Ben A.

After college, Ben accepted a job as a physical therapy assistant working
with orthopedic patients. From there, he transitioned into a role as a Coach at
Equinox, where he gained experience primarily helping marathon runners improve
their performance and reach their goals. More recently, Ben has been
coaching in Stafford Soccer’s Little Revs program, coaching U6 and U7 boys, while also coaching all ages at Capstone Soccer.

Education/Certifications:
2025: USYSA Grassroots 11v11 License
2023: B.S. Computational Mathematics & Physical Science from
Liberty University
2023: Minor in Information Systems from Liberty University
2021: NASM Certified Personal Trainer
2020: B.S. Nutrition & Human Performance from Gannon University

Ben grew up in Western Pennsylvania and played club soccer for what is
now Pittsburgh Hotspurs, where he won two PA West state titles. During that
time, he played for South Butler High School and was awarded all-state honors. Ben
went on to continue his soccer career by playing club soccer at Liberty University
before transferring to Gannon University, where he competed at the NCAA
Division II level. After graduating, Ben continued playing for the Alexandria Reds UPSL/
NPSL setup, where he still competes today.

Playing Experience, Accomplishments, and Awards:
2021-2026: Alexandria Reds UPSL/NPSL
2021: NPSL Conference Champion
2021: UPSL DMV Conference Champion
2020: NCAA Division II National Tournament Quarterfinals
2013,2016: PA West State Champion

A session with me is typically broken up into 6 categories. Athletic performance, ball mastery, passing, dribbling, and shooting. The athletic performance section consists of sprints, jumping, or agility drills depending on what the athlete needs. Ball mastery includes getting lots of touches on the ball or juggling to increase comfort and skill on the ball. In the passing and dribbling sections, we work on athlete specific needs. This could be checking their shoulder, passing and dribbling technique, or body shape. The shooting section is where the athlete gets in front of goal. We practice and talk through different techniques and situations that the athlete may find themselves in during competition.