{"id":9,"date":"2026-06-01T20:32:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T20:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kickinitwithraph.com\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2026-06-03T01:36:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T01:36:55","slug":"kickin-it-with-raph-soccer-football","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kickinitwithraph.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Kickin\u2019 It With Raph"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1><b>Welcome to Kickin\u2019 It With Raph.<\/b><\/h1>\n<h3>One of the fastest-growing youth football creator platforms in the United States. <strong>100k+ followers.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_0 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The football journey of a young soccer player chasing the dream \u26bd\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z84VrON-fsQ?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><span class=\"s1\"><b>\u26bd\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><b>Competitive player. Football creator. Sharing the journey with over 100,000 fans.<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Kickin\u2019 It With Raph is a fast-growing youth soccer media platform following the journey of a competitive California-based player while connecting the next generation of American football lovers to the culture, passion, and realities of the game.<\/p>\n<p>Since launching in 2024, the project has grown into a community of more than <strong>100,000 followers <\/strong>across<strong> YouTube, Instagram, <\/strong>and<strong> TikTok<\/strong>, reaching young players and fans through authentic, high-energy content focused on player development, competition, soccer culture, gear, and behind-the-scenes access to the football world.<\/p>\n<p>The platform covers training sessions, tournaments, match highlights, stadium and academy visits, gear reviews, and immersive football experiences, while documenting the path of a young player navigating the highly competitive youth soccer landscape in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Kickin\u2019 It With Raph has collaborated with and\/or covered experiences involving organizations and brands such as Real Madrid Academy, PSG Academy, Oakland Roots, Veo Technologies, Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid Academy camps, and other major football environments across the U.S. and Europe.<\/p>\n<p>With a strong focus on authenticity, inspiration, and accessibility, the project aims to make the world of football feel closer and more tangible for young American players and families who dream of progressing in the sport.<\/p>\n<p>More than just a player journey, Kickin\u2019 It With Raph has become a digital destination for young soccer fans who want to improve, discover the culture of the game, and experience football from the inside.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<a class=\"et_pb_icon_0 et_pb_icon et_clickable et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/raph_febvre_attry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue09a<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>70,000+ <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Instagram followers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<a class=\"et_pb_icon_1 et_pb_icon et_clickable et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@raphael_febvre_attry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue07b<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>24,000+ <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>TikTok Followers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<a class=\"et_pb_icon_2 et_pb_icon et_clickable et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@raphael-febvre-attry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue0a3<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>500,000<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>YouTube Views<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>Experiences, academies &amp; football journeys<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_pb_row_nested et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kickinitwithraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Real-Madrid.png\" title=\"Real-Madrid\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kickinitwithraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Real-Madrid.png 500w, 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&amp; Coverage<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Kaptiva + Real Madrid Academy<\/h2>\n<p>Raph participated in an intensive week-long training experience in Madrid, Spain, organized by Kaptiva Sports and Real Madrid Academy.<\/p>\n<p>The experience gave young players direct exposure to the Real Madrid training methodology, culture, and high-performance environment. Raph documented the journey in a 13-minute feature exploring the academy\u2019s philosophy and the lessons young soccer players can learn both on and off the field.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_12_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_1 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I Spent a Week at Real Madrid Academy. 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The experience included access to the team\u2019s facilities, a professional training session, and opportunities to meet players and staff while exploring the community-driven vision that makes the Roots stand out both on and off the field.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_12_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_2 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Is This the Best USL Soccer Facility? 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Only in Manchester EP10\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_YGEM02iPt8?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_5 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Man City\u2019s History Hits Different \ud83d\udc99\ud83c\udfc6 Only in Manchester EP11\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IPFZF5OKB0Y?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>Interested in collaborating with Kickin\u2019 It With Raph?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Kickin\u2019 It With Raph collaborates with clubs, academies, tournaments, and soccer brands to create authentic content for a fast-growing community of young football fans and players across the United States. From event coverage and behind-the-scenes access to gear reviews and academy experiences, the platform focuses on inspiring the next generation through immersive soccer storytelling. For partnerships, collaborations, or media opportunities, feel free to get in touch.<\/p>\n<p>- collaborations<br \/>- media inquiries<br \/>- academy invitations<br \/>- football events<br \/>- partnerships<\/p>\n<p>Email us at kickinitwithraph@gmail.com<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kickinitwithraph.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kickinitwithraph.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kickinitwithraph.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kickinitwithraph.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kickinitwithraph.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/kickinitwithraph.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49,"href":"https:\/\/kickinitwithraph.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9\/revisions\/49"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kickinitwithraph.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}