Benjamin A.

*Experienced coach, 11 years coaching full-time in the Chicagoland Area

*Former Youth Director with the Chicago Magic PSG Soccer Club from 2006-2011.

*Current Youth Director for Chicago Fire Juniors Soccer Club from 2011- present.

*I've worked with kids as young as 3 to 18 years of age.

*Holds USSF "B" License from US Soccer and National Youth Diploma from NSCAA.

*Coerver Coaching Certified.

*I like to think of myself as a Technical Guru.

*Developing Technical Skills Sets for all level players.

*Helping dedicated players become more comfortable and confident with the ball.

*I've worked with many of the current Chicago Fire Acadmey Players when they were at the pre academy ages.

*As a youth, I played for the Chicago Magic under Mike Matkovich. State Champions.

*High School played at Lincoln Way HS and help secure #1 Ranking in the state.

*College played for Division II
Southern Illinois University (SIU)

*First Session will always be an assessment session to identify weaknesses and strengths in the individual players. Age appropriate sessions will be constructed to accommodate age and ability.

*Technical Skill Session consits of intense skill set base training, along with reaction, speed & agility, strength and balance activities.

*Each session runs 60-75 min.

*Example Ball Mastery Skill Sets:
-Attacking Moves
-Change of Direction Moves
-270 Spins & Turns
-Stop & Start Moves

*My sessions incorporate different skill equipment into each session:

Examples Equipment: Speed Ladders, Agility Hurdles, and Different Size Balls