicated to growth and mutual success.
Our Mentorship Sessions
1-on-1 Performance Kickoff
Start your journey with a personalized deep-dive into your athletic goals. We'll map out where you want to go, how to get there, your trajectory and identify the mental and physical blocks holding you back from peak performance.
Tactical Film & Strategy Review
Review your game footage with professional mentors. We analyze your movement, decision-making, and tactical execution to provide actionable adjustments for your next match.
Elite Mindset Mentoring
Master the mental side of the game. Our advanced sessions focus on various mental techniques, performance anxiety management, and building unshakeable confidence. We will help you navigate any bumps in the road or walls you might face, and help you knock them down with ease as you continue dominating.
The Elite Mentors Behind Your Success
Juan De La Cruz
Juan De La Cruz II
Co-Founder, COO & Head of Talent ID/Recruitment
Juan is a versatile attacking player who competes as a fullback, winger, and attacking midfielder, known for his explosive pace, technical ability, and creativity in the final third. He has developed thought elite systems like MLS Next with Albion SC LA/LAUFA and has competed at a high level in Southern California high school soccer, contributing to CIF playoff runs and a Del Rey League championship. Juan also gained semi-professional experience with IE Republic FC in 2025, where he adapted to the speed and physicality of the men’s game while continuing to refine his tactical awareness and skillset. Internationally, he earned a call-up to the Guatemala U20 National Team (Fall 2024) and is currently preparing for collegiate soccer opportunities.
Juan has also built a strong presence as a mentor and coach, co-founding a player development platform focused on helping young athletes improve their technical skills, confidence, and understanding of the game. Players enjoy working with him because of his relatable journey, high-energy, and ability to teach real-game situations. Book with Juan and take your game to the next level!
Awards & Achievements:
- Trialed with Division 1 school University of California, Riverside (2026)
- Trialed with Division 2 school California State University, Dominguez Hills (2026)
- Semi-Professional Experience with IE Republic FC (2025)
- Guatemala U20 National Team Call-Up (Fall 2024)
- MLS Next Competitor with Albion SC LA/LAUFA (2019-2024)
- Del Rey League Champion (Bishop Mora Salesian HS)
- CIF Playoff Competitor (Bishop Mora Salesian HS, Schurr HS)
- Multiple trophies won at the club level across youth competitions
Wyatt Ponting
Wyatt Ponting
CO-Founder, CEO & Head of Partnerships
Wyatt is a 20 year old sophomore striker at the University of California Riverside, with ambitions to play professionally after pursuing his degree. He has played in ECNL, MLS Next, and has made 21 appearances in 2 years for the Highlanders. He started 8 games last year and played a role in the success of his team. He has also played semi-professionally with Redlands FC in USL2, where he recorded 5 goals and 1 assist in 8 appearances for the team. He will be playing with Redlands FC again this upcoming summer, where he hopes to pick up where he left off last season and continue his success.
Wyatt has been a mentor for a little over a year, working with many different kids and many different backgrounds. Athletes say they enjoy talking to him because he makes them feel comfortable and happy, as well as relatable and understanding. Book with Wyatt and watch your game elevate!
Awards:
- 2025-26 Big West Offensive Player of the Week
- 2025-26 UC Riverside Student-Athlete Dean's List
- 2024-25 Freshman of the Week Finalist
- 2024-25 UC Riverside Student-Athlete Dean's List
- 2023-24 Leading goal scorer for Albion SC MLS Next
- 2022-23 Leading goal scorer for Claremont High School