Coach · Elizabeth, NJCoach Alex
Private CoachCoach Alex
Trains in Elizabeth, Roselle & virtually
Works with all age groups
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
Get to know Alex
Private Soccer Trainer developing confident, high-IQ players.
I’m a passionate youth soccer trainer focused on developing technically skilled, confident, and intelligent players. Through personalized training sessions, I help athletes improve ball control, decision-making, and overall game understanding. My goal is to challenge players, build confidence, and help them reach their full potential both on and off the field.
How I can help you improve
I help players improve by focusing on the details that make a big difference in performance. This includes ball control, passing accuracy, first touch, dribbling under pressure, shooting technique, and overall game awareness. I design training sessions that simulate real game situations so athletes can develop the confidence and decision-making skills needed during matches. My goal is to help players not only become technically stronger but also smarter and more confident on the field.
A typical training session
A typical training session begins with a dynamic warm-up and ball mastery exercises to get players comfortable and focused. From there, we move into technical drills that focus on specific skills such as dribbling, passing, finishing, or first touch. As the session progresses, I incorporate game-like scenarios and decision-making exercises so players can apply what they’ve learned in realistic situations. The session usually finishes with competitive drills or small-sided activities that challenge the athlete while keeping training fun and engaging.
Career & accomplishments
Played for Kenilworth Soccer Club from Rec-U16, won 1st place with the U16 squad. Coached for Competitive Soccer for almost 3 years, trained with Middletown SC, Edison United Soccer Association, Speed Conditioning Performance Youth Soccer (Kenilworth), Springfield SC, and Clark SC. I've coached both travel and recreation. With Middletown Soccer Club I had the opportunity to coach game day with Mavericks White U10 when we won 1st place in the league for the 5th division for the league MOSA in my first year coaching. For my licenses I hold a USSF and National D license and now pursuing National C license fro U.S. Soccer Federation.
Best coach I ever had
My father trained me to become the coach that I am today, following in his footsteps that gave me strength and passion for this sport and to always analyze and develop as much as I can when I was a player and now as a coach to my players.
What athletes & parents should know
Athletes and parents should know that I truly care about each player’s development and growth. I focus on creating a positive environment where players feel motivated, supported, and challenged to improve. I believe strong communication with both athletes and parents is important so everyone understands the player’s progress and goals. My priority is to help players build confidence, develop strong technical foundations, and enjoy the process of becoming better every time they step on the field.
Training locations
25% off your 1st lesson
$70
$53
Then $168/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
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