Soccer And Performance Training
About
Coaching Philosophy:
Following a player first philosophy, my goal is to improve the physical performance, technical performance, tactical thinking, and critical problem-solving ability of youth, high school, and college soccer players in all positions and skill levels. Together, the athlete and I collaborate to set realistic goals that are achieved through dynamic training sessions which challenge the athlete mentally, physically, technically, and tactically.
Typical 1 Hour Session:
>10 Minute Dynamic Warm-Up
>30 minutes of Technical Exercises that train game applicable skills specific to the player’s goals and position.
>20 minutes of Exercises that are built on the skills learned in the session. These are designed to increase in physical and mental difficulty. The athlete is challenged to implement the skills they learned in previous exercises to solve game-like problems in more complicated and involved exercises.
Additional 30 Minutes of Sport Performance Training (By Request):
>Player, position, and goal specific fitness sessions performed at the end of regular training sessions.
>These performance exercises are dedicated to increasing the athletic performance of each athlete through training programs specifically designed to meet and exceed the unique needs and goals each client brings.
>All exercises are based on current research and structured according to the stage of season each athlete is in.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
When working with a new athlete the first thing I always do is talk with both the parents and the athlete to determine what exactly they are looking to get out of the sessions. This helps us collaboratively set specific goals for the athlete to continue to work towards during our time together. Moreover, it helps me design the sessions to meet the specific needs of the athlete.
The next step is scheduling an initial session. The first session is structured to help me assess the technical, physical, and tactical abilities of the athlete. It provides a baseline model of the athlete's current level of skill and cognition. From this first session, I develop a comprehensive, multidimensional training program that addresses the athlete's points of improvement while also building upon their strengths.
After the first session, it is common for athletes to sign up for a consistent day and time each week. This is when the real learning and work begin. With consistent training, the athlete and I are able to effectively build their skills and knowledge of soccer by compounding lessons, key points, and techniques from the previous sessions. By building off of previous sessions the athlete will learn and establish better skills and techniques; and, more importantly, they will understand how these skills are applied and executed during a game.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
EDUCATION:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Major: Exercise Science with an Emphasis on Sport Performance
Minors:
>Nutrition
>Sport and Exercise Psychology
Awards:
>Outstanding Exercise Science Department Student of the Year
>Graduated Summa Cum Laude
>Deans List all 7 Semesters of Attendance
>GPA: 4.0
PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
Played for Rory Dames at the Eclipse Select Soccer Club
2011-2016: State Cup Champions
2013: USYSA National Champions (Earned- Golden Glove Award and Top 11)
2013 and 2014: Back to Back ECNL National Champions
POST PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
2019-Present: U.S. Women's National Team (Equipment Manager)
>Communicate with coaches and players to efficiently execute training sessions.
> Work closely with the team and goalkeepers during training sessions.
>Assist in training and game-day responsibilities.
2016-2020: Chicago Red Stars (Equipment Manager)
>Communicate with coaches and players to efficiently execute training sessions.
>Juggle multiple responsibilities to increase the effectiveness of training.
>Assist in training and game-day responsibilities.
2016-2019: SIUE Women's Soccer Team (Manager/ Volunteer Assistant Coach)
>Reinforced player development
>Coached players returning from an injury, preparing them to return to full-contact training and games.
>In communication with Athletic Trainers, Performance Coaches, and Head Coach- Developed and implemented a technical, physical, and cognitive program that helps athletes return to full contact after injury. Bridging the gap between rehab in the weight room and performance on the field.
> Assisted coaching goalkeepers
2016-Present: Private Coaching (Coach)
>Coaching elite athletes ranging from youth to college level
>Developed program that improves athletes translation of drills in training sessions to practical application in the game
>Have experience coach all positions and all skills levels
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Please reach out to me for pricing. The price/ hour varies depending on the number of athletes, number of sessions/ week, and the addition of performance training.
How did you get started teaching?
I have always genuinely love soccer and am very passionate about the game. I planned to play in college until I incurred too many concussions. This made me medically ineligible to play at a competitive level. Despite not being able to play, I was determined to stay as involved with the game as I possibly could. Fortunately, I was surrounded by great people who helped me get into coaching and equipment managing for professional teams. This really helped me grow my knowledge, understanding, and love for the game in ways I never would have thought. Being able to work with teams at the highest level makes me excited to take what I learn at their sessions and bring it back to the athletes I coach.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have coached all ages, skill levels, and positions.