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Chris Gartside, Denver, CO Soccer Coach

Chris Gartside

Soccer

SILVER

Former collegiate player and academy coach. Current Rapids Youth Soccer Select Coach. Dedicated student of the beautiful game. View all coaching experience

This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.

Training Locations
  • Edge Hill College of Higher Education, United Kingdom

  • 12 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Kids, Teenagers

  • Midfield, Forward, Defense

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

Credentials

  • Edge Hill College of Higher Education, United Kingdom

  • 12 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Kids, Teenagers

  • Midfield, Forward, Defense

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

More About Coach Chris

* Oldham Athletic AFC Academy Coach (2014-2016) w/ U10 boys.
* LA Galaxy Conejo Valley Head Coach (2016-2020) w/ U8-U12 boys.
* Thousand Oaks High School Girls Soccer (2018-2020) w/ Junior Varsity & Varsity.
* UEFA B License Coach.
* USSF C License, currently pursuing USSF B License.

* Oldham Athletic AFC Center of Excellence (1999-2007).
* English Schools FA Cup North-West region winners (2007).
* Hopwood Hall College Development Academy (2009-2011).
* Player of the Year (2011).
* Edge Hill University Men’s Soccer 1st Team (2011-2014)
* Assistant Captain (2013-2014).

Each session will be meticulously planned to promote the development of technical proficiency, tactical understanding, physical development, and mental awareness.

The specifics of each session will vary and are dependent on the player's position and/or preferred area of improvement, whether that be particular skills, techniques, speed, agility, balance, or positional understanding.

All of my sessions follow the same format:
* 10mins warm-up; SAQ, plyometrics, dynamic stretches, light ball work.
* 10mins isolated ball skills; juggling, ball mastery, moves & turns.
* 20mins session focus, either by position or request:
** Defenders - body position; timing of the tackle and various tackling techniques; jockeying; distance passing; defensive headers; defending set-pieces.
** Midfielders - ball control; first touch; passing range and various techniques; awareness; combination play; 50/50 challenges; distance shooting.
** Forwards - shooting setup, timing, and technique; 1v1 play; off the ball movement and timing of runs; change of speed and direction; attacking headers; shielding.
* 5mins cool down and Q&A.

Sessions can be video recorded and sent to the client at the client's request.

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Client Reviews

Chris is a great coach! Has a great gentle demeanor while still able to motivate. Helping my daughter’s confidence!

We are very happy to have found Coach Chris. You can tell this game means a lot to him and he works well with youth to develop their game with more strength and intention. We are looking forward to continued sessions.

Coach Chris was a revelation for our High School Girls program and we consider ourselves extremely lucky to have worked so closely with him for the last 3 seasons. He is, without doubt, one of the most gifted coaches our program has been associated with during my 8 years here as Girls Varsity Head Coach. I can speak for myself, the players, and the parents when saying that Chris will be greatly missed as he continues his soccer career elsewhere. Thank you for everything Coach, it's been a pleasure!
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