Michael C.

Noah (CoachUp client)

High recommendation for Coach Michael, especially for anyone in the DMV area (young or adult). As Michael says himself, he loves coaching. And you can see it during his sessions, his willingness to help and desire for you to get better. Michael takes the time to know you as a player, asking you which areas you want to focus and get better on.

I've played volleyball for years, but was aware of my struggles with passing. Michael analyzed the way I passed, pointed out what was wrong, and demonstrated how to pass more effectively. We spent a lot of time practicing and exercising different ways to correct my form and approach to passing. Michael understands that fixing bad volleyball habits can take time, and he was very patient with me when we did our drills. He was always willing to answer any questions I had and adjusted our drills to better focus on certain aspects of my passing. Michael emphasized the importance of minute details when it comes to the platform, posture of ready position, and ways to approach the ball that all contribute to making you a better passer.

After our sessions, Michael would list the things I should work on and address the habits I should keep in mind. As I continue to play volleyball, I notice the relevance of our training come into play and see the improvements in my passing game. I've reduced my bad habits, gained more confidence in my passing, and overall became a better player. I've still got plenty to work on, and I'm glad I've got Coach Michael to help me. He is an awesome coach, so hit him up if you want effective 1-on-1 training (I know I will continue to). Coach Michael loves coaching!

Eliana (CoachUp client)

Coach Michael is an amazing coach! He pinpointed what I struggle with in my passing technique really fast and has done a lot of helpful drills to work on it. He is really flexible and encouraging and I 100% would recommend him to anyone.

Heather (CoachUp client)

Coach Michael really working on identifying what pinpoint areas my daughter needs to work on to improve her hitting. She found the session very useful.

Vinh (CoachUp client)

Coach Michael is super observant!
He notices every little thing and always has some way to improve your technique. He was able to noticeably transform my setting in just a couple sessions. He is straight to the point and speaks very cohesively and puts things in ways you can easily understand. I 100% recommend him if you are trying to take your technique to the next level.

Clara (CoachUp client)

Working with Coach Michael is the best decision I could have made! My daughter had very specific things she wanted to work on to improve her established skills. Michael has very detailed knowledge of technique and is able to break things down in a way my daughter can easily understand and integrate. Her skills improve noticeably every session. Her confidence is stronger than I have ever seen and after just a few session with Michael she made her desired team this season!

Jerry (CoachUp client)

My 13 year old daughter has been getting individual technical training with Coach Michael for the last 7 months and the improvement has been remarkable. My daughter has been playing club volleyball for 4 years. She has also attended college camps as well as club camps in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. However, the individual technical improvement over the last half year, with Coach Michael, is more noticeable than with all the previous camps combined. His ability to demonstrate and then teach fundamental skills has had a huge impact on my daughter's development as she prepares for high school volleyball. His relaxed yet focused demeanor is also key in getting my daughter to work her hardest while enjoying every training session.

Sonya (CoachUp client)

Coach Michael is a real gem and we are so lucky to have found him through CU.com. We highly recommend working with him to build solid foundation and to improve positional techniques regarless of what position your athethe is playing for volleyball. Coach Michael is like a meticulous mechenical technician, he breaks down certain ranges of motion for a specific skill into pieces and fine tunes areas that our U13 can adjust and the improvement she sees is almost immidiate. Our daugher often says what he teachs 'clicks' to her. Each session with him has always been personalized for our daughter and her goals. We will continue to work with Coach Michael as our daughter believes there's always improvement to be had in any sports and she wants to be constantly challenged. When her improvement shows in the court, it boosts her confidence as well. Lastly, our daugher has fun taking lessons from Coach Michael which is super important for me as her parent and I always appreciate how responsive he is when we schedule lessons.

Lauren (CoachUp client)

Coach Michael is a really talented and attentive coach. I had never had official volleyball training, but he really highlighted the fundamentals and techniques needed to help me improve effectively. His drills helped me get the right form down and then also gave a lot of advice on how I can practice on my own. I have already seen a big difference after 3 sessions. Would highly recommend Coach Michael!

Nate (CoachUp client)

Coach Michael built so much confidence in my daughter by building up her fundamentals and then teaching her to apply them to elevate her game. She has seen tremendous improvement that has been acknowledged by both current and prospective future coaches.

Asma (CoachUp client)

We recommend coach Michael, my son and his friend loved working with him and learning new skills.

Qi (CoachUp client)

Coach Michael is helping my daughter with fundamentals. He has been really patient with her, explaining everything in details. He critiqued her movements and posture after each action and showed her how to do it better. He provides feedback in a very friendly and positive way, so my daughter feels at ease with his coaching. Coach Michael is really great!

Jennifer (CoachUp client)

Coach Michael does an amazing job identifying specific areas where the player needs improvement. He is incredibly effective teaching technical skills and volleyball fundamentals. I agree with all the other reviewers — worth every penny!

Deana (CoachUp client)

This was our first session and we were really happy with the personal instruction focused on the libero position.

Asia (CoachUp client)

My 15-year old daughter had an amazing session with coach Michael Chen. His experienced and technical knowledge of volleyball has made my daughter feel extremely confident in her volleyball journey. I will definitely book more sessions with coach Chen.

Anita (CoachUp client)

My 13 yr old daughter, with a year of volleyball experience, had a great session with Coach Michael! As a libero, she doesn’t get a lot of positional skills work at practices and the time spent working with him was exactly what she needed to help her be a better player. He was able to assess her fundamentals very quickly and identified some bad habits that he worked with her to improve. He customized the session based on her skill level and because of that she learned so much. She was challenged the entire time and had so much fun! So happy to have found Coach Michael, we thought we would have had to travel to get her training like this!

Emily Patel (Testimonial)

Michael's training is excellent. My daughter's passing on serve receive has improved significantly, and she's more confident on the court.

Jonathan Lee (Testimonial)

Great coach! Michael's focus on fundamentals has really helped my son's game. His approach to efficient defense is impressive.

Laura Thompson (Testimonial)

I'm so pleased with the progress my child has made under Michael's guidance. He not only focuses on mastering the basics but also on how to smartly incorporate these skills into gameplay. His detailed approach to efficient footwork and positioning has transformed my daughter's performance.

Mark Allen (Testimonial)

Simple and effective coaching. Michael's training on fundamentals has been great for my son's growth.

Susan O'Neil (Testimonial)

Michael has been a fantastic coach for our daughter. His attention to the fundamentals, combined with teaching efficient and effective footwork, has seen her skill level soar. We especially appreciate his patience and ability to tailor sessions to her specific needs. The improvement in her serves and spikes is remarkable!

Taylor Wright (Testimonial)

My 15 year old daughter was initially unsure about private lessons, but was quickly convinced after one session. Coach Michael emphasized fundamentals and even included a video analysis on what she was doing right/wrong, which was insightful. He suggested some at-home drills to help solidify techniques. Were thrilled with the progress so far!

Derek Webb (Testimonial)

We saw a drastic improvement in just a few sessions. Michael’s dedication to fundamentals is unmatched. Worth every penny.

Alicia Taylor (Testimonial)

My son says Michael’s lessons are both tough and fun. He does a great job at taking the time to explain the little details.

Sophia Harrison (Testimonial)

Michael's technical approach really transformed my daughters game. She looked better after the first lesson and she's playing with more confidence than ever. Highly recommend!

Kathy Collins (Testimonial)

First lesson my daughter worked on serving and hitting. Michael took the time to thoroughly explain the mechanics for both. She wasn't able to serve over the net prior and now she's getting majority of her serves over the net and looks great! Highly recommend!

Desmond Roy (Testimonial)

My sons serving, passing, and hitting technique have improved immensely after just a few sessions with Michael. Truly impressed!

Tommy Nguyen (Testimonial)

Ive grown so much under Coach Michaels mentorship. The intensity and focus Ive experienced in these lessons have taken my game to another level. He knows his stuff!

Elena Vo (Testimonial)

My daughter mentioned how patient and attentive Coach Michael is during their sessions. She had lessons right before tryouts and she always says how confident she feels afterwards.

Lena Wong (Testimonial)

As a parent, I appreciate the focus on fundamentals. My child is learning the core skills needed, not just quick tricks. We’ve seen genuine progress.

Omar Mohammad (Testimonial)

The progress my daughter has made has been night and day. Every session is a mix of fundamental training and advanced techniques, tailored to where she’s at and where she needs to go. Were going to stick with this coach!

Aaliyah Richardson (Testimonial)

Each session builds upon the last, aligning perfectly with the ongoing season. It’s rewarding to see my child apply the learned skills in real-time during the games. Kudos to the coach!

Greg Haubrich (Testimonial)

Thanks to reoccurring lessons throughout the season, my child transitioned from the 3s team to starting on the 1s team the following year! The coach’s tailored sessions and support led to this incredible advancement. Beyond grateful.