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University of Louisville (KY)
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Jimmy Ockford
Soccer
SILVER
I play for Switchbacks FC and have been around soccer my whole life, both playing and coaching. I have played in MLS for the Seattle Sounders and San Jose Earthquakes. View all coaching experience
This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.
Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Midfield, Forward, Defense
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Throw-Ins, Shooting, Penalty Kicks, Passing, One-on-Ones, One-Touch, Heading, Goal Kicks, Free Kicks, First Touch, Dribbling, Crossing, Corner Kicks, Agility
Credentials
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University of Louisville (KY)
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Midfield, Forward, Defense
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Throw-Ins, Shooting, Penalty Kicks, Passing, One-on-Ones, One-Touch, Heading, Goal Kicks, Free Kicks, First Touch, Dribbling, Crossing, Corner Kicks, Agility
More About Coach Jimmy
I have been helping out coaching kids since I was about 16 years old with the club I grew up with in Philadelphia, whether it was helping out the head coach or taking a group myself. I have also done sessions with youth players in every city I’ve lived in (Seattle, New York, San Jose, Reno, Nashville and Louisville). I have coached 5-16 year olds, but am open to any age. I will be able to do individual sessions or group sessions.
I have been playing soccer my whole life, I played in college at University of Louisville where I was Defender of the Year and All-League First Team, then I got drafted in the 2014 MLS draft, number 21 overall to Seattle Sounders of MLS and have been playing professionally for 7 years now. I have played for the Seattle Sounders and San Jose Earthquakes of MLS and am currently playing for Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
A typical session for me would start with a nice dynamic warm up, then lead into some passing and technical drills. I will spend a lot of time on the technical side, especially with the young kids because being comfortable with the ball is the most important starting out. First touch, two touch, volleys, half volleys, heading, passing, all the basics you need to perform at your best. Then I will add some individual training based on the position of the player. For example, a defender will work on containing attackers and learning when and how to tackle properly, also heading technique, positioning, etc. A striker however, we can do some hold up training, with good first touch and being strong with defender on back, finding spaces and some finishing.
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Client Reviews
Jamie (CoachUp client)
Jimmy did a great job helping with ball strike.
Jacq (CoachUp client)
Coach Jimmy was really great! We signed up for 3 sessions with him and each time, my son learned new techniques and really enjoyed his training. We highly recommend him and will be continuing training with him.
Amy (CoachUp client)
Our son loves the drills and feedback provided by Coach Jimmy. He can't wait to practice on his own and with his team after one on one sessions. Jimmy is a great coach, great guy, and provides very positive and fun sessions. Highly recommend! Money well spent.
Sonia (CoachUp client)
Coach Jimmy was an amazing coach!! After the first session, I could see such an improvement in my sons skill and comfortability with the ball! He’s also really great with kids, I’m glad my son was able to connect with him and turn Jimmy’s feedback into action for his next session. We only had about 2-3 sessions with Jimmy before my son tried out for competitive soccer, and after 3 long, hot days on the field, my son made the team! I would recommend one on one sessions with Jimmy to improve skill and be comfortable with a soccer ball! Thank you Coach Jimmy! We will definitely book again prior to the season starting in August!!
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