Simon B.

I currently play in a 4th division club of Spain, and have privately coached players in the northern virginia area for 3 years. I currently hold the level 1 UEFA Spanish federated coaching badge, and I work with all age groups, as well as all levels. I have developed a love for privately coaching players since my collegiate career days, and have enjoyed seeing the progress of my players. Most importantly, being in Europe for the past 2 years and seeing the day to day level of the professional environment standards has given me the ability to transmit knowledge to players that might not be too available in the current american demographic of youth soccer.

I have played in spain for 3 seasons, first being with UD San sebastian de los Reyes in Madrid, then with Moralo CP, then with CF Talavera de la Reina. During my youth years, I have played in various clubs, from NVSC to VSA, as well as being a dp for VDA. I was a captain for my nvsc and vsa teams. Collegiately, I played at Bridgewater college before making the jump overseas.

Highly technical, as well as maximum focus and intensity. Awareness is a huge part of the game that isn't taught too well in the youth american soccer demographic, and its something that I stress about in every session. Using both feet is fundamental for success, whether your goal is collegiate or professionally. Lastly, fitness is a must, and I have learned and observed highly demanding exercises and drills that many highly qualified European coaches have implemented in their own training sessions.