meet coach jaret
using his pro experience to help the next generation of footballers
playing career
Founder Jaret Petras brings firsthand experience from the highest levels of the game.
Jaret played for European professional clubs in the Czech Republic, competing with FC Zlín and developing in the FC Slovácko academy system. After his time in Europe, he returned to the United States to play Division 1 college soccer at Stony Brook University.
His background competing both internationally and at the NCAA Division 1 level gives him a deep understanding of the technical, tactical, and mental demands placed on elite players.
coaching career
After his playing career, Jaret moved into roles in coaching, video analysis, and sports science at the Division 1 and USL levels, working with elite programs like the New York Red Bulls MLS Academy, Furman University, and Hartford Athletic. He helped develop players who went on to compete at the college, professional, and national team levels.
Obsessed with understanding the game from all angles, Jaret became a true performance researcher, blending technical, tactical, physical, and mental training into a complete approach to player development.
Through his experience, one truth became clear: the greatest untapped edge in football is the mind.
After becoming a mental performance coach, Jaret saw how mindset training could radically improve a player’s confidence, consistency, and joy in the game. That led to the creation of Neuro Football — an academy designed to train the brain like we train the body.
Today, Jaret helps youth players build the mental framework to perform under pressure and reach the flow state — the pinnacle of peak performance.
neuro footballl today
the Neuro Football Academy is a high-performance training system built to develop players' mental resilience, decision-making, and soccer IQ — the true separators at the highest levels.
With live weekly mindset sessions, office hours, and a growing on-demand library, players learn to manage nerves, bounce back from mistakes, and thrive under pressure. The Academy follows the rhythm of the football calendar — helping players stay sharp across preseason, midseason, showcases, and playoffs.
It’s not just a curriculum — it’s a community of serious players committed to growth. Members support each other, share progress, and train their minds like they train their bodies.
Whether you want to book 1-on-1 sessions or dive into the full Academy experience, you’ll gain access to tools that translate directly to confidence, clarity, and consistent performance.
If you’re ready to train your brain and unlock your game, welcome to Neuro Football.