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Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca
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10 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Stefano C.
Soccer
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USSF National B Licensed coach born and raised in Italy, 10+ years of MLS Next, USL2, and European academy experience, specializing in high-intensity small group tactical training. View all coaching experience
Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 10 miles
Packages
Individual soccer training focused on technical development, ball mastery, finishing, passing, first touch, and decision-making. Sessions are personalized to the player's goals and position.
Session Length: 1 hour
$100 1 session + applicable fees
A structured training program designed to help players improve consistently through personalized sessions focused on technical skills, confidence, and game performance.
Session Length: 1 hour
$285 3 sessions ($95/ea) + applicable fees
Long-term individual development program for players committed to improving their technical ability, tactical understanding, and overall performance.
Session Length: 1 hour
$475 5 sessions ($95/ea) + applicable fees
Comprehensive player development package with personalized coaching designed to maximize improvement and prepare athletes for higher levels of competition.
Session Length: 1 hour
$900 10 sessions ($90/ea) + applicable fees
Train with other motivated players while receiving professional coaching in a competitive small group environment. Sessions focus on technical development, ball mastery, first touch, passing, finishing, and decision-making.
Session Length: 1 hour
$50 1 session + applicable fees
A structured training program designed for players who want consistent improvement. Players will develop technical skills, confidence, creativity, and game understanding through progressive training sessions.
Session Length: 1 hour
$235 5 sessions ($47/ea) + applicable fees
Customized small team training designed to improve technical ability, tactical awareness, communication, and speed of play. Ideal for club teams, school teams, or groups of players looking for professional coaching.
Session Length: 1 hour
$40 1 session + applicable fees
A complete player and team development program focused on improving individual skills, team concepts, tactical understanding, and overall performance through consistent professional training.
Session Length: 1 hour
$175 5 sessions ($35/ea) + applicable fees
Receive a professional breakdown of your game through detailed video analysis. Match footage will be reviewed to identify strengths, areas for improvement, technical execution, decision-making, positioning, and tactical un... See More
Session Length: 1 hour
$150 1 session + applicable fees
A structured video analysis program designed to help players improve over time. Multiple reviews allow for progress tracking, personalized feedback, and a clear development plan focused on improving performance.
Session Length: 1 hour
$400 3 sessions ($133/ea) + applicable fees
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Midfield, Forward, Defense
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Throw-Ins, Shooting, Penalty Kicks, Passing, One-on-Ones, One-Touch, Heading, Goal Kicks, Free Kicks, First Touch, Dribbling, Crossing, Corner Kicks, Agility
Credentials
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Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca
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10 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Midfield, Forward, Defense
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Throw-Ins, Shooting, Penalty Kicks, Passing, One-on-Ones, One-Touch, Heading, Goal Kicks, Free Kicks, First Touch, Dribbling, Crossing, Corner Kicks, Agility
More About Coach Stefano
Elite UEFA-Style Technical & Tactical Training in Hendersonville.
With over 10 years of experience developing youth players within world-class European Professional Academies (including Barca, AC Milan and Bologna structures), as well as coaching at the MLS Next and USL2 levels, I bring elite-tier training directly to Sumner County.
What Your Player Will Gain:
Pro-Academy Technical Mastery: High-repetition, high-intensity drills focused on first touch, body positioning, and speed of play under pressure.
Tactical Intelligence: In-game decision-making concepts derived from top-tier European youth setups.
Position-Specific Development: Tailored training blueprints built specifically for your player’s age, position, and competitive goals (ECNL, MLS Next, College Pathway).
Sessions are meticulously structured, high-energy, and designed strictly for players committed to taking their game to the absolute top tier. Available for 1-on-1 private development and small group tactical clinics in the Hendersonville area.
While my greatest accomplishments have come as a coach, I have a strong athletic background that has shaped my approach to player development. I played soccer at a high level in Italy, spending my youth career in the Inter FC Academy system through the age of 16, where I developed a strong technical and tactical foundation.
In addition to soccer, I competed in professional basketball in Italy's Third Division, an experience that strengthened my understanding of athletic performance, discipline, teamwork, and competitive mentality. Competing in two sports has given me a unique perspective on movement, decision-making, and the mental aspects of high-level competition.
Today, I combine my playing experiences with more than 10 years of coaching, helping players develop the technical skills, tactical awareness, confidence, and work ethic needed to succeed on the field.
Every session is customized to the player's age, position, and goals. I begin by evaluating the athlete's strengths and areas for improvement, then build a training plan that challenges them while keeping the session enjoyable and competitive.
A typical session starts with dynamic movement and ball mastery to improve coordination and first touch. From there, we move into technical work such as passing, receiving, dribbling, finishing, or defending, depending on the player's needs. As the session progresses, I introduce game-realistic exercises that improve decision-making, speed of play, and tactical awareness under pressure.
Throughout the session, I provide detailed coaching points, demonstrations, and immediate feedback so players understand not only how to execute a skill, but when and why to use it in a match. My goal is for every athlete to leave each session more confident, technically sharper, and better prepared to perform in games.
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