Book Private Soccer Lessons with Coach Claire
Focus on the fundamentals to a form a foundation that lasts at every level!
Focus on the fundamentals to a form a foundation that lasts at every level!
Hi, my name is Claire Jones, and I am a junior outside back for the Southern Methodist University women's soccer team and we compete in the ACC! I have been training and mentoring kids since the summer going into my junior year of high school. I grew up in Ridgefield, Wa. but commuted to Portland, Or. for most of my club career. I competed for two seasons at Oregon State University and then transferred to SMU in Dallas for my last two. All of my accomplishments so far, I devote completely to the extra training and hard work I put in. In order to be the best, you first have to outwork everyone around you. My philosophy in my own game, and when training and mentoring younger players, is to perfect the basics and outwork everyone. Without a foundation of the basic tactual and technical skills, it's hard to grow other parts of your game. I also like to emphasize the importance of growing as a player and person through the sport.
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Get to know Coach Claire
About Me:
Hi! My name is Claire Jones I am currently a junior at Southern Methodist University where I have the privilege to play soccer and also earn a degree in Economics with a minor in Spanish. Before SMU I competed for two seasons at Oregon State University. My club years were spent commuting to Portland, Or. to play ECNL for both FC Portland and Thorns Academy. Off the field I love to read, be outside, do pilates, and be with my family. I was born and raised in Ridgefield, Wa. and I am an identical twin, and we are in the middle of four girls! My twin sister Cameron plays D1 soccer as well at the Virginia Military Institute. Faith and family are very important to me and why I am here today! I also grew up on a blackberry farm which has definitely shown me the importance and power of hard work and staying consistent. Soccer is such a huge part of my life and what I plan on continuing in my future and to me it is so much more than just a sport, but rather a way of life.
How I can help you improve your game:
Having a twin sister made me so fortunate to have a built-in training partner. Together we spent thousands of hours on our own training and perfecting our craft. To be able to dominate at any level, you have to master the basis, which is where I always want to improve first. I also put high importance on developing IQ of the game, confidence, and speed & agility.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
This is the basic framework for a training session with me: 1) Warmup; dynamic/static movements, ladder, agility, etc. 2) Ball Mastery; confidence on the ball, tight-spaced technical drills 3) Dribbling; all parts of the feet, using both feet! 4) Passing; directional 1st touch, firm passing, body positioning, etc. 4) Finishing; touch & finish, 1v1 & shot, turn to goal, etc.
Career summary and accomplishments:
USYNT ID Camp, ECNL Regional Camp, Clark County All-Region Team, Clark County Athlete of the Week, WCC All-Academic Team
Best coach I ever had:
Brian Gant and Mike DePinna (FC Portland)
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I am here to be a mentor and trainer for kids in the ways I wish I had someone. To this day I battle with the things that can't be physically taught because it's all in my head. Whether it's lack of confidence, struggle with coaching, whether to make a move or not, I am here to help and support because I have lived it and still am. The soccer stuff is easy to teach, I want to do more than just improve how kids can kick a ball, I want to teach them lifelong lessons through it as well.
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