Todd M.

15 Years of experience training athletes at various age and playing levels.

Major coaching responsibilities: Several years as Head Varsity Soccer Coach at South Florence High School, and Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at Francis Marion University (NCAA Independent DI).

Part-time coaching and seasonal staff positions include: GA-SC Bulls Soccer Club, Aiken Soccer Club, Florence Soccer Association, Francis Marion Team Camps, Clemson Soccer Academy, North Florida Soccer Camps, Mill River Union High School Junior High, and Fair Haven Union High School.

Certifications include:
- United States Soccer Federation D and C.
- National Soccer Coaches Association of America National Licenses

Started playing soccer at age 6 in my hometown of Holland, NY. Lettered and started 4 years on the varsity squad. Awards: Captained the ‘93 and ‘94 varsity teams, selected for Erie County All-Star team 3 years, MVP award ‘94, and selected for Exceptional Senior game at Canisius College ‘94. Along with soccer played 2 years of varsity basketball starting as a point guard, ran varsity track setting the school record in the 2 mile and steeplechase, and competed on weekends for the cross-country ski team.

Attended Genesee Community College in Batavia, NY on a leadership scholarship for athletics playing 2 years of junior college soccer. Led team in assists both years attributing the “flip-throw” to a lot of those tallies. Awards: NSCAA Junior College 1st team All-Northeast-Region, and NSCAA Junior College 1st team All-American ’96.

Transferred to Castleton State College in VT to pursue a physical education degree and played 2 years as a starting central midfielder '96-'98. Awards: All Mayflower Conference 1st Team, and voted team captain. Played briefly for the Vermont Wander’s Professional Team in Burlington, VT.

10 Minute warm-up on the ball incorporating technical work with dynamic stretching and hip mobility work. 35 Minutes of client’s choice or combination of:
A.) Passing and receiving focusing on 1st touch, prep touch, playing away from pressure
B.) Technical ball work using footability ball control systems
C.) Defending fundamentals 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, and role of 3rd defenders.
Last 15 minutes finishing, striking, goal scoring and short fitness agility training.

*please note this is just an example and lessons can be adjusted to meet clients goal!