Soccer coach · Redwood City, CACoach Nick
Private Soccer CoachCoach Nick
Trains in Woodside
Works with High School, College, Adult
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Get to know Nick
UEFA B & USSF B Licensed College and MLS NEXT Academy Soccer Coach
I am a UEFA B and USSF National B licensed coach with nearly 15 years of experience across collegiate, MLS NEXT academy, competitive youth, and individual player development. I currently coach at both the collegiate and MLS NEXT academy levels and hold a Master’s degree in Soccer Coaching from Ohio University. My private sessions are built around each player’s individual needs, with an emphasis on technical development, decision-making, confidence, and preparing players for the demands of the next level.
How I can help you improve
Every player is different, so I first identify where the player currently is, what they do well, where they need improvement, and what level they are trying to reach. From there, I build training around their individual needs. We can work on first touch, passing, receiving, dribbling, finishing, movement, scanning, decision-making, positional understanding, confidence on the ball, and other position-specific areas. Having coached from developmental youth soccer through MLS NEXT and college, I can also help players better understand what coaches at higher levels are looking for and what they need to improve to get there.
A typical training session
My sessions are organized, competitive, and built around a clear objective. We typically begin with resistance band work moving into agility ladder work then into dynamic ball work before progressing into technical exercises related to the focus of the session. From there, we increase the speed, pressure, decision making, and game realism of the exercises before finishing with finishing based activities. I want players getting a lot of meaningful touches while also understanding why we are doing each exercise and how it transfers into a game.
Career & accomplishments
I began coaching in 2012 and have since coached at the high school, junior college, competitive youth, NPL, MLS NEXT 2, and MLS NEXT academy levels. I currently serve as an Assistant Coach and Director of Scouting at Cañada College, where I have contributed to four consecutive winning seasons and playoff appearances, including assisting the program during back to back 3C2A State Final Four appearances in 2024 and 2025. I previously spent four years coaching at West Valley College and have coached within multiple competitive youth academy environments. Throughout my career, I have contributed to programs that have achieved undefeated seasons, league and conference championships, playoff runs, and player advancement into collegiate soccer.
Best coach I ever had
The best coaches I have had were the ones who were demanding but also genuinely invested in their players. They held me accountable, told me what I needed to hear rather than simply what I wanted to hear, and helped me understand the game at a deeper level. That has influenced how I coach today. I believe players need honesty and high standards, but they also need to know their coach cares about their development and wants to see them succeed.
What athletes & parents should know
I take player development seriously and expect players to bring a positive attitude, effort, communication, and a willingness to learn. I am demanding, but I am also patient and understand that development takes time and mistakes are part of learning. I will be honest with players and parents about where I believe a player currently stands and what they need to improve. My goal is not to promise that private training will automatically get someone onto a certain team or level. My job is to provide a professional training environment, challenge the player, give them the tools to improve, and help them become a better and more confident soccer player.
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Then $340/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
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