Emmanuel Opara

I’m Coach Emmanuel, a former professional football (soccer) player from Senegal with over 8 years of experience on and off the field. After my playing career, I spent 5 years training and mentoring athletes—including youth, amateur, and professional players; helping them improve their skills, fitness, and game performance. I specialize in designing individualized training programs that build technical skills, tactical awareness, and overall athleticism including: strength, explosiveness, coordination, conditioning, and injury prevention.

I’m hardworking, dependable, and passionate about seeing players progress both physically and mentally. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming to take your game to the next level, I’ll bring the same energy, dedication, and positive attitude I had as a pro.

I’m fluent in English and French, CPR & First Aid certified, and ready to help you unlock your full potential on the field. Let’s get to work!

I competed professionally in Dakar, Senegal for three years.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
1: Senegal FA Award, Best young striker/player of the year 2010
2: Senegal FA Cup finalist with 5goals scored in the tournament
3: Youngest Highest goal scorer of the year 2010

A typical session with me starts with a quick warm-up and dynamic stretches to get the body ready and reduce the risk of injury. We then move into ball control and passing drills to sharpen technical skills. After that, I focus on game-like scenarios such as small-sided games, movement off the ball, and decision-making under pressure so players can translate training directly into match performance.

Depending on the athlete’s needs, I also work on speed, agility, and explosiveness through ladder drills, cone work, and sprint variations. Strength and conditioning exercises are included to build endurance and prevent injury.

Every session is tailored to the player’s goals. Whether we are building foundational skills or preparing for high-level competition, the training is purposeful, challenging, and fun.