Athletic Background
Summary of Career and Accomplishments
I played three years of soccer in high school. My first year was JV but then quickly was promoted up to varsity halfway throuogh my freshman year. I started as a RB then moved to RW then immdieately to midfield because of my energy and speed. After high school I went to college to play for two years. I played mostly RW and a little of midfield in college.
Who is the best coach you ever had and why?
What should athletes and parents know about you?
Coaching Background
Summary of Coaching Background
Started caoching with Soccer Shots, a private instructing company, with boys and girls from ages 2-7. Then was hired by Liverpool FCNJ, the academy team located in South Jersey who works with the team in England, to be the head coach of the 2014 boys team. I also coach for the 2014 and 2015 boys team at Philadelhia Union Youth Club and at Palumbo FC.
How can you help someone improve their game?
I'm all about the player centered coaching approach. This is where I as a coach let the player make decisions for themselves. I try to ask questions and guide them down a path suited for them. I'm not very strict but I expect high energy and focus. I encourage players to become aware of their strengths and weaknesses through my training. This leads to high player development as well as high development as a person.
What does a typical training session look like?