Book Private Soccer Lessons with Coach David
College-trained All-State defender developing confident, skilled young athletes.
College-trained All-State defender developing confident, skilled young athletes.
I grew up playing high‑level soccer in Wisconsin. I continued my career at Luther College, where I also coached strength and conditioning. Those experiences shaped the calm, organized way I teach the game today. I focus on helping young athletes build confidence, improve their technique, and understand why they’re doing each drill so the game feels simpler and more enjoyable. A typical session includes a warmup that builds coordination and movement quality, followed by technical work tailored to the athlete’s goals. Whether that’s first touch, positioning, footwork, or overall game IQ. I keep the environment positive, the coaching clear, and the pace steady so players feel supported while still being pushed to grow. I’m flexible with scheduling, easy to communicate with, and committed to creating sessions that feel safe, structured, and growth-oriented for every athlete.
Trains in Mukwonago
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Works with all age groups
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Get to know Coach David
About Me:
I am an organized and technical coach who expects athletes to compete with focus and purpose every time we train. I help players build confidence and strong fundamentals by keeping sessions clear, demanding, and tailored to their goals so they always know what they are improving. My background in college soccer and strength training allows me to teach proper technique, smart decision making, and strong movement habits in a way that pushes athletes to stay sharp, stay disciplined, and grow with real intent.
How I can help you improve your game:
I help young athletes build confidence, improve their technique, and understand the game in a clear, simple way. Whether a player needs work on first touch, positioning, footwork, or overall game IQ, I tailor each session to their goals and give feedback that’s easy to apply right away.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical session starts with a warm-up that builds coordination, strength, and proper movement, so the athlete is ready to train at intensity. From there we move into technical work that targets the player’s specific goals, whether that is first touch, positioning, footwork, or decision making under pressure. I keep the pace demanding, the expectations clear, and the environment focused so athletes stay sharp, compete with purpose, and leave each session knowing they pushed themselves and improved.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I earned First Team All-Conference, Second Team All State, All State selection, Team MVP, Most Valuable Defender, Rookie of the Year, and served as Team Captain at Mukwonago High School. In club soccer I played for FC Milwaukee and Elm Grove SC where I won a Wisconsin State Cup and competed in top regional leagues including MRL, NPL, and WDA while contributing as a starter on a championship level defensive unit. I continued my career at Luther College where I played in a respected NCAA program and also coached strength and conditioning for athletes across several sports. My background includes high level competition at the club, high school, and college levels along with formal coaching experience in movement, technique, and player development.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coaches I ever had were Bob Gansler and Chris Garcia Prats. Coach Gansler taught me how to see the game with clarity and patience and helped me understand what calm defending and smart decision making really look like. Coach Garcia Prats pushed me to raise my standards every day and showed me how to train with purpose and confidence. The combination of their influence shaped the way I coach now, especially the focus on clear instruction, steady improvement, and helping young athletes feel supported while they grow.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I hold athletes to a high standard and expect them to compete with focus and purpose every time we train. I bring the same mindset I learned from top coaches and high-level programs, and I push players to improve their technique, decision making, and overall toughness in a clear and structured way. I communicate directly, I prepare every session with intent, and I make sure athletes understand exactly what they are working on and why it matters. My goal is to help players develop confidence, discipline, and a competitive edge that carries into every game they play.
Weekly Availability
Monday
6:00 pm - 1:00 am
Tuesday
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Thursday
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Friday
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Saturday
6:00 pm - 2:00 am
Sunday
Unavailable
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