Book Private Soccer Lessons with Coach Christopher
Start Early, Stay Late
Start Early, Stay Late
Becoming the best isn’t about the time spent in the game but the time spent outside the game perfecting the fine details that make a footballer. I strive to take your abilities to the next level. Through hard work and determination anything is possible. Are you ready to take your footballing skills to the next level?
Albuquerque, NM
Available: Tues, Sun
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Weekly Availability
Monday
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Tuesday
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Sunday
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
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Get to know Coach Christopher
About Me:
I played a total of 17 years.
I started playing Belen AYSO at age 3, at age 10 made the switch to club soccer with the club Rio / Rio Rapids. I also played high school soccer for Belen High School and Los Lunas High School. I went on to play 2 years at the University of New Mexico.
Throughout my career I was able to get many opportunities to travel and play all over the world.
I have travelled to London, England where I trained and gained experience with the West Ham United Academy.
I have played every position on the field including goalkeeper. I thrived as a forward for many years eventually making the switch to center back where I finished my club career and was recruited by the University of New Mexico.
How I can help you improve your game:
I bring many different things to the table to help improve a player's game. I bring many years of playing experience as well as a few years of coaching experience. With that being said my experience in the game of football will be able to help a player improve on the technical side the tactical side and the physical side of the game depending on what they are looking to get out of my sessions. I like to build a program that fits a players needs. I am very flexible when it comes to player position as my experience states I have played all over the field so can adjust to what a player needs. I am able to get the most out of the players I coach with high energy in a friendly environment that encourages hard work and lots of learning.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical training session will be as close to a professional environment as possible. Sessions will be high energy high intensity with a focus on getting better through hard work. Sessions will include technical drills, ranging from shooting, passing, defending, etc. Sessions will also include tactical learning of the game to help players understand the "why" in what they are doing. Sessions that focus on speed and strength are also offered.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have been coaching for 2 years and have enjoyed every minute of it. I have my Grassroots licensing currently and am looking to progress further with my soccer licensing. I have been an Assistant Coach, Head Coach, and currently the Assistant Director of the NM Rapids Youth Academy. I also coach two u9 boys teams for the NM Rapids
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I have ever had would have to be a tie between Jason Moran and Chris Cartlidge. Both coaches bring many different things to the table.
Jason Moran, believed in me since day one. Never once letting get sidetracked in my career as a footballer. Jason knew every way to push me and get the most out of me allowing me not to only thrive as a player but thrive in life off the field. Jason taught me things about myself that otherwise I would've never known. For those reasons and reasons I might have not mentioned he is the best coach.
Chris Cartlidge, saw the potential in me very early on and helped me develop to an elite level. Even though Chris was extremely busy managing a whole club he still made time for me and found opportunities for me that I would not be able to find on my own. Chris pushed me to become a great player and helped me reach the level of Division 1 soccer as well as helping me connect with college coaches.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I am a very outgoing person that is very devoted to the sport of soccer. I enjoy being around other like minded athletes that want to get better and max out their overall potential. I believe a hard work ethic is the key to a lot of success. I bring to the table a lot of experience and knowledge of the game that I am willing to share to anyone who will listen. I hope to be able to take you to the next level!
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