Book Private Soccer Lessons with Coach Alex
Soccer coach blending fundamentals, mental resilience, and athlete-first care.
Soccer coach blending fundamentals, mental resilience, and athlete-first care.
Hello! I’m a soccer and futsal coach with a passion for goalkeeping who believes the position is about more than just shot-stopping. I focus on strong technical fundamentals, mental resilience, injury prevention, and confident decision-making. Using my experience as both a player and coach, I foster a positive, inclusive environment where athletes feel supported and motivated to grow as both players and people.
Newport News, VA
Available: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
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Weekly Availability
Monday
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
Unavailable
Wednesday
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
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Friday
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
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Sunday
2:00 PM - Invalid Date
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Get to know Coach Alex
About Me:
I am a nationally certified goalkeeper coach with a USSF D License, US Futsal Coaching 1 & 2, and SafeSport 1-3 certifications. I played goalkeeper through high school before being medically disqualified from continuing, which led me to discover my passion for coaching. That experience shaped my approach, emphasizing technical development, mental resilience, and injury prevention.
I currently serve as Director of Youth Programs at HR SportspleX and as a club travel coach with Virginia Reign FC, working with players of all ages to develop skills, confidence, and leadership on and off the field. I am passionate about creating accessible sports opportunities for athletes with disabilities and fostering high-performance environments. Athletes in my sessions are consistently challenged to push past internal doubts and limitations while developing both their abilities and their mindset.
Outside of soccer, I enjoy attending live music events and spending time with my two cats. I aim to be a supportive, approachable coach who inspires athletes to love the game, embrace challenges, and reach their full potential.
How I can help you improve your game:
I have experience coaching all genders in both team and individual training environments, and I can help your athlete navigate the nuances of the goalkeeping position. I focus on both the physical and tactical aspects of the game, helping athletes deepen their understanding of how to read play, anticipate actions to stay ahead of the game, and communicate effectively. As a Deaf coach, I bring experience working with athletes with disabilities and am committed to creating an inclusive training environment.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Sessions focus on technical foundations and the four principles of goalkeeping: defending the goal and space, which includes shot-stopping, supporting build-up play, and communication. We also incorporate strength and plyometric work, injury prevention and recovery strategies, mental preparation and goal-setting, and tactical game evaluation to develop soccer IQ. Each session is individually designed to help goalkeepers grow as skilled, confident players and as teammates who can lead on and off the field.
Career summary and accomplishments:
USSF "D" License, USYF Coaching 1&2, SafeSport Certified, Adult/Infant/Child First Aid and CPR
Best coach I ever had:
Coach Steve Adlard was one of the first goalkeeper coaches I trained with as a youth ODP player in Idaho. He was kind but demanding, always pushing me to think bigger while keeping things fun with his sharp British humor. By challenging me to train alongside older players, he taught me how competition fuels growth and confidence, lessons I still carry with me today.
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