Chelsea S.

7 years of experience working with teams ranging from Grass Roots Level to Professional Level in the UK and Recreational Level to Club Level in the USA.
In the UK, I previously coached at Tiki Taka Soccer Academy, which is also a sister of Everton Football Club based within the English Barclays Premier League. Aside from coaching the club teams aged 4 – 15 years, Tiki Taka Soccer Academy also attended schools on a daily basis where we held fun soccer drills at the lunch break, after school and during teachers PPA cover 1pm – 3:20pm.
My role with Everton Football Club was inside the Youth Development Academy. The development center was purely for the players who had been shortlisted by the club scouts. The players participate in a 6 week training program and undergo individual ball mastery skills and group plays etc. After the 6 weeks training, the club scouts will determine whether the players will go back to their club, stay on for extra training or sign for Everton Youth Academy.
In the US, I travelled through Washington State, Oregon, Northern & Southern California coaching children from the age of 4 - 14 years. As well as coaching I mentored volunteer Recreation coaches on how to and when to intervene in your practice sessions.

I have played soccer for the best part of 14 years. I first signed for Bolton Wanderers Ladies FC at the age of 14. In my 4 years at the club I won personal honors such as:
• Goal of the season
• Young Player of the season
• Player of the season x2
• Managers player.
After 4 years at Bolton Wanderers I felt a change was needed and signed for Leigh RMI Ladies where we won the League Cup and runners up in the Cup in my 3rd and final year for the club. At the end of my third season with Leigh RMI Ladies, I was approached by a Semi Professional Club and didn't look back for 6 years. Club and Personal Honors:
• runners up in the Cup final by Professional club Blackburn Rovers Ladies FC in which I scored the opener from just inside their half with a volley. Other personal achievements at the club:
• Goal of the Season
• Young Player of the Year
• Managers Player of the Year (2)
• Golden Boot.

My session plans are based around Coerver coaching styles. If you're not familiar with the Coerver soccer methods, here is a little insight on what Coerver Coaching is:
• A soccer skills teaching method suited for all ages but especially for players aged 5-16 years old of all abilities and their parents, coaches and teachers
• A Method that focuses on Individual skills development and small group play
• Develop skilled, confident and creative players
• Make the game fun to practice and play
• Value winning but not more than character and performance
• Teach good sportsmanship and respect for all
• Provide a safe & educational experience that meets best practice criteria