SECOND POST SOCCER
"Effort and Attitude!"
I am here to help others become better soccer players by focusing on the fundamentals. Each player has their own strengths and weaknesses. During one-on-one training we can focus on what you need. Group training is our opportunity to focus on the fundamentals every player needs.
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My soccer philosophy is simple, ball control and understanding of the game.
My goal is to help people become the soccer player they want to be and make them a fan of the game.
ITS A SIMPLE BEAUTIFUL GAME!
Fun(damentals)
As a Cal South and AYSO certified coach, I can offer a range of training styles but it is my love for the sport that I want to share. Its the enjoyment of soccer that is important to me. Its more than just getting you to kick or pass the ball, its about being part of a team, enjoying what you do and doing your best every time you step on the field.
BALL CONTROL
Possession of the ball is one of the most important parts of soccer. Whether its dribbling, trapping or juggling they all play a role. You hear people talk about a players' "first touch" or their "touch on the ball". Ball control is what it comes down to, you need to be comfortable on the ball to succeed in the sport.
PASSING
Soccer is a team sport (as you already know) and we have to share the ball. The ability to make the ball go where you want it to go is a key part of the game. Whether it is a short 5 yard pass with the inside of your foot, a 30 yard pass over the defenders head with your laces or a "dummy" ball to your teammates, they are all equally effective.
SHOOTING
We all know we need to score goals to win games. Knowing how to strike a ball is just as important as knowing where to place a shot. Shooting the ball can require power, finesse or a little bit of both. It is training your mind and body to be ready to do either at a moments notice.
READING THE GAME
This could be the most important part of a players game. Reading and understanding the game of soccer can make the difference between good players and great players. The ability to see a play develop or being able to predict a play before it happens is something you learn by studying and analyze the game.
ABOUT ME
Growing up, soccer has always been a constant in my life. My father was a player and fan which made me a player and fan from day one! Now I hope to share my knowledge and passion of the sport to those looking to better their skills and their knowledge of the game. I am a local resident to Ventura County, husband and a father of three wonderful children.
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Playing soccer is still a big part of my life. I have been running a men's indoor team for more than 10 years, where we have become a team competing for the league championship. On the weekends, I am an outside midfielder for a full field men's team. This team took a while to get the right mix of players together but now we seem to have the team to compete for the League Cup Trophy and/or the League Championship.
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Coaching is also a big part of my soccer life. Every year for the last 6 years I have coached both my kids' AYSO soccer teams and will continue to do so until they want to move on. I will do my best to prepare them so they can play at the level they desire to play at.
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To me there is nothing like being out on the field with your teammates as a player or with your kids team as a coach. Really, just being part of the Beautiful Game in any way is reward enough to me!
