Rafed A.

With over 12 years of diverse coaching experience, I have worked extensively with individual players, small groups, and competitive club teams to develop their technical, tactical, and physical skills. I am a USSF D licensed coach with a strong background as both a player and a mentor.

My playing career includes four years of college soccer with Florida Memorial University in Miami during the 2009 season, as well as three years with the Lebanese University, where I won the college league twice. I also gained valuable experience at the semi-professional level before transitioning fully into coaching.

Throughout my coaching career, I have trained athletes across all ages and levels, including two impactful years at Plantation Eagle and, most recently, at Naples Elite, where I continue to help players grow in a competitive environment. My training focuses on building confident, intelligent, and technically strong players through structured sessions tailored to individual needs.

My coaching philosophy blends modern training methods with a deep understanding of the game, ensuring each player develops the skills, mindset, and discipline needed to reach their full potential.

I competed at a high level throughout my playing career, including time with a professional U-19 team and five years in competitive college leagues. My development through both professional youth systems and collegiate soccer provided me with strong technical ability, tactical understanding, and leadership qualities that I carry into my coaching today.

1. Technical Development Session (60–75 min)

Best for: players needing sharper touch, passing, ball mastery, and confidence on the ball.

Warm-Up (10 min)
• Dynamic movement → mobility + activation
• Ball mastery (toe taps, foundations, rolls, V-moves)

Technical Work (15–20 min)
• Dribbling patterns with both feet
• Change of direction skills (Cruyff, inside cut, outside cut, stepover, L-turn)

Passing & Receiving (15–20 min)
• First-touch direction
• One-touch and two-touch passing
• Wall passes / angled passes / receiving under pressure

Applied Technique (10–15 min)
• 1v1 attacking / defending
• Combination play (give-and-go, overlap, third-man run depending on level)

Finishing (10–15 min)
• Finishing off the dribble
• Inside-the-box finishing
• Weak foot development

Cool Down + Feedback (5 min)
• Light jog, stretch
• Individual feedback & homework

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2. Speed, Agility & Power Session (50–60 min)

Best for: improving pace, explosiveness, and coordination.

Warm-Up (10 min)
• Dynamic flexibility
• Quick-feet activation ladder

SAQ Work (15 min)
• Acceleration & deceleration
• Lateral speed
• Hip-turns & transition speed

Power & Explosive Drills (15 min)
• Short sprints
• Resistance bands / light plyometrics
• Reaction drills

Ball Integration (10–15 min)
• Speed dribbling
• Dribble → sprint → finish
• First touch under speed

Cool Down / Recovery (5 min)

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3. Game IQ & Position-Specific Session (60 min)

Best for: midfielders, defenders, wingers, strikers wanting tactical growth.

Warm-Up (10 min)
• Passing combinations
• Decision-making rondos

Position Work (25–30 min)

Examples:
• Striker: runs in behind, hold-up play, finishing angles
• Midfielder: scanning, body orientation, receiving under pressure
• Winger: 1v1 moves, crossing, diagonal runs
• Defender: footwork, tackling angles, building out

Tactical Situations (15 min)
• Small-sided scenarios
• Pattern play
• Reading pressure + making decisions quicker

Cool Down + Tactical Notes (5 min)

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4. Full Development Plan (4-Week Program)

Something you can present to look extra professional:

Week 1: Technical Base + First Touch
Week 2: Speed + Agility with Ball
Week 3: 1v1 + Game Situations
Week 4: Finishing + Position-Specific Work

Progress report at the end of week 4.