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I work closely with each athlete to understand their goals and areas for growth so training is purposeful and personalized. I focus on building strong technical fundamentals while also helping athletes develop confidence, game awareness, and consistency. Through clear instruction, thoughtful feedback, and intentional repetition, I help athletes translate what we work on in training into real-game situations. My goal is to not only improve how athletes play, but how they think, prepare, and believe in themselves on the field.

I work closely with each athlete to understand their goals and areas for growth so training is intentional and personalized. I focus on developing strong technical fundamentals, improving speed and agility, and building mental toughness so athletes can compete with confidence under pressure. Through clear instruction, purposeful repetition, and thoughtful feedback, I help athletes translate training into real-game performance. My goal is to not only improve how athletes play, but how they think, prepare, and believe in themselves on the field.

A typical training session is structured but flexible and always catered to the athlete’s needs and goals. Sessions often begin with a dynamic warm-up and movement prep that focuses on proper running mechanics, mobility, and injury prevention. From there, we work on speed and acceleration through drills that emphasize form, explosiveness, and efficiency. I incorporate these elements both on their own and within soccer-specific movements. Technical work is a key part of every session, whether that’s ball mastery, passing and receiving, finishing, or position specific skills, often paired with speed or decision making to mimic game situations. Throughout the session, I adjust the intensity and focus to meet the athlete where they are, ensuring they leave challenged, confident, and better prepared to perform in real match scenarios.

One of the greatest influences on my coaching philosophy was the best coach I ever had, Leo Gray. He was a Super Bowl champion who played professional football for the Oakland Raiders, as well as collegiate football and track and field, and grew up training alongside legendary track star Flo Jo. While his athletic background shaped his deep understanding of speed and performance, what truly set him apart was how personally he coached. He took the time to cater to my physical, mental, and individual needs, supported my soccer development despite it not being his sport, and stood by me throughout my career including during times of injury. He became a mentor, a constant presence in my life, and like family. His example showed me the lasting impact a coach can have when they truly care, and that approach continues to shape how I coach and support my athletes today.

Athletes and parents should know that while I may be young, I coach with both experience and heart. Having competed at a high level in soccer and semi-professionally, I use my background in kinesiology and cross-training in soccer, running, and speed work to help athletes grow not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. I’m passionate about helping each athlete build confidence, develop their skills, and truly love the game, while tailoring training to their individual needs and goals.