Zach U.

The players that train with me are admired by others and inspire their teammates. They have their coaches unwavering trust. They are never afraid to fail or make decisions.

I coach the 2010 and 2014 Boys teams at Oceanside Breakers. I enjoy working with players of all ages and levels as I firmly believe that given the proper motivation and training techniques, any player can improve their game to play at an elite level. No one knows their full potential. One of my goals as a trainer is to help players discover how high their ceiling can rise.

I have 12 years of coaching experience ranging from recreational to collegiate. I hold an USSF "D" License, Coerver Coaching Diploma, and Fiorentina Method Diploma.

My sessions incorporate activities/drills developed by world renowned soccer training organizations including Coerver Coaching, Fiorentina (Serie A, Italy) and FC Barcelona (La Liga, Spain).

Youth:
El Dorado United:
(2002 - 2004) 3x Cal North State Champions
1x Region IV Champions
San Juan SC:
(2004 - 2009) 1x Cal North State Semi-Finalist
Surf Cup Champions (2008)
Surf Cup Semi-Finalist (2007)

Ponderosa High School:
(2005) Sierra Valley Conference - Champions
(2006) Sierra Valley Conference - Champions
(2006) 1st Team All-League
(2007) Sierra Valley Conference - Finalist
(2007) 1st Team All-League

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:
(2008) Defensive Player of the year
(2009) Defensive Player of the Year
(2009) 1st Team All-Arizona

Semi-Professional (NPSL):
(2010) Sacramento Gold
Golden Gate Conference Champions
West Region Champions
National Champions
(2014) Golden Gate Conference Champions
West Region Champions
National Semi-Finalist

General Training Session Breakdown:

1) Pre-session talk (i.e. session overview, physical and mental preparedness, general questions)
2) Warm Up: Ball Mastery
3) Passing and Receiving
4) Moves
5) Speed
6) Finishing
7) Cool down / Q&A

Sessions range in intensity from light to vigorous

I take many factors into consideration when customizing a training to fit the specific needs of each player including, age, ability, fitness level, and mentality. I earnestly seek insight from parents and players regarding the latter's emotional sensitivity level in order to enhance my ability to encourage and direct players as they train.