Personal Soccer Training
About
I have been fortunate enough to play the game at very high levels from some of the top MLS academies to Europe to Division 1 and now would like to pass some of my knowledge/experience onto future players to go even further than I did.
Some of my former clubs include the New York Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union, US Youth National Team, Carpi Fc (Italy) and Bonner SC (Germany). I also currently work at a sports agency, First Wave Sports International, where we focus on the recruitment and facilitation of opportunities for players, so if playing professionally is the end goal, then I would leverage all my resources to provide value.
That said, not every player will, or even wants to play at the highest level, so if I can help somebody hone their skills or leverage my knowledge/netwok to play at whatever level it is they want to achieve, then I consider that a success.
I am in the fortunate position of getting to help people and there is nothing more fulfilling than that. I was able to use soccer as an incredible tool to get myself exposure to so many incredible experiences and a college education and if I can help one single person get everything they want out of soccer, then that means more to me than any paycheck ever would.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The most important thing is to understand what it is a new student/player is looking to gain both from the sport and myself and then coming up with the plan and program that will be most effective for them. Nobody learns in the same way so it's all about using a first meeting to build the rapport and understanding that will lay the ground work for all future sessions.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have played the game since I was 7 years old and trained under some of the best youth coaches and clubs in the country.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Pricing is all negotiable dependent on a handful of factors.
How did you get started teaching?
I am recently retired from playing and while still involved in the game in a different facet, really want to leverage the years of training and exposure i had to high level and professional environments to help continue to grow this incredible sport and hopefully provide some sort of value in a person's life.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've coached players of all abilities in the past. As aforementioend, everyone will take the sport as far as they want to, which is part of what makes it so great.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
It is very important that you work with someone who has the knowledge and skill to help you get what you want out of this experience. Coaches are mentors at the end of the day and what I stress more so than anything is the relationship between player and trainer, nothing more, nothing less.