Matthew M.

At the University of Notre Dame, for two years I served in a dual practice player/coach role where I helped the team at practices and I would work 1-on-1 with players and give them instruction. Additionally, I've coached at a youth team level. I can work with any age group!

I played two years of club soccer at the University of Notre Dame until I made the varsity soccer team in my junior year. In the end, I decided to become a practice player for the women's soccer team and served in a dual practice playing/coaching role.

In an hour long session, I dedicate the first 5 minutes to a physical, dynamic warmup, then the next 10 minutes to a soccer warmup, engaging dribbling fundamentals and passing fundamentals. The next 30 minutes will be the core of the workout where we'll focus on a specific soccer skill (long passing, short passing, finishing, first touch) and if necessary, work in physical exercises as well (push-ups, sit-ups, squats, ladder drills). The next 10 minutes will be dedicated to a soccer conditioning drill and the last 5 minutes to something fun (penalties, free kicks).