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Focusing on technical and tactical skills while training can help athletes develop the confidence and ability to excel on the field. Through individual and small group sessions, I can help athletes develop the skills needed to make a positive impact on the pitch!

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  • Pennsburg, PA

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  • Soccer
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Get to know Coach Derek

About Me:

I have most recently played professional soccer for FC Cincinnati (MLS) and Rio Grande Valley FC (Houston Dynamo affiliate). I graduated from Monmouth University in January 2016 and played soccer for their division 1 program from 2011-2015. At my time at Monmouth, I achieved honors such as first team all conference (MAAC), All-MAAC tournament team and led my team in assists both junior and senior year. While attending Monmouth, I won 2 conference tournaments, 2 regular season championships and have made the NCAA tournament 2 different times. I was also named team captain for my junior and senior seasons.

How I can help you improve your game:

I can help individuals improve their game by concentrating on drills/techniques that they can apply to their daily/weekly practices and competitions. I hope to instill confidence in individuals that will help them overcome any obstacles they may be facing on their teams.

What a typical training session looks like with me:

As a coach, I like to focus on helping an athlete develop the skills needed to be successful on the field. I like to coach drills that emphasize footwork and coordination because I feel to succeed at a high level of competition a player needs more than just athleticism. When I coach, I like to combine speed and agility and footwork drills that complement each other so they will have the player ready for game-like situations. I am always open to specific requests that the client would like to work on.

Career summary and accomplishments:

I have coached individual and group sessions for athletes of all ages. I have been an assistant coach for a U10 boys team in the past and have coached 4 years in a row at Monmouth University's soccer camp while in college (ages ranged from 8-16 during those camps). I have a bachelors of science in health studies from Monmouth University and specialized in classes such as fitness measurement, weight lifting, and speed and agility. I have recently received my certification in personal training from the American College of Sports Medicine.

Best coach I ever had:

I have had numerous coaches throughout my playing career, but I praise those who challenged me in unexpected ways, while still giving me the confidence to go after goals that I didn’t even realize were within my reach at the time.

What athletes and parents should know about me:

Former division one college athlete and professional soccer player. American college of sports medicine - certified personal trainer.

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