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Richard Susainathan, Las Vegas, NV Soccer Coach

Richard Susainathan

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U.S. Soccer Licensed Coach | Proven results backed by references & reviews. The greatest reward is seeing players grow with every session. View all coaching experience

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Light Package
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1 session package with Coach Richard. 60-minute session length

Session Length: 1 hour

$70 1 session + applicable fees

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3 session package with Coach Richard. 60 minute session length

Session Length: 1 hour

$210 3 sessions ($70/ea) + applicable fees

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5 session package with Coach Richard. 60-minute session length

Session Length: 1 hour

$350 5 sessions ($70/ea) + applicable fees

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Small Group Session _ Minimum 2 Athletes
In-Person Training for up to 2 athletes

Soccer Training - Max of 2 Athletes - $40.00 each / per player

Session Length: 1 hour

$80 1 session + applicable fees

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Soccer Training - Max of 4 Athletes - $25.00 each / per player

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  • Bangalore University

  • 15 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Midfield, Goalkeeper, Forward, Defense

  • Throw-Ins, Shooting, Penalty Kicks, Passing, One-on-Ones, One-Touch, Heading, Goal Kicks, Free Kicks, First Touch, Dribbling, Crossing, Corner Kicks, Agility

Credentials

  • Bangalore University

  • 15 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Midfield, Goalkeeper, Forward, Defense

  • Throw-Ins, Shooting, Penalty Kicks, Passing, One-on-Ones, One-Touch, Heading, Goal Kicks, Free Kicks, First Touch, Dribbling, Crossing, Corner Kicks, Agility

More About Coach Richard

I have over 18 years of experience coaching kids at both recreational, school and competitive levels. Currently, I coach multiple teams with one of the largest competitive clubs and served as the Head Coach Far West Region Champion with the 2023-2024 2008 Girls Nevada ODP Team

My playing background includes representing school, college, state, and club teams in India. While I coach athletes of all ages, my preferred age group ranges from 5 to 19 years old.

Certifications & Licenses:
• Safe Sport Certified
• Heads Up Concussion in Youth Sports Certified
• U.S. Soccer Federation “C” National Coaching License
• U.S. Soccer Federation “D” National Coaching License
• U.S. Soccer Federation “E” National Coaching License
• U.S. Soccer Federation “F” National Coaching License

I have been fortunate to train under some of India’s most esteemed coaches, including LRDE Mohan Velu, HAL Sr - Inbanathan, LRDE Damodharan, CIL Amjad Pasha, Karnataka State Police Sampath, and Southern Blues Raju.

Athletic & Coaching Highlights

My soccer journey began at the recreational level (DRDO), leading to my selection for the St. Xavier’s, Bangalore school team. One of my proudest achievements was being among the 21 players chosen to represent the Karnataka State U-16 Team. I continued my progression by earning a spot on the Bangalore University team, a prestigious opportunity reserved for top players from various colleges across the city.

Alongside my university play, I competed for both professional and public sector clubs, gaining valuable experience at different levels of the game. Over the years, I have played soccer at school, college, and club levels and continue to stay involved, playing recreationally in Las Vegas.

Currently, I coach multiple teams at Heat Surf, one of the largest competitive soccer clubs. Additionally, I train individual players, helping them refine their skills from basic to advanced levels. My training focuses on all around soccer needs including conditioning, agility, and technical development, ensuring athletes build strong fundamentals to become more competitive. I work with players at all levels, from recreational and club soccer to college-bound athletes.

For testimonials, you can check my CoachUp reviews, or feel free to reach out for additional references.

Session Plan

Each session lasts 60 minutes and follows a structured approach to maximize player development. Sessions include:
• Warm-up: Dynamic exercises to prepare the body and prevent injuries
• Stamina & Agility Training: Drills to improve endurance, speed, and coordination
• Technical Training: Focused work on ball control, passing, shooting, and overall fundamentals
• Skill-Based Drills: Customized exercises tailored to the athlete’s current level, ensuring they are both challenging and achievable with effort

Every player is unique, and I design sessions to help athletes progress at their own pace while pushing their limits with hard work and dedication.

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Client Reviews

Coach Richard has been great with our son. They’ve only had two sessions so far, but we’ve already seen improvements—especially in his dribbling and kicking. What I really like is that Coach Richard is super encouraging but also firm when he needs to be. He keeps my son focused without ever being harsh.
My son is loving it and actually looks forward to training. I would definitely recommend Coach Richard if you’re looking for someone who knows what they’re doing, keeps it real with the kids, and looking to boost their child's game.

Coach Richardson is an amazing coach he is patient, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated. We have known him for a while, Grateful for his guidance and highly recommend!

We are very happy we found coach Richard to train our 2 girls 9 and 11 yrs. He is a great coach with a lot of experience. With his help our girls will reach the next level of skill and confidence on the field

Was awesome

Coach Richard is great! Both of my kids have done private lessons with him, my boy is 13 and my girl is 9. After the very first lesson I could see so much improvement in their game. The practice is full of different drills, kids will not get bored. You really get your money's worth! My kids love it, and are always looking forward for the next practice!

Coach Richard is one the best coaches ever! He is very kind and funny. He always encourages me and tells me to keep trying. I learned lots of news things in soccer.

We had a great practice with the coach. All the kids really liked it. He worked up hard, but also gave him lots of praise. We will continue working with Coach Richie.

Awesome training!

Coach Richard is the best!! We have seen great improvement in our daughter since training with him. We would recommend Coach Richard to everyone!

Coach Richard is great with kids. My son who is 9 years olds just started soccer for almost a year so I decided to sign him up since I don't know much about soccer. My son follows his directions and just loves going to practices.

Coach Richard is awesome. We’re already seeing much improvement with our 15yr old daughter after just 3 sessions. He’s so patient and really knows how to motivate kids. She is excited about soccer again and enjoys getting to learn new techniques and ways to improve her game. We are so glad to have found him!

Coach Richard is an excellent coach. My 10 year old had 4 sessions so far and I already see an improvement in his skills and stamina. The sessions are hard work but fun, and my son is always excited to go back to train with Coach Richard.

Soccer with coach Richard was absolutely the best. Coach Richard paid attention to our child, his level and amount of interest. Our son came home loving the idea  of learning soccer. We are very pleased with professionalism and organization of the training provided by Coach Richard. Our son improved a lot in 3 sessions. Looking forward for lot more sessions. Great footwork skills.Richard is incredibly knowledgeable and motivating soccer coach. Highly recommend! You won't be disappointed.

We are thankful we found coach Richard. My son is showing great improvement under his guidance. He's helping my son achieve his goals with soccer. I have observed his coaching sessions and can attest to the high quality instruction that coach Richard provides. Highly recommended!

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Our 14 year-old daughter is working with Richard, and we highly recommend him. He packs a ton of skill-work into each practice, and he pushes to get the most out of his students. He's also able to identify and articulate the student's strengths and weaknesses, while maintaining an overall positive message for the student throughout the practice.

Highly recommend. Well organized and knows his stuff. Can work with all skill levels

Coach Richard was fantastic. Did a session with 2 of my boys. He pushed them hard while also encouraging them. He explained the ‘why’ behind the drills so they understood the fundamentals. They left with a great workout and a long list of things to practice.

Coach Richard is top level. My son has more confidence and pushes himself more after every practice with Coach Richard.

Coach Richard genuinely wants his athletes to do well and cares about them succeeding. Including honest feedback about what level my son was at and pausing lessons so my kid could work on stamina so when we resumed lessons they were more valuable.

With each practice, I see my son's skills, endurance and attitude improve. I'm very glad we took the opportunity to learn from Coach Richard.

I booked 3 sessions for my 8 yr old son with Coach Richard. I had no expectations as my son is a beginner. I was completely blown away by Coach Richard's approach and training style that my son was instantly motivated by Mr. Richard. He has a unique way to connect with his students and allows the students to respond positively no matter the level of skill set. After 3 session my son has gained knowledge he can now work from to keep perfecting his craft and his motivation has doubled after these sessions. I highly recommend Coach Richard and my son looks forward to more sessions .Thank you Coach Richard for the hard work.
Martin L.

My son has been training with Coach Richard for a little over a month now. Coach Richard was able to quickly asses my sons skill set and develop drills to challenge him. So far, we’ve already seen an improvement in our son’s personal skills and speed. Thanks Coach Richard! We’d recommend you to anyone!

Excellent coach! Great with kids!

I recently booked a 1:1 session with coach Richard for my son's soccer training, and I have to say it was an incredibly fruitful experience. Coach Richard is clearly very knowledgeable and skilled in his craft, and he was able to provide my son with a variety of new techniques and strategies to improve his game.

Throughout the session, Coach Richard was patient and attentive, taking the time to explain each technique in detail and ensuring that my son understood how to execute them properly. He also provided constructive feedback and encouragement throughout the session, which helped to keep my son motivated and engaged.

Overall, I couldn't be happier with the results of the 1:1 session. We are looking forward for the next session and I would highly recommend coach Richard to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and effective soccer coach.

Coach Richard has been phenomenal! My son showed great progress just after a couple sessions. His improvement continues after each training. Thanks Coach!

Really amazing coach! After 1 session I seen results from both of my boys that same night they had a team game!! Absolutely blew me away!

Coach Richard is a fantastic coach. Our two young boys are beginners, and they improved after just a couple sessions. Coach Richard is kind and patient, yet pushes them athletically.

Also appreciate that Coach Richard always find time for Q&A at the end of each session and takes effort to ensure that concepts are understood.

Great coach with great communication!++++ I see great improvement with my son’s skill after each session!👍🏽👍🏽⭐️⭐️⭐️++++

In my boys’ first session with Richard, I could tell he was an exceptional coach who knows the game very well and knows how to improve the skills/knowledge of the players he works with. My boys were challenged, but had a great time! Will definitely be booking more sessions with Coach Richard going forward.

Richard is amazing! My son has already learned so much in only 2 sessions. He is motivating, gives feedback and stays focused throughout the entire lesson. I highly recommend!

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Richard was great on our first session. He was able to connect with my son and made a very productive and fun session for him.

Excellent Coach Complete professional
No nonsense Dedicated attentive focused.
My kid has learned a lot even in few sessions.

Great first session. My 14 yr old daughter was nervous practicing with someone new. By the time she was finished she was completely at ease. She felt challenged, encouraged and enjoyed the practice. She is looking forward to her next session.

Coach Richard is awesome. He connected with my 7 year old son quickly, which is not generally the case when he meets new adults. As a result , his first session was very fast paced productive. Coach Richard was able to quickly assess his opportunities and provided feedback that same evening. We are definitely signing up for more sessions.

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Coach Richard did a phenomenal job with our kids! He gives honest guidance on what they need to do and also praises when they do great.

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Coach Richard has been a fantastic Soccer coach for two of our children.

Regarding preparation, the effort he puts into setting up, running, and breaking down equipment for each practice is significant.

Regarding his teaching abilities, he is knowledge of the game is deep, and in particular his knowledge how how to teach soccer skills to youth is extensive. He has a firm and supportive coaching style.

He videos segments of each practice to give us skills to practice at home.

We plan to use his services through out our kids development.

The training was really good I feel much better. Coach Richard helped me pick up my game.

My son learned a great deal in just one session.

Our son enjoys his sessions with Coach Richard and always tells us something he achieved during his session.

My kids had been training with another coach for two years, and he could not train them anymore. I found Coach Richard and the kids fell in love after 1 session. Losing the other coach was a blessing in disguise. He does an excellent job keeping them engaged. He really cares about what he is doing. We have found a wonderful coach.

Coach Richard was great with my daughter. She's been playing for 5 years and he showed her drills and techniques she will continue to use during the season. I definitely suggest using Coach Richard to train players of all ages

Coach Rich is a wonderful trainer!!! We were looking for a trainer to take my son to the next level in soccer, After three months of sreaching we found coach Rich. We booked a one time session and after that one session my son really wanted to continue his training with coach Rich. My son is 12yrs old i go based off what he wants in soccer because he is the one playi g the sport, my son told me Coach Rich pushes him to the limit, show him great foot work, makes the training fun, you can tell coach Rich knows what he is doing and knows how to play the game . My son doesn't want the training to end, i recomend Coach Rich to any child that wants to play soccer. Thank you for training my son coach Rich we love your work.

Coach Richard is great! He really take time to teach my girls the proper techniques and motivates them to work harder.

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Coach Richard has trained my two children for some time now and the results have been astounding. The improvement in both of my kids is quite noticeable. He requests feedback from the game and then adjusts his training to attack the areas that need improvement.
Not only have I used Richard for my own children's training, but he developed a camp during our team's off season and the entire team improved. A team that hadn't won a game in three seasons, has started off this season 3-0-1. Needless to say, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Richard if you need soccer training for your kids.

Coach Richard has been amazing so far with both of my kids (U8 Girl, U5 Boy). Coach is very flexible with scheduling times which is helpful for me as my schedule changes each week. After 3 sessions, both kids have shown some improvement. Most importantly, they have a great time when they are at practice with Coach and never complain when it's time to go to practice. We definitely plan on working with Coach moving forward. I would recommend Richard to anyone looking for a private soccer coach for their children.

My son has taken two lessons with Coach Richard, and I am amazed at the difference I can see in such a short time. Not only have my son's skills improved, but his whole attitude and mindset is more positive as well. Coach Richard has a perfect way of focusing on what my son needs to work on, and he pushes him hard to keep improving. He has a great sense of humor and makes my son feel good about what he is doing and how much better he is getting. I highly recommend Coach Richard!!

Coach Richard was excellent! His training and techniques are unique! I'm really glad that I chose him to be my daughter's couch! He made her feel very comfortable during her first day of practice! I really recommend him to anyone who's trying to find a complete coach in town.

Coach Richard is such an amazing coach. My son loved going to practice and always came home happy about what he learned that day. Coach Richard is very knowledgeable and was able to asses my son and get him up to speed in a very short time. I would absolutely recommend coach Richard to anyone.

We would highly recommend Coach Richard. We are repeat customers. He is an amazing coach and trainer. Our 9 year old's knowledge and skills have improved exponentially after only a few sessions with Coach Richard.

Coach Richard is a very great coach. One of the best training session I been too. Coach Richard motivates you to do your best & always feel comfortable with every drill. Great coach & a great person.

One of the best soccer coaches my son has ever had.

Just wrapped up a 2 player practice session with coach Richard and have to say that was the best practice my son has been a part of in the 5 years he's been playing. Aside from obvious knowledge of the game and great drills, this coach possesses the ability of pushing an athlete with a mixture of encouraging them that works better than I've witnessed in any previous coach. All an all great coach for any level, we will definitely continue! Great job coach 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Great coach who motivates and pushes the kids to accel. Great attention to detail on drills so kids can't get away with doing it wrong. Good coach for youth age.

Coach Richard has been amazing so far with both of my kids (U8 Girl, U5 Boy). Coach is very flexible with scheduling times which is helpful for me as my schedule changes each week. After 3 sessions, both kids have shown some improvement. Most importantly, they have a great time when they are at practice with Coach and never complain when it's time to go to practice. We definitely plan on working with Coach moving forward. I would recommend Richard to anyone looking for a private soccer coach for their children.

Coach Richard was great! My 8 year old son, who has basic soccer skills needed help improving and understanding the game of soccer. The skills and fitness training that Coach Richard did were above and beyond my expectations. He was able to connect with my son in way that was so positive that my son walked away from one session feeling
more confident. I highly recommend Coach Richard.

Amazing first session with Coach Richard! We like how he takes his time to assess our daughters strengths and weaknesses. We look forward to our next session! Coach Richard is a true professional! We would HIGHLY recommend him! Thanks Coach! Nicci M.

Our daughter had her first session with coach Richard and we had a really good experience. He is a nice person and a great coach. His drills are very professional. We feel that he knows what he is doing, and knows how to guide and explain to his players what he is teaching them. We really liked that after the session, he gave us a detailed feedback of our daughter's performance and what they worked on. We highly recommend him to anyone else!!!

Richard is a great teacher. He's super insightful and has a really great way of articulating what you need to know to improve. He listens to your goal and will stop at nothing until you reach them.

Coach Richard gives very detailed feedback after each training session-discusses what drills were done and how my daughter executed them. I had researched the drills/training that Carli Lloyd does---and Coach Richard is putting my daughter through those same drills. He treats my daughter as a professional athlete with encouragement and confidence.

I could not be more pleased with Richard as a coach and a person. He has been very accommodating with his time and our choice of fields. He has his finger on the pulse of how to drive my daughter to be her best. I am a content father.

Coach Richard is very professional. This is my daughter's second Soccer practice with him and I saw improvement already. Easy to communicate and I highly recommend to anyone else. Me and my daughter are very happy and satisfied.

Coach Richard is working with my girls for two sessions now, it's been awesome to see the girls work hard and fun at the same time a true players coach thanks Richard!!

Richard is an outstanding coach. He is professional, honest about expectations, and has provided my son with excellent fundamentals. My son enjoys working with Coach Richard very much, despite the hard work!

Coach Richard was great with my 7 year old son. He was hard when he needed to be hard and encouraging. I was very impressed with the complexity of drills he was able to get my son to do despite his relatively young age.

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Coach Richard is a true professional. I saw improvement in my son's soccer skills and confidence immediately. Great teacher and communicator. He has exceeded my expectations.

Coach Richard is a great coach. I can see a lot of patience and dedication to teach. So far, my son
enjoys sessions with him. Thank you coach Richard!

Glad I found Coach Richard thru CoachUp client. Richard is a top-tier club soccer coach who runs high-paced, high-intensity training sessions. His workouts are efficient, challenging, and designed for maximum results. He pushes players past their limits while keeping every session productive and engaging. My kid is more confident then ever before.
Coach Rich’s training is next-level! His workouts are intense, efficient, and designed for maximum results. He pushes you past your limits while keeping every session productive and focused. My kids are working hard and having a blast at the same time. Highly recommend for anyone looking to improve!
Coach Richard has an incredible ability to connect with players of all ages and skill levels. My daughter was initially shy and hesitant to join a team, but Coach Richard’s patience and encouragement completely changed that. She now looks forward to every practice and has grown so much as a player and a teammate. His coaching style strikes the perfect balance between discipline and fun. We’re so lucky to have found him!
I can't say enough good things about Coach Richard! His training sessions are top-notch, focusing not only on soccer skills but also on teamwork and sportsmanship. My son has been training with him for a year now, and the improvement is night and day. What sets Coach Richard apart is his genuine care for his players – he makes every kid feel valued and pushes them to reach their potential. Whether your child is a beginner or an experienced player, Coach Richard will help them excel. Highly recommended!
Coach Rich is an outstanding private soccer trainer who is so good to help build my confidence. His personalized approach ensures rapid improvement and self-assurance on the field. I am glad I was recommended to him.
Coach Rich is fantastic. Our 12-year-old daughter has improved significantly after just couple of sessions. He's patient, motivating, and has reignited her passion for soccer. We're thrilled to have found him. I highly recommend him.
Richard is not just a soccer coach. I have sent a lot of my team players to get some help and he's a game-changer. His dedication and expertise have transformed players on and off the field. Under his guidance, I've seen remarkable improvements in skills, confidence, and teamwork. Richard's impact extends far beyond the game, shaping athletes into better individuals. I couldn't recommend him highly enough.
It is a joy to watch your players and your teams enjoy your talents and how you help them become better as players and come together as a team. Love how you create better people, players, and not just looking to plug and play existing players and improve your teams.
Coach Richard has been instrumental in enhancing my daughter's soccer skills and passion for the game. His dedicated and supportive coaching style creates a positive and motivating environment for young players. I highly recommend Coach Richard for anyone looking for a skilled and encouraging soccer coach.
Our experience with the private soccer coaching sessions with Coach Richard has been outstanding. His personalized approach and expert guidance have significantly improved my 14-year-old son's skills and confidence on the field. I highly recommend Coach Richard for anyone seeking exceptional and tailored soccer training.
Coach Rich is wonderful with little kids. He makes soccer practice engaging, exciting, challenging and fun! Highly recommended!
Coach Rich comes with great energy and a fantastic attitude with my kid, while maintaining a strong focus on soccer fundamentals. He pushes my kid and gets the best out of him. It is hard work, but he keep encouraging and makes learning fun while emphasizing his drills that teach tactical footwork and agility/quick movement. My kid understands it is lot of work, but is ready to go to Coach's training sessions. Highly recommend him for all ages.
Coach Richie is an fantastic and knowledgeable soccer coach. He is very positive and motivating for his team and builds great team rapport and unity and leads with confidence and positivity. More importantly, he is a no sugar coat coach and is honest to his players while he is kind and caring coach who teaches important life skills that are valuable both on and off the field. We feel very fortunate that our daughter and her buddies had such an amazing experience thus far with soccer.
Thank you for pushing Joe and helping him with his soccer needs. I am glad we were referred to you and the best thing for my Son. I want to thank you and we think it is because of you he is able to play for his school and now his aspiration is to play club and keep exceeding in soccer with your help. We can't thank you enough for you help with Joe.
The positive experience and expertise Coach Richard provides during training sessions with game type details has been awesome. The growth our sons have gained during the short time training has already been visible on the field. The confidence gained has also been evident on the field.
Coach Richard is a wonderful coach. He makes learning fun and my daughter enjoyed her sessions. I would recommend him to any athlete of any age. Take enough water, because he will make your kid work - lol
Excellent session and coach, I would highly recommend Coach Richard if your kid is ready to take it the next level. He is very positive, takes the time to explain and correct their mistake while push my 2 boys to work hard to bring out the best out of my kids. His drills are fun but challenging with an objective creating game type situations. Glad we were recommended to him through another soccer friend.
Coach Richard is awesome and what a one-on-one training session should be. My kid was exhausted, but had fun training. He spent time explaining and showing my daughter how to improve her technique and fix the fundamentals overall. I enjoyed him watching relate all the drills to a game-like situation. He did a variety of different drills throughout the session which helped reinforce similar concepts using different strategies. Great session!
Coach Richard is not only an amazing coach but also a great person. He strives to give the best training possible, he makes sure to adapt the training for the player specific needs. My son has being training with him for many years and he loves him! Coach Richard’s Training is a great resource for players development. 1000% recommended
Coach Richard has great technical skills and situational soccer drills. He is passionate and patient with the players he coaches. My son loves training with him.
Ian was really good at his soccer game today we want to say thank you for the help and training
I have played along with Coach Richard for almost 10 years, back in India and he has always been a leader, commanding to get the best of his teammates and making us all strive to success. I am glad he is still sharing his knowledge with the young kids 20 years later. Richard is a very friendly, patient & reliable person who has a lot of passion for soccer. Wonderful person and an awesome teammate and I am sure he is doing a great job in Coaching as well.
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