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Keiser University (FL)
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9 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Mark D.
Soccer
SILVER
Experienced English former college player and now coach, NAIA All-American. Current women's goalkeeper coach at Keiser University, and professional coach for Palm Beach Predators View all coaching experience
This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.
Training Locations
- Dyer Park, Soccer Fields, West Palm Beach, FL
- South Olive Community Center, 345 Summa St, West Palm Beach, FL
- PGA National Park, 1 Ryder Cup Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Coach is willing to travel up to 10 miles
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Goalkeeper
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One-on-Ones, Goal Kicks, Crossing, Agility
Credentials
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Keiser University (FL)
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9 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Goalkeeper
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One-on-Ones, Goal Kicks, Crossing, Agility
More About Coach Mark
Currently I coach the womens goalkeepers at Keiser University. I also work for a local travel club where I coach a variety of age groups as well as the clubs goalkeepers. I have my English FA level 1 and 2 coaching badges, and currently working towards my USSF D License. In terms of age groups I have worked with athletes from 7 all the way through to college level.
Before moving to America I played for the professional academy of Sunderland before moving on to Newcastle United. At 16 I went to Gateshead College where I won one national championship and finished runners up another 2 years. During my playing time in America I played as starting goalkeeper for Northwood University, earning 1st team all-conference, NSCAA second team all-regional and NAIA All-American.
Typically session plans will be based on the specific needs of each player, but also maintain a core set-up which covers the main basics that should be worked on consistently. Typically, the first session will involve asessing a players attributes accross the board, from this a specific plan can be developed to address the key areas needed for improvement. In terms of goalkeeping, I have always focused very heavily on footwork, and hand positioning. For me goalkeepers need to have a solid foundation of footwork, a clear understanding of positioning and a confident set position to work from. Once this is achieved then we can drill down more into the specific areas of the position.
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Client Reviews
Jocelyn (CoachUp client)
Coach Mark was great with my 11 year old daughter who needed some goalie training for a tryout next week. He was incredibly professional and is amazing for goalie training. He was very flexible as well.
Vicky (CoachUp client)
Superb instruction. Patient, good attitude and great teacher.
Marko (CoachUp client)
Really good coach, recommend to everyone!
Ken (CoachUp client)
My daughter had a great experience with Coach Mark. He was very professional and organized, and was proactive in following up on our questions and concerns. He was set up and ready to go at the start of our session, used his training time efficiently, and provided feedback afterwards. Our daughter is specifically interested in keeper training, and Mark's experience with this position was apparent. He was able to quickly assess weaknesses and address them. He was respectful of my child but not easy on her. He made her work hard but kept the atmosphere light and had her laughing at times. In the end, we felt like he was well worth his fee. What's more, my daughter gave us the thumbs up, and is looking forward to her next session with him, and that is what matters in the end.
Tanya (CoachUp client)
Coach Mark was awesome!!! My son can't wait to train with him again! Highly recommended.
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