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Rufael S., Chicago, IL Soccer Coach

Rufael S.

Soccer

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Soccer coach by day, D1 semi-pro by night—helping young athletes' level up their game with a mix of skill, strategy, and endless passion!" View all coaching experience

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Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. Hamlin Park Soccer Field, 7651 Hamlin Avenue, Skokie, IL
  2. Clyde Park Soccer Field, 1808 South Laramie Avenue, Cicero, IL
  3. Portage Park, Chicago, IL

Coach is willing to travel up to 10 miles

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Goalkeeper, Midfield, Forward, Defense

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

Credentials

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Goalkeeper, Midfield, Forward, Defense

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

More About Coach Rufael

Soccer coach experienced in training athletes across all age groups, focusing on skill development, tactics, and fostering sportsmanship. Dedicated to passing my experience to the next generation.

Lifelong soccer player with extensive experience, including collegiate play at PGCC and current participation in semi-professional Division 1 soccer in Maryland. Deeply passionate about the sport, I bring a rich background and a dedicated approach to every aspect of the game.

In our one-hour sessions, we begin with a dynamic warm-up, then move into targeted drills that vary based on your position—defenders work on positioning and tackling, midfielders focus on ball control and distribution, while forwards practice finishing and movement off the ball. I incorporate game scenarios to apply these skills in a tactical context, providing immediate feedback. The session ends with a cool-down and a review of key takeaways to ensure continuous improvement and understanding of the sport's nuances.

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Client Reviews

Coach Rafael, is very responsive. When I reached out to him, he wrote back and fully addressed everything I had written. He not only addressed the likely reasons why my son was struggling in certain areas, he also let me know the ways in which he would help him overcome each struggle.
My son said that coach explains every drill and its importance, and also trains him with real game scenarios. He is very happy to work with coach Rafael and is looking forward to more training.

Coach Rufael was wonderful to work with. He is very responsive to questions or concerns I had. My son said he was "relatable" and gave him some great tips to use during practice and games. Although the drive is a little far from us, it was well worth it.

Super easy to communicate with - my teenager thought he was a great coach and very insightful

Coach Rufael was knowledgeable and engaging! He built a relationship with my son, which helped to motivate and engage my son in the game. I would strongly reccomend Rufael, we had a great experience!

Coach Rufael is dedicated and passionate about training kids to get better at soccer. He has helped my son improve a lot on his technical skills and confidence level after just several sessions. My son loves training with him! It’s really a pleasure working with Coach Rufael.

We had a wonderful experience with Coach Rufael today. He was fantastic with my son and really broke the game down to his level. He was friendly, supportive and overall fantastic. My Seven year old already feels more confident and is excited to book more lessons with him.

Rufael is an amazing trainer. He knows how to push you without overdoing it, and he always makes sure the workouts fit your goals. He explains everything clearly, keeps you motivated, and makes training a positive experience.

Coach Ruffie is awesome! We are doing basic skills with some keeper specific training and it's going great. His attentiveness and positive attitude make it easy for my son to connect and stay engaged. At the end of each session he is sweaty and happy and full of confidence to take onto the field every weekend. Thanks Coach!

My son just completed his second one-on-one soccer session with Coach Rufael, and we couldn’t be happier. He’s absolutely loving the training experience! Coach Rufael is incredibly professional, responsive, and communicates clearly…making the whole process smooth and enjoyable. In just two sessions, my son has already worked on a variety of skills that are essential to improving his game. He’s so motivated and excited that he asked me to book 20 more sessions with Coach Rufael. Highly recommend!

This is a comment from my grandson Coach Rufael coaching skills are great l like how coach teaches me offense and defense moves in soccer. Coach Rufael is the “Greatest!! soccer coach.

Thanks Coach Rufael greatly appreciate!

Cheryl

Coach Rafael Solomon is a great coach who is passionate about teaching soccer. My son has been working with coach for 3 months and has drastically improved in Soccer. Rufi pushes my son to reach his potential while simultaneously instilling the confidence for him to compete with other kids. I’ve been extremely happy with the results

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Coach Rufael has been a fantastic influence on my 9-year-old son's soccer development. He possesses a rare combination of technical expertise and a positive, engaging coaching style. My son's skills have noticeably improved thanks to Coach Rufael's dedicated coaching. We're so grateful for his commitment to the growth of our son's soccer skills

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Coach Rufael was all set up and ready to go well before it was time to train! He was knowledgeable and taught with intention. My daughter enjoyed their session and said he was a “great coach”. We’re
looking forward to the next one.

Great coach. He is very patient with my son and he is very experienced with teaching kids with soccer.

Coach Rufael is very knowledgeable and patient which is a double plus for my son. He came prepared and had a passion shown through his training session.

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