SOCCER PERFORMANCE COACH
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European, Certified US Club Soccer Coach ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
"What differentiates Robert as a coach is his specialization in both physical and mental performance. Physical abilities like strength, speed, and agility are crucial, but Robert understands that mental factors contribute to around 50-90% of athletic performance."
ABOUT ME
US Soccer Federation C License & Cal South Certified Club Coach
10+ years coaching youth soccer in USA & Ireland. 20 years playing
Certified Personal Trainer
Cognitive Performance Coach & Certified Mental Strength Coach
Focusing on positive psychological development
Fully Insured on premises
Flood lit for night Sessions
HOW I IMPROVE ATHLETES (MENTALLY & PHYSICALLY)
Technical Skills: Improve technical abilities such as dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, tackling, and heading. Coach Robert is an advocate & founder of the "First Touch Principle" and "Game Anticipation".
Physical Conditioning: Developing physical attributes: endurance, speed, agility, strength & flexibility.
Individual Development: Providing tailored assessments & training sessions to improve each player's strengths, work on weaknesses and help them develop their unique skills.
Tactical Understanding: Teaching players game strategies, tactics, formations, positioning and decision-making based on different game situations. Anticipating opponents' moves.
Cognitive Performance: Providing tools to help players' well-being by focusing on confidence, focus and resilience to deal with pressure & improve decision making.
COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE
Integrated Cognitive Performance program
Backed by Dr. Sarah, an experienced Cognitive Psychologist with 15 years clinical research experience and a demonstrated track-record of grants and publications while at top tier academic universities, including UCLA and UCSD, applying the GeniusGyms program.
Decision-Making and Strategy:
Making effective decisions, adapting to changing situations, and strategic thinking during gameplay.
Emotional Control:
Managing emotions, handling stress, anxiety, and controlling reactions in high-pressure situations.
Visualization and Mental Rehearsal:
Using mental imagery and visualization techniques to prepare for competition and improve performance.
Impacts 50-90% of Athletic Performance
Have you been told to "Stay Positive", "Be focused", "Get in the game", "Get in the zone" etc. But how do you achieve this? The majority of coaches out there are ill-equipped to help athletes with their cognitive performance and focus only on the physical aspect to push you further.
Coach Robert helps you set goals and gives you the tools to help prepare and maintain mental performance in these areas:
Focus and Concentration:
Maintaining focus during training and competition, avoiding distractions, and staying concentrated on the task at hand.
Confidence and Mindset:
Believing in one's abilities, having self-confidence, and managing doubts or insecurities.
Motivation and Mental Toughness:
Staying motivated, overcoming adversity, and developing resilience to handle pressure, setbacks, and challenges.
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Combining Brain Cognition & Soccer
Robert uses technology to help soccer players improve: reaction and response speed, spatial awareness, peripheral vision, cognitive processing, motor control and co-ordination. Backed by neuroscientists and cognitive psychologists validated by the Genius Gyms program.
Sessions in Action
Processing and Reaction Speed - Interactive Wall
Decision Making Cognitive Training using the Genius Gyms App
High Cognitive Load to improve in-game decision making
Scanning and Peripheral Awareness to improve decision making
Passing Awareness
Peripheral Scanning
Pass and Move Awareness
Turning on the Ball
Agility, Footwork and Passing Awareness
Receiving and Distributing on the half turn
Plyometrics on the back foot
Cognition and Response Time
The Soccer Lab Facility
New turf feld with impact padding
Comfortably supports 4v4
Fully equipped with goals & tech accessories
Floodlights for night sessions
Dedicated space per athlete per session
30 yard Shooting Range with large goals
SERVICES OFFERED
CALL: (619) 800-0562 ⚽ Call to schedule or book online below. Muliple players accepted as a group. ⚽
1:1 Soccer
LESSONS
$50
Per Intake 1hr 1:1 session
- For players looking to improve skills
- Ball mastery/First touch
- Passing & Shooting
- Strength Training
- Speed & Agility work
- On/Off Ball Movement
- With a Certified Fitness Trainer
- With a US National Licensed
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1:1 Soccer + Cognitive Performance COACHING
For Intake Evaluation
- Players ready for next level (ECNL/MLS)
- Personalized Soccer Lesson +
- Access to the Neuro-Circuit ™
- Decision Making Training
- Reaction Time Training
- Cognitive Load Training
- Game Anxiety Training
- Vision Training
- Biometric performance data
- With a US National Licensed Soccer Coach
- With a Certified Fitness Trainer
- Genius Gyms Scientific Backed program
- Developed by a Cognitive Psychologist
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COGNITIVE
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
$250
Cognitive Assessment
- Measure your Cognitive ability
- Find your mental strengths & weaknesses
- Compare against players your age
- Cognitive Report with Immediate Results
- Baseline to measure variability
- Used in 300+ peer-reviewed studies over 25 years
- Scientifically Validated 12 million+ recorded
- Reviewed by a Cognitive Psychologist
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PEAK PERFORMANCE
COACHING
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Neuro-Circuit Athlete Program
- Club+/HS/College/Pro level
- Personalized Soccer Lesson +
- 1:1 Cognitive Performance Coaching +
- Personalized 6 week training program
- Cognitive Assessments
- Goal Setting
- Physical Assessment
- Cognitive Training
- Weekly progress
- Visualization
- Positive Self Talk
- Access to the Neuro-Circuit ™
- Genius Gyms Scientific Backed program
- With a US National Licensed Soccer Coach
- With a Certified Fitness Trainer
- Access to a Cognitive Psychologist
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6 WEEK DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Player Confidence Building
US Soccer Clubs are stressful environments: Assertive coaches, competition for game time, the pursuit of winning vs development, performance anxiety, parent expectations, team placement etc.
MENTAL PERFORMANCE
Our development program boosts soccer players' confidence by identifying strengths and areas for growth, empowering them to focus on skills that enhance mental resilience and game performance, with a Cognitive Psychologist.
COGNITIVE TRAINING
Our Cognitive training enhances soccer players' confidence by building quick decision-making skills, improving focus, and helping players stay composed under pressure—key traits that allow them to trust their instincts and perform at their best with a licensed coach & fitness trainer.
UNIQUE COGNITVE SOCCER TRAINING
UNIQUE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Genius Gyms is a game-changer for playes seeking to enhance their cognitive and physical performance. This innovative training approach goes beyond the traditional focus on physical endurance and strength, delving into the cognitive aspects that play a crucial role in developing top class players.
COGNITIVE SOCCER
Cognitive training helps individuals by sharpening mental skills that are crucial for peak performance. It enhances focus and concentration and speeds up accurate decision-making processes. Good soccer players make decisions on the ball, Genius Gyms players make decision before they receive the ball.
EXTENDED SERVICES OFFERED
Personalized Sessions
Based on the athletes goals combined with the results of Cognitive & Physical assessments, we generate a personalized step by step plan via weekly sessions to help the athlete achieve their goals.
Physical Assessment
We measure the athletes physical performance including speed, strength, balance, heart rate variability, flexibility etc., using latest biomarker technology.
Data Review of Results
We compile a report combining the athletes mental and physical performance and review them with the athlete identifying strengths and areas to improve.
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COGNITIVE VISION TRAINING
Elevate your game by improving your cognitive skills through 11-aside VR scenarios recreated from real life games.
We offer advanced Virtual Reality in-game scanning and vision training to improve memory and awareness.
Scanning is vital for enhanced vision, decision-making, & teamwork.
Advanced decision making
Soccer is all about space and time. Professional players scan around them before they receive the ball.The difference between a pro-player and an aspiring player is that they are able to make decisions before they receive the ball vs on the ball.
This training gains vital seconds and half yards over opponents & this teaches young players what their coaches cannot.
Locations and Call Out
CALL:
(619) 800-0562
Locations:
- Based in Poway
- Corporate Office:
La Jolla
UCSD Qualcomm Institute, Atkinson Hall – Fifth Floor, 9500 Gilman Drive #0436 La Jolla, CA 92093
- Available for Callout in San Diego County