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Monmouth University (NJ)
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9 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Derek L.
Soccer
SILVER
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Former professional soccer player. American college of sports medicine - certified personal trainer. View all coaching experience
Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 10 miles
Packages
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
1 session package with Coach Derek. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$65 1 session + one-time fee
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
5 session package with Coach Derek. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$300 5 sessions ($60/ea) + one-time fee
Recommended
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
3 session package with Coach Derek. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$195 3 sessions ($65/ea) + one-time fee
In-Person Training
for up to 5 athletes
Group Training focused on Speed and Agility / Technical Skills (5 players)
Session Length: 1 hour
$300 1 session + one-time fee
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
10 session package with Coach Derek. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$650 10 sessions ($65/ea) + one-time fee
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Midfield, Forward, Defense
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Throw-Ins, Shooting, Penalty Kicks, Passing, One-on-Ones, One-Touch, Heading, Free Kicks, First Touch, Dribbling, Crossing, Corner Kicks, Agility
Credentials
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Monmouth University (NJ)
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9 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Midfield, Forward, Defense
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Throw-Ins, Shooting, Penalty Kicks, Passing, One-on-Ones, One-Touch, Heading, Free Kicks, First Touch, Dribbling, Crossing, Corner Kicks, Agility
More About Coach Derek
I have coached individual and group sessions for athletes of all ages. I have been an assistant coach for a U10 boys team in the past and have coached 4 years in a row at Monmouth University's soccer camp while in college (ages ranged from 8-16 during those camps). I have a bachelors of science in health studies from Monmouth University and specialized in classes such as fitness measurement, weight lifting, and speed and agility. I have recently received my certification in personal training from the American College of Sports Medicine.
I am currently in my third season as a professional soccer player. I have most recently played for FC Cincinnati (MLS) and Rio Grande Valley FC (Houston Dynamo affiliate). I graduated from Monmouth University in January 2016 and played soccer for their division 1 program from 2011-2015. At my time at Monmouth, I achieved honors such as first team all conference (MAAC), All-MAAC tournament team and led my team in assists both junior and senior year. While attending Monmouth, I won 2 conference tournaments, 2 regular season championships and have made the NCAA tournament 2 different times. I was also named team captain for my junior and senior seasons.
As a coach, I like to focus on helping an athlete develop the skills needed to be successful on the field. I like to coach drills that emphasize footwork and coordination because I feel to succeed at a high level of competition a player needs more than just athleticism. When I coach, I like to combine speed and agility and footwork drills that complement each other so they will have the player ready for game-like situations. I am always open to specific requests that the client would like to work on.
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Client Reviews
Marvin (CoachUp client)
My 14 year son has had 2 sessions with Coach Derek and is looking forward to the future sessions. Derek's professionalism is well appreciated. He connected with my son immediately. We definitely recommend him as a coach.
Kunmi (CoachUp client)
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Richard (CoachUp client)
Five sessions in with plans to continue, we’ve been impressed with Coach Derek. Knowledgeable, hard working and enthusiastic, sessions with Coach Derek are quite productive. Possibly best of all... our young teen daughter looks forward to each new session, often asking when the next one will be shortly after the last one finished up. She can’t wait to hit the pitch.
LaQuan (CoachUp client)
Coach Derek was really fun to work with! My son had a great workout and really enjoyed learning various techniques on how to improve every aspect of his game. He's definitely more confident than ever!
Donald (CoachUp client)
Coach Derek was fantastic....he put together an excellent workout with creative drills that were challenging both mentally and physically in a perfect way for my son...He really enjoyed it.... Thanks Coach Derek!
Maria Rita (CoachUp client)
Coach Derek is an amazing guy, really knows what he is doing and he really helped me improve my soccer skills after my first session with him. I highly recommend him.
Paula (CoachUp client)
Derek is great. He has a great attitude and very patient with my 11 year old daughter. The sessions are fun and I really like that he is focusing on getting the technique right!! Already see an improvement in my daughter's confidence and skill. Look forward to more sessions.
Kristen (CoachUp client)
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Brandi (CoachUp client)
Derek was really good with my daughter Lauren. He taught her new drills and helped her to improve. She really enjoyed training with him!! She was excited to practice with an FCC player and now she can't wait for more trainings. He helped build up her confidence and really believed in her and it made her feel unstoppable and like she could achieve her goals. And she also likes that he talked with her in between training.
Kimberly (CoachUp client)
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Jennifer (CoachUp client)
My son really enjoyed working with coach Derek and is anxious to continue working with him. He has been doing his homework and is looking forward to it.
Jacob (CoachUp client)
Amazing guy to work with! Great attitude and a very well rounded individual! Cheers!
Ian (CoachUp client)
Great guy, great technical advice. Challenged my son during the training and gave him fantastic feedback afterwards. Highly recommend Coach Derek.
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