The Academy
Founded in 2002. Nine national team players produced. Twenty-four international tournaments. The seedbed of Bolivian football.
About the Academy
El Semillero is a nonprofit soccer academy in Santa Cruz, created by Eduardo James and Carola Monasterio on October 10, 2002. Its purpose: educating and developing children through football, teaching values and principles that produce well-rounded individuals.
The academy supports players from low-income families with counseling and nutritional guidance, backed by a sports nutritionist, psychologist, physician, and orthopedic surgeon.
What Makes Us Different
Academy participation requires school enrollment. We build citizens, not just players.
Discipline, respect, teamwork. Teach by example, develop the person inside the player.
Professional nutritionist, psychologist, physician. Free support for low-income families.
22 years in Barrio Hamacas. Alumni return as coaches and mentors.
Development Pathway
Emphasis on the game in a playful manner. Development of values and habits.
Competitive play begins. Tactics, strategy, positions. U-11, U-13, U-15 teams compete internationally.
High performance. Graduates feed directly into the Bancruz Piraí first team.
Notable Alumni
Support the Academy
Donations to El Semillero fund education, equipment, nutrition, counseling, and coaching.