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Christian D., Overland Park, KS Soccer Coach

Christian D.

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Retired Professional soccer player of 10 years with 11 years of coaching experience, looking to enhance your game. Check Instagram page for further details @soccertrainr.kc View all coaching experience

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The percentage of time Christian D. responded to client inquiries within 48 hours in the last 3 months.
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Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. 9900 Pflumm Rd #44, 9900 Pflumm Rd, Lenexa, KS

Coach is willing to travel up to 10 miles

Packages

Light Package
In-Person Training for a single athlete

1 session package with Coach Christian. 60 minute session length

Session Length: 1 hour

$100 1 session + applicable fees

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Light Package
In-Person Training for a single athlete

2 session package with Coach Christian. 60 minute session length

Session Length: 1 hour

$180 2 sessions ($90/ea) + applicable fees

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Pro Package
In-Person Training for a single athlete

5 session package with Coach Christian. 60 minute session length

Session Length: 1 minute

$425 5 sessions ($85/ea) + applicable fees

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Group Package
In-Person Training for a single athlete

2 players for 60 minutes in length

Session Length: 1 hour

$125 1 session + applicable fees

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Elite Package
In-Person Training for a single athlete

10 session package with Coach Christian. 60 minute session length

Session Length: 1 minute

$850 10 sessions ($85/ea) + applicable fees

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Online 1 on 1
Online Training for a single athlete

Online coaching that'll allow instructional guidance in different aspects of the game.

Session Length: 40 minutes

$40 1 session + applicable fees

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Group Package
In-Person Training for a single athlete

2 players for 60 minuets in length

Session Length: 1 hour

$475 5 sessions ($95/ea) + applicable fees

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Group of 3
Recommended
In-Person Training for a single athlete

Session Length: 1 hour

$625 5 sessions ($125/ea) + applicable fees

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Gropu of 3 Session
In-Person Training for up to 3 athletes

Session Length: 1 hour

$1050 10 sessions ($105/ea) + applicable fees

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  • University of San Diego (CA)

  • 11 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Defense, Forward, Midfield

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

Credentials

  • University of San Diego (CA)

  • 11 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Defense, Forward, Midfield

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

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More About Coach Christian

I have helped coach for Sporting Blue Valley and SKC organization. From ages 4-20. My Dad is the General Manager for Region II US Soccer so I've been around soccer my entire life. Soccer experience: 2 years with Sporting KC, played for Energy FC and played in KC for Swope Park Rangers, Sporting KC reserve side. Now currently playing for Sporting KC II.

I played 4 years at USD, playing in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament my senior year. Then was drafted by Sporting KC in 2012. Won a USL Championship with Orlando City and that same year went back to KC from being on loan to win the MLS Cup. Played for Energy FC and played in KC for Sporting KC's reserve team, Swope Park Rangers. In our first two years of existence, we won the Western Conference Championship. Now playing for Sporting KC II

Typically start off with a 10 minute warm up, working on footwork and technique. Then go into more advanced technical drills. Followed by proper passing technique. Then move on to dribbling drills enhancing your skill set by repetition. Depending on your position, we will spend some time working on position specific drills you'd find yourself in game like situations. I like to make the session around your needs and feedback from coaches.

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Client Reviews

My daughter loved her first training with Coach Christian. My daughter is typically anxious early on in new settings and I was very happy to see that she made it into her comfort zone in the first session. Looking forward to watching her growth as we proceed.

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Best trainer ever!

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Coach Christian was great with my 10 yo daughter. He began with initial warmups which gave him a feel for her skill level. From there they went right into various drills (dribbling, ball movement, passing, shooting) that were both challenging, attainable and engaging. The pace definitely pushed her but Coach Christian seemed to always be aware of when to slow down or even take a water break. We will definitely use Coach Christian again.

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Coach Christian is a great coach! My 11 year old daughter loved working with him. He is very knowledgeable, patient, and fun! He runs great drills and keeps my daughter motivated. I would highly recommend!

Christian was really helpful and Encouraging to my high school daughter before tryouts. She needed to build some confidence after recovering from an injury. He worked her hard, gave her great feedback and was a great coach overall!

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Christian was great! My daughter really enjoyed her first session with him as she’s preparing for high school tryouts. He is local for us so happens to be convenient too.

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Coach Christian is a great coach and role model. My 7 year old son thoroughly enjoyed his session an asked when he will be going back. Thank you Christian you are a fine coach and good man.

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My 12 year old daughter had an awesome experience training with Coach Duke. She attended several sessions throughout the summer and loved each one. They worked on a variety of drills/skills and Coach Duke put together several challenging combinations that she continues to work on at home. His training exceeded my expectations and my daughter feels more confident going into the fall soccer season. The training sessions were well organized, efficient, and challenging. I would highly recommend Coach Duke to anyone looking for extra training. Thanks Coach Duke! My daughter is looking forward to training with you again in the future.

Awesome! Great approach with kids, super technical but also very efficient sessions!

Great coach!! Definitely sign up with him!! If you athlete is new or played the game for years, definitely worth the time and money!!!

Coach Christian was great with my 9 year old son. He was very well organized, professional and my son loved him. We are very pleased with the initial session and looking forward to additional sessions.

Awesome first session! Jack learned a lot and can’t wait to do his homework and get back to his next session. Coach Duke took the time to work with Jack and really learn what Jack needs to do to improve his game. Can’t wait to see future sessions and improvements.

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I can't say enough good things about our daughter's training sessions with Christian. We were looking for someone to help improve her skills and more importantly, her confidence on the field. Christian keeps her focused and active for the entire session with lots of drills and advice on technique/strategy that were very helpful. His positive attitude and high energy make the training really fun for her and she always looks forward to the next session!

I was really impressed with Christian. He worked through a variety of drills with my daughter and she really enjoyed the session. We look forward to working with him more in the future!

Took my daughter to Coach Duke last week for the first time and he far exceeded my expectations! Even though my daughter’s soccer skills were raw, he was very patient and took the time to teach her the technique and details of each drill. We already have our next session scheduled. I highly recommend Coach Duke to anyone looking to improve their child’s soccer game!

Christian is efficient with his time. He has useful drills and has a great demeanor to keep the sessions fun but also really pushes my daughter to try hard and get better!

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Christian thank you so much for the work out session yesterday. My son had a great time and he would like to schedule another session with you. I know an hour is not enough time to improve every skill but I think you did an amazing job helping him identify some areas to improve giving him some tools to use at home and demonstrating how to do the drill correctly. We will definitely come back for more sessions!
I would recommend Christian if your son or daughter would like to take their soccer game to the next level !

Can't say enough about Christian! He was very prepared and professional. Jacob not only enjoyed training with him, but he felt like his technique in several areas improved after one session. Thanks so.much. We will be scheduling more time with Christian!

Christian was great to work with. My son really liked him and he improved a lot from what he learned. Christian was very nice but also very good at pushing my son to work hard. Highly recommend him.

Coach Christian provided a session to my son and it was very nearly like an academy skills session. My son thought it was great and well organized and is looking to continue with 1x per week sessions throughout the coming months. Well done Christian!

Great coach, good rapport with kids. Listened to our concerns and worked with our daughter on these aspects. Looking forward to our next session. Highly recommend.

Great coaching session! Excellent tips and techniques. Absolutely worth every penny!

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We had one session so far and my daughter learnt so much. She is practicing everyday what Coach Christian gave her as homework. Coach taught her the proper way to shoot and techniques to receive and shoot as we wanted to focus more on getting to the goal and shoot on her first lesson. I see the significant improvement in her shooting style and strength. Will definitely take more lessons. Thank you!

WOW! The most amazing coaching experience you could hope to have, either for yourself or your child.

Today my son and I had his first coaching session with Christian and I cannot recommend it enough. When we arrived Christian already had the field setup, and I don't mean a net or two, it seemed more like a professional training camp!

He had multiple stations to focus on different skills and moved between them with my son to help him learn and build upon the skills in a logical and orderly fashion. As this was our first session he went through a basic skill assessment to start to get a feel for where he is and then gradually moved into more advanced skills.

Beyond the setup I can't say enough for Christian's approach and demeanor as well. So much better than you could imagine and not the old school yell at them till the get it right type. He was patient, considerate, thoughtful and supportive. He knows the importance of a good coach and athlete bond and does an exceptional job building it though his words and his actions.

His coaching skills are exceptional. He would explain the drill in advance, both the moves to make and the reason for doing it, then demonstrate it, then have my son do it with him together till he got the hang of it, then have him do it several times while he gave feedback suggestions so he to ingrain the skill. Then he would question him again on what they proper form was and why it was important.

His teaching technique is truly phenomenal. The importance of knowing the "why" behind the what, is the key that helps to ensure the skill will be utilized in the future on the field during game day and he made sure my son understood the importance of each skill, from simple ball balancing and dribbling, to the fancy footwork to throw off defenders and move down the pitch.

Honestly can't say enough, thank you Christian for everything, and even more for the way you bring it all together. Looking forward to many more sessions in the future! To anyone who is wondering, don't hesitate, give Christian a shot and you won't be disappointed, its a win for sure!

Just had our first training session with Coach Duke. My two boys 6 and 9 loved it and can’t wait for the next one. The boys had a good workout and Coach was able to find and recommend some quick fixes to some of their bad habits. Very professional, well prepared, and very engaging with my children. We highly recommend him.

Coach Christian is an extremely knowledgeable trainer. He did a great job of listening to our son, asking him questions in order to gauge his thought process during the drills, and communicating with him about how to improve his game. During the training session he was attentive and encouraging. Our son found the session very helpful and is looking forward to his next session. If you are trying to find a trainer, we highly recommend Coach Christian.

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My 10yr old son enjoyed the first lesson with Coach Christian. He is good with kids and easy to communicate. I will booking more sessions with him.

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Christian was everything I hoped he’d be - first he was ready to go and all set up when we got there; he has a great demeanor and was very engaging with my son; he put my son through numerous drills at an intense pace and designed to address areas I mentioned in my first email; he explained the drill at the start and the significance of it; he made comments during and at the end of the drill - always with an eye towards teaching and encouraging; and, he made the session very challenging, but enjoyable. The pace of the session was so fast that although my son had been working for close to an hour, he thought it was more like 20 minutes.
Some people, like Christian, were just born to coach soccer. We feel pretty lucky.

Good experience!
I seem to improve my skill with help of my coach.

Our first session with Christian was a great experience for our son and daughter who have only played a year within AYSO’s organization.

He provided a very useful format that incorporated specific skill sets and ideas that led into the conclusion of the session that combined all of the individual skill sets into a single drill.

As a parent with very little exposure to soccer, Christian is also very generous with his knowledge, which in turn helps me reinforce what he’s instructing while the kids are having their own sessions outside of training with him or AYSO.

Christian has a wonderful personality around the kids and we will continue to train with him for player development.

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Christian was prepared and professional. He has lots of great skills that will keep the kids moving and engaged. I love the "homework" he assigns. Makes the kids want to stay engaged and practice repetition which is what will improve their skills over time. Very pleasant to work with!

We had our first session yesterday with Christian. He was awesome! I would highly recommend him!

Our 11 year old son has just completed his first 2 sessions with Christian and we are now booking more! He has found the one-on-one coaching very helpful, and also enjoyable. Christian is professional, and works to attain results so makes the most of the 1 hour session. We are particularly pleased that he focusses on general fitness as much as skills based training.

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Christian is a great coach in terms of working with younger kids and teaching them technical skills. Really appreciate his coaching style.

Christian is a top notch soccer coach. He can work on fitness, game knowledge, technical training, ball control and tactics. He connects incredibly well with young players and has a great work ethic.

First rate coach and connects really well to the kids

My 12-yr-old dgtr just completed our first session. I thought the drills were great and my daughter learned a lot already.

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Fabulous first session with my U16 daughter, Christian is on point with his drills, advice, and professionalism.

Coach Christian gave my son a great training session today. He went through a combination of fundamental and technical drills, providing great instruction in a way that was both encouraging and effictive for my 11 yr old. He also went through some position specific drills that my son really enjoyed and I could already see his confidence starting to rise in his first session. Being able to effectively coach is a real skill and Coach Christian definately exemplifies he's a pro in that arena. My son really enjoyed and got alot out of his training and we look forward to booking some more sessions with Christian.

Coach Christian is very personable and positive with our son. He is a pro in every sense of the word; knows how to play and coach the sport at an elite level.

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I can’t say enough good things about Coach Christian. He’s has worked with my 8yr old son and 6yr old daughter for a couple of sessions now and we are already seeing positive results for both kids. The kids both really enjoying working with him. My kids have different skill levels and he easily manages both of them. He takes time to explain things that my kids haven’t received from their AYSO coaches. From the very basic to more advanced skills. He is extremely knowledgeable, a great instructor and patient (which is great for my kids). I would definitely recommend him and we will certainly continue to work with Coach Christian.

Great training, my son was challenged and had fun.

Coach Christian was great for Aaliyah's development and confidence. She has become a much better all around player and continues to practice the skills Coach Christian taught.

Coach Christian is the most positive and effective leader I have seen in years. He has unlocked a new enthusiasm within our daughter; her sessions are arduous and focused, and she leaves confident and envigorated.

Love Coach Christian. He is really good with Kylie. I already see improvement after only 2 sessions.

Coach Christian wastes no time getting down to business. He is professional and knowledgeable, and great with our 10 year old. We’ve only had 2 sessions so far, and can already tell he is a great fit. We highly recommend him!

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Coach Christian was extremely knowledgeable and so patient with my 6 year old. We are only one session in and I can tell he is going to make a huge impact on my son. We are very pleased!

Christian did such a great job with my third grade son. I initially signed up for two sessions, but quickly added 10 more after watching how professional he was and how much my son enjoyed one session with Christian. I tell you what, when it comes to soccer lessons, Christian is an exceptional mentor/coach. I could not be happier that my son is able to train with such a wonderful, nice individual. I would recommend Christian to anyone!!!!!

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Christian is working out with my 10 year old daughter. He has a great workout planned, always on time, always prepared, always gives feedback and my daughter spends the whole time working. His practice facilities are wonderful, the experience has been great!

2 sessions in and could not be more impressed. Upon arrival our training area is set up and ready to go.....no waiting. Christian encourages good technique and then teaches how to execute it. The drills are challenging and the one-on-one learning environment is exactly what we have been looking for. Christian successfully earned our sons trust and attention within the first session. We will continue to train through the off-season.

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Christian is a fantastic Coach! Christian was able to identify development needs for my son and helped him develop into a premier player. He connects with all ages extremely well!

Just had our first session with Coach Christian and he was terrific. Has a great demeanor for kids and my 9 yr old son learned a lot in 1 hr. Not only what he worked on with Christian directly, but what he can take home and do in his spare time. Far better return than most camps we have attended. More touches and more/better direction. Will be setting up more sessions in the future! Would highly recommend.

I'm so glad I found coach up from my brothers. It's amazing how we found you. It's amazing how much he learn from one session, he came back home with all good feedback. Excited for this weekend game and to see the next session.

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Coach Christian really resonated with our 12 year old son. He is improving his all important first touch, and gaining confidence in tight spaces.

Coach Christian ran some awesome drills for my 8 year old son. He explained exactly what he was looking to get out of each one. Absolutely great first session. Looking forward to more.

He really connected with my son early on. This was our first session and we traveled from a smaller town further away. Coach was very accommodating for our schedule. He also challenged our son. We will definitely be going back for more sessions. GREAT COACH!

My son had a great first training session with Coach Christian, and we will definitely be signing up for more sessions. The training was excellent and it really helped us to see what my son needs to work on going forward. Thanks so much!!

Very good coach knows what he is talking about and looking forward to work with him soon.

Lucas enjoyed his session and we are signing up for more!

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Excellent coach, easy to set up schedule with, works great with our two boys. Highly recommend him!

My daughter had her first session and immediately played better that weekend. Christian has a very easy way about him but still pushes her to work hard. He was set up and ready before we even arrived and gave valuable feedback at the end, very professional! We are excited for our next coaching session.

Great 1st session. Worked well with my 9yr old. Evaled his skills, has a start point for future sessions.

My son loves training with Christian! He likes how he pushes him but at the same time is so positive and supportive.

Coach Christian was great! After their first session, we could already see some of the key strategies he helped unlock with our son. Can't wait for future training sessions! Highly recommended!

Coach Christian was great! I'm a high school student and was looking for a coach to help me improve my game. He really zoned in on things I need to work on. He explained everything we would do and why, but he also made it fun. I am looking forward to working with him on a regular basis.

Coach Christian was great. My daughter really enjoyed her session. We will definitely schedule more with him.

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My son just started working with coach Christian and we are already seeing results. He gives very specific feedback and is positive and encouraging! We are looking forward to more sessions with him!

I think coach Christian is an excellent coach. He is always prompt and courteous for the training sessions. Both of my children have learned quite a bit in such a short period of time. He does a great job of articulating where he sees areas of needed improvement and provides the details needed to get to the next level. He provides a lot of enthusiasm to his training sessions. Both of my children look forward to the training sessions.

Coach Christian has done an incredible job with our 11 year old son. We've had three sessions so far and he's thoroughly challenged our son with skill development, techniques, ball striking and passing. We will definitely be utilizing his coaching for many more sessions going forward!

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Coach Christian did amazing with our Son! We are looking forward to many more sessions with Christian!

Coach Christian was wonderful! He had drills already set up when we arrived. He was professional yet fun. My son enjoyed his training. We plan on booking more soon!

Coach Christian worked with my son on good technical techniques. He was very communicative and involved with my son. He gave my son things to work on outside of their sessions. We look forward to working with Christian more in the future.

We'very only had one session, but so far I am impressed with Coach Christian's patience and ability to connect with my 8 year-old son. My son is excited to continue to train with him is already playing with more focus and confidence on the field.

First session with Christian. Great communications and flexibility in setting up time and location. My son was very satisfied with drills and information provided by Coach. Great communication with student during practice. Son rated lesson as "Excellent" and looks forward to his next. Thank You Christian!

Coach Christian is very good with my son that is 14 years old. My son said he is already learning things he did not know. You can tell he has experience and knows what he is doing. Great personality and glad to have him coaching my son.

Coach Christian took time to evaluate what my son needed to improve to get to the next level. Great experience!

My son enjoys his weekly practices with Christian. He's learning and enthusiast about his improvement. Coach Christian always leave feedback about every practice which i love. We are looking forward to continuing to work with Christian!

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