Tarik P.

My coaching experience includes working with youth athletes in Germany and collegiate soccer programs in the United States.

Between 2019 and 2020, I worked as an elementary and middle school soccer coach in Germany, where I helped young players develop their fundamental technical skills, improve their understanding of the game, and build confidence.

During my undergraduate studies at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), I assisted with the soccer program’s training sessions and daily operations as part of my Sports Management degree. I also gained experience working with Division I soccer ID camps at both ETSU and Marshall University, helping provide an organized and developmental environment for aspiring collegiate players.

I focus on individual player development, particularly technical ability, ball control, dribbling, 1v1 situations, speed, finishing, and attacking skills. My coaching philosophy emphasizes discipline, accountability, confidence, and helping every athlete reach their individual potential.

I am currently a professional soccer player competing in USL League One with the Richmond Kickers.

My soccer career began in Germany, where I competed at the youth national team level and spent four years playing in the Youth Bundesliga with a Bundesliga academy team. This experience provided me with an elite development environment and a strong foundation in professional-level training and competition.

My collegiate career includes competing at the NCAA Division I level at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and Marshall University.

At ETSU, I was part of the team leadership group from 2022–2023, earned three First Team All-Conference selections, and was named Southern Conference Player of the Year in 2023. I also helped lead the program to two conference championships and finished as the second all-time leading scorer and second all-time leader in points in program history. In 2022, I was recognized as a USL League Two Top 32 Prospect.

I continued my collegiate career at Marshall University in 2024, where I was a regular starter and helped the team reach the NCAA College Cup Final. I earned College Cup All-Tournament recognition and was part of the team that finished as National Runner-Up.

Following my collegiate career, I played professionally for SC Weiche Flensburg 08 in Germany’s Regionalliga Nord in 2025 before continuing my professional career in the United States with the Richmond Kickers.

My experience spans youth national team competition, elite German academy soccer, NCAA Division I soccer, and professional soccer in both Germany and the United States.

I structure my training sessions similarly to how I approach my own professional off-season training. Every session follows a clear progression, but the exercises and intensity are tailored to the individual player’s age, ability, position, strengths, and areas for improvement.

A typical session consists of:

1. Warm-Up: Dynamic movements, mobility, coordination, and ball familiarization to prepare the player physically and technically.
2. Technical & Dribbling Drills: Ball mastery, first touch, close control, dribbling, change of direction, and 1v1 situations.
3. Passing Drills: Passing accuracy, receiving, first touch, combination play, and playing with different surfaces of the foot.
4. Crossing & Attacking: Crossing technique, movement into attacking spaces, timing, and finishing from wide positions.
5. Shooting & Finishing: Shooting technique, finishing from different angles, attacking movements, and developing confidence in front of goal.

Throughout each session, I focus on quality, repetition, proper technique, and gradual progression. I adapt the drills to the player’s individual profile and goals rather than using the same training program for everyone.

My goal is to provide every athlete with a structured, professional training experience that improves their technical ability, confidence, and overall performance on the field.