Soccer coach · New York, NYCoach Richard
Private Soccer CoachCoach Richard
Trains in New York City
Works with all age groups
Available: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun
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Get to know Richard
Developing confident, intelligent and technically skills through coaching.
I’m a licensed soccer coach with 6 years of coaching experience and a background as a competitive player. I specialize in individualized player development, technical training, game intelligence, confidence and physical conditioning. My goal is to help every player reach their potential through structured, challenging and personalized sessions.
How I can help you improve
I help players become more confident, complete, and intelligent soccer players. Training can focus on ball mastery, dribbling, passing, receiving, finishing, decision making, attacking and defending principles, physical conditioning, and game intelligence. I evaluate each player’s strengths and areas for improvement and create training that matches their individual needs and goals.
A typical training session
Each session is structured around the player’s individual goals. We typically begin with a dynamic warm up and ball work, followed by technical exercises such as dribbling, passing, receiving, and finishing. We then progress into game activities that develop decision making, tactical awareness, and confidence. I provide continuous coaching and feedback throughout the session so the player understands not only what to do, but why to do it.
Career & accomplishments
I have 6+ years of coaching experience across developmental, academy, and varsity soccer environments. I currently coach with Dribblers, where I design structured training programs focused on technical, tactical, physical, and cognitive development. I have also coached with Juventus Academy New York and served as an Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach at Leman Preparatory School. My coaching education includes a U.S. Soccer D License, 11v11, 4v4, and Grassroots certifications, along with coaching education through the New York Red Bulls, FIFA Learning Center, and Asphalt Green.
Best coach I ever had
The best coach I ever had was a coach who challenged me to become better both as a player and as a person. He taught me that talent is only part of the game discipline, consistency, confidence, teamwork, and a willingness to learn are what truly separate players. Those lessons continue to influence the way I coach today.
What athletes & parents should know
Athletes and parents should know that I take player development seriously. I believe every player has room to improve, regardless of their current skill level. I create structured sessions while adapting my coaching to each player’s age, ability, personality, and goals. I emphasize technical development, soccer intelligence, confidence, discipline, and good sportsmanship. My goal is not simply to make players better during a training session, but to help them become more confident and capable players when they step onto the field.
Training locations
25% off your 1st lesson
$94
$71
Then $300/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
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