private youth soccer training
About Elite Soccer Academy
About
At Elite Soccer Academy, my goal is to provide youth soccer athletes private training that helps raise their level of play. In addition I will increase their knowledge and technical skills to be able to play at a higher level. I have over 32 years of experience coaching at State Premier Platinum and Gold Levels, NPL Super League Division 1 & 2, and High School Varsity. I have established a consistent level of success at state, regionals, and nationals. I have established myself as a trusted brand that helps to develop premier level players.
I have 3 decades of coaching experience. As a Qualified Private Soccer Coach I have also obtained 38 various Soccer Coaching Licenses, Diplomas, and Certificates through United States Soccer Federation, NFHS/National Federation of State High School Associations, United Soccer Coaches, and USSF Referee Program. When coupling my continued coaching education with my coaching experience and successes at state, regional and national level, this has enabled me to provide exceptional coaching, training and mentoring to over 550+ players. I work closely with the parents and players. This allows me to understand their needs and provide tailored training and solutions that will help players to achieve the next level play in their soccer aspirations .
In Addition
If the aim is to play at a higher level, team training alone is not enough. That’s where 1 to 1 personal training gives your player an advantage!. I offer an additional range of training that is designed to meet the needs of the players that want to excel over the rest. In addition to effective high level training, I also round out players with information on sports nutrition, hydration, and updates on FIFA Laws/Rules of the game. I have something for every aspect of the game.
Coach Mike’s Credentials: Licenses, Diplomas, Certifications
United States Soccer Federation “D” Coaching License (1992)
US Soccer Federation State Youth Module U9 - U12 - Certificate
US Soccer Federation 4 v 4 Coaching License
US Soccer Federation 11 v 11 Coaching License
US Soccer Federation Referee License ( 19 Years, Current/Active)
United Soccer Coaches - Coaching Level 1 Diploma
United Soccer Coaches - Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma
United Soccer Coaches - Functional Training for Forwards - Diploma
United Soccer Coaches - Attacking Transitions and Counter Attack - Diploma
United Soccer Coaches - Defending Principles of Play - Diploma
United Soccer Coaches - Get aHEAD Safely in Soccer - Diploma
United Soccer Coaches - Sports Psychology and Individual Mental Skills - Diploma
United Soccer Coaches - Urban Soccer - Diploma
CDC HEADS UP - Safe Brain. Stronger Future. HEADS UP Concussion Training - Certificate
Sideline Sports - Coaches Guide to Youth Soccer Injury Recognition - Certificate
US Center for SafeSport - SafeSport Trained - Certificate
US Center for SafeSport - Recognizing and Reporting Misconduct - Certificate
NFHS National Credential - NFHS COACH LEVEL 1 - Certificate
NFHS National Credential NFHS COACH LEVEL 2 - Certificate
NFHS National Credential NFHS COACH LEVEL 3 - Certificate
NFHS Accredited Interscholastic Coach Level 1 - Certificate
NFHS Certified Interscholastic Coach Level 2 - Certificate
NFHS Middle School Coaching - Certificate
NFHS National Credential - Middle School Coach Level 1 - Certificate
HFHS Fundamentals of Coaching- Certificate
NFHS Coaching Unified Sports / Special Olympics - Certificate
NFHS Strength and Conditioning- NSCA - Certificate
NFHS ACL Injury Prevention - HSS - Certificate
NFHS Sports Nutrition - Certificate
NFHS - Sudden Cardiac Arrest - Simon’s Heart - Certificate
NFHS - Concussion in Sports - CDC - Certificate
NFHS - Heat Illness Prevention - Certificate
NFHS - First Aid, Health and Safety / American Red Cross Version - Certificate
NFHS - Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors - Certificate
NFHS - Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention - Certificate
NFHS - Protecting Students From Abuse - US Center for SafeSport - Certificate
NFHS - Teaching and Modeling Behavior - Certificate
NFHS - Engaging Effectively with Parents - Certificate
National Criminal Background Checks
US Soccer Federation Referee Background Check
Turning Point Data - National Criminal Background Check
Protect Youth Sports - National Criminal Background Check
Safe Coach - National Criminal Background Check
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Next Steps
You’re considering registering but you still have questions?
You have questions and your soccer player has questions. This is totally normal and expected. I am available Monday through Friday to talk live with you at 719-759-7880. I can FaceTime or ZOOM call if you’d like? Once you decide if you want to register for 1,2,4,8 sessions, call me or email me and I will schedule a 20-30 minute Zoom call with parent/guardian and player. The purpose of the Zoom call is not only for meet and greet but for me to ask you and your player questions and develop a profile. I’ll gather player information on age, years of soccer experience, current field position, current division, current league level of play, players goals, parents goals. The training will be designed to maximize player development and engagement. It will be uniquely set up for each individual player for their 1 on 1 sessions and will be tailored to be position specific to maximize game-like scenarios.