Meet Coach Drew
Coach Drew Skundrich is a former professional soccer midfielder with extensive experience competing at elite levels in American soccer. After a standout collegiate career at Stanford University, where he was a team captain and First Team All-Pac-12 honoree, Drew built a long professional career in Major League Soccer (MLS) and the USL Championship before transitioning into coaching and athletic performance training.
Strength and Speed Background
Drew played four years at Stanford, making 82 appearances while scoring 9 goals and contributing 13 assists. Following college, he was selected in the second round (40th overall) of the 2018 MLS SuperDraft by the LA Galaxy and began his professional journey with USL and MLS teams including Bethlehem Steel, Sacramento Republic FC, D.C. United, Colorado Springs Switchbacks, and Loudoun United FC. Over his career he totaled more than 220 professional appearances across all competitions.
Drew served as captain for Loudoun United in his final seasons and helped lead the club to its first-ever playoff appearance before announcing his retirement from professional competition in late 2025. As he concluded his playing days, he also joined the Loudoun United technical staff as a Health and Performance Coach, bringing his experience on the pitch into coaching and athletic development.
Why Train with Coach Drew?
Coach Drew’s journey from elite youth and college soccer to the professional ranks gives him a deep understanding of the physical, technical, and mental demands of the sport. His background as a midfielder — a role that blends technical skill, tactical awareness, and fitness — makes him uniquely suited to help athletes improve their soccer performance and overall athleticism.
In private lessons, Drew focuses on developing strength, speed, agility, coordination, and soccer-specific skills that translate directly to competitive play. He emphasizes fundamentals — including ball control, passing, movement off the ball, spatial awareness, and conditioning — while also teaching players how to apply these skills in game-like scenarios.
Drew’s approach blends personalized instruction with performance coaching principles, helping athletes understand not just what to improve, but why it matters. Whether the goal is to excel in matches, prepare for collegiate competition, or enhance general athletic performance, he tailors lessons to each athlete’s strengths and development areas.
What to Expect in a Training Session
A typical session with Coach Drew includes dynamic warm-up and activation work, footwork and technical drills, conditioning and agility exercises, and position-specific skill development. Sessions often blend soccer training fundamentals with strength and speed components to help athletes become stronger, quicker, and more efficient in movement.
Drew also incorporates situational soccer drills that mimic game conditions, helping athletes improve decision-making, positioning, and confidence under pressure. Personalized feedback and goal setting are built into every session so players understand their progress and next steps.
How to Book Lessons with Coach Drew
Booking private soccer and athletic performance lessons with Coach Drew is simple. Visit his Athletes Untapped profile to explore available lesson packages, including one-on-one coaching, and schedule training sessions that work for you in Leesburg, VA. Sessions are available for athletes of all ages and experience levels, from youth players developing fundamentals to competitive players looking to level up their game.
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