Roberto D.

I played for Santos F.C - Brazil and I have played for the NY Arrows - Major Indoor Soccer League. I have extensive experience and can help any athlete to improve his/her skills.

I have been playing soccer for the past 40 years. I went from little league all the way to the professional level and this is my philosophy:
Success in highly competitive sports depends on several key factors:
- preexisting talent = GIFT
- a strong internal drive within the aspiring athlete - HE/SHE NEEDS TO BE THE ONE REMINDING YOU ABOUT PRACTICE, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND
- and last but not least, a caring and sound social support system = YOU THE PARENT
Participation in competitive sports is a life experience that should prove invaluable to the young athlete as a developing, maturing person. As the sport "experience turns into a financial investment with an expected return, the greater the likelihood it will get completely off track’.

I teach by EXAMPLE : I like to teach with a ball in my feet. Kids learn more when they have a teacher who can show in practice what needs to be done.
In my early career I played for Santos F.C of Brazil where “Pele” played. I had the opportunity to be coached by 4 of “Pele’s partners”
“Sr. Olavo, Coutinho, Mengalvio and Pepe who coached “Pepe Guardiola”
My website www.braziliansoccerskills.com has more info about me.