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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
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
Training Locations
- Hamlin Park Soccer Field, 7651 Hamlin Avenue, Skokie, IL
- Clyde Park Soccer Field, 1808 South Laramie Avenue, Cicero, IL
- Portage Park, Chicago, IL
Coach is willing to travel up to 10 miles
Packages
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
1 session package with Coach Rufael. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$60 1 session + applicable fees
Recommended
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
3 session package with Coach Rufael. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$170 3 sessions ($57/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
5 session package with Coach Rufael. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$280 5 sessions ($56/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
10 session package with Coach Rufael. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$550 10 sessions ($55/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
An intensive 2-hour session focused on targeted growth areas, featuring extended, high-rep drills and detailed instruction to build technique, improve consistency, and accelerate development.
Session Length: 2 hours
$120 1 session + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
A high-impact 90-minute session designed to build stamina, improve endurance, and sharpen technique through focused, high-rep drills and personalized instruction. Perfect for athletes aiming to elevate their game and condi... See More
Session Length: 1 hour
$90 1 session + applicable fees
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Goalkeeper, Midfield, Forward, Defense
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Goal Kicks, Throw-Ins, Shooting, Penalty Kicks, Passing, One-on-Ones, One-Touch, Heading, Free Kicks, First Touch, Dribbling, Crossing, Corner Kicks, Agility
Credentials
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Goalkeeper, Midfield, Forward, Defense
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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
Brit (CoachUp client)
Super easy to communicate with - my teenager thought he was a great coach and very insightful
Gretchen (CoachUp client)
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!
Mai (CoachUp client)
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.
Lauren (CoachUp client)
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.
Omar (CoachUp client)
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.
Jonathan (CoachUp client)
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!
Tiffany (CoachUp client)
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!
Marlin (CoachUp client)
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
Kuntcheramen (CoachUp client)
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
Safi (CoachUp client)
Terrific!
Amy (CoachUp client)
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Gbolahan (CoachUp client)
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
Arthur (CoachUp client)
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Jeff (CoachUp client)
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Armani (CoachUp client)
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.
Liang (CoachUp client)
Great coach. He is very patient with my son and he is very experienced with teaching kids with soccer.
Charles (CoachUp client)
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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