Soccer coach · Philadelphia, PACoach Emily
Private Soccer CoachCoach Emily
Philadelphia, PA
Works with all age groups
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Get to know Emily
To be a good soccer player involves hard work, determination and heart. To be a good coach requires experience honing those skills. I have that experience and would be thrilled at any opportunity to share that with young players. To be a coach is an opportunity and also a responsibility to instill confidence in young players and help them grow. Whether your goal is to play at a collegiate level or to have a successful season, I'm here to help. Work with me and watch this confidence building have an impact on and off the field.
How I can help you improve
Dependent on the needs of the player, I will curate a training plan. Every player is different and requires a customized program. I also focus on mindset in addition to skill and fitness.
A typical training session
I always start with a dynamic warm-up and easy touches. The bulk of the session will depend on the needs and position of the player (i.e. 1v1 defending, shooting drills, 1v1 attacking, ball skills, passing drills, etc.). I like to incorporate ~15 minutes of speed & core training into my sessions. I always end with stretching.
Career & accomplishments
I've worked with young players from ages 8 through college-level for over 10 years. I've also worked with teams and small groups.
Best coach I ever had
The best coach I've ever had was Coach Ken Levers. I worked with him on speed & agility and strength training at an athletic training facility called Nexxt Level in South Jersey. From there we started working on soccer training, getting me ready to play at a collegiate level. His coaching approach was intense, communicative, supportive and specific to me and my body. These are all things I bring with me into my training. There are a lot of tough coaches out there who are very difficult to play for, Coach Ken inspires me to help balance out the scale of good and bad coaches.
What athletes & parents should know
If I train with you, I am invested in your success - whatever that looks like. This includes not just the skill and physical piece, but also the mental aspect of being a competitive athlete. I approach training with kindness, technical skill building and a strong understanding of the game. I will provide all of the tools necessary in order to help the athlete reach their goals.
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