Heitor M.

I've started my coaching career at Bethesda University of California as an Assistant Coach. At Bethesda I got a chance to coach NCCAA Division 1 and achieving 3 consecutive years (2019-2021) a chance to play the Nationals Championship. Also, while I was coaching school, I've started coaching youth players and teams. My first experience with youth was with "Hugo Sanchez Pro Skills Training" where I focused on developing skills of youths 6 - 16 years old in a friendly and energetic environment. (2019 - 2020)
I had another great experience coaching youth with 'English Premier Soccer Camps". (2021 - 2023) With a partnership with AYSO Irvine, CA I've coached 8 competitive teams (Boys and Girls between u8 – u16). My responsibilities were planning and executing drills to develop the players to a high level of competition, not just for games but get them ready for tryouts.
In 2022 I've coached a Professional Team (LA Force) in Los Angeles, CA. LA Force plays at NIA Division in the United Sates. I was the responsible to organize and executing training sessions for the first and second team which plays for NISA Nation.

Certifications:
U.S.S.F National C Coaching License
Performance Analyst – Scouting Course (Ricardo Pombo Sales) – Brazil
Scouting and Game Analysis Specialist by MBP School of Coaches
Opposition Analysis in Football by PFSA Education

I'm originally from Brazil and since my childhood I've been playing soccer. I played for many club academies while I was growing up in my home country. Since I was a teenager, I started travelling the whole country of Brazil to play soccer. The main academies I've played as a teenager was Bahia Esporte Clube (Brazilian 1st Division Club), Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (Brazilian 1st Divison Club) and Nacional Atletico Clube (One of the most traditional youth and professional club in the state of Sao Paulo - BRA). I also played professionally in 3 different countries (Brazil, Poland, Spain). I played professional soccer for 4 years in 5 different clubs. (S.E Matonense - BRA, Camboriu Futebol Clube - BRA, E.C.P.P. Vitoria da Conquista - BRA, LZS Piotrovka - POL , Villarrubia De Los Ojos - SPA). After playing professional for more than 5 years, I've decided to come to the United Sates and I played one year college at NCCAA D1.

Warm-up: The session begins with a warm-up to prepare the body for the upcoming activities. This usually includes light jogging, stretching, and mobility exercises to increase heart rate, loosen muscles, and reduce the risk of injury.

Technical drills: The focus in this phase is on improving individual skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control. These drills can vary based on the client's skill level and specific areas they want to work on. For example, if a client wants to improve their dribbling, cone drills or one-on-one dribbling exercises might be incorporated.

Tactical training: If desired, tactical aspects of the game can be incorporated into the session. This might involve working on positioning, decision-making, game scenarios, and understanding team dynamics. Tactical training can help clients develop a deeper understanding of the game and enhance their on-field performance.

Physical conditioning: Physical fitness is crucial in soccer. Private sessions may include exercises and drills to improve endurance, agility, speed, strength, and overall conditioning. The specific exercises will depend on the client's needs and goals, such as interval training, plyometrics, speed and agility drills, and strength exercises.