Jakob T.

I am a UEFA B–licensed soccer coach with experience in both team and individual player development. In Germany, I coached a U15 team in the Verbandsliga, the second-highest competitive level for that age group. This role involved planning and leading training sessions, supporting players’ technical and tactical development, and preparing the team for competitive matches.
I have also provided individual coaching to youth athletes and college-level players, focusing on first touch, ball control, passing, finishing, positional awareness, decision-making, and confidence. As a psychology major with a particular interest in sports psychology, I also incorporate mental coaching into my work, helping players strengthen their confidence, focus, motivation, and ability to respond positively to pressure and setbacks.
I typically work with players from approximately 11 years old through college age, adapting each session to the athlete’s experience, position, and individual development goals.

I have competed at both the elite youth level in Germany and the collegiate level in the United States. During my youth career, I earned multiple awards recognizing me as one of the best athletes in my age group. I also had the opportunity to train with the Bundesliga youth program of FC Carl Zeiss Jena, gaining experience in a highly competitive professional academy environment.
I currently play college soccer in the United States. During my collegiate career, I received KCAC Honorable Mention recognition and helped my team qualify for the NAIA National Tournament in the same season.

Before the session, the player submits training or match footage for review. During the video-analysis portion, we examine key moments related to technique, positioning, movement, and decision-making. I highlight both strengths and areas for improvement, helping the player understand not only what happened, but also why it happened and how to respond more effectively in similar situations.
The second part focuses on the mental side of performance. Drawing on my studies as a psychology major and my interest in sports psychology, I use age-appropriate conversations and exercises to address areas such as confidence, concentration, motivation, pressure, resilience, and reactions to mistakes or setbacks.
Each session concludes with a clear, personalized action plan. The player receives specific technical or tactical objectives, practical training recommendations, and a mental-performance goal to work on before the next session. Every session is adapted to the player’s age, position, experience, and individual needs.