Dino V.

I am an elite youth soccer coach with Gunners SC, serving as head coach for the 2012 and 2014 age groups and assisting with academy teams. I work primarily with competitive youth players, focusing on technical development, tactical understanding, decision-making, and confidence. I have experience designing structured training environments, managing matchday coaching, and developing players individually within a team model. I am currently pursuing continued coaching education and long-term growth within the game.

I played competitive club soccer with St. Louis Scott Gallagher (SLSG) for six years and competed at the high school level as a varsity player at Seckman High School, where I also served as a team captain. Through these environments, I developed a strong technical base, tactical understanding, and leadership mindset. I have experience training and playing alongside semi-professional players, which has shaped my understanding of high-level standards, intensity, and professionalism that I now bring into my coaching.

A typical session begins with a technical warm-up focused on ball mastery, coordination, and sharp touches. Sessions then progress into position-specific drills, decision-making exercises, and game-realistic scenarios tailored to the athlete’s needs. I emphasize quality repetition, tempo control, scanning, and execution under pressure. Each session ends with guided feedback and actionable takeaways to ensure progress beyond the training.