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5 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Ivan G.
Soccer
SILVER
Been coaching and training 6 years and also do private team lessons upon request. View all coaching experience
This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.
Training Locations
- Depot Park, 119 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA
- Westlake Park, Santa Cruz, CA
- University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Forward, Midfield, Defense, Goalkeeper
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First Touch, Goal Kicks, Heading, Dribbling, One-Touch, One-on-Ones, Agility, Passing, Corner Kicks, Crossing, Free Kicks, Shooting
Credentials
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5 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Forward, Midfield, Defense, Goalkeeper
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First Touch, Goal Kicks, Heading, Dribbling, One-Touch, One-on-Ones, Agility, Passing, Corner Kicks, Crossing, Free Kicks, Shooting
More About Coach Ivan
Coaching Experience
2007-Present: Personal Soccer Trainer
2007-Present: Personal Goalie Trainer
2011-2015: SCCYS Club/Premier Head Coach
2014-2015 PCS Varsity Head Coach
2016-present: Crossfire Premier U19, RCL Division 1
Coaching Education
•USSF D Licensed
•CalNorth GoalKeeper Licensed
•Intl. Coaching Course - With Edorta Murua, Technical Methodology Director of Atletico Madrid
•Intl. Coaching Course - With Albert Puig, Former FC Barcelona Youth Academy Director
I have been doing private lessons in Santa Cruz for a few years.
My philosophy is about working with the player, testing the player, and challenging the player in a effective pace. This has proven to show the greatest difference in developing their skills. I work with players of all ages and help improve; footwork, ABC's (agility, balance, and coordination), positioning, fitness, speed training, technical skills, on and off-ball movement, decision-making, dribbling, first touch, and ball control. My main focus is to teach the player be comfortable in all situations, with and without the ball, and improve their game and level of play.
Each session will have a specialized focus. First session will be testing the abilities of the player to ensure future training sessions get planned accordingly my me. A regular session would include a dynamic warm up, a proper and guided stretch, dribbling/ball control drill, drills building technical skills, and fitness training (speed, endurance, etc.). After each session, the athlete will feel accomplished and satisfied, and will notice immediate improvements towards the end of the session.
Player Highlights
'03 and '04 First Team All-American Player
'05 Defensive Player of the Year
Head Coach Highlights
2012 CCSL Champions
2013 WSL Premier League: 3rd Place
2013-14 Santa Cruz County Club/Premier Coach of the Year
2014-2015 High School: MTAL Division Champions
2016 Adidas Clash of the Border Showcase Championship
2016 Crossfire Nike Challenge Championship
2016 Houston, TX International Copa Rayados semi-finalist
Warm-up/Stretching
Small Sided Exercise/Drill
Water Break w/ Coach feedback
Expanded Exercise/Drill
Cool Down
Coach Feedback
*Session Plans can change depending on the primary focus for the day
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Client Reviews
Jesus (CoachUp client)
Extremely impressed! after seeing Ivan work with my player, i felt the immediate need to write a review. He's awesome! he tested my player first to know where she stands in her abilities and skills, and then went straight to work as if he knew what all he needs to do continuing to challenge the player. My player and I enjoyed his company, and is a very nice man who laughs with the player. My player said she felt like a better player after just one session! As a coach, I find that amazing. Thank you Ivan! Will look into booking again.
Herman Sandoval (Testimonial)
Ivan is great! I had the chance to train with him 3 months ago and still do at times when I feel like I need help. He not only helped me improve my game which is very noticeable to my parents and other players, but also helped me understand my role as a soccer player and understand the game more to enjoy it and strive to personally continue to improve.
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