About Neuro Football
Founder Jaret Petras brings firsthand experience from the highest levels of the game.
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NY Cosmos Academy
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FC Slovácko Academy
— Czech First Division
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FC Zlín Reserves and First Team
— Czech First Division
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Stony Brook University
— NCAA Division 1
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New York Red Bulls
— MLS Academy
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Furman University
— NCAA Division 1
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Hartford Athletic
— USL Championship
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Mercy College
— Graduate Assistant Coach
Playing Career
Jaret grew up competing for some of the top youth academies in New York and was determined from an early age to earn a place at a top college program.
At 17, he moved alone to the Czech Republic, starting from zero in a new country and culture. Through his training ethic and performances, he built a reputation that earned exposure with top academies in the region, including the FC Slovácko academy system.
Jaret played for European professional clubs in the Czech Republic, competing with FC Zlín and developing in the FC Slovácko academy system. With FC Zlín he played for the reserves, typically trained with the First Team, and was eventually offered a professional contract.
After Europe, he returned to the United States and became Stony Brook University’s first-ever fully successful walk-on, earning his roster spot through preseason trials.
Known for his technical, cerebral style of play and bulletproof mental game, his background competing internationally and at the NCAA Division 1 level gives him a deep understanding of the demands placed on elite players.
Coaching Career
Jaret transitioned into coaching, sports science, and video analysis after his playing career, working across top-level environments including the New York Red Bulls MLS Academy, Furman University, Hartford Athletic, and Mercy College, where he served as a Graduate Assistant Coach.
Across these roles, he helped develop players who advanced to college, professional, and youth national team levels.
Obsessed with understanding the game from all angles, Jaret became a true performance researcher — blending technical, tactical, physical, and mental development into a comprehensive training methodology.
Through this journey, one truth became clear: the mind is the most undertrained and untapped edge in football.
This led to the creation of Neuro Football, an academy designed to train the brain with the same intention and structure as physical and technical development.
Neuro Football Today
The Neuro Football Academy develops players' mental resilience, decision-making, and soccer IQ — the true separators at the highest levels.
Players learn to manage nerves, recover from mistakes, build confidence, and perform under pressure through weekly live sessions, office hours, and a growing on-demand mental performance library.
The Academy follows the rhythm of the football calendar — keeping players mentally sharp during preseason, showcases, playoffs, and critical recruiting windows.
It’s more than a curriculum. It’s a community of serious athletes committed to growth, accountability, and mastering the mental side of the game.
If you’re ready to train your brain and unlock your game, welcome to Neuro Football.
