Book Private Soccer Lessons with Coach Nathan
Come Train with a Professional Soccer Player!
Come Train with a Professional Soccer Player!
My name is Nathan Messer and I'm currently a professional soccer player with the Portland Hearts of Pine looking to coach any soccer players that have a desire to get better. After having played the game for 21 years and being relentless in my own training, I have a lot of experience to impart on anybody that's trying to improve their game. Additionally, I've been privately coaching for many years and have helped young players of all ages take steps to improve their soccer skills
Westbrook, ME
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Weekly Availability
Monday
8:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
8:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
8:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
8:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday
8:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday
Unavailable
Sunday
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
8:15 PM - 9:30 PM
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Get to know Coach Nathan
About Me:
I'm a 24 year old professional soccer player for the Portland Hearts of Pine in USL League One. I've previously played professionally in the Slovenian second tier as well as Rhode Island FC in USL Championship. My vast array of experiences in the sport have shaped my coaching philosophy and how I approach getting individuals to improve their game. I believe that ball mastery is the key to success in any soccer player and that's what my training revolves around. For several years now, I've been training children of all ages to take their game to the next level and improve in all aspects
How I can help you improve your game:
Throughout my career, I've played in a lot of different positions from the defense to the attack which has given me a unique perspective on how to get better. With my experience, I can help almost any young soccer player improve not only in their position but also to become a well rounded player that can perform in a multitude of areas on the field.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
My training focuses on the ball. I believe that the foundation to any good soccer player is his mastery of the ball. That's why drills in my sessions always include a lot of passing and dribbling as these are the actions performed the most on the field. From there, I like to have an interactive approach with my athletes where they tell me areas they feel need improvement. I then use my vast array of experience to come up with drills to help them in those areas. Communication is a crucial piece to my training sessions as I am constantly giving and receiving feedback from my athletes.
Career summary and accomplishments:
After winning a high school state championship as well as numerous awards in club/academy soccer, I attended the College of William and Mary (NCAA D1) in Williamsburg, Virginia. I competed there for four years, winning individual awards such as Second Team All State and being selected in the Virginia All State Team. I then transferred to Providence College in order to compete for more titles using my COVID year available to me. After a successful season there, I then spent a year in Germany and Slovenia where I signed my first professional contract. I then came back to the United States and have since played professionally for Rhode Island F.C. in the USL Championship and currently play as left back for the Portland Hearts of Pine in USL League One.
Best coach I ever had:
Bobby Murphy-Portland Hearts of Pine Head Coach
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I was born in the U.K. to a French mother and German father. I moved to the U.S. when I was 13. This has helped shape me as a person as the mix of different backgrounds has given me unique experiences.
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