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Having loved playing soccer since an early age, coaching was a natural progression for me. I have been coaching for over 20 years, and 18 the US since moving here in 2005. I have coached all levels from pre k 2/3 yr olds through K and into 1st and 2nd grade. I currently coach a number of travel and premier club soccer teams and serve as boys Director Of Coaching to one of westchester's biggest clubs. I have experience coaching high school and also college soccer but also have coached Rec and special needs programs, so consider myself well rounded to all levels and abilities.
My Coaching style is to let the game be the teacher, offering guidance and encouragement to kids to express themselves and have fun whilst playing. I want kids to love playing and practicing and seeing them develop and improve is my goal, to improve them individually and to place them in an environment where they are challenged and will succeed.
I have NSCAA, USSF, FA and UEFA coaching qualifications, alongside a Bachelors degree in sports coaching, i have obtained in 20+ years of coaching and also seek to improve myself by attending coaching courses and educational events in order to broaden my soccer knowledge.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I am able to structure coaching sessions and practices based on what the student requires.
I ask what there goals are? What they looking to improve? And how they intend on getting there.
From that point I can then adapt a practice and sessions to fit their needs.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am Uefa, USSF and USC qualified as a coach and always looking to learn and continue my coaching journey.
I have 16 years coaching experience in the US from pre k (3) to players that play in college (18+)
I have a bachelors degree in sports, lesuire and media studies and I am looking at masters options in the future to continue my education.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$80 per hr long coaching session (multiple session discount available)
groups rates $25 per player (minimum of 4 players) (multiple session discount available)
How did you get started teaching?
I started coaching soccer and other sports in high school as a volunteer, I then did my soccer coaching and other sport qualifications in university and started working part time coaching various sports, facilities, teams, camps and clinics.
I have been in the US since 2005 and have coached from pre k (3) through to college (18+)
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with all ages and abilities, from players in pre k starting their soccer journeys, coaching with hidden learning and fun. I enjoy coaching the 3-8 yr olds in the developmental phase, I regularly run pre k, kindergarten, 1st/2nd grade classes.
I also work alongside being a director of coaching in a club with a number of travel soccer teams U9-U19 both boys and girls, a wide range of abilities from Rec level to teams and players that play at the highest level within the tri state.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Being able to coach my sons who are 3 & 6 and let them play for fun with their friends.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
See what is a good fit, have a chat about why? Why they want to do extra training sessions - what they want to get from it? Is it for fun? To keep fit? To improve their game?
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Why? Why? Why? - why do they want to do extra training sessions? What did they want to get from them.
Is the coach a good fit for them? Can they challenge them and cater for their needs.