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Building stronger, smarter, more resilient players, one session at a time!
I help athletes IMPROVE their movement, confidence, and game performance through structured, science‑based coaching. Whether you’re new to the sport or chasing the next level, my training adapts to your needs and delivers REAL progress!
Trains in Winston-Salem & virtually
Works with all age groups
Soccer, Strength and speed, Pickleball
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Get to know Coach Thomas
About Me:
I am from Elkin, NC, attending Elkin High School where I played varsity soccer, football, swimming, tennis, and track & field. I played NCAA D2 soccer at Lees-McRae College where I learned an INSANE amount of ball knowledge from coaching staff. My career there and with Appalachian FC was riddled with injury, allowing for me to step into coaching my teammates informally. I am currently studying at Winston-Salem State University in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program to keep coaching for life!
How I can help you improve your game:
No matter your position, I will bring knowledge and information to level you up. Goalkeepers, midfielders, forwards, defenders, wingers, you name it.
I bring a skill set that is unique in having seen the differences between NC high school and ECNL-level soccer and the collegiate level, and I hope to bring that to you!
My academic endeavors at LMC & WSSU have fine-tuned me to look not only on your skill, but also on your mechanics to improve your efficiency AND safety as an athlete.
My beloved pickleballers, I got you! First time or proficient in the sport, I can bring your mechanics into full swing to allow you to not waste a step and ensure your reaction times are locked in!
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Position-specific training. I have seen high-level training sessions for each position. I want to help you tap into those session designs. From game-realistic scenarios to specific explosive exercises to prepare you for the match. The best way to practice something is by doing it. A combination of personalized training and game-realistic scenarios allow you to get the most of your time during a session!
Career summary and accomplishments:
Elkin High School Men's Varsity Soccer 2018-2022
- Elk of the Year 2022
- All-State, Region, Conference Goalkeeper 2022
- All-Region, Conference Goalkeeper 2019-2021
Lees-McRae College Soccer
- Team-Player Award (Catspy) 2022-23
- Team-Player Award (Catspy) 2023-24
- Michael Shope Scholarship Award (Character) 2024-25
- Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll
Best coach I ever had:
I have 2 best coaches!
1. Marco Rebollar, Reagan High School Soccer Head Coach. Coach Rebollar showed me the importance of how to establish good player-coach relationships. He instilled in my a desire to be more than just a performer of a skill, but someone who both masters the sport on the pitch, and off as a teammate, friend, brother, son, you name it. Outstanding man!
2. Taylor Morton, Lees-McRae College Soccer Head Coach. Coach Morton showed me the beautiful game. He showed me the passion, the love, and the tactics behind it all. From his leadership, I learned more than I thought the sport had to offer. He encouraged me, walked with me through challenging times, and pushed me to work harder. Amazing master of the game!
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I seek to develop not only skills but also character. No matter what level you play at, what level you want to play at, or if you want to play without levels, I want to see you do it! I want to see you accomplish your goals, and I promise that I will put in my side of the work; all I ask is for you to work with me!
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