Soccer coach · Wading River, NYCoach Nicholas
Private Soccer CoachCoach Nicholas
Trains in West Sayville, Mount Sinai, Coram
Works with Elementary, Middle School, High School
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Get to know Nicholas
Positive, personalized coaching that builds skills, confidence, and soccer IQ.
Parents and players should train with me because I bring a combination of playing experience, coaching knowledge, and a genuine passion for player development. With 5+ years of coaching travel soccer, 4+ years of private and small-group training, and experience coaching high school varsity and middle school soccer, I understand how to work with athletes at different ages and skill levels. My training is personalized, positive, and challenging. I focus on each player’s individual goals while helping them improve their technical ability, confidence, decision-making, and overall understanding of the game. As a former college player at Dowling College and SUNY Oneonta, I understand the commitment and work ethic it takes to reach the next level. Most importantly, I want players to enjoy training and enjoy the game. I create an environment where players can make mistakes, learn, compete, and grow. My goal is simple: help every athlete become a better player and a more confident person, one touch at a time.
How I can help you improve
I can help players improve their game through personalized training focused on their individual needs and goals. We’ll work on technical skills like first touch, passing, dribbling, shooting, and ball control, while also developing speed, decision-making, confidence, and soccer IQ. Every session is designed to challenge players, build good habits, and help them feel more comfortable and confident on the field. My goal is to help each player take their game to the next level, one touch at a time.
A typical training session
A typical session with me is fun, challenging, and personalized to each player. We’ll start with a dynamic warm-up and ball work before focusing on the player’s individual goals. Sessions may include technical drills, 1v1 moves, passing, first touch, finishing, speed and agility, and game-like situations that encourage decision-making. I make sure every session has a purpose while keeping players engaged and competitive. We’ll finish by reviewing what we worked on and what they can continue practicing on their own. Every session is another opportunity to get better, one touch at a time.
Career & accomplishments
⚽ 5+ years of coaching experience with Sound Beach Travel Soccer
👥 Coached boys and girls across multiple age groups and skill levels
🎯 4+ years of private and small-group soccer training
🏫 Coached Miller Place High School Varsity & Middle School Boys Soccer
🎓 Former Division II college soccer player at Dowling College
🎓 Former Division III college soccer player at SUNY Oneonta
🏆 Earned All-SUNYAC Tournament Team honors
⭐ Played on a nationally ranked SUNY Oneonta team
🌎 Played travel soccer for Dix Hills, a nationally recognized top-level program
👨🏫 Volunteer coached the SUNY Oneonta men's soccer team while completing school
🚀 Founder of Touch Line Training, providing personalized player development
💪 Passionate about developing technical ability, confidence, soccer IQ, and character
What athletes & parents should know
I’m a passionate and experienced coach who focuses on helping players improve their skills, confidence, and soccer IQ. I create a positive, challenging environment where players can learn, compete, and have fun. Most importantly, I care about each player’s development and helping them become the best version of themselves, on and off the field.
Training locations
25% off your 1st lesson
$75
$56
Then $240/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
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