Christen C.

I coached for the Santa Monica Surf soccer club in 2020/2021 for the 2011 girls team. Since this was during the pandemic, there were no league games but we practiced 2-3 times a week focusing on player development. I completed a few trainings through US Soccer and Cal South to get the correct licensing to coach at the club level. I did not continue coaching club because of a job relocation but am looking to start training individual which allows for more flexibility to my schedule.

I started playing club soccer at 9 years old and played through high school. My club team competed in the ECNL at the highest level and traveled all over the US to compete in showcases and different tournaments. I then went on to compete at the Division 1 level at Stony Brook University.

My session plans would depend on the client and what their specific focus is. I was a very technical player and find great value in working on foot work to start every session as a warm up and good way to get started. From there I would move into the specific focus areas and spend the first half focused on the skill or technique needed. The second half I would spent creating a more game like situation so we can focus on translating the technique in a real situation and focus on adjustments.