THE PATHWAYS

HOW FRANCIS WORKS

Every athlete is different, so no two plans are the same. These are the ways Francis works with players – each one an expression of the KIO-X Method, built around where you are and where you want to go.

Grounded in evidence-based sport science and two decades inside professional football.

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INDIVIDUAL COACHING

One athlete, one plan.

Fully individualized development built from a complete assessment of the technical, physical, tactical, and mental sides of your game. Every session is purposeful and matched to your stage, goals, and development needs.

FOR: players of all ages and levels serious about improving.

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MENTORSHIP

A private circle, by application.

Francis works closely with a select group of players and aspiring coaches through a highly personal mentorship. Those accepted gain an experienced mentor, a standard to live up to, and access to a network built across three decades and three continents.

FOR: committed players and future coaches ready to invest in the long game.

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CONSULTING

The right next move.

Francis works with clubs, academies, players, and families to navigate what comes next. From player development and game models to career and education decisions, every recommendation is built around the individual’s long-term path.
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FOR: clubs, academies, and families planning a player’s path.

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INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE

Become an international athlete.

Francis brings ambitious players to Germany to train in a professional European environment alongside academy players. The experience develops their game, independence, cultural fluency, and network while preparing them for college and professional standards.

FOR: ambitious players ready to develop abroad.

THE PROCESS

HOW IT STARTS

01

REACH OUT →

Tell Francis about the player and the goal.

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ASSESSMENT →

A conversation plus a physical and mental evaluation, so the plan fits the person.

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YOUR PATHWAY →

A development plan built around you, and the work begins.

IN THEIR WORDS

BUILT ON TRUST. PROVEN BY EXPERIENCE.

I only trained with Coach Kioyo for a short period, but the impact was immediate. As a former pro striker, he showed me things about my position no other coach had – how to approach 1v1s, how to move inside the box. I’ve played in Germany and the US and worked with a lot of coaches; few match his position-specific knowledge and professionalism. Every session was structured, on time, and purposeful. I’d recommend him to any player serious about the next step.

Marcio Costa

Vice Captain Eckerd College

FIND YOUR PATHWAY

Every plan starts with a conversation. Reach out and let’s talk about where you want to go.

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