Soccer coach · Sherman Oaks, CACoach Janae
Private Soccer CoachCoach Janae
Sherman Oaks, CA
Works with all age groups
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Get to know Janae
Hi, name is Janae DeFazio! I recently just finished playing my fifth and final season at UCLA, and I am currently training to pursue a professional career in the near future. During my time at UCLA, I won one NCAA National Championship, three Pac-12 conference championships, and graduated with a degree in Psychology. With this being said, I know what it takes to get yourself to the level you desire, whether that’s being noticed by your dream school, becoming an impactful leader on your team, or even the skills to take yourself to the professional level! With a degree in psychology, I also understand the best ways to actually teach and learn and get better at something. Let’s have some fun! :)
How I can help you improve
As a player who has gone through almost every phase/level of soccer myself, I have both the knowledge and skills to curate training sessions that are personally tailored to include drills that will help my athletes get better in whatever area they are looking to improve.
A typical training session
Each session is honestly different! I ask the athlete what it is they are interested in improving, and I then create sessions that are personally made for each individual player!
Career & accomplishments
Throughout my past 5 years at UCLA, I have held many private sessions, both 1 on 1 and small group. I also would always be a coach at UCLA soccer camps.
Best coach I ever had
My head coach from UCLA, Marg. Not only was she a very professional, detail-oriented coach for soccer, but her care for mental health and well-being off the field is what set her apart from other previous coaches I have had in the past.
What athletes & parents should know
As serious as soccer can be, I always want to prioritize enjoyment and love for the game. I believe that soccer should always be fun! If you’re not having fun playing, you are probably in the wrong environment :)
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