Book Private Soccer Lessons with Coach Sydney
Whether you're aiming to master dribbling, improve your shooting accuracy, or enhance your tactical awareness, I offer personalized coaching tailored to your specific goals and skill level. With years of experience as both a player and coach, I bring a passion for the game and a proven track record of helping athletes succeed. I thrive on the competitive edge of sports, yet I'm keenly aware of its demands on both body and mind. My mission is to support athletes beyond the field by honing their off-pitch skills, equipping them to combat physical and mental fatigue effectively.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
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Get to know Coach Sydney
About Me:
Played Division I soccer at the University of Denver for 5 years. I was a center forward with the 2nd most game winning goals in the NCAA my junior year season and was the only player to score in 16 different matches that same season. I played high school soccer at PV High where we won CIF my freshman year and I also played Academy at LA Galaxy.
How I can help you improve your game:
I have played every position on the field throughout my soccer career (yes, including goalie) and love the tactical side of soccer. I also understand the small individual improvements a player can make to help their game exponentially.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
I like to start off with skills and touch on the ball, then move into drills that mimic common game-like scenarios, and finish the training with a drill that targets what my client most wants to improve on. The last 5-10 minutes I like to play a fun game that I also participate in :)
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have coached for almost as long as I've been playing soccer. I grew up coaching at Peninsula Sports Camp every summer, was a coach for 4 summers at the DU ID camps, have given countless private and group sessions, and spent a year on the sidelines helping to coach my college team while I was out with an ACL injury.
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What athletes and parents should know about me:
I think the key to getting better is having fun while you do it. Soccer is supposed to be fun. The best players are the ones that find the most joy in the sport. That's why I aim to make my sessions fun while still keeping the intensity high.
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