Neil Crawford

I possess over a decade of coaching experience in youth soccer, spanning NCfc, SportHQ, and Triangle United across rec, challenge, and academy levels. My commitment to professional growth is evident through my completion of numerous grassroots courses, and I've shared my knowledge by authoring several coaching ebooks.

I have a rich soccer background, having played non-league soccer at Morehouse College. Additionally, I contributed to high school and Navy soccer experiences, although I didn't advance to collegiate or professional levels, nor did I secure specific athletic awards during my playing career.

Certainly, in a typical session, clients can expect a well-rounded focus on individual technical skills, including:

1. **First Touch**: Developing a soft and controlled first touch to maintain possession.

2. **Aerial Control**: Exercises for chest and header control.

3. **Ball Mastery**: Close ball control through cone drills and 1v1 moves.

4. **Dribbling**: Progression from basic to advanced dribbling techniques, using cones and agility ladders.

5. **Passing**: Drills to improve accuracy and technique in short and long passing.

6. **Finishing**: Working on various shooting techniques, from volleys to one-on-one finishing.

Sessions follow a structured format with warm-ups, skill drills, and cool-downs. Each session is customized to the player's level and goals, with gradual difficulty progression and continuous feedback for improvement.