Tumba Training Academy

Specialties

Tumba Training Academy strives to build strong, competitive soccer players by sharpening techniques and providing athletes with a better understanding of the game. We do this in a fun, yet educational environment with the primary goal of supporting and enhancing the player’s club experience.

Our curriculum is age-​specific and level-​specific. Topics include the following:

Principles of defense

Principles of attack

Dribbling

Passing and receiving

Systems of play

Positional play

Set pieces

Ball control and manipulation

Finishing and shooting

Mental toughness

Character development

Private training or One-​on-​One training gives our staff more opportunities to correct technical imperfections, and to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a player. It also allows our staff the ability to concentrate on the specific demands of the individual player. This environment is perfect for players who need intense, personal and focused training with flexible scheduling. We dedicate special 1-​on-​1 to meet the player’s development goals, to work on any skill or set of skills to quickly improve each player’s performance on the field. We strive not just to improve technique but to also build each player’s confidence and enjoyment of the game.

Our small group training is similar to our private training program. We generally accommodate between 2 to 6 players for our small group training. Each player will perform the same set of exercises and drills under the watchful eyes of our trainers

History

Established in 2011.

Tumba Training Academy began training youth in the western suburbs a few years ago when Coach Bobo moved to the area. He brought with him a training program and philosophy which he gradually introduced to his club players and other players in the surrounding area. Today Tumba has grown to offer skills camps, special events, group training, club training, and private training.

Meet the Business Owner

Coach Bobo B.

Business Owner

Bonyoko Bokole,“Coach Bobo”, is a former professional player. His professional career started in 1997 when he joined the Connecticut Wolves and later played with Cincinnati River Hawks and Michigan Bucks. Throughout that time, Bobo was also a member of the National team of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Coach Bobo currently operates Tumba Training Academy and coaches youth with a local soccer club.

Coach Jon

Coach Jon Healy is a former local varsity soccer player who was voted All-​Sectional and All-​State. He then went on to play soccer at DePaul University before playing amateur soccer for 10+ years in the Chicago Metro, National and Clasa leagues. In addition to Tumba Training, Coach Jon currently coaches and trains youth with a soccer club in the Chicagoland area.