Book Lessons with Coach Elliott
Former pro and college coach helping players improve with detail and confidence.
I help soccer players improve through detailed, game-realistic training built around their individual goals. With experience as a professional player and college coach, I focus on technical quality, decision-making, confidence, and helping players understand how to apply their skills in real match situations.
Trains in Sacramento, Folsom
Works with all age groups
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Get to know Coach Elliott
About Me:
I am a former professional soccer player and current college coach with experience at the professional, NCAA Division I, junior college, academy, club, and private training levels. I enjoy helping players improve their technical ability, confidence, and understanding of the game in a positive but challenging environment.
How I can help you improve your game:
I can help players improve their first touch, dribbling, passing, finishing, defending, footwork, speed of play, decision-making, and overall confidence on the ball. Every session is built around the player’s goals and current level, with an emphasis on skills that transfer directly into real game situations.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical session starts with a focused warm-up and technical activation, then moves into position-specific or goal-specific work such as ball mastery, passing, receiving, finishing, 1v1 attacking/defending, or speed and agility. I like to keep sessions competitive, detailed, and game-realistic so players are challenged while still enjoying the process.
Career summary and accomplishments:
played NCAA Division I soccer at UC Davis before playing professionally with Sacramento Republic FC and Hartford Athletic in the USL Championship, along with professional experience in Sweden and a trial in Ireland. As a coach, I have worked at UC Davis, University of the Pacific, College of the Sequoias, Folsom Lake College, Fresno State, Sacramento Republic FC Academy, and Sacramento United. My background gives me a strong understanding of the player pathway from youth development to college and professional soccer.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coaches I ever had were the ones who were honest, detailed, and cared about me as a person, not just as a player. They challenged me, held me accountable, and helped me understand the game at a deeper level. I try to bring that same approach to every athlete I train.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Athletes and parents should know that I take development seriously. I want every player to improve, but I also want them to enjoy the process and build confidence. My sessions are organized, positive, and challenging, with clear communication about what we are working on and why. I care about helping players develop good habits, understand the game, and reach their goals.
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