Trains in Cranford, Springfield
Works with all age groups
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Build better players, one touch at a time. Decide, Commit, Succeed
I look to assist players through personalized 1-on-1 training sessions that focuses on technical footwork/dribbling, touches, speed of play and confidence on the ball. Whether a player wants to make the varsity squad or play at the collegiate level, I help them unlock their full potential on and off the pitch.
I like to instill the confidence in kids that I train. I work a lot with the technical aspect of the game so the kids are confident with the ball and get a better understanding of the game. I gear my training sessions on what the player is looking to improve on with their game.
I start my training sessions with dynamic warm-up (5-10min) which is dynamic movements to get the body ready. Then we go straight into footwork/ball mastery/dribbling. Cone work focusing on changes of direction, close control, surface variety (laces, inside/outside of the foot), and explosive acceleration out of moves. We follow footwork/ball mastery/dribbling with the players needs and what they are looking to improve on or what they want to focus on (first touch, dribbling, shooting & finishing, passing, defending, etc.)
Began an indoor team Junior International FC in 2020 for players to still compete over the winter. Worked with kids at a variety of levels (MLS NXT, NAL, UPSL, EDP, etc.) I have my licenses with USSF National "F" License and NJYS 9V9 Grassroots in-person course, 11V11 Grassroots in-person course.
My Father
I am dedicated to passing along everything I learned with the game of soccer to the youth players I train and coach. I want to see kids develop and grow their skills along with confidence in this beautiful game.
Then $240/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
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