Book Private Soccer Lessons with Coach Mateo
I am committed to helping players of all levels achieve their full potential on and off the field. With a personalized approach to training, I focus on enhancing technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical fitness while fostering a positive and motivating environment. Having been in the shoes of many young athletes in the past, I embrace each person's journey and look to instill values such discipline, persistence, and resilience so they can become better in sport and in life. Come train with me and unlock your full potential.
New York, NY
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Get to know Coach Mateo
About Me:
- Co-captain of the Cornell Men's Soccer team (NCAA Division I)
- 2023 Academic All-Ivy league
- 2x High School All-American
- Liga MX U-16 Champion
- Participated in first team training sessions with Club América of Liga MX.
How I can help you improve your game:
The technical, tactical, and mental elements I have acquired through my career provide me with enough experience to identify areas of opportunity for an individual. Once these areas of opportunity have been identified, I will tailor exercises and drills that help each individual work on these areas and get them closer to the best version of themselves.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical session will me will be defined by what the individual player wants to work on. It will most likely start with one or two technical exercises followed by some other drills that incorporate tactical aspects of the game. These drills will be physically demanding and done with intent. Furthermore, they will incorporate the player's cognition - being able to think while under pressure, under chaos, or while fatigued is paramount in high level competition.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have been involved in high level soccer for a little less than 10 years. The coaches I have been around and the experiences I have while playing under them have given me invaluable lessons in aspects such as man-management, psychology, and relationship building. Also, I these coaches have also nurtured my soccer knowledge, providing me with critical insights about the ins and outs of every position on the field.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had was my U-16's coach. he was the first person who I felt trust me blindly and believed I had more than what it takes to get to the next level. The consequence of his trust in me made me become a much more authentic player and my game took off.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I will focus on developing and polishing your child's technical, tactical, and physical attributes, but I will also emphasize their mental capabilities, as these are the differentiating factors in high-level sport. Tangible skills and characteristics will be trained, but with a focus on building mental capabilities that make your child a confident and resilient individual.
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