Juan Villacreces

During my early years of coaching and studying in Spain with Real Madrid FC, I honed my skills in player development and tactical strategies. During my stay in Spain at “La Meca de Rivas”, a third division soccer club, I was assigned two different categories U12 & U8 allowing me to gain value experience managing diverse age groups and skill levels. Back in USA, I have continued my passion for coaching at the high school and middle school levels where I focus on fostering teamwork, sportsmanship and individual growth among my players. I aspire to grow as a personal soccer coach by integrating technology into player development. I aim to enhance performance tracking and provide personalized feedback to help technical and tactical growth. This innovative approach will not only optimize training sessions, but also empower players to reach their full potential.

Throughout my early career as a soccer player, I had the privilege of developing my skills in Ecuador and in Argentina, where I represented my school in both middle and high school competitions in local and national tournaments. I gained invaluable experience and a deep understanding of the game after being part of a player development program with CA River Plate in Buenos Aires.
After moving to Miami, I continued my journey in high school and club soccer, further refining my abilities and showcasing my talent on the field. Transitioning into my adult career, I played as a defender in amateur soccer leagues participating in numerous local tournaments and leagues that allowed me to apply my skills in competitive environments.This experiences not only enhance my technical proficiency and tactical awareness, but also instilled a strong sense of teamwork and dedication. My journey throughout different levels of competition has shaped me into a well rounded player, and I remain passionate about the sport and its continued evolution. This experiences not only enhance my technical proficiency and tactical awareness, but also instilled a strong sense of teamwork and dedication. My journey throughout different levels of competition has shaped me into a well rounded player, and I remain passionate about the sport and its continued evolution.

in my soccer training sessions, I emphasize a comprehensive approach that incorporates technique, fitness and game understanding. Each session begins with dynamic warm-ups to prepare the players physically and mentally. We then transition into skill-focus drills that target essential techniques, such as dribbling, passing and shooting, allowing players to develop their individual abilities. Fitness is a key component, so I integrate agility and endurance exercises to enhance their overall athleticism, ensuring they can perform at their best during matches. To deepen their understanding of the game, I incorporate a small sided games and tactical scenarios that encourage decision-making and teamwork. This holistic training approach, not only improves individual skills and physical fitness, but also fosters a love for the game, helping players become well rounded athletes who appreciate the intricacies of soccer. Each session culminates in cooldown and reflection on what we’ve learned, reinforcing growth and development.