Academic Excellence & Elite Soccer Training
Developing Complete Student-Athletes
CTD is a private soccer coaching company based in Charleston, SC, dedicated to developing young athletes into skilled, confident, and competitive soccer players. Our current programs include 1:1 coaching, group sessions, Nike-sponsored summer camps, clinics with professional players, and an elite membership program designed to nurture top talent. We aim to expand our reach by establishing a dedicated student-athlete education center that specializes in soccer and academics.
Our mission is to cultivate a high-performance environment where academic excellence and elite soccer training go hand in hand. We are dedicated to developing well-rounded student-athletes by nurturing both talent and character through a holistic approach. Our goal is to prepare aspiring players to transition successfully to high school, collegiate, and professional levels, equipping them with the skills, discipline, and mindset needed to thrive in sport and in life.
Experience That Matters
Professional Experience
Professional playing background shaping every training session.
06 +
Youth Players
Growing demand for specialized soccer training in the Charleston area.
20K
Courses Available
NCAA-approved and UC a-g approved courses supporting academic progress.
300+
Structured Training for Young Athletes
Our Affiliation Partners
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Meet the Academy team
Curtis Thorn
FOUNDER & ACADEMY DIRECTOR
Peter Marcuz
GENERAL MANAGER
Bre D’Lessandro
HEAD OF EDUCATION
Sarah Owen
HEAD OF ADMIN
Success Stories from Real Players
I have been lucky enough to see Curtis rise through the college game and excel in pro soccer. I'm unsurprised that he takes the same professionalism, attention to detail, and care for other humans into his development practices. I'm always happy to recommend him to players looking to take their game to the next level.
Tom Morris
MLS Next Pro Scout
Coach Curtis' attention to detail and work ethic is unmatched. His experience as a soccer player translates over as a coach and makes each session specific to your position. His dedication to developing players of all ages places them in a very good position moving forward in their journeys.
Aaron Molloy
Charleston Battery Player
Coach Curtis has pushed me to become a better player; he's made me work on scanning the field, speed & agility, and helping me raise my game IQ. He also supports me off the field too. Every session I get better at something.
Cameron Steiner
Impact City u13 Player
CT Development has allowed me to prepare the best I could before going into another professional season. With him being a former professional player, he totally understood and acknowledged what I had to get done.
Gabriel Cabral
Tormenta FC Player
Working with Coach Curtis has been both enjoyable and highly professional. Every session with him has helped me improve specific aspects of my game and contributed to my overall growth as a soccer player.
Leonardo D'Ambrosio
Duke Mens Soccer
CT Development has allowed me to prepare the best I could before going into another professional season. With him being a former professional player, he totally understood and acknowledged what I had to get done.
Gabriel Cabral
Tormenta FC Player
Working with Coach Curtis has been both enjoyable and highly professional. Every session with him has helped me improve specific aspects of my game and contributed to my overall growth as a soccer player.
Leonardo D'Ambrosio
Duke Mens Soccer
Coach Curtis has pushed me to become a better player; he's made me work on scanning the field, speed & agility, and helping me raise my game IQ. He also supports me off the field too. Every session I get better at something.
Cameron Steiner
Impact City u13 Player
I have been lucky enough to see Curtis rise through the college game and excel in pro soccer. I'm unsurprised that he takes the same professionalism, attention to detail, and care for other humans into his development practices. I'm always happy to recommend him to players looking to take their game to the next level.
Tom Morris
Charlotte FC Scout
Coach Curtis' attention to detail and work ethic is unmatched. His experience as a soccer player translates over as a coach and makes each session specific to your position. His dedication to developing players of all ages places them in a very good position moving forward in their journeys.
Aaron Molloy
Charleston Battery Player
Coach Curtis has pushed me to become a better player; he's made me work on scanning the field, speed & agility, and helping me raise my game IQ. He also supports me off the field too. Every session I get better at something.
Cameron Steiner
Impact City u13 Player