Vanessa Jones

• Collective 3 years of youth soccer coaching:
~ 1+ years of coaching experience at COPA Soccer Training Center.
~ 2 years Youth Soccer Coach at Alameda Soccer Club (seasonal).
• Work with athletes of all levels, ranging from ages 6 to 19.
• Develop skills, foster creativity, and instill a love for the game in young athletes.
• Focus on tailored training programs for individual needs in one-on-one and small group sessions.
• Help each player reach their full potential through personalized coaching.
• Diverse soccer experience allows for effective connection with players across various age groups and skill levels.

• NCAA Division 1 student athlete on the women’s soccer team for the University of Toledo, while serving as team captain for two seasons.
• Played WPSL with the SF Nighthawks for 3 years.
• Competed in the UPSLW for 1 year and was named team captain.
• Prior to college, played 4 years on the varsity women’s soccer team at Arroyo High School. Received multiple accolades, including First Team All-League in addition to being voted unanimously as Player of the Year for the entire league my last season. Served as team captain, leading Arroyo from a Division 2 to Division 1 program.
• Played at the highest level of club soccer, ending my career with one of the top 10 teams in the country - California Magic, achieving several tournament victories, including Summer Surf Cup Champions in 2016.

1) Warm-Up / Goal: Prepare players physically and mentally.
• Light dynamic stretching, mobility exercises, and ball mastery (dribbling, first touch, juggling).

2) Initial Assessment (First Session Only) / Goal: Identify player strengths/weaknesses.
• Short drills on passing, shooting, and dribbling, followed by one-on-one feedback.

3) Technical Development / Goal: Improve ball skills and positional awareness.
• Passing patterns and drills on first touch, accurate passing, and ball control.

4) Small-Sided Games / Goal: Simulate match situations for critical thinking.
• 2v2 or 3v3 games emphasizing decision-making, positioning, and communication.

5) Tactical Focus / Goal: Enhance in-game strategy understanding.
• Situational drills and discussions on tactical adjustments.

6) Cool Down & Reflection
• Light stretching and a debrief on key lessons.
• Assign individual development tasks (e.g., juggling, wall passes).

7) Continued Development (Homework)
• Daily tasks like juggling and wall passing.
• Watch professional matches to reinforce training concepts.

8) Player Feedback
• Provide individualized feedback and set goals for the next session.