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Alison Kung, Whittier, CA Soccer Coach

Alison Kung

One Step Ahead Performance

Soccer

SILVER
18 reviews

Physical Therapist, soccer coach, and retired semi-professional/collegiate soccer player with a goal to keep athletes playing at their best, for as long as possible. View all coaching experience

This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.

Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. Westwood Park, 1371-1393 Veteran Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
  2. Mar Vista Recreation Center, 11430 Woodbine St, Los Angeles, CA
  3. Culver City, CA

Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles

  • California State Polytechnic University--Pomona (CA)

  • 5 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Defense, Midfield, Forward

  • One-on-Ones, Throw-Ins, Dribbling, One-Touch, Free Kicks, Passing, First Touch, Crossing, Corner Kicks, Heading, Shooting, Agility, Penalty Kicks

Credentials

  • California State Polytechnic University--Pomona (CA)

  • 5 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Defense, Midfield, Forward

  • One-on-Ones, Throw-Ins, Dribbling, One-Touch, Free Kicks, Passing, First Touch, Crossing, Corner Kicks, Heading, Shooting, Agility, Penalty Kicks

More About Coach Alison

- Coached in high school, club, and college settings.
- Can coach all positions but specializes in center back, outside back, center defensive mid, striker, wing positions.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified

Played Semi-Pro soccer for a number of teams in the WPSL, ending with Internacional Atletico.
-Starter as a center back and center defensive mid. Also played outside back.

Former Cal Poly Pomona D2 Collegiate Women's Soccer Athlete, with over 20 years of playing experience.
-Starter and captain as a center back and center defensive mid
-Helped make Cal Poly Pomona history by setting a record of 6 consecutive shutouts.
-Made and competed in the NCAA Round of Sweet Sixteen.
-Received the team's Heart Award at Cal Poly Pomona.

High school Soccer Career:
-Starter and Captain playing Forward and defense.
-4x MVP Award
-3x Best Offensive Player Award

Club Soccer:
-Scored game winning goal to become Surf Cup Champions
-Played for: NC Boca, Arsenal FC, Legends FC, Exiles FC (now Galaxy FC)

Focus: Placed on technique, purpose of a player's specific position (spatial awareness), and trouble shooting challenges during games.
Goal: For players to feel like technique and positional roles becomes second nature. This way the only thinking used during the game is directed towards creativity.
Sessions will run like so:
- warm-up
- touches on the ball/rondos (if in groups)
- positional specific drills (technique/ spatial awareness)
- game-like application of the positional specific drill (technique + spatial awareness)
- discussion/solution to specific situations or scenarios from the game
- cool down

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Client Reviews

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Alison is a great coach! She is very kind, considerate, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend training with her.

I am a casual soccer player in my late 20. I plays soccer since I was a kid but never got formal training. I injured my ankles two years ago and it took me a long time to recover. When attempting to restart playing, I want to find a coach to teach some useful drills to help me improve my skills and prevent injuries.

Alison did a great job. In the three sessions I have with her, she taught me very useful drills and stretching poses. In particular, I like that Alison is also a physical therapist, so she knows a lot of tips to help you prevent injuries.

Alison has been a great coach thus far for my daughter. She is very detailed oriented and focuses on the fundamentals. Communication has also been very good as well as we navigate around my daughter’s busy schedule.

I had an excellent first session with Alison! As a beginner adult to the sport, she was able to adjust her teaching to my needs. She took me through a thorough warmup and then various drills, always checking in and offering cues to better my skills.

We’re super happy with Alison’s instruction. My 12yr old son has shown improvement with each lesson in addition to gaining confidence. Alison is punctual & professional in addition to being patient with my son and addressing his needs as a player. Alison is well prepared, I couldn’t ask for a better soccer coach and mentor for my son.

Great coach!

Coach Alison is an incredible coach for my daughter. She is very knowledgeable and teaches in a way that helps young kids understand. Coach also creates plan for each individual and gives great feedback for each session. This helps my daughter work towards goals throughout the week on improving. Coach Alison is great choice for getting to the next level.

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She was excellent!!!

Coach Alison is a great coach, she is teaching my daughter how to properly kick the soccer ball and dribble the ball. I would recommend Coach Alison to anyone looking to improve their skills.

Coach Alison is coaching my 13 year old daughter who plays at the Silver level. Alison is flexible, professional, on time and always quickly responsive. After one session my daughter felt like she was going to be in better shape and was already feeling more confident. Can’t wait for our next sessions!

Alison did an amazing job with our daughter. She did a great job balancing patience and being approachable, with pushing her to learn new skills. She was happy and energetic and very open to learning our daughters individual personality and athletic needs. Thanks Alison!

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She was friendly, professional, knowledgeable but most importantly PATIENT. My daughters had a great session and already asked when they’ll see her again. Would definitely book again!

A session with my 12 year old girl went really well. Coach Alison prepared and tailored her session. My daughter enjoyed listening her feedbacks on skills and play. She also said the answers from Coach Alison to her questions were very helpful. We look forward to having more sessions with Coach Alison and will leave more reviews on how my daughter improves with her lessons.

I am very impressed with Coach Alison! I could tell my 11 year old daughter felt motivated and inspired to excel. Alison kept the practice engaging and challenging. Her in-depth knowledge of fundamental skills to advance tactics and strategies involved in a game, were exceptional! A+++!!!!

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