Credibility
About Sidney Rivera
Sidney Rivera's journey through professional soccer—competing in Major League Soccer (MLS) and international competition—revealed a fundamental flaw in youth development: the pay-to-play system excludes talented players while fragmented training approaches leave even dedicated athletes underdeveloped. Having navigated this broken landscape himself, Sidney witnessed how financial barriers and lack of connections determine opportunity more than actual talent.This revelation sparked the creation of Catalyst Performance, where Sidney channels his professional playing experience into a comprehensive training platform designed to provide access to elite soccer development for all players. His position-specific methodology and integrated approach help players at every level secure college scholarships and professional opportunities, regardless of their starting point or resources.
Catalyst Performance
Why Catalyst Works
Catalyst performance app is designed to deliver professional level training methodology to maximize players potential.
Catalyst Performance is the Professional Training System That Gets Players Noticed
Our systematic approach builds the complete athlete that college coaches and pro scouts recruit
💪Build Strength
Position-specific strength training that translates directly to on-field performance and dominance
🧠Develop Confidence
Systematic progression that builds unshakeable mental toughness and performance under pressure
⚡Create Discipline
Professional work ethic and training habits that separate committed players from the rest
✅Get Results
Get results and give yourself a clear pathway and preparation for college visibility and professional opportunities
💰Expensive with limited Results
You're spending thousands on club fees, private lessons, and camps, but players aren’t getting stronger, faster, or more confident.
😰Losing Confidence
Players are starting to doubt themselves because they're not seeing the physical and mental development they need.
🎯Random Training
Generic gym workouts and scattered drills don't follow the systematic approach that creates an athletic foundation.
🚫Injury Prone
Without proper strength foundation, players are at higher risk for injuries that could derail their soccer future.
📚No Clear Path to Opportunities
You're uncertain about what coaches actually look for and how to prepare your athlete for recruitment opportunities.
⏰Time is Running Out
Recruitment windows are narrow. Every month without proper development is a missed opportunity.
This Is the Training I Wish I Had as A Teenager
– Sidney Rivera, Catalyst Performance Founder
Testimonials
What Athletes & Coaches Are Saying
Ivan Militar, Richmond United ECNL Boys Director
As a coach working with elite-level players, I can confidently say that the gym is not an option — it’s a necessity. Modern soccer demands athletes who are fast, powerful, and resilient, and that foundation is built in the weight room.
The gym isn’t just about lifting weights; it’s about developing balance, explosiveness, and injury prevention. When players train consistently in a structured gym program, their physical confidence on the field transforms — they win more duels, recover faster, and sustain a high level of performance throughout the season.
What separates top players from the rest isn’t just talent — it’s how seriously they take their physical preparation. The gym is where that edge is created. Every serious player who wants to reach the next level must understand: the work done off the field directly dictates what happens on it.
"I saw results in just a few weeks. My speed, strength, and confidence on the field all went up."