Stefano C.

I have experience coaching soccer players ages 7–18 through private one-on-one sessions, small-group training, and youth camps. My coaching focuses on technical development, game awareness, and building confidence in a positive, challenging environment.

I have worked with players of all skill levels, from beginners to competitive youth athletes looking to improve specific aspects of their game. In addition to private training, I have coached at soccer camps and with club teams, helping players develop both individually and within a team setting.

As a former semi-professional player in Italy and an NCAA Division I athlete at Gonzaga and Hofstra University, I bring firsthand playing experience into every session. I also hold a U.S. Soccer Grassroots Coaching License, which supports my commitment to providing structured, age-appropriate, and effective training.

I competed at the NCAA Division I level for three seasons, playing two years at Gonzaga University and one season at Hofstra University. Before coming to the United States, I played semi-professionally in Italy’s Serie D (Fourth Division) with Crema, where I made more than 50 appearances over two seasons.

Throughout my collegiate career, I earned All-Conference Honorable Mention honors at Gonzaga University. During my season at Hofstra University, I was named Third Team All-Conference and United Soccer Coaches First Team All-Atlantic Region.

My experience competing at both the collegiate and semi-professional levels has given me a strong understanding of the technical, tactical, and mental aspects of the game, which I now bring into every coaching session.

Every session is tailored to the athlete’s age, skill level, and individual goals. We begin with a dynamic warm-up and ball mastery exercises to get comfortable on the ball before moving into technical work such as first touch, passing, dribbling, shooting, crossing, or finishing.

As the session progresses, I incorporate game-realistic drills that challenge decision-making, speed of play, movement, and positioning. Depending on the player’s needs, we may also work on position-specific skills for attackers, midfielders, defenders, or wingers.

If a player has a specific area they want to improve—whether it’s finishing, 1v1 moves, weak foot development, or tactical awareness—I build the session around those goals to maximize their progress.

I believe in creating a positive but demanding training environment where players are encouraged to push themselves, ask questions, and enjoy the process. Every session ends with feedback and key takeaways so players know what to continue working on between trainings.