Andrew Millington

After graduating 2011 from Liberty University with a degree in Sport Management, I spent my first summer traveling across the United States and parts of Brazil coaching young people ages 5-13 in soccer. From there, I became the Assistant Junior Varsity coach at Heritage High School, where we focused heavily on technique and positioning on the pitch. Afterwards, I moved to England for two years to work with young people in schools, communities and churches.

After staying in England and playing for a Second Division Futsal team, my wife and I moved to Brazil where we were involved in soccer coaching for 5 different projects in the city of Curitiba. We use the game of soccer to teach lifelong lessons that will carry into adulthood and beyond. Sport is a vehicle to empower individuals and create a chance for a better quality of life. Would you consider joining me in my venture of forming great players and even greater people?

I'm currently looking to work with young people from all ages 5 and up. My desire is to use modern technology and teaching to enhance the player's ability and provide an exciting experience for all involved. Video technology helps the player see exactly what they're doing, making it easier to correct and improve faster and more efficiently. Based on the coaching package selected, I will commit to attending games regularly (if scheduling conflicts aren't an issue) to support your player and provide provide feedback.

I currently have a Bachelor's of Science in Sport Management as well as a National F license, and I am in the process of getting more certifications as time goes on.

I've played sports since I can remember. My passion for the game of soccer didn't begin until age 18 when I left for college. Until that point, I played every other sport. Soccer became a lifestyle for me. I played everyday. I joined Liberty University's Club team, which at the time was a student-led organization. I was heavily involved with Intramural Sports. When I moved to England, I joined a semi-professional Futsal team, Teesside Futsal Club. After one year in playing in the National Second Division, our club was promoted to the First Division.

Warm-Up: the goal in this section is to get our minds in the right spot and get a feel for the ball as quickly as we can.
Level of intensity: Low (8 minutes)
*Player-specific mental warm-up
*Dynamic stretching
*Basic footwork drills
*One-touch passing and moving

Footwork: the goal in this section is to incorporate more advanced technical skill on the ball as well as maximizing touches.
Level of intensity: Medium. (12 minutes)
*Inside/Outside Both Feet
*V Push and Drag
*Double Touch, Roll
*Laces, Laces, Scissors
*Laces, Laces, Stepover
*Cruyff Turns
*Sole Touches
*Dribbling Between Cones
*More...

Position-Specific training: the goals in this section are to 1) improve strengths which the player demonstrates at his/her position 2) identify areas needing improvement and overcome obstacles. Video analysis incorporated in this section.
Level of intensity: Medium (25 minutes)
Example for Striker
*Finishing from the Ground
*Finishing from the Air
*Weak Foot Finishing
*Target Practice
*Making Runs into Scoring Position

Speed and Agility Training: the goal in this section is to increase speed and quickness for all athletes.
Level of Intensity: High (10 minutes)
*Ladder Drills
*Basic Sprints
*Rolling Start
*The Snake
*Hollow Sprints
*Lunges

Cool Down/Mental Recap: the goal of this final section is to cool down and recap everything we did, why we did it, and what we learned. Here I give praise for the success in what was done right in order that every player leaves feeling successful.
Level of Intensity: Very Low. (5 minutes)