Book Private Soccer Lessons with Coach Azlyn

I am a passionate soccer coach and former ECNL player dedicated to developing confident, resilient athletes. My journey from competitive player to coach was shaped by overcoming an ACL injury, which deepened my understanding of both the physical and mental sides of the game. I focus on building strong fundamentals, integrating strength and conditioning, and fostering a positive team environment where players feel supported and challenged. My goal is to help athletes grow not only in skill, but in confidence, discipline, and love for the game—on and off the field.

I help players improve their game by focusing on both skill development and confidence. I break down the fundamentals, reinforce proper technique, and create training sessions that challenge players at their level while pushing them to grow. I also emphasize strength, movement, and game understanding so players become more comfortable and confident in real match situations. Most importantly, I take time to understand each player’s goals and mindset, providing encouragement, honest feedback, and support to help them believe in themselves and reach their full potential.

A typical training session with me as a coach is structured, purposeful, and player-centered. Each session begins with a dynamic warm-up focused on mobility, injury prevention, and light conditioning, often incorporating the ball to keep players engaged and game-ready from the start.

The main portion of training emphasizes technical development and decision-making through drills that are realistic and game-based. I focus on ball control, passing, movement off the ball, and situational awareness, while adapting exercises to the age and skill level of the players. I place a strong emphasis on positive reinforcement, ensuring players understand not only how to perform a skill, but why it matters in a game situation.

Strength and conditioning are integrated throughout the session rather than treated as a separate component. I incorporate exercises that build strength, balance, and endurance while still involving the ball, helping players develop physically without losing focus on technical growth.

Group sessions typically conclude with small-sided games or competitive activities that encourage teamwork, communication, and confidence. I use this time to reinforce lessons from training while allowing players the freedom to apply skills in a supportive environment. Throughout the session, I prioritize creating a positive, motivating atmosphere where players feel challenged, confident, and excited to improve both on and off the field.

I’ve been fortunate to have coaches who consistently believed in me and supported me at every stage of my career. Their encouragement throughout my playing years, injury recovery, and transition into coaching has shaped the coach I strive to be today.

Athletes and parents should know that I am a coach who truly understands the player experience—both the highs and the challenges. I have competed at a high level and have also faced significant adversity through injury, which has shaped my ability to coach with empathy, patience, and purpose. I recognize that confidence, mindset, and mental health are just as important as technical skill in an athlete’s development.

I prioritize creating a positive, supportive, and disciplined environment where players feel safe to make mistakes, learn, and grow. I hold athletes to high standards while always leading with encouragement and respect. My goal is not only to help players improve their skills and physical strength, but also to build confidence, resilience, and self-belief that carries beyond the field.

Parents can trust that I value communication, accountability, and player well-being. I am deeply invested in each athlete’s growth and committed to helping them reach their potential both on and off the field. My coaching philosophy is rooted in care, consistency, and a genuine passion for developing confident, capable athletes.