Soccer coach · StanfordCoach Johann
Private Soccer CoachCoach Johann
Trains in Stanford, Menlo Park, Mountain View
Works with all age groups
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
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Get to know Johann
Bolton Wanderers pro | Stanford BA/MA | Individual soccer skill + confidence.
Former professional player with a 13-year career including Bolton Wanderers, HNK Rijeka, Cumberland United FC (Australia), FC Edmonton (NASL), and Kalmar FF. I train players of all ages in Stanford, Menlo Park, and Mountain View, combining individual technical work on first touch, ball control, confident 1v1 play, and game-speed decisions with FRC-based mobility and movement. Stanford BA/MA; FRC Mobility Specialist and FRA provider. Coaching in Spanish and Portuguese.
How I can help you improve
I start with the fundamentals: first touch, passing, dribbling, and movement, then add pressure and game decisions. Clear feedback and purposeful repetitions help players build reliable technique, confidence, and their own style. Sessions are tailored to each athlete's position and goals. Parents receive straightforward updates on what we worked on and what to practice next.
A typical training session
Sessions are 60 minutes, usually 1-on-1 or in small groups of 2 or 3. We start with a focused warm-up, then work on first touch, passing, dribbling, and receiving on the move. As technique improves, I add speed, pressure, and simple decisions. Players get time to try, adjust, and apply skills in game-like situations, with clear feedback and a short review at the end. No long lines or standing around.
Career & accomplishments
Former professional soccer player with a 13-year career that included Bolton Wanderers, HNK Rijeka, Cumberland United FC in Australia, FC Edmonton (NASL), and Kalmar FF. Stanford graduate with a B.A. in History and M.A. in Philosophy, and former research assistant at Stanford's Hoover Institution. FRC Mobility Specialist and FRA provider with NASM personal trainer certification. Coaching focuses on individual technical skill, confidence, movement quality, and a strong foundation.
Best coach I ever had
My first academy coach in England understood the game inside out and started with where I actually was as a player, not where he wished I was. He built my foundation while working on the specific things my position required. More importantly, he explained why a movement or decision mattered and why I needed more than one way to solve the same problem. That combination of personal attention, foundation work, positional detail, and clear reasoning is what stuck with me. I try to coach the same way.
What athletes & parents should know
I set high standards because I care about each player's development. Mistakes are part of learning, so I encourage players to try, miss, adjust, and keep going. Sessions are focused and positive, with clear communication for parents and steady work on the foundations that let a player's own game develop. I work with athletes across the Bay Area.
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Then $500/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
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