Luke B.

I have coached all different levels of soccer players. From amateur/beginner and the basics, to professional and very situational specific. I have worked with all ages

Atlanta Fire United Soccer Association - 2015-2017 - individual training sessions and summer camps

The University of Memphis - 2017-2021 - individual training sessions with Magis Performance (instagram - magisperformance)

Syracuse University - 2021 - Syracuse Soccer Summer Camp and individual sessions

Summers and Winters - 2017-2021 - The Sports Academy, Auburn Georgia - Individual and group sessions (Instagram the.sports.academy)

Pittsburgh Riverhounds - 2022-present - Have been doing individual and group sessions with PSA (Pittsburgh Soccer Academy) for 4 years now. I have had over 25 clients and currently still train on average 5-6 sessions a week

I currently am in my 4th year playing professionally with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. I played college soccer at Syracuse University and the University of Memphis. And have won many national, regional and local championships.

YOUTH CAREER
Atlanta Fire United Soccer Association - 2010-2015

GA United Soccer Association (now Atlanta United) - 2015-2016 - Qualified for National Playoffs

UFA (United Futbol Association) - 2016-2017 - 2017 State Cup Champions, 2017 Region III Champions, 2017 National Runner Up

COLLEGE CAREER

University of Memphis - 2017-2021 - 2017 Rookie of the week, 2017 Most minutes as a freshman, played in the AAC (top 3 soccer Conference)

Syracuse University - 2021 - Played and started in 18/19 games, played in the ACC (#1 soccer conference), 2022 National Champs

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC - 2022-present - 2023 Players Shield

I have found that specializing in balance and agility lead to excelled improvement with the basics. Coordination and stability are very important for kids just starting. As for more experienced players we will go based off position and what areas need improvement, I.e. finishing, defending, technique, dribbling, tactical understanding. I personally have played all positions and have been around the game for 20+ years.

Typical Session Plan (varies from player to player and age)

5-15 minute warm up with speed and agility included - Dynamic warmup, stretching, balance, ladders, hurdles, interval/circuits.

10-15 minute technical warmup - quick feet volleys (laces and inside the foot), half-volleys, one touch two touch passing in different directions with varying touches (inside, outside, open hips). Dribbling intervals (different directions, different feet, different surfaces)

10-15 minutes situational passing and dribbling typically to mini goals - opening up and combining the passing and dribbling from the technical warmup. For example, check in bounce with a one touch pass, back up check shoulder two touch pass (first touch through a gate), open up dribbling around an obstacle, combine with me, finish into mini goal.

10-15 minutes Shooting/Crossing/Bigger position based drill - 1. Shooting - Combination to goal, check turn to goal, passing pattern to play out wide and make a dynamic run to finish cross
2. Crossing - Combination/beat defender cross in to me, varying crosses (cut back, near post hard across six yard box and in the air)
3. Defending - Jockying, Recovering balls, dealing with awkward balls, clearances, blocking shots
4. Midfielders - quick combination, spraying out more longer balls, slipping balls in behind, etc.

1st time sessions I evaluate where they are at, ask them their background and where they think they need to improve, and based off the first session I can formulate a lesson plan for them moving forward.