Dean L.

Dean Lothian brings more than 25 years of soccer coaching and youth development experience, working with players of different ages (6-18), skill levels, and backgrounds. His coaching philosophy emphasizes technical development, discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, confidence, and using soccer as a tool for positive social development.

I competed professionally in Jamaica with Boys’ Town Football Club (1988) and Rodwood Football Club (1989–1993), and later played collegiate soccer at Huntington University from 1994–1997. I was named to the NAIA All-Conference Team in 1996 and earned Best Midfielder honors in Jamaica’s Business/Corporation League in 1991 and 1992. I was also part of Red Stripe teams that won the Division 2 title in 1991, Division 1 title in 1992, and the All-Island Knockout Championship.

Clients can expect a structured, high-energy training session focused on fundamentals, ball mastery, and lots of touches. I begin with a dynamic warm-up using the ball, then work on first touch, trapping with the feet, thigh and chest, dribbling with both dominant and non-dominant feet, passing, shooting, and movement. Conditioning is built into each session so players improve fitness while developing technical skills. Every workout is adjusted to the athlete’s age and ability, builds on previous sessions, and ends with simple at-home exercises to reinforce what was learned.