Norma S.

I have experience coaching and training athletes from elementary school up to college. I have coached recreational teams and also at competitive clubs. I have trained players in middle school, high school and college. I have coach for California Magic, San Leandro High School, The Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy and also run an affordable camp in the summer for girls in the East Bay. I can coach any age and level. I have my NSCAA Advanced National Diploma and plan on taking the Premier Course this summer!

I played college soccer for Chabot Community College, in Hayward, and Lyon College which is a school located in Batesville, Arkansas. At Chabot College I was Captain both years that I played there. I received team mvp twice, defensive mvp, attacking mvp, first team all league and played in the Sophomore Showcase. The showcase connected me to my coach in Arkansas and I received a scholarship to play for Lyon. Lyon was NAIA D1 and often played against NCAA I & II schools. We traveled to play schools in Missouri, Kansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama and all across Arkansas. I earned first team all league while at Lyon and started and played in every game.

I am a very technical coach. I want all my athletes to understand every part that goes into whatever skill we are working on. Proper technique and recognition of when and where to perform it on the field, is key to creating more success with the ball at your feet. I also believe that players should know proper running mechanics and how to position their body to help improve their speed.
I typically start with a dynamic warm up followed by stretching. After that, I usually work on running mechanics, side shuffling, or foot work to help the athlete properly warm up and set the tone for the session. Depending on the skill we are working on that day, I start by having a simple exercise with no pressure. I progress to more complex exercises with either time constraints or goals for the athlete to achieve.
I love hard working athletes that want to improve their skills. I expect athletes to come prepared to have a good session and to also have fun. Soccer is enjoyed all over the world and I believe you should have fun while you play.