As a dedicated soccer coach and Sport Management major at Northern Illinois University, I bring both passion and purpose to every training session. Over the past year and a half, I’ve worked with athletes at the travel and high school levels, including Fenton High School’s varsity boys’ team. My focus is on helping players reach their full potential — technically, tactically, and mentally — while building a love for the game that lasts beyond the field. Holding both Grassroots and D-License certifications from U.S. Soccer, I design sessions that balance skill development with creativity and confidence. Whether we’re refining first touches, mastering small-sided games, or improving decision-making under pressure, I make sure players understand why we train the way we do. My philosophy centers on connection and communication — I believe players perform best when they feel supported, challenged, and motivated. Through personalized feedback, goal-setting, and encouragement, I strive to develop athletes who not only play smarter but also grow as teammates and leaders. Let’s train with intent, compete with confidence, and unlock your next level together.
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Hi, I’m Adam Dominguez — a passionate soccer coach and Sport Management major at Northern Illinois University. I’ve been coaching for over a year and a half, working with both travel and high school players, including the varsity boys’ team at Fenton High School. I currently hold Grassroots and D-License certifications from U.S. Soccer.
My coaching style is focused on player development, communication, and confidence. I believe players perform best when they understand the purpose behind each drill and feel supported to push their limits. Whether we’re improving first touch, passing, or positioning, my goal is to make every session purposeful and fun.
I enjoy creating an environment where athletes can grow not only as players but as people. Seeing kids gain confidence, compete with passion, and apply what they learn on the field is what drives me every day.
Let’s work together to take your game — and mindset — to the next level.
I can help you improve by focusing on the key areas that make a real difference in your performance — technique, confidence, and game awareness. Each session is designed around your individual needs, whether that’s first touch, passing accuracy, shooting form, or decision-making under pressure.
I use realistic, game-like drills to help you translate skills from training into actual match situations. My goal is to help you understand why we do each exercise so you can think quicker, play smarter, and adapt to any challenge on the field.
Beyond just improving technical ability, I’ll help you grow your mindset — learning how to stay composed, communicate effectively, and play with confidence. Every session builds on the last, keeping you motivated and improving week by week.
Together, we’ll turn your potential into consistent performance and prepare you to stand out in every game.
Each session starts with a dynamic warm-up and ball work to get your body and mind ready. From there, we move into focused drills that target your specific goals — whether that’s improving your first touch, passing accuracy, finishing, or movement off the ball.
I structure my sessions to mirror real game situations, using small-sided activities and decision-making challenges to help you apply skills under pressure. You’ll get clear instruction, positive feedback, and constant communication to make sure you understand what we’re working on and why.
We always end with a competitive game or skill challenge to apply what you’ve learned in a fun, motivating way. My goal is for every session to leave you feeling confident, sharper, and more prepared for match day.
I’m a dedicated soccer coach and Sport Management major at Northern Illinois University with over a year and a half of coaching experience across travel and high school levels. My coaching journey began with my former travel team, where I helped develop young athletes through technical training, game understanding, and team-building. I also coach with Fenton High School’s boys’ varsity program, assisting with practices, pre-game preparation, and tactical development. I hold both U.S. Soccer Grassroots and D-License certifications, which have strengthened my approach to player-centered coaching and game analysis. My focus on communication, skill development, and confidence-building has helped players elevate their performance in both training and competition. Beyond the field, I bring organizational experience from handling team registration, scheduling, and parent communication — skills that ensure smooth, effective programs. Each of these experiences has prepared me to guide players in becoming technically sharp, mentally strong, and passionate about the game.
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Athletes and parents should know that I truly care about every player I work with. My main goal is to help each athlete grow in confidence, skill, and understanding of the game while keeping training fun and purposeful. I believe in creating a positive environment where players feel supported but also challenged to reach their highest level.
Communication is a big part of my coaching style — I make sure players always understand what we’re working on and why. I value feedback, teamwork, and consistency, and I want every athlete to know that effort and attitude matter just as much as talent.
Parents can trust that I bring structure, organization, and professionalism to every session. I’m here to help players not only improve on the field but also build habits that lead to success in life.
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