Claire Jones

I have been doing individual and small group training sessions for almost 5 years now. I have also had the privilege of running multiple trainings camps from ages 4-15. I started my career as a trainer in my hometown of Ridgefield, Wa. From there I have created new cliental in all of my college towns. First it was Corvallis, Or. and then Dallas, Tx. I am now in Pittsburgh, Pa. to finish up my college career and I am so excited to get to work with the future stars in Steel City! I also become an athlete mentor with Athlete to Athlete in the fall of 2024 and I continue to do that to this day. I work with all ages from 5-6 years olds all the way to high schoolers. Most of the girls I have trained back home started with me in the 5th grade and are now attending the same high school I played for!

I competed my first two collegiate seasons at Oregon State University where I played in the Pac-12 for my freshman year and WCC for my sophomore year. My sophomore year I was honored All-WCC Academic team which was very special for me. I then transferred to SMU in Dallas, Tx. for my junior fall season where we competed in the ACC. And now, I am finishing up my final fall season at the University of Pittsburgh which also competes in the ACC.

My philosophy is primarily based on building a solid foundation that forms a well-rounded soccer player. From there, we can then complicate the game and add more individual flare. How I typically run a session: 1.A solid dynamic warmup 2.Agility and Ladder 3.Ball mastery & Technical dribbling 4.Passing & 1st Touch 5.Go to Goal. I always try to have theme or intention for the training that can be seen in every stage of the session. Though I work on making versatile and well-rounded players, I will often do drills focused on the individuals' position and teach concepts that are applicable to the game.