Nick M.

I have spent the last 15 years
coaching soccer, primarily with high school-aged players and older at the club level specifically MLS Next and NPL level. For the past eight years, I have been coaching at the community college level. My coaching experience includes positions at Carlmont High School, West Valley College, and currently at Cañada College and Palo Alto/SVSA Soccer Club as well as most recently Bay Area Surf. I hold several licenses and diplomas, including my UEFA B license through the German DFB, the National Diploma through United Soccer Coaches, and my USSF National B license. I also obtained my Master’s Degree in Coaching Soccer from Ohio University.

One of my early accomplishments was being invited for a trial at the Bolton Wanderers international youth academy when I was 13 years old. Throughout my youth career, I played competitive club soccer and continued to compete at the collegiate level for three years at West Valley College (playing two years and redshirting one). Unfortunately, due to injuries, I had to step away from competitive play, but I still enjoy playing recreationally, both indoors and outdoors.

Clients can expect a personalized and focused experience tailored to their specific needs. Sessions begin with a warm up, followed by a technical exercises to improve technique like that of dribbling, passing, shooting etc. The session will conclude with tactical instruction and scenario-based exercises and conclude with a cool down followed by a brief discussion on progress and improvement and possible homework.