Our Methodology
The Kimero Method™
Our proprietary player development framework — built on a simple principle: when a player is confident and comfortable with the ball, everything else in football becomes easier to learn.
Introduction
What Is the Kimero Method?
The Kimero Method™ is OPA's proprietary player development framework, built on a simple idea: when a player is confident and comfortable with the ball, everything else in football becomes easier to learn.
For this reason, we place technical development at the heart of every session. Ball control, passing, receiving, and decision-making are developed first, creating a strong foundation for long-term growth.
Around this foundation, we gradually build tactical understanding, mental strength, physical development, and creativity — all in an age-appropriate and progressive way.
Development Pillars
Technique
Game Intelligence
Mental Strength
Creativity
Our Philosophy
Development Philosophy
Rather than rushing into positions, systems, or results, the Kimero Method focuses on developing players who think for themselves, solve problems on the field, play with confidence and freedom, and adapt to different styles of play.
This approach allows every child to grow not just as a footballer, but as a confident and intelligent decision-maker. At OPA, all coaches follow this shared methodology to ensure consistency, quality, and long-term player development across every age group.
“We don't just develop players. We develop confident, intelligent footballers.”
Player-Centred
Every session is designed around the individual needs and potential of each player.
Holistic Growth
We develop the whole person — athlete, thinker, and human being — not just football skills.
Long-Term Vision
Our methodology prioritises sustainable development over short-term results.
The Four Pillars
Built on Four Foundations
Each pillar is essential. Together, they form the complete framework that defines every OPA training session and development pathway.
Technique
The foundation of every great player. We drill ball mastery, first touch, passing accuracy, dribbling, and movement fundamentals until they become second nature — muscle memory that performs under pressure.
Game Intelligence
Football is a thinking game. We develop tactical awareness, decision-making under pressure, positional understanding, and the ability to read the game before the ball arrives — the hallmark of elite players.
Mental Strength
Champions are built in the mind. We equip players with resilience, focus, confidence, and the mental tools to perform when it matters most — in training, in matches, and in life.
Creativity
We celebrate individual expression. Players are encouraged to improvise, take risks, and develop their own style — the courage to try the unexpected is what separates good players from great ones.
Visual Framework
The Pillars in Relationship
The four pillars do not stand in isolation — they are interconnected and mutually reinforcing. Drag and rotate the diagram to explore how they relate.
Interactive 3D diagram — click and drag to rotate
Experience the Kimero Method™
See the four pillars in action. Book a free trial session and discover what makes OPA different from every other academy in Mexico City.