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What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The way I coach is based on the experience I have gained through my years of training and growth through classes and seminars.
My sessions start with a dynamic warm up that works the player both mentally and physically. Every warmup is followed by drills to work on dribbling, passing, defending, shooting, etc, whatever the player may need to develop. I want to ensure my athlete learn the tactical aspect of the game so they think throughout the duration of every drill and exercise that is assigned and completed.
The way I coach is based on the experience I have gained through my years of training and growth through classes and seminars.
Offensive skills, defensive skills, footwork, endurance, mental toughness, balance, agility, and core performance.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have acquired my National Certification(s) as a Licensed US Youth Soccer Coach from gaining my coaching badges as the premier and only way to qualify as a licensed USSF coach in this country. I hold a National Youth Soccer Coaching License in 'Youth Level I' & 'Youth Level II' also obtained my Level 'E' Level 'D' and Level 'C' USSF Licenses. Among other qualities further I carry in experience if you would like to know more please inquire..
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Yes. Please inquire.
How did you get started teaching?
I loved a soccer ball from age 3 at my feet. It led to that becoming a passion and commitment that is necessary to become what I achieved as a former professional and college soccer player overseas. Loved the game and coaching kids as a passion at heart even as a teen on the side while playing youth I coached private training to kids. I wanted to continue this after my professional soccer player career first was concluded eventually to an injury I had to end my career. I always was going to coach knowing so well before I hung up my boots in my career. In general I will push you to the next level through my guided skill set and expertise.
What types of students have you worked with?
High leve athletes to semi-level athletes. All ages ranging from 7-18 years old. I enjoy any ages or any challenge of difficulty in someone I coach good or bad.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Played U-11 - U-18/19 on club team '88 CASL Elite for CASL in Raleigh, NC. Have won a US Youth Soccer National Championship at U-14 at National Championship Series hosted at Maryland Youth Soccer Park in Germantown. Have won a Region III Championship, 6 NCYSA Premier-Level State Cups, Disney Showcase Tournament Championship, Runner-Ups at the Dallas Cup in Texas, 3 Jefferson Cups in Richmond Va, 1 Virginia Beach Tournament, 1 Williamsburg Showcase, 1 Atlanta Showcase, US Club Soccer National Championship Runner-Up in Providence RI, 5 advances into Region III Championships in OKlahoma City OK, Austin Tx, Dallas Tx, Greensboro NC, and Orlando FL. Played Manchester United Youth Academy at their own Carrington Training Park and won 2-1. Played Nottingham Forest Youth Academy, Middleborough FC Youth Academy, Played academy teams in Italy at AC Milan, Como, Torino, etc.
Recruited Nationally Top 25 recruit, Played Division I college soccer at NC State University, Letterwinners' Award. Played high school soccer for Millbrook High School in Raleigh, NC. All-State award, All Region Award, All Conference Award, Team MVP, etc.
Had a Professional Soccer Career in Europe as well with many clubs.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find one who’s confident in their own ability to coach you to the next level. If not, I would not hire a person that does not have a professional understanding if you want a high level of training. If you do not know the level, no worries. I coach various levels. My passion has understanding what to conform the level of difficulty toward that I see from the beginning once I analyze you I will know right off.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
I say let me evaluate him on very first session. I use my performance driven analysis technique to evaulate him mentally, physically, psychologically, and tactically with touch ability drills with a ball and without a ball to complete this analysis. I strive to hold a high standard of quality as a former professional player knowing exacts of what it takes to reach the peak. This mindset is experience that goes without saying in each and every moment while I am there to evaluate as a coach as I am giving this coaching method I use in my drills carried out for every single player I ever am there to coach them as my standard quality I am held to my accountable nature of duty looking out for player always as my sole importance.