Jasmin S.

Whether as a player or a coach, soccer has always been a part of my life. My coaching experience ranges from teaching kids as young a 3 years old the basics, to technically training 14 year old players. During my college career, I worked with HappyFeet, a program introducing young players the basic skills of soccer. I also worked with Futsala ISL; a Brazilian style of play that requires speed, agility and foot skills. While I understand the ins and outs of the game and aspire to make players the most technical and smart they can be, I also strive to make soccer fun. Soccer was always a very stressful aspect of my life growing up. I want to give players, whether age 3 or age 16, the chance to progress and grow in a positive and comfortable environment.

My athletic career includes 4 years as a starter/player at Queens University of Charlotte. At Queens, I was a team captain my junior and senior year. In my senior year, the team made school history with an NCAA tournament appearance and win in a very competitive conference (South Atlantic Conference). Upon graduation, I spent a few months in Quito, Ecuador, where I trained and played with a Series A Female Fútbol Professional team. This experience gave a new perspective and re-found love for the game. I hope to bring my international experience to my trainings.

In my first sessions, I want to make my player feel comfortable and motivated. I typically begin with a conversation. What do you feel are your strengths? Weaknesses? What makes you feel the most happy when you're playing? What makes you the most nervous? I like to tailor my session to what a player wants to focus on. I also like to theme my trainings if I have multiple sessions with the same player. One day the focus might be finishing, while the next session is all about technical skills.
For a general sense, after a discussion, my trainings typically begin with an entire body dynamic warm up followed by a strength and agility exercise. For the main part of training I like to be very involved whether that be defending or even participating in the drill.