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University of Maryland--Baltimore County (MD)
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2 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Michael C.
Soccer
SILVER
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Former D1 soccer player with 20+ years experience who knows what it takes to make it to the next level. I specialize in attacking play, technique and physical fitness. View all coaching experience
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Training Locations
- Severn Run High School, 8065 New Cut Road, Severn, MD
- Troy Park, 6500 Mansion Lane, Elkridge, MD
- Kinder Farm Park, 1001 Kinder Farm Park Road, Millersville, MD
Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Midfield, Forward, Defense
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Penalty Kicks, One-on-Ones, Free Kicks, Crossing, Shooting, Passing, One-Touch, First Touch, Dribbling, Corner Kicks, Agility
Credentials
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University of Maryland--Baltimore County (MD)
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2 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Midfield, Forward, Defense
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Penalty Kicks, One-on-Ones, Free Kicks, Crossing, Shooting, Passing, One-Touch, First Touch, Dribbling, Corner Kicks, Agility
More About Coach Michael
I have experience coaching youth soccer including volunteer coaching for Soccer Without Borders and the Rio Rapids 07-09. I have worked as a trainer at LA Fitness for a summer. I typically work with the age group 12-18 years old. I do not currently have any industry certifications.
My specific athletic accomplishments include playing soccer at the Division I collegiate level at UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County). I grew up playing soccer in Albuquerque, NM and have played soccer since I was 3 years old and love the game. I have experience playing at a high level in multiple different positions including outside wing, forward, center mid, and outside back. While in high school I played soccer for the Chievo Verona Academy in Verona, Italy.
A client can expect a high intensity session with a focus on the development of attacking skills and fundamentals. A lot of the sessions will focus on skills including but not limited to, first touch, controlling the ball out of the air, shooting/finishing, short and long passes, and physical conditioning. The drills could vary from a simple one touch passing drill around cones to a shooting drill where the client must control the ball out of the air and hit it first time on target. A typical session would include a short warm-up, straight into a passing or technical drill to further warm-up the body and then we would move onto the main focus of the session, whether that be finishing or long balls etc. We would then finish the session with a little bit of physical fitness including running or core exercises. Every session would be tailored to each client and what their goals for improvement are as well as managing their training load.
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Client Reviews
Marc (CoachUp client)
Great job teaching, encouraging, and challenging my son in the sessions thus far.
Taylor (CoachUp client)
My son had an amazing experience working with Michael. After his session with him he had a huge smile on his face and couldn’t stop talking about how much fun he had and how much he learned. Would definitely recommend him!!
Erfan (CoachUp client)
I'm thoroughly impressed with Coach's Michael's coaching style and ability to connect with my kid!!
Misty (CoachUp client)
Michael was great with my 11 year old daughter. She is looking forward to her next session with him!
Alison (CoachUp client)
Coach Michael really helped my 11 year old son improve his soccer skills all while having fun! Michael gave great feedback to my son on shooting, dribbling around defenders, and receiving the ball. I highly recommend him to any soccer athlete looking to improve and take things to the next level!! He is a highly skilled soccer athlete with lots of knowledge to share, connects well with kids, and is reliable.
Amanda (CoachUp client)
My daughter loved the training and we will be rebooking with Michael.
James (CoachUp client)
Great experience for my son. Looking forward to the next one.
Bonnie (CoachUp client)
We have only had one session so far but my grandson was very happy with Coach Michael.
Brandon (CoachUp client)
Coach Mike is an exceptional coach who brings a wealth of real-world experience from his days as a D1 college soccer player. His firsthand knowledge of the game translates seamlessly into his training sessions, offering valuable insights and techniques that have made a noticeable difference in my son’s performance.
What stood out to me was how Mike took the time to listen to our specific goals and tailored the 1-on-1 sessions accordingly. The sessions are both challenging and fun, keeping my son engaged while pushing him to improve with each drill. Mike is also incredibly professional—he's responsive, organized, and made scheduling sessions a breeze.
I highly recommend Coach Mike to anyone looking for personalized, high-quality training for their athlete. He’s not just a coach; he’s a mentor who genuinely cares about his players' growth and success.
Kristal (CoachUp client)
Coach Michael has been a great coach for our 10 year old boys. They have fun, while gaining skills. Michael has focused on skills that are exactly what our boys need. We have seen improvements in both of them quickly and they love their sessions. I highly recommend Coach Michael and we are so happy to be working with him.
Anthony (CoachUp client)
Michael is an awesome coach and good motivator. My son learns a lot and has a great time during the training sessions.
Thomas (CoachUp client)
Michael did great with my son and my son had a smile on his face the whole time while developing and working on his game.
Peter (CoachUp client)
My child has had 2 sessions, and both have gone really well. Scheduling was easy, the location is ideal, and my child enjoys the lessons. When a new drill is introduced, you can see them get better as they repeat it. Having that 1:1 dedicated attention AND someone that has been there done that is GREAT! Looking forward to the 3rd session.
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