Book Private Soccer Lessons with Coach Mark
I bring 18+ years of soccer experience—academy, college, semi-pro—to develop smart, skilled, confident players.
I bring 18+ years of soccer experience—academy, college, semi-pro—to develop smart, skilled, confident players.
With over 18 years of playing experience at the collegiate, semi-pro, and academy levels, and 5+ years coaching individuals and teams, I bring an elite understanding of the game. My coaching focuses on developing confident, technically sound players through personalized sessions. Whether your child is just starting out or preparing for the next level, I tailor each session to their goals, building both skill and soccer IQ. I’m here to help players improve and love the game.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
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Weekly Availability
Monday
1:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Tuesday
1:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Wednesday
1:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Thursday
1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
1:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Saturday
1:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Don't see your preferred date/time? This is only general availability - alternative times may be possible.
Get to know Coach Mark
About Me:
I am a former five-year starter and team captain for the Otterbein University men’s soccer team. During my collegiate career, I earned several honors, including Ohio Athletic Conference Defender of the Year and NCAA Academic All-American while winning multiple conference championships. I have competed for multiple semi-professional clubs, including Oakland County FC (USL League Two), Lansing Common FC, and Detroit City FC 2. With Detroit City FC 2, I was invited to train with the first team competing in the USL Championship. I am currently pursuing opportunities to play at the professional level.
I have plenty of experience coaching athletes of all ages. I worked as an intern for Evolve Technical Soccer where I coached athletes ages 5-18 individually and as a group. I have worked as an intern at ETS Sports Performance in Oxford where I helped athletes of all ages strength train in the gym. Additionally, I worked at Skyhawks Sports Academy where I coached children ages 3-12 in multiple sports – tennis, soccer, baseball, basketball, and football. In this, I planned and executed drills and lessons, and organized and set up equipment
How I can help you improve your game:
I’ll help you improve your game by focusing on the technical, tactical, and mental aspects that translate directly to in-game success. Whether you're a defender, midfielder, forward or just looking to sharpen your fundamentals, I create personalized sessions based on your position, goals, and playing style.
Different aspects we can work on:
First touch and ball control
Defensive positioning, timing, and decision-making
Passing, movement, and scanning in game-like scenarios
Speed of play and confidence on the ball
Shooting
Game IQ — understanding when, where, and why to act
Leadership, communication, and mentality training
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical session with me would be an hour long. First, we would discuss what aspects of the game we want to focus on. Whether that's passing, ball control, shooting, game situations, speed of play, etc... Then we would jump into a warm up to get the body prepared for the the training session. During the session we are doing fun and engaging drills specifically tailored to what the player wants to improve on. Every session will include a warm up, some sort of ball mastery, passing and moving, and position specific skills. Sessions will be challenging, engaging, and fun. I believe the only way athletes can improve is if they are enjoying what they're doing.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Played soccer at Otterbein University - 5-year starter (5951 total minutes) - Total record of 54-21-15 - 2-year captain - 3x Ohio Athletic Conference Champions - 3x NCAA Tournament Appearances - 6 goals, 9 assists - 2023 Ohio Athletic Conference Defender of the Year - Academic All-American - 2x All-league first team, 2x All-Region team. Played Semi-pro soccer for Oakland County FC (USL 2), Lansing Common FC, Detroit City FC - Was invited to train with the Detroit City FC first team (USL Championship) Played club soccer for Vardar Academy, Michigan Wolves, and WAZA FC - Won a National Championship with WAZA FC in 2014
Best coach I ever had:
Jason Griffiths - Current Otterbein University Coach. Played for New England Revolution in the MLS and the University of Kentucky.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I am extremely passionate about soccer and coaching players. I have played soccer for 18+ years and have learned so much at every level. I want to use what I learned and pass it on to help younger players improve. Not only do I want to help players with their soccer skills, but I want to help with their determination, confidence, and resilience.
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