Patrick O.

I was coaching at NASA aged 12 to 19 and at KSA Academy, where I have gained experience coaching professional athletes in one-on-one training sessions with the likes of Martinez, Almiron, and Balo.

- 2023 NPSL Champions with Apotheos FC
- Regionals Champions
- Second place in Nationals Championship
- Top Scorer 2022: FC Cosmos Koblenz
- Oberliga League Champions
- Second top scorer
- Atlanta United FC:
- MLS Champions
- US Open Cup Champions
- Campeones Cup Champions
- 3rd Homegrown Player for Atlanta United FC
- First Team pre-season with Atlanta United FC
- Charleston Battery FC:
- USL Playoffs
- 10 USLC Goals
- Played for ATLUTD 2
- Atlanta United Academy:
- All-time U18 goal scorer
- Call-up to the US U20 World Cup National Team
- Georgia United Academy:
- All-time U16/17 goal scorer (2011/2012)

Duration: 1 hour
Warm-Up (10 minutes)
- Dynamic Stretching: (5 minutes)
- Jogging, high knees, butt kicks, lunges, and arm circles.
- Ball Control Drills: (5 minutes)
- Players dribble in a designated area, focusing on close control and changing direction.
Main Activities (40 minutes)
1. Ball Control Drills: (10 minutes)
- Dribble through Cones: Set up cones in a zigzag pattern. Players dribble through the cones, focusing on using both feet and maintaining close control.
- Toe Taps and Foundation Drills: Players perform toe taps and foundation drills to improve foot coordination and control.
2. Passing Drills: (15 minutes)
- Passing Squares: Players form groups of four in a square. They pass the ball around the square, focusing on accurate, crisp passes.
- One-Touch Passing: Players stand in a circle, passing the ball with one touch. Emphasize quick decision-making and precision.
3. Finishing Drills: (15 minutes)
- Shooting on Goal: Set up a goal and have players take turns shooting from different distances and angles. Encourage using both feet.
- 1v1 with Keeper: Players dribble towards the goal and attempt to score against the goalkeeper. Emphasize creativity and finishing skills.
Cool Down (10 minutes)
- Stretching and Recovery: (5 minutes)
- Static stretches focusing on major muscle groups.
- Team Talk and F
- Discuss key points from the session, provide positive feedback, and set goals for the next session.
Equipment Needed
- Cones
- Soccer balls
- Goal(s)