Book Lessons with Coach Adelyn

Hey! I'm a recent college graduate with degrees in Exercise Science and Family Science, a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach through NASM, and a lifelong soccer player. I grew up in Utah playing for Impact United, where I competed at the Premier 2 level, and went on to play varsity and serve as team captain in high school. Soccer taught me a lot about hard work, leadership, and what it really takes to perform under pressure — and those lessons never left me.

Outside of coaching, I'm an endurance athlete. I just finished my first marathon and I'm currently training for an ultramarathon, on top of daily strength training. I live by the same standards I hold my athletes to — show up, put in the work, and never stop believing in yourself.

I'm passionate about the mental side of sports because I've seen firsthand how much mindset matters. Talent only takes you so far — confidence, resilience, and a strong inner game take you the rest of the way. That's what I'm here to help your athlete build.

When I'm not coaching or training, I love being outdoors and staying active. I bring that same energy and enthusiasm to every session.

Whether you're trying to make the team, earn more playing time, or take your game to the next level, I'm here to help you get there — on the field and in your head.

On the technical side, I'll work with you on the fundamentals — touch, positioning, decision making, and the small details that separate good players from great ones. But what I really specialize in is the mental side of the game. We'll work on building confidence, managing nerves, staying locked in under pressure, and developing the kind of mindset that shows up consistently — not just on your best days.

A lot of athletes have the physical tools. What holds them back is what's going on in their head. We'll fix that. You'll learn how to silence negative self-talk, bounce back from mistakes quickly, and compete with a level of belief in yourself that your teammates and coaches will notice.

I'll push you. I'll be honest with you. And I'll be in your corner every step of the way. All I ask is that you show up ready to work and willing to grow.

Every session starts in the mind before we ever touch a ball. We'll open by revisiting your goals, checking in on your mindset, and working through any mental blocks or challenges you're facing — whether that's nerves before a big game, self-doubt, or just losing your edge. This isn't fluff. It's the foundation everything else is built on.

From there we move into the physical and technical work — soccer training tailored specifically to where you are and where you want to go. Every drill, every rep, every correction is intentional and tied back to your goals.

By the end of each session you'll leave not just a better soccer player, but a more confident, focused, and mentally tough athlete. That combination is what creates players who perform when it counts.

Education

Bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science and Family Science | 4.0 GPA junior and senior year

Certifications

NASM Certified Personal Trainer | NASM Nutrition Coach Certified

Athletic Achievements

Completed first marathon in 3:59 | Currently training for ultramarathon | Daily strength training

Soccer

15+ years competitive soccer | Impact United Premier 2 | 3-year varsity player | 2-year team captain

Coaching

2 years coaching youth soccer | 6 weeks coaching youth program in Manhattan ages 4–16

Service & Leadership

18-month volunteer representative in Europe — taught English and led community outreach

Languages

English | German | American Sign Language (ASL)

My high school soccer coach is the best coach I've ever had, and he's a big reason I coach the way I do. He saw something in me before I saw it in myself — he believed in me, gave me real leadership opportunities, and challenged me in ways that were uncomfortable but necessary. He never let us settle. He demanded we show up every single day and give everything we had, and because of that standard, we became better players and better people. That's the kind of impact I want to have on every athlete I work with. I want to be the coach they think of years from now when someone asks who made a difference in their life.

I genuinely care about your success — not just on the field, but as a person. I'm here because I believe in what good coaching can do for a young athlete's life, and I take that seriously.

I'll be honest with you. If something needs to change, I'll tell you — but always in a way that builds you up. I have high expectations because I believe in your potential, and I'll work just as hard for you as I expect you to work for yourself. I'll communicate openly, show up prepared, and make sure every session has purpose and intention behind it.

I've been where you are. I know what it feels like to doubt yourself, to have a bad game, to wonder if you're good enough. I also know what it feels like to push through that and come out stronger. That's exactly what we're going to work on together.

All I ask is that you come ready to work and ready to grow. If you bring the effort, I'll bring everything else.