Preseason 2025: Foundation for success
For professional soccer teams, preseason is the foundation for a successful season. It’s the period where clubs refine their strategies, enhance physical conditioning, build team chemistry, and sharpen their performance before competitive matches begin.
But a successful preseason isn’t just about the work on the pitch—it’s about creating the right conditions for teams to perform at their best. That’s where 6PM Sports comes in.
6PM Sports: More Than Just Logistics, A Competitive Edge
At 6PM Sports, we specialize in providing Top Team Services that go beyond logistics. Our role is to ensure that every operational detail is covered so teams can fully focus on preparation and performance.
From securing top-tier training facilities to handling transportation, accommodations, security, and even nutrition, we create a seamless environment where athletes and staff can operate at their highest level.
This year, we had the privilege of managing the Colorado Rapids' 2025 Preseason in Querétaro, Mexico, delivering a hassle free experience to help them prepare for the upcoming season.
How 6PM Sports Helped Colorado Rapids in 2025
For three weeks, our team was on the ground ensuring that every detail was meticulously planned and executed. Here’s how we optimized their preseason experience:
Hotel Operations: Creating a True Home Away from Home
A team’s surroundings play a key role in performance. Being away from home for weeks can be challenging, but we transformed the Rapids’ hotel into a high-performance base, ensuring comfort, personalization, and efficiency.
Personalized rooms with branded elements, welcome kits, and tailored amenities to create a familiar and motivating environment.
Nutritionally balanced meals, designed in collaboration with the team’s nutritionist to meet players’ specific dietary needs.
Proactive management of all hotel-related requests, from room changes to last-minute requirements, ensuring the team remained focused.
24/7 communication with hotel staff to ensure seamless coordination and swift adjustments when needed.
The goal was to ensure that every player and staff member felt at home, allowing them to focus entirely on their preparation.
Training Facilities: World-Class Preparation, Tailored for Success
A high-level preseason requires elite training conditions. At 6PM Sports, we ensure that every facility is adapted to the team’s needs and ready for exclusive use.
Customized gym and equipment: We worked closely with the Rapids’ performance staff to ensure the right equipment was available. When something wasn’t on-site, we arranged for it to be brought in.
Exclusive field access: Training grounds were prepared in advance and made off-limits to the public to maintain team focus.
Personalized locker rooms: Each player had a designated space, complete with their name and team logo, creating a professional environment.
Optimized spaces: Meeting rooms, warm-up areas, and recovery zones were carefully set up for efficiency and comfort.
Every detail was designed to provide the team with the ideal environment to train at the highest level.
Field Management: A Perfect Pitch, Six Months in the Making
A professional training field doesn’t happen overnight. We dedicated six months of planning and meticulous preparation to ensure optimal conditions.
Consistent monitoring and precision-cut patterns: The grass was cut and maintained to meet the highest professional standards, ensuring peak performance conditions.
Exclusive half-field for goalkeepers: A brand-new section of the field was created specifically for goalkeeper training, allowing for specialized drills without disruption.
From the first inspection to the final adjustments, we made sure every inch of the field met elite training standards.
Game Preparation: Organizing Competitive Matches for Optimal Performance
Preseason matches play a crucial role in getting teams ready for competition. As part of the Rapids’ preparation, we organized two high-intensity friendly matches:
Celaya FC: The first preseason match provided a valuable opportunity for the team to refine their game in a competitive setting.
Querétaro FC at Estadio La Corregidora: A match in a professional stadium environment, allowing the team to experience match-day conditions ahead of the season.
La Paz FC: The final preseason match, serving as the last test before the team’s return home, ensuring they conclude their preparation at peak performance.
Transportation & Security: Efficient and Safe Movements
Every movement during preseason is carefully planned to ensure maximum efficiency and security.
Fleet coordination: We managed buses, sprinters, and SUVs for players, staff, and VIPs, ensuring comfortable and timely transfers.
Live tracking: Each vehicle was monitored in real-time to adjust routes as needed and avoid delays.
Security planning: From hotels to training facilities and stadiums, we worked closely with security staff to guarantee safe movements at all times.
Off-Field Experiences: Strengthening Team Bonds
Preseason is not just about training—it’s also an opportunity to build team chemistry. At 6PM Sports, we created off-field experiences that allowed players and staff to relax and connect.
Golf rounds: A team-building activity that allowed players to step away from the pitch while strengthening their connections.
Team dinners: Carefully planned outings at Querétaro’s best restaurants, providing moments of camaraderie.
Recreational spaces at the hotel: Lounge areas and leisure activities ensured players had space to recharge mentally and physically.
More Than Logistics: Building Winning Moments
A well-executed preseason sets the tone for a successful season. At 6PM Sports, we take pride in creating an elite operational structure that allows teams to train, compete, and thrive without distractions.
Are you looking for a tailored preseason experience for your team? Let’s build a customized plan that fits your needs and prepares your club for success.
