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Aaron King, Denver, CO Speed & Agility Coach

Aaron King

Speed & Agility

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Training Locations
  • North Carolina State University--Raleigh (NC)

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Shuttle Run, Cone Drills

  • Lateral Quickness, Footwork, Explosion, Acceleration

Credentials

  • North Carolina State University--Raleigh (NC)

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Shuttle Run, Cone Drills

  • Lateral Quickness, Footwork, Explosion, Acceleration

More About Coach Aaron

Playing soccer professionally for 12 years provided me with loads of experience in the speed and agility department. I was able to not only learn, but apply my learning at high level, day in and day out during trainings and games. I was very fortunate to work with speed and agility trainers of the highest caliber, from all over the world. Following my playing career, I've created multiple speed and agility programs that can be applied to athletes of any sport.

My success as a soccer player has been a reflection of the hard work that I've put in. I played for the Colorado Rush growing up. During that time I was fortunate enough to be selected to represent my State, Region, and even Nation at the ODP (Olympic Development Program) level. Here is a quick breakdown of my accomplishments:

-2002 Senior Captain Smoky Hill High School, 19-0, Won the State Championship, Player of the Year, First Team All-Colorado, All- American.
-2002-2005 NC State (Athletic Scholarship), 03-05 ALL- ACC 1st Team, scored 44 goals and added 15 assists, 05 All American, Herman Trophy Semi-Finalist in 2005.
-2006 drafted by the MLS Cup Champions LA Galaxy, traded to the Colorado Rapids, went undefeated in the Reserve League scored 2 goals
-2007-2008 Charleston Battery, 2008 Lamar Hunt Open Cup Finalist scored 11 goals
-2009 Carolina Railhawks, Wilmington Hammerheads, Miami FC scored 4 goals that season
-2010-2011 FC Tampa Bay, 2010 Leading scorer with 12 goals, voted Best Offensive Player of the Year, scored the clubs first ever home and away goals, most game-winning goals, Scored 22 goals in total for the club
-2013 Phoenix FC, transfered to FC Haka (1st Division Finland), scored 3 goals and 3 assists
-2014 Carolina Railhawks (now NCFC) USL
-2015-2017 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC USL, 2015 Voted Fan Favorite, scored 14 goals and 5 assists

-Dynamic Warm-up
-Agility exercises both stationary and on the move to focus on your weight distribution, balance, coordination, etc.
-Speed Training with emphasis on the topic of your choice like; improving your first step, quicker reaction speed, explosiveness, etc.
-Core Work
-Cool Down

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Excellent coach ⚽️

We had a gap between our regular coach and his availability, but needed to ensure that training continued for my son before he set out to do a summer of College ID camps.

We chose Coach Aaron as the interim coach for 3 sessions. After the first session, my son came home and insisted that we bring Coach Aaron into his training regiment, as coach was able to add a few new things to the my sons training that were needed. Fast forward several weeks and into my sons 2nd ID camp, he put 12x shot in the net during the 2 day session - helping my son achieve his desired results during the camp.

Parents - if you are looking for someone who breaks down striking for your kid and does not just go through the motions with repeats drills, I'd encourage you give Coach Aaron a lesson and see it works out. My son was missing something off the left foot, he could not quite figure out the issue. In two sessions, my son's left foot was on par with his right again.

Highly recommend

Coach King is amazing. Our daughter has been training with him for last two months. Physically she had benefited from the drills and coaching; mentally she has more confidence on the field and she loves being able to talk soccer with him during the training. Would highly recommend him!

Aaron is fantastic! He was completely prepared for the session (everything set up and ready to go) and my son received constant feedback throughout the training. The best part is Aaron explains the "why." He tells the student why they're doing a drill, what it's helping with, and how they'll use it in a game situation. If you're looking for a top-tier soccer coach, Aaron is the one you want!

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Aaron King has helped me grow as a player to levels I didn’t think I would reach. He takes tome to get to know you and makes training specifically for you. His love for the game shows in his coaching style.

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We've had 2 sessions with Coach Aaron and they have been great. Aaron brings great energy and enthusiasm along with tons of soccer knowledge to the sessions. Coach Aaron talked with us for a few minutes and had a great plan and strategy figured out on the spot. We are really excited to continue training with Aaron!

From session 1, my daughter has enjoyed working with Coach Aaron. As she said "Wow, he explained it to me so simply, in only a few words, and I could understand it so quickly." While a coach, he speaks player to player with them and has quickly elevated my daughter's skills. I would recommend Coach Aaron to anyone seeking the next level of training.

In just a few weeks my son has already made progress on his skills thanks to Coach Aaron! He has really enjoyed Aaron's style that is rigorous but also makes him feel comfortable and able to not be perfect.

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Coach Aaron has been a great coach for our son!! Our son continues to see improvement weekly, especially with his shooting.

Love Aaron’s energy and interaction with my players! Pace is amazing.

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Coach Aaron is fantastic! He is very skilled at coaching and my son loves the individual attention. Coach Aaron is very prepared and attentive.

I don’t even know where to start . Aaron is amazing , he has transformed my son into the player we all knew he could be . It’s a work in progress and it’s been an amazing ride so far . I’ve noticed a significant change in my sons technical abilities , his drive and his love for the game always seems to be at its peak with coach King . He found a way to connect with my son and without coach King , I honestly don’t believe my son would be playing . Words cannot simply describe how effective our training sessions have been , the discipline and the work ethic that Coach King demands from my son has helped him so much more than just on the soccer field . He knows when he does well , coach would be proud . And when he doesn’t , he knows what to fix and what to work on . I would highly recommend Coach King , I appreciate all the work that he has put into training with our son.

Coach Aaron has been such a blessing in my life! I have been training with him for almost 4 years now and the high intensity he wants me to train with along with fantastic feedback has helped me tremendously throughout these past few years. Overall one of the best coaches I have ever had and would recommend him to anyone seeking to further their skills or career in soccer.

Coach King is fantastic. We are fortunate to have been training with not just Coach, but also cross training with other groups of his trainees' for 3+ years. Through that time he has not only instilled the technique to make play more consistent but he teaches great ethics to make young athletes into great people. Coach King has made a career of playing soccer and he does a best in class job of leveraging his experience into the training of others.

My daughter was so excited to finally get back out on the pitch and get some training in. She was super stoked to get quality coaching in!

Aaron has been excellent with my kids! They are so excited for their time with him; he pushes them and provides excellent coaching expertise!!

My son has had the pleasure of working with Coach Aaron for about a year now. Not only is Coach Aaron a tremendous coach and motivator but he is also a great human being. He understands each child individually and gets the best out of them while maintaining a fun and safe environment allowing for enjoyment of the game. Which is what it’s really all about anyway.

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Coach Aaron not only is extremely competent but also very motivating and encouraging. He pushes the athlete, but also understands sports psychology and how to differentiate among various athletes. He's amazing.

Coach King has been working with our family for some time. His sessions are always spot on and he exudes so much energy with the kids. It is obvious that he cares about them and their development in soccer. The on-line courses are just right to keep the kids moving and practicing.

He is wonderful with our girls! Highly recommend him!

Coach Aaron identifies specific areas that will impact your game, is outstanding with his direction and motivation, and has had a significant impact on on-field performance! I would highly recommend his services!

Awesome coaching! Can’t wait for more sessions.

I was truly skeptical of coach up and the ratings each coach was given, the drive to meet them and it’s a lot of money. Aaron was worth it! He taught my daughter more skills in one session then her coaches have since she was 6! He drives positivity and it’s contagious! My daughter was so excited after practice!

Aaron was awesome in our first session!

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Coach Aaron has done a wonderful job with my son, Jake (8 years old). Jake loves sports and is coordinated catching and throwing.. but not super coordinated on his feet. Coach has worked with him on great drills and we’ve already seen improvement. The best part is, Jake loves his training sessions! Coach Aaron has great patience and works really well with kids... and makes it productive and fun. All around stand up guy who is passionate about teaching these skills.. HIGHLY recommended!

Aaron is an AMAZING coach!! We have only had a few sessions so far, but he truly knows how to amp up training sessions while still helping his students be mindful and purposeful with their movements.

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Aaron is amazing!

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Excellent coach and really engages the athlete

Aaron does a great job instructing while making the session fun and challenging.

Awesome with my 9 yr old. Patient and positive. Love coach King.

Our daughter really enjoyed her first session! Coach Aaron is knowledgeable ,positive and really motivated her to work hard!

Great coach he help me with my shooting and my touch’s and my speed I’m looking forward to train with him again

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Coach Aaron has really helped me develop my technical skills on the ball while also getting in fitness! All of the sessions have really been tailored to what I need to work on the most. Overall, a great coach!

Aaron is high energy, listens to your goals and challenges and comes up with a plan. He is always well prepared when you arrive and gets creative in designing the training that helps you become a better player. He is constantly providing firm but supportive feedback throughout the sessions!

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Coach King is doing a great job with my daughter. She enjoys his style and I am seeing improvements after each session.

Coach Aaron is a fantastic coach! He notices your strengths and knows exactly what you need to work on to get to the next level. He definitely helped me build confidence with my weak foot and improved my dribbling. Every session is super fun and it just feels like after every session you learn so much! Definitely looking forward to training with him again!

Coach Aaron is a fantastic coach! He provides excellent drills and is very encouraging. I felt more confident in my ability after one session and can’t wait for the next one. Coach is making me a better athlete in regards to endurance and skills.

My daughter was really impressed with Coach Aaron's detailed knowledge and passion! She is very motivated to learn more about a new position that she is playing in and Aaron is such a great coach for her private training. Aaron shared important tips on soccer technique that were beneficial to her. From that first session, I could see that he has already helped build her confidence to believe in her own ability!!

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The speed and agility training with Aaron has been one of the best things I ever did for my son. Not only he has he improved my son skills and also improved his overall Mind frame.

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Great trainer
Aaron has taught my daughter so much and she has
Been doing good

Great coach

Coach King ran a very good session for my 11 year old son. The session was high intensity and fun. Great combo for youth players. I would recommend Coach King to others and we look forward to working with Coach King in the future.

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Great coach with great experience

Great with kids!

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My 13 year old daughter just had her first session with Aaron. She was a bit nervous going into it, as she's never had one-on-one coaching before. Aaron made her feel comfortable and excited right away! We had already discussed her areas that needed improvement prior to her first session, so he was able to get right to work with her. By the end of the session she was already showing massive improvement! Most importantly, by the end she was happy, excited, a bit sore, and couldn't wait to get back out there. I've already signed up for 5 more sessions with Aaron. I'm excited to see what she will be able to accomplish with his help!

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Coach Aaron did a great job working with my 7 year old daughter on her foundational skills. He communicated with her in a way that resonated and kept her engaged the whole session. She not only improved her skills, but enjoyed it and wants to work with Coach Aaron again.

We were referred to Coach Aaron through a friend of ours and could not have been more pleased. The path to significant improvement comes from working with talented / knowledgeable coaches that can demonstrate and explain both the how and the why. There are some excellent club coaches around and we have had the privilege to work with a few, but their responsibility is really to the team and not as focused on the individual player. This is where Coach Aaron is absolutely fantastic. He brings years of experience playing professional soccer along with an excellent demeanor and ability to communicate with the kids. My daughter commented after the first session she felt like she learned more in a 90 min session then she had in the previous season. If your serious about soccer and are willing to work to get better I would highly recommend working with Coach Aaron.

Already saw an improvement at practice! His coach even commented on it. :)

We just started working with coach King a few weeks ago and it has been a fantastic experience. Our son is 7 and newer to the game but he’s already shown so much improvement! The biggest thing we noticed immediately was the increase in confidence and enjoyment in the game. Coach King knows just how to talk to kids to motivate them and help them understand the fundamentals. There are numerous benefits to working with coach King and we look forward to many more lessons in the future.

Coach Aaron established a fun, comfortable and stress-free environment; which made my son feel very confident in learning new skills. My son walked away feeling excited and eager to learn more. We will sign up for more sessions.

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Coach Aaron is an amazing coach. He made me feel confident and helped me fine tune my skills. I’m really looking forward to my weekly sessions with him!
Jacob
Age: 17

Coach Aaron is high energy and very knowledgeable. He was timely, well organized, and structured the training session specifically to our sons needs. He also provided great feedback and some suggestions to help reinforce the learning throughout the week. It was great to see our son actually implement some of what he learned from coach Aaron in practice and on gameday. We look forward to continuing to work with coach Aaron!

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Coach King is the the best technical coach around. His ability to connect & teach young kids is truly a special gift.

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Very good coach. My first session was very energetic and he pushed me to do my best. The training was applicable to what I was trying to improve on and I feel strongly that I can improve greatly with his guidance.

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Coach Aaron is a great coach, he has helped my son improve in all aspects of his game.

A wonderful experience. Coach Aaron was fully prepared for the lesson with creative training drills and exercises. His enthusiasm was fantastic and motivated the boys throughout the session.

Showed up early to prepare. Both kids enjoyed the practice. We noticed improvement after one practice. Defintely reccomend!

Coach Aaron is great. Glad we found him! He was willing to connect with my daughter's club coach prior to their first session to really get an idea of what she needs to work on for the upcoming season. He took that input and has been focusing on those areas with her. My daughter really enjoys their sessions. They're going non-stop (except for water of course) from start to finish with a pre-planned, thought-out workout. I highly recommend Coach Aaron.

We have had one session and my daughter really enjoyed the session

Amazing energy! Effective & unique drills, direct & thorough communication, great endurance-building exercises. Ben really responded to him and wants more!!!!

Coach Aaron is great. His attention to detail and focus on fundamentals is amazing and exactly what we were hoping for. His energy and engagement in the training was fantastic. After a single session, I came away highly impressed with his demeanor, his professionalism, and his energy. I could really see the passion he has for soccer and passing on his knowledge and love of the game.

My 9 year old daughter has only had 2 sessions with Coach Aaron and she is already seeing an improvement as we are going through competitive try outs. Coach has honed into exactly what she needs to work on for improvement and has some pretty impressive drills and techniques he uses! What is great about Coach Aaron is he makes it fun and rewarding for my daughter. She really looked foward to her 2nd session and felt the same way when we left that session. I am so glad we signed up for a package, it is just the kind of individual attention she needs. He is great to work with on scheduling sessions and extremely quick to respond! Highly recommend Coach Aaron!

We feel lucky to have found Coach Aaron for our 11 year old son. Our son plays on a competitive '06 team and the coaching is team focused and not individual focused. Having Coach Aaron spend one-on-one time with our son has been invaluable. Our purpose for hiring a private coach was to help increase our son's confidence on the field, to draw out his talents as an individual player and to help him stop overthinking during games. Coach Aaron is positive and kind, and knows exactly when to push and drive to elevate our son's level of play and increase his mental toughness. With just 3 sessions, Coach Aaron was able to increase our son's technical ability which directly upped his confidence. It is a special gift to be both an excellent player and and excellent teacher - Coach Aaron is just that. It's exciting to see our son's progress and his improved motivation and outlook about the game - can't wait to see how this coaching relationship evolves over the next few months. Thank you Coach!

Coach Aaron is great. He is very active during the training and really gives his all in seeing his students improve their performance. I highly recommend him for private or group lessons. He is very dedicated.

Coach Aaron had great energy with my daughter. He is impressive on the field and off. Highly recommend him.

He was wonderful with my daughter and super positive!

Great session with my daughter. She learned a lot and looks forward to doing it again. Great, specific insight on things to work on as well as the how to. Overall great experience.

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Coach Aaron was great! My son walked away feeling very confident and excited to come back. We will definitely sign up for more sessions.

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My son has worked with Coach King two times now and we will certainly do more. Coach King has a real knack for helping the kids learn new skills and have fun in the process. We have done many, many camps and I think Mr. King has helped as much as anything we have done.

We booked our daughter to workout with Aaron, because after a season of injuries her confidence had taken a knock. Aaron, having been through similar experiences, related to her issue. She came away from her first session excited about soccer again! Aaron was so patient with her, while pushing her, but he gave her so many tips and excellent advice that she already felt more empowered, and more in control of her game again. She's looking forward to more sessions with Coach Aaron.

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Coach King does a great job, pushing just hard enough to get the best out of me. Highly recommend Coach King.

Coach Aaron has been great! We booked a 3 session package and it went so well we have already started to add more.

Coach King is great with my daughter. Works her hard to challenge her but with excellent feedback for improvement and lots of encouragement

My son enjoyed Coach Aaron's session very much. He was very encouraging and the session was well planned and structured. He asked us what we'd like him to work on. My son is looking forward to more sessions with Coach King.

I know the girls work hard for an hour with Coach King and that he has high expectations for them which pushes them to do better.

Coach Aaron sessions have made a difference in my child's performance on the field. She is showing more technical skill, tactical skill and confidence in game situations. Although we have had less than 5 sessions, I see the improvements and look forward to continuing her training with Aaron.

My experience with Aaron was positive from the moment of first contact. He worked around our scheduling constraints and was prompt with communication. He was very engaging with my player and had a structured session that was tailored around the areas we needed. From the warmup through the technical work, he was very positive while offering meaningful critique and feedback. He addressed mental aspects of the game in addition to the technical instruction providing my player with a complete picture not only of the what, but the when and why. I was really pleased with the quality of instruction and personal touch of the session and recommend Aaron to anyone looking to step up their game.

Coach King was an amazingly skilled and humbled coach. Coach King helped boost my confidence and technical skill loads. He helped me see the good in my skills and correct my errors in the most positive way possible. Will be using Coach King much more in the future.

Coach Aaron was positive and engaging from the moment we met him. He asked my sons about their strengths and what they wanted to work on. Their training session was focused on these areas, along with other skills he viewed as essential. Coach Aaron was enthusiastic and encouraging throughout their session. The attention to their specific concerns allowed them to improve their technic and confidence in a very short time. My sons are excited to continue working with Coach Aaron.

As someone who has successfully coached a number of amateur and professional athletes, I can say with complete confidence that Coach Aaron's approach, enthusiasm, and understanding of how athletes learn is excellent. In just a few lessons he has put me on the path to seeing significant improvements in my skills and game performance.

Coach Aaron worked with my 11-year-old son who is new to competitive soccer. He was incredibly flexible with his time and meeting location. During the session he had amazing rapport with my son, was very positive and upbeat but definitely pushed him in a productive manner. Cannot wait to work with him again soon! Highly recommend this coach!

Great job w/ our daughter. He tooks some specific objectives and designed some drills to help her get a better understanding of the concepts and execution. She loved it.

Coach King was great with my son. He is working to improve his striking and we look forward to additional sessions and noticeable improvement in the near future.

Coach Aaron is easy to work with and communicates well with kids. He has a great knowledge of the sport, is good at determining the appropriate things for his students to work on and gives thoughtful and thorough feedback. He does what he says he is going to do and is great at making schedules work. After going to three out of five training sessions we booked another ten and continue to see improvement from our Son in terms of his on the field performance.

Coach Aaron was terrific with my granddaughter. They quickly bonded and she felt it was a great workout. They worked on many facets of her game to tune her up for a college club tryout this fall.

Coach Aaron is fantastic. Working with my 12 year old daughter he's been motivating, sweet, and demanding. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a very intelligent soccer coach who obviously understands the game and can both motivate and have fun with kids!

Coach Aaron is great. He has only had one session with my daughter and I can already see how he is going to improve her technique and game. Coach Aaron is patient and takes the time to make sure she does the drills right. We are very happy with our choice to have Coach Aaron train our daughter!

Coach Aaron is great with our son. He met him on his level and is helping him improve his skills dramatically. Coach Aaron is a great role model for kids and is committed to making the coaching sessions fun while providing lots of great instruction.

Coach Aaron is amazing. We are looking forward to many more sessions with him.

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Both of my girls love coach Aaron! We can't say enough good things about him! Very easy to understand and very knowledgable about the sport. Thank you very much!

Excellent thus far. With one session completed, my daughter is really looking forward to the next one. Coach Aaron really knows his soccer and is totally attentive to the areas where improvement is needed.

Coach Aaron has been a great coach for our daughter! She has completed 6 sessions thus far and we can already see a difference with her speed of play and confidence on the ball. As parents, we have shared what we see as her strengths and weaknesses and Aaron has pinpointed his training around those areas. He has also provided her with his great expertise and knowledge including "it's okay to make mistakes, but you must learn to recover quickly". Thanks Coach Aaron!

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Coach Aaron is the best thing we have done yet for my son's soccer development. On the way home from the first session my son said he couldn't wait to get home and practice the skills he learned. Motivation and skill development ... WOW! We couldn't be more pleased.

Had 3 sessions for my 10 years old son who loved the practices. Coach Aaron quickly (after one session) pointed out the skills that needs to be improved, and in the next two sessions he provided focused drills on technique and agility as well as tips from his own experience for work that can be done off the session.
Coach Aaron is energetic and always came well prepared for the sessions.

Coach Aaron seems very knowledgable. His coaching style was focused but not disrespectful. Our son really enjoyed the drills and felt challenged. I appreciate Aarons' professional manner.

Coach Aaron quickly identified the skill development needs of my daughters. He kept the session high energy and challenging. The girls are excited for their next session.

After only a couple sessions, Coach Aaron has made a big difference in my son's attitude and confidence on the field. He comes prepared with drills and skills leaving not a single idle moment. My son enjoys the games they play and knows he can ask questions. Coach is great, always positive and always brings a lot of energy. We will definitely be booking more session with Coach Aaron!

It was great working with coach Aaron. His knowledge and experience with the game of soccer are invaluable. The ability to take his experience and drill it down for my son to understand was extremely helpful.

I could see noticeable changes in my sons skills and technique. Coach Aaron was willing to take his time with my son so we were able to get the most out of our sessions.

Looking forward to our next training!!!

UPDATE: Just completed our third session with coach Aaron and it has been fantastic. I noticed my son has worked to incorporate the sessions with Aaron into his daily routine. His gameplay has improved and his desire to learn more is growing.

I would highly recommend using Aaron for your coaching. Will be booking another block of time with him very soon.

Looking forward to continued work and training with Coach Aaron.

Aaron has been a pretty helpful coach in teaching my son every detail on what my son needs. If you want your kid to improve in soccer skills i sincerely recommend him.

Coach Aaron was very helpful in developing my son's soccer skills. He was very positive in his approach and helped point out areas where my son has good skills and where needs to improve. My son is excited to use what coach Aaron has taught him so that he can perform at a high level. I would highly recommend Aaron for any soccer player looking to become a better player.

Aaron was outstanding as a coach. He made me feel very comfortable and at ease throughout the entire session. Aaron built a solid training session and incorporated a wide variety of drills to help with my soccer game. I appreciated the tips Aaron provided me with and his positive energy during our drills. My expectations were greatly exceeded in my training with Aaron. I would recommend him to anyone interested in working on strengthening their soccer skills. I look forward to training with Aaron again.

Eric

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