performance by design, not by chance

Lance Thompson | Founder & Director of Methodology

"Talent is common. Discipline is rare."

Lance Thompson is not just a coach; he is a specialist in high-performance architecture. With over 20 years of experience, Lance has engineered championship cultures at the highest levels of the game. His methodology is not theoretical...it is battle-tested in the arenas that matter most:

• International Governance: Former National Team Assistant Coach (Turks & Caicos). Served on the touchline for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and the CONCACAF Nations League.
• Professional Management: Head Coach (UPSL) managing rosters of former MLS and International talent.
• Collegiate & Prep Success: Architect of Top 50 National Rankings and State Final appearances.

Lance founded Blueprint Performance Group to bring International Standards to the youth and collegiate game, ensuring that athletes don't just play soccer...they understand the governance of winning.

❝ Blueprint Culture helps clear up what a lot of companies have trouble defining. They create a positive, high-energy culture based on purpose. Their approach is practical and easy to follow, all rooted in real leadership steps, not just ideas. What’s great is how they turn big visions into everyday actions that actually affect how teams work together.

As someone who teaches and coaches, I really appreciate systems that build trust, responsibility, and alignment, which is exactly what Blueprint Culture does. Their work helps leaders go beyond just talking about change and actually make lasting cultural shifts.❞

— Trevor Persson

Educator & Athletic Leader

(Former Head Men’s Soccer Coach at the University of La Verne; 2016 SCIAC Coach of the Year; Former Assistant Coach at Cal Poly Pomona; Professional experience with LA Galaxy and Chivas USA (MLS).)

Our flagship technical program, High Percentage Finishing™ (HPF), is the "Development Rail™" in action. While most training environments focus on shooting volume and power, HPF is a data-driven decision-making system built on how goals are actually scored in the elite professional game.

Using our 6 non-negotiable KPIs, we transform players from "shooters" into "scorers." We don’t just train the foot; we train the brain to recognize probability, select the right tool, and execute under pressure.

One System. Every Level. We don't guess. We govern. The High Percentage Finishing™ methodology is built on universal attacking principles, not age-specific drills. Because the physics of the finish never change, our system produces repeatable results at every level of the game.

From Professional Golden Boot Winners and NCAA Scoring Leaders to High School State Champions, the HPF system has proven that when you install the right architecture, the output is inevitable.

The context changes. The standards don't.

❝ Implementing High Percentage Finishing™ into our program has been transformative. Our high-percentage shot conversion increased significantly, our team performance improved across the board, and our players developed their finishing skills in a focused, intentional way. High Percentage Finishing™ has become a cornerstone of our attacking approach, and the results speak for themselves.❞

— Erik Garcia

Head Coach, Cal State LA Women’s Soccer

(Leads one of the premier NCAA Division II programs in the West Region; Known for high-level tactical organization and player development.)

❝ At GCU, we want every player to feel confident in front of goal. High Percentage Finishing isn’t just about taking shots...it’s about making smart decisions, being in the right position, and executing with focus. Players who embrace this approach see themselves improve, score more, and help the team succeed. Parents, you’ll notice your athletes not just working hard, but learning to finish with purpose and confidence.❞

— Luke Pilarski

Head Coach, Grand Canyon University (GCU) Men's Club Soccer

(Leads one of the most successful and competitive collegiate club programs in the nation. GCU Men’s Club Soccer is a consistent national powerhouse, frequently competing for and winning NIRSA National Championships.)

At BPG, we believe that "The Standard is the Standard." Whether we are delivering a local clinic or licensing our system to a national partner, our approach remains fixed:

• Data-Driven: Every activity and constraint is backed by professional scoring probabilities.
• Language-Based: We use fixed, verbatim cues to ensure clarity and immediate player response.
• Leadership-Focused: We develop "Guardians of the Standard" - athletes who take ownership of their own development and team culture.