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Adrian K., Boston, MA Soccer Coach

Adrian K.

Soccer

SILVER
21 reviews

Former pro, Ugandan national team call-up for the London Olympics qualifiers, NCAA Adidas All-Region and 1st-team All conference collegiate player View all coaching experience

This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.

Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. Filippello Playground, 109 Arlington Street, Watertown, MA
  2. Danehy Fields, 166-190 New Street, Cambridge, MA
  3. 75 N Harvard St, Boston, MA

Coach is willing to travel up to 10 miles

  • Drew University (NJ)

  • 8 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Defense, Forward, Midfield

  • Corner Kicks, Crossing, First Touch, Dribbling, One-on-Ones, Agility, Passing, One-Touch

Credentials

  • Drew University (NJ)

  • 8 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Defense, Forward, Midfield

  • Corner Kicks, Crossing, First Touch, Dribbling, One-on-Ones, Agility, Passing, One-Touch

Introduction Video

More About Coach Adrian

After completing my professional soccer and national team career, I jumped right into private coaching. I enjoy working with aspiring soccer players of all ages and skills level taking them from where they are currently and elevating their game to the next level. I love watching my athletes achieve their personal goals whether it's to improve their technique, make their varsity team or play at the next level in college and professionally. I run both sports camps and private sessions and private coaching by far gives an athlete the best chance to improve greatly.

Coach Experience: Awarded Boston League High School Coach of the Year after leading Brighton High School to a 12-2-1 regular season record, qualified for the state tournament and selected to coach the BSA Soccer League All-Star game.

High school career: 4-year varsity starter at a prep school Lexington Christian Academy. 2x Boston Globe All Scholastic, First Team All League selection, All-Senior All Star Selection and Team MVP. Received scholarship offers from Boston College, Northeastern University, Boston College, Syracuse University, Amherst, Drew University and St. Johns University.

College Career: 4-year varsity starter at Drew University. As a freshman I was part of the first team all-freshman team and received player of the week honors twice. Sophomore year, I led my team to win the league and made it to the NCAA tournament and won the ECAC Championship. As a junior, I earned players of the week honors three times and after the season, I was invited to play for New Jersey Rangers in the professional development league. As a Senior, I was Adidas and NCSAA All-Region and All-American. My performance led me to become called up to the U23 national team and was a member of the London Olympics Qualifying National Team. I was the second player in my school's history to sign a professional soccer contract and graduated a semester early with a degree in Finance and a 3.75 GPA (magna cum laude).

National Team Career: Called up to play for the Under 23 national team four times against Belgium, Nigeria, Egypt and Norway scoring once and one assist. Highlight of my national team career was playing in front of 30,000 fans for the London Olympic qualifications but unfortunately lost to Nigeria 2-1.

Professional Career: Signed a professional soccer contract in Pittsburgh where I enjoyed playing. My performance led to being called on trial with New England Revolutions in the MLS for two weeks but they went with another player. I then signed with Mass United FC when I was selected as league all star and invited to play in the All Star game in Atlanta.

My sessions focus on the skills and technique used in a game situation. I work with the players to become completely comfortable to the ball to be able to 'dance' with the ball. I combine the soccer specific sessions with performance training because it’s crucial for soccer players to become better athletes in their development. Although my training sessions are tough, athletes will have FUN and see RESULTS!

One session plan does not fit all. I listen to the players; analyze their game to break down their strengths and weaknesses. With that, I am able to tailor training sessions to meet athletes’ needs.

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Client Reviews

Coach Adrian is a great coach with a deep understanding of all elements of his sport. He arrived on time to teach my son soccer. The lesson was exactly what we had hopped for. It helped build his core skills and at the same time was fun.

Coach Adrian was a top notch coach. He worked with my 11 year old son for two sessions and, while the improvement was absolutely noticeable, what was more impressive was the delight my son had in learning fundamentals, learning a few tricks, and just talking about winning...and losing. Great coach. Wonderful guy. 5 stars doesn't seem like enough! We will work with him again! Thanks Coach!

Adrian is a fantastic coach! He is kind, patient and give clear instruction in an encouraging and positive way. Our ten-year-old son enjoys every minute of his sessions with Adrian! Adrian has helped both our son's skills as well as his confidence (especially with his goalie skills). Thanks, Adrian!

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Awesome session !!!
Coach Adrian was great in evaluating and working on adjustments with my son !
Really looking forward to the next session

Adrian was amazing! My son had an amazing time!

Coach Adrian is excellent. After having about four sessions with him, I can already see very visible improvements in my physical skill and mental confidence. He really finds a way to unlock your inside potential and use it to make you an outstanding player. I can only imagine where I will be in a few years with Coach Adrian's help.

Coach Adrian worked wonderfully with my son. I think he could have had him "running through walls" after about 15 minutes. He built a great rapport in just a few minutes. He seemed to really be engaged during the first session. The only problem is that he was more than an hour late to the first session. He said that he thought I was going to confirm the session with him, but I specifically told him that I would meet him at the field unless he heard differently. I was willing to pass this off as just a miscommunication. At the end of the session he had some nice things to say about my son. He said he was looking forward to working with him. He told me that he would have a "game plan" emailed to me by the next day. When I didn't receive the game plan in three days I emailed him asking if maybe I had missed it. I got no response. I tried texting, calling and leaving messages, and emailing several more times. I never got one response. Not even a "hey...stop bothering me." This was extremely frustrating because it seemed like he could have really helped my son get better. After not hearing from him for more than 10 days I sent him an email saying that if he wasn't interested in coaching my son, please just let me know and I would move on. Two days later...I still haven't been given the courtesy of a response. VERY DISAPPOINTING!!!

Coach Adrian was great with our son. Made it enjoyable for him, but at the same time was focused on teaching the technical foundation necessary for him to develop. He was fun and demanding at the same time.

My 9 year old son loved working with Coach Adrian. He was very good with technical aspect of the game but more importantly, the session was fun, which is the best way to keep a kid engaged and invested!

I highly recommend Coach Adrian! My 8 year old improved his game after only one session. Adrian has a high level of energy and makes it fun as well. My son absolutely loved it and is looking forward to working with him throughout the remainder of the fall soccer season!!

My 15 Year old son had a great first session with Coach Adrian. His great resume is backed by his very substantial coaching and inter personal skills. Highly recommend.

Cool coach. Definitely going to make me a really good player! He is a really chill guy and he makes the session go by fast! Like literally you just started and its done... because you enjoy it too much. Good practice & workout!

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Coach Adrian has been excellent for my girls (ages 9 and 12). They have each had several sessions now, and both girls enjoy it and are improving rapidly. He has a great rapport with kids and easily keeps them working hard and having fun. I highly recommend him.

My daughter had two sessions with Coach Adrian. She really enjoyed the coaching and encouragement from him. Coach Adrian is passionate about soccer, highly skilled and an excellent coach. He did an evaluation on my daughter on the first session and identified the areas that she needs to work on. On the second session, my daughter did some highly technical drills that focus on the areas that she needs to improve. We are looking forward for the next session. I would recommend Coach Adrian.

Coach Adrian was incredibly enthusiastic an very positive, patient, and is clearly highly skilled. He was truly an excellent coach!

Coach Adrian was awesome! My son had his first session with him and went off to his soccer tournament later in the day and was fantastic!!! Pumped up and confident with skills reinforced and goals to improve :D

Adrian is first a coach which is exactly what a developing player needs. Regardless of a player's initial skill level, Adrian will explain the whys of good playing and then use highly imaginative drills to teach it. His enthusiasm and never ending encouragement make a player want to excel. By combining steadily more difficult drills at higher speeds and skill with having fun, a player builds self confidence, sportsmanship, and love of the game. No matter what level D eventually plays at, he will be proud of his performance and know that he is playing to the best of his ability...don't go for a flashy resume, select a coach who builds mind and body...Adrian.

Adrian is a great coach who truly loves soccer and wants to help people get to the next level. He does a great job with technical work along with speed and technique. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to have fun in their sessions, along with progress in soccer.

Hi Adrian, I wanted to reach out and let you know that Max is off to a great soccer season. By far your training sessions have made huge jumps for him! A few people have commented how much better he has gotten and that is totally a reflections on you! I was hoping you might be free to do more sessions
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