Naeem Charles

I have 6 years of coaching clients to help improve and expand their soccer skills. I’ve assisted with coaching from ages 3-14 with a few different clubs (Park Slope United, Brooklyn Italians). I have also had individual sessions with clients ranging from ages 13-18 years old.

I attended George Westinghouse HS in which I was the team captain for 3 years. While at Westinghouse in my Junior year I was the leading goal scorer for all of New York City public schools. I then took my talents to a Division 1 soccer program (LIU Brooklyn). At my time at LIU I helped my team to win the NEC championship. I was all Region First team standout, NEC conference all First team, and I was also named to the NEC conference all tournament team. At my time at LIU I scored over 30 goals and over 20 assist. I just finished playing my first year of professional soccer in Germany with DJK Tus Hordel, where I scored 12 goals and had 15 assist.

My goal for my players is for them to enjoy my sessions while improving on their strengths and weaknesses. I focus mainly on the areas in which my player feels most uncomfortable. Working with my player on each session will give them a willingness and want to be excellent, this will cover the mental aspect of their game. Our sissions will be memorable and useful.

* Warm Up - We always start with a 10-15 min warm up to prevent injuries and make sure the muscles are activated and ready for activities.

* Passing and Receiving drills - This will help the player get ready for our upcoming drills

* Dribbling drills - I will show my players different techniques and skill moves to get by a defender.

*Awareness drills - which will help my player be aware of spacing on the field and their next move with the ball before it arrives at their feet.

*Finishing Drills - to help my players stay sharp in front and around the goal. (Mamba Mentality)

From there I run my session based on client needs. I motivate my clients to want to better themselves and also remind them why they are here and what benefits they can obtain from doing extra work. I will also connect with my clients because I’m currently a football player and I know what it takes to get to the next level.