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I was a member of the Philadelphia Union Academy for 5 years. I played and graduated from PENN STATE (main campus) where I earned ALL AMERICAN status. I was drafted by Atlanta United in the MLS 2022 Superdraft. I am currently playing for Hartford Athletic in the USL Championship.

Penn State - Member of the 2021 Big Ten Regular Season and Tournament Championship Team

2020-21: Led team in goals, 2020-21 Third Team All American, First Team All-Big Ten, First Team All-North Region, Big Ten All-Tournament Team

2021 MLS draft pick,Named top-30 candidate for 2021 Senior CLASS Award

2021 MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List and garnered Big Ten preseason accolades as Player to Watch…Earned Academic All-Big Ten honors.

Made No. 2 play on ESPN SportsCenter Top 10 after scoring flying header at Rutgers and finished second in the Big Ten and 14th in the nation with eight goals

Ranked second in the league and 23rd nationally with 18 total points

Finished second in the conference and 32nd in the nation with an average 0.62 goals per game and third in the Big Ten and 51st nationally with 1.38 points per game.

All of my sessions are designed bases on the player, their position (Fw, CB, LB ,Cm etc),and their skill level when coming to me. When that is established, we can then move on to improving their technical capabilities and skills level by fixing areas of need and adding more to what they already have. A day to day session includes position specific training. We will work on first touch, technical abilities in tight areas, 1v1 dribbling, varieties in passing, crossing, finishing and movements with/out the ball.

I have had the opportunity and privilege of being coached and mentored by numerous talented coaches and it’s honestly hard to pick just a single one but if I had to, I would say Ian Monroe, my Philadelphia Union Academy coach. Ian was not just a knowledgeable coach but he was also a man of principle and genuine commitment. He brought the best in every player that he coached. He taught the game on and off the field. He had a significant impact in shaping the way I play and study the game of soccer. His approach to coaching was truly one of a kind, he understood that every player was different and appealed to them in a way that brought the best out of them. What I respected most about Ian was his willingness to not give up on a player no matter their current skills level or lack of knowledge, instead he always made it his mission to improve them through mental toughness, skills development, and confidence building tactics. So if I had to pick the best coach I’ve ever had so far…it will be Ian Monroe, a legend in my books.

With my academy, D1 college, and professional playing experience, I have a very high level understanding of what it takes to become a top level player. I have a unique blend of experience from playing both domestically and abroad.

My goal is to always get you 1% BETTER EACH SESSION. When I coach your kids, it is not just another everyday transaction but rather a friendship to get them closer to their goals.

I am very passionate about the game and giving back to girls and guys younger or older than me because the game has given me so much throughout my young career. It’s always good for athletes to know that the game is simple once you understand the fundamentals and tactics behind what you do. I will never ask your kid to do something that I myself have not done (will not do) or that I know it won’t benefit them in any way.

I believe that every drill/ action on the pitch has a purpose and I will always trust you to give your all no matter how easy or hard the drill is because that is how professional players and champions are made.