Matteo A.

I have coached WYSL U10s for one season as head coach and assisted EDP U10s. Additionally, I have trained highschool and college players in Paris, France where I was born and raised.

At the age of 16 I was scouted and recruited to play for the professional academy of US Orléans where I competed at the U17 National level. I then transferred to a semi-professional club called Saint Pryvée FC where I competed at the U19 National level, playing against professional academies such as Lille, Le Havre, PSG, Clermont Ferrand and many more. I then moved to the United States where I am currently competing at the Division 2 level for Mercy University. Additionally, I am playing my second summer league season with NPSL and semi-professional club Hartford City FC.

As a player having been brought up in France, my sessions resemble to the ones done in France. They are more demanding physically and mentally. On top of that, I participate a lot to put my clients in more realistic scenarios. I want my clients to feel the match intensity. I make sure my client works hard and learns throughout the session and I especially make sure that my clients enjoy the session. As a left/right winger, I essentially focus on patterns that wingers come across in games which involves dribbling (1v1s), combining, decision-making, shooting and finishing from specific areas, cardio, speed and strength training. I make sure my sessions are simple and effective. No need to overcomplicate. I want my clients to train with realistic scenarios as much as possible.