About
I am able to use my soccer background to offer the English style of coaching, with different perspectives and experiences in the game. Growing up as a soccer player in England, I was coached by some of the country's top coaches in Exeter City Football Club's Professional Youth Academy. Being exposed to this level of coaching has stuck with me, and I feel that I am now able to pass on some of the knowledge and experience that was passed on to me as a young player. I was lucky enough to fall in love with the sport because of the passion my coaches showed me, now it is my passion to do the same for the young athletes that I coach.
I also have qualifications in Exercise Science which contain coaching certificates that I obtained during my studies in England. My experience coaching spans across all levels, age groups and even nationalities. Having coached elementary and middle school children in South Africa, high school ECNL players in Tennessee and Miami, and recreational teams right here in Boca Raton.
My passion is your development.
I have the most fun when doing what I love. That is soccer, whether it be playing (which I do collegiately at Lynn University), watching on the television, or coaching my hunger to be involved in soccer is obvious. That is why when it comes to coaching young athletes, helping them to improve the skills that they need to be successful, my enthusiasm is unmatched. That is what I enjoy most about this work, being able to provide a session for someone in which they are left feeling a sense of enthusiasm from the energy that was felt in the coaching they recieved.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
When I get a new student, the process is simple, I will first ask what they think they need to improve on. After that I will put them through a basic skills test so that I can get an understanding of their level. This will enable me to create future sessions that are going to be useful to them.
How did you get started teaching?
I got started coaching whilst studying Exercise Science in England. Coaching was an integral part of completing the Diploma and it is where I found my passion and also my skills in coaching.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
The advice I would give is that actions speak louder than words when it comes to coaches. It is important to find a coach who provides a service that you enjoy and feel that you are developing within. You can have all the qualifications in the world but if you don't want to put effort into doing a session it won't work!