Joshua M.

I have a National E soccer coaching license obtained through Cal South Youth Soccer Association, as well as an 11 vs 11 grassroots license. I also have 5 years of coaching experience at the high school level in addition to volunteer coaching at the youth recreational and competitive levels. Both high schools I coached for were successful in making sectional playoffs every year, and I am proud of the way players were able to develop on and off the field during my time there. In addition, my undergraduate degree in Kinesiology has given me a large fund of knowledge in personal training. I am passionate about teaching players education in the technical skills and tactics of the game, as well as designing personalized fitness plans to maximize their potential.

I played four years for the Men’s soccer team at Point Loma Nazarene University. During my time there I earned the NAIA scholar athlete award and was fortunate to lead our team time/Bible study my senior year. My high school accomplishments included designation as team captain and making the all league and all sectional teams.

After warming up I like to start sessions with plyometric/footwork drills as we transition to skill work. I like players to get as many touches on the ball as possible and design drills with this in mind, while also focusing on movement and simulating game-like scenarios. I also like to include an element of small sided competition when possible. Sessions end with fitness, with an increased emphasis on core and stabilizer muscles.