Meredith C.

My coaching background is built on a wide range of playing and coaching experiences throughout the DMV. I have coached athletes at every level, from U8 players to collegiate competitors, and currently serve as the girls’ JV and varsity assistant soccer coach at Bishop Ireton High School. I began my coaching journey as a volunteer in recreational soccer with Loudoun, where I was entrusted with a boys’ middle school team of 26 players. From there, I advanced to Juventus Academy DC-Metro, head coaching a U12/U13 girls academy team to undefeated seasons while guiding the group up the EDP competitive ranks, and simultaneously assisting the U15 and U18 girls academy teams. After stepping away from full-time team coaching to continue my own playing career, I expanded into private training, working with individual athletes and training groups across Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland. I have further broadened my perspective through collaborations with MLS NEXT goalkeeper private coaches, the Washington Spirit, and Nike Soccer Camps. I currently hold a USSF D License.

An important part of being a soccer athlete is the journey behind the player. Every athlete’s path is different, and it is those experiences that shape you into the competitor you become and that help you stand out. I began playing recreational soccer at VSA, then at age 15 joined a girls ECNL travel team in Fauquier. I later returned to VSA SFL before joining a WYSC travel team (now known as NPSL). In 2024, I competed at the NCAA Division III level with Marymount University and also began playing semi-professionally in the USL W League with the VA Marauders.

Sessions always begin with a dynamic warm-up and juggling, followed by a structured progression that moves from technical work to passing and off-the-ball movement, position-specific training, and finishing. I place a strong emphasis on fundamentals, developing players who are consistent and confident in the core skills that are always essential to the game. What sets my sessions apart is the individualized approach—every athlete trains with a purpose. We establish clear goals and track progress over time, ensuring that each session, is tailored specifically to the player’s needs and development.