The Mrakovic Method is a futsal-based soccer training program in San Diego, run by Coach Mario Mrakovic since 1995. Players train in tight spaces with a high number of touches to build ball control, quick decisions, accurate passing and speed.
Programs include drop-in Daily Training, weekly clinics and holiday camps across North County San Diego. See the full schedule or read why futsal works.
Rooted in elite academy principles and disciplined coaching.
Small spaces, more touches, faster decision making.
Expert guidance from USSF and Futsal licensed mentors.
Decades of experience developing complete players.
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"True champions are made" through rigorous training. We provide a "grueling advantage" to young players, sharpening their skill sets for game situations through disciplined training that translates to on-field excellence.
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From fundamental ball mastery to elite tactical execution. Join the movement.
Ages 4-14. After-school technique, speed, and agility.
Friday and Sunday specialized refinement.
Holiday immersion for rapid acceleration.
High-performance futsal for advanced athletes.
Founder & Head Coach
Holds a US Youth Soccer National "A" Coaching License and a U.S. Futsal National "Level 1" License. Former professional player for the San Diego Sockers, trained at the NK Zagreb and GNK Dinamo Zagreb academies, and Surf Juniors Director at the San Diego Surf Soccer Club.
Assistant Coach
Holds a U.S. Futsal National "Level 1" License and a U.S. Soccer Federation "D" License. Grew up in the Mrakovic Method and trained internationally with the Dinamo Zagreb Youth Academy and Mali Vatreni.
The Mrakovic Method is a futsal-based soccer training system created by Coach Mario Mrakovic, who founded San Diego Futsal in 1995. Sessions use small spaces and high repetition to build ball mastery, fast decision-making, passing precision, speed and agility.
Daily Training is designed for players ages 4 to 14. Older and more advanced players can train through the Elite Pathway, seasonal camps, or private sessions with Coach Mario or Coach Luka.
Daily Training runs at Surf Cup Sports Park. Seasonal camps are held at 4S Ranch Sports Park. Every session and its field is listed on the schedule page.
Daily Training is $40 drop-in, paid on site; the next camp, Thanksgiving Elite Series (Nov 23 – 25, 2026), is $250 / $100 drop-in. Current prices for every program are on the schedule page.
No registration is needed for Daily Training. Players drop in and pay on site. Camps are booked in advance from the camp page, and payment is accepted through Venmo (@Mario-Mrakovic).
Mario Mrakovic holds a U.S. Youth Soccer National "A" Coaching License and a U.S. Futsal National "Level 1" License. He played professionally for the San Diego Sockers and trained at the NK Zagreb and Dinamo Zagreb academies. Luka Mrakovic holds a U.S. Futsal National "Level 1" License and a USSF "D" License.
Futsal is played in a smaller space with a heavier, lower-bounce ball, so players touch the ball more often and must decide faster. Research comparing futsal and soccer players found that long-term practice in each sport shapes how players read the game (Oppici, Panchuk, Serpiello & Farrow (2017), "Long-term Practice with Domain-Specific Task Constraints Influences Perceptual Skills," Frontiers in Psychology).
Bring a snack and a drink, and wear cleats. A camp jersey is included with camp registration.
Call 858.337.9754, or email mariomrakovic@gmail.com.
Source for the futsal research above: Oppici, Panchuk, Serpiello & Farrow (2017), "Long-term Practice with Domain-Specific Task Constraints Influences Perceptual Skills," Frontiers in Psychology .
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