A Real Plan.
A Real Coach.
Real Progress.
Private 1-on-1 soccer training built around The Personal Development Plan — a structured roadmap, written session feedback, and measurable progress tracked across every session. Not just more touches. Better development.
- Written feedback after every session
- SoccerBot360 + Speed Court access
- UEFA/USSF-licensed coaches
- Position-specific training plans
The Personal Development Plan
A documented roadmap your player owns — built around their goals, tracked every session.
The Personal Development Plan
Most private soccer training is just more touches. SFA’s 1-on-1 is built around a documented, tracked plan your player owns — so every session builds on the last and progress is something you can actually see.
Player Assessment
A structured first session to identify strengths, weaknesses, and priority areas — by position, age, and goal. The foundation of the plan.
Build the Plan
Your coach drafts a written development roadmap with specific goals, target skills, and a session-by-session focus. Parents get a copy.
Train With Purpose
60-minute sessions that execute the plan — high-rep, focused, position-specific. Real-time coaching corrections, every session.
Written Session Feedback
After every session, your coach writes feedback — what was worked on, what improved, what’s next. Progress is documented, not assumed.
A real plan you can hold
Documented goals and progression. Not a vague promise of “improvement.”
Every session builds on the last
Tracked progression — no repeating drills, no wasted reps.
Parents see what’s improving
Written feedback after each session. You’re never guessing what your coach worked on.
What we
actually train.
Every PDP is unique — but sessions draw from these core development areas. Your coach builds the right mix for your player’s age, position, and goals.
Ball Mastery & First Touch
The foundation of every player — cleaner touches, faster control, and confidence under pressure.
Speed of Play & Decision-Making
Train the brain, not just the feet — scanning, recognizing pressure, choosing the right pass before the ball arrives.
Position-Specific Training
Striker, midfielder, defender, goalkeeper — sessions built around the demands of the role your player actually plays.
Finishing & Shooting Technique
The reps that actually translate to games — shape, plant foot, contact, follow-through. Repeatable, not random.
Speed, Agility & Coordination
Athletic foundation — change of direction, first-step explosiveness, and the physical edge that wins balls.
Tactical Awareness & Positioning
The “why” behind the game — reading shape, spacing, opponent runs, and how to influence a phase of play.
Dribbling Under Pressure
The skill that separates good from great — close control in tight spaces, fakes, body shape, and beating a defender 1v1.
Game Confidence Under Pressure
The mental side — composure, resilience, the willingness to demand the ball when the game gets hard.
Train inside SoccerBot360 + Speed Court
1-on-1 sessions can include SoccerBot360 for high-rep technical and reaction work, plus Speed Court for agility and cognitive decision-making — measurable, repeatable, the same tech pro academies use.
From booking to real progress.
Four clear steps. No guesswork. Most players are training within the week.
Schedule Your Session
Pick a coach and time through the real-time booking system. Or let us recommend the best fit based on your player’s level.
First Session & Assessment
Your coach assesses strengths and priority areas, identifies the gaps holding your player back, and starts building the PDP.
Train With Purpose
Every 60-minute session executes the PDP — focused, high-rep, position-specific. Coaching corrections in real time.
Track & Adjust
Written feedback after every session. The PDP evolves with your player — new goals, new focus areas as they grow.
Real-time booking — check today’s availability
Pick a coach, pick a time, pay online. Most players book their first session within 5 minutes.
Six coaches. Honest matching.
Every coach at SFA has elite credentials — but they specialize differently. Match by goal and player level, or let us recommend the right fit.
U.S. Soccer Academy Coach of the Year (2016). Trained players who have gone on to MLS and the USMNT. Specializes in advanced technical refinement, tactical intelligence, and elite-level pathways.
- Advanced competitive players
- Academy-level athletes
- College recruiting prep
- Position-specific elite training
Former Columbus Crew SC Academy player and captain of the Ohio State Men’s Soccer team. Focuses on technical consistency, possession confidence, and high-tempo competitive sessions.
- Competitive middle & high school players
- Players preparing for high school or academy soccer
- Athletes wanting high-tempo sessions
- Leadership & possession-style development
Combines technical soccer training with speed, agility, and strength development. Masters in Sports Management, BS in Exercise Science, Coerver-trained. Helps athletes become faster, stronger, more explosive.
- Players needing speed & agility development
- Multi-sport athletes
- Off-season performance training
- Explosive power development
Former Ohio Christian University student-athlete. High-energy, personalized 1-on-1 sessions focused on first touch, ball mastery, and smarter decision-making under pressure.
- Players building fundamentals
- Game-day confidence development
- Decision-making under pressure
- Personalized, high-energy sessions
Over 20 years of coaching experience at Crew Jrs, Crew Pre-Academy, Sporting Columbus, and various high school programs. USSF National D Licensed. Played collegiate soccer at Anderson University.
- Players valuing deep experience
- Long-term technical development
- High school pathway preparation
- Consistent week-over-week coaching
Former Ohio State University soccer player currently completing an apprenticeship with SFA. Passionate about helping younger players build skills, confidence, and love for the game in a positive, encouraging environment.
- Younger players (ages 6–12)
- Building soccer confidence
- Positive first 1-on-1 experience
- Encouraging, patient coaching style
Not sure which coach fits your player? Email us at [email protected] or call (614) 300-0016 — we’ll recommend the best fit based on your player’s age, level, and goals.
The honest truth about
where players actually improve.
Team practice and group training have their place — but they’re not designed for individual development. Here’s how private 1-on-1 compares, fairly.
For Development
Club & School
With the PDP
Three tiers.
No hidden fees.
Every session is 60 minutes and includes the Personal Development Plan, written feedback, and access to SoccerBot360 + Speed Court. What changes is your coach.
Foundation
per 60-minute session
Brayden · Ezra · Dyland
- 60-minute 1-on-1 session
- The Personal Development Plan
- Written session feedback
- SoccerBot360 + Speed Court access
- Position-specific training
Elite Pathway
per 60-minute session
James Field
- Everything in Foundation and Performance
- UEFA & USSF “A” licensed coach
- U.S. Soccer Academy Coach of the Year (2016)
- 20+ years developing players to MLS, D1, USMNT
- Former MLS Academy + elite pathway specialist
- College recruiting prep & advanced tactics
Performance
per 60-minute session
Kevin · Jon Barleycorn
- Everything in Foundation
- USSF “D” licensed coaches
- 20+ years coaching experience (Jon)
- Speed, agility & performance specialty (Kevin)
- Multi-sport athletic development
Multi-session packages and consistent training discounts available. Email [email protected] for details if you’re training 2+ times per week.
Common questions.
Quick answers to what parents ask most before their first 1-on-1 session.
How much does 1-on-1 training cost?
Three tiers based on coach: $120 / $140 / $165 per 60-minute session. Every session includes the Personal Development Plan, written session feedback, and access to SoccerBot360 + Speed Court — the differences between tiers come down to the coach’s licensure and experience.
Multi-session packages and consistent-training discounts are available for players training 2+ times per week — email [email protected] for details.
How long is each session?
All private sessions are 60 minutes — long enough for warm-up, focused technical work, and game-realistic application. Most parents are surprised by how much is covered in an hour with a 1-on-1 coach.
What ages do you train?
1-on-1 training is available for players roughly age 6 through 18+. Each coach has age strengths — Dyland specializes in younger players (6–12), James and the senior coaches typically work with U11+ and competitive athletes preparing for elite pathways.
If you’re not sure which coach is right for your player’s age and level, email us or call (614) 300-0016 — we’ll recommend the right fit.
How often should my child train 1-on-1?
Most athletes see significant improvement with 1 session per week alongside their team training. Competitive players preparing for tryouts or chasing elite pathways often train 2–3x per week for faster, more measurable progress.
The Personal Development Plan adapts to your training frequency — your coach builds the session structure around how often you’re training.
Can I choose my coach?
Yes. You can pick a coach directly from the booking page based on their specialty, price tier, and availability. Each coach has their own real-time Acuity calendar.
If you’d rather we recommend a fit based on your player’s age, position, and goals, just reach out — that’s part of how we approach onboarding.
What’s “The Personal Development Plan”?
It’s the documented, written training plan your coach builds after your player’s first assessment session. The PDP includes specific goals, target skill areas, position-specific focus, and session-by-session progression — and it’s updated as your player grows.
Parents get a copy. After every session, your coach adds written feedback to track what was worked on, what improved, and what’s next. Progress becomes documented instead of assumed.
Do you offer small-group private training?
Yes. We also offer 2-on-1 and small-group private training — same booking system, same coaches, lower per-player cost when sharing a session with a teammate or sibling. Great for players who want focused coaching but with a training partner.
The booking page lets you select small-group session types — or email us to coordinate.
How is this different from my child’s team practice?
Team practice is designed to prepare the team for the next game. Coaches teach formations, set pieces, and team principles — which matters, but it doesn’t fix what’s specifically holding your individual player back.
Private 1-on-1 is the opposite: every minute targets your player. Their first touch, their decision-making, their position, their specific gaps. The PDP makes that improvement measurable instead of vague.
Can I book a single session, or do I have to commit long-term?
No commitment required. You can book a single 60-minute session through the real-time booking system — pick a coach, pick a time, pay online. Most parents book one to see how it goes, then schedule recurring sessions if it’s a good fit.
Still have a question?
Email [email protected] or call (614) 300-0016 — we’ll answer directly, usually within a few hours.
A real plan starts
with one session.
Pick a coach, pick a time, and have your player’s first 1-on-1 session this week. The Personal Development Plan starts on session one.
Grind Now, Shine Later. — The SFA Way