Private Lessons & Coaches in Troy, IL

With more than two decades of soccer passion and experience, I create a fun, supportive environment where players of all levels can thrive. As a former college player at Maryville University and college coach at UHSP, I bring both high-level playing experience and proven coaching strategies to every session. I currently run a college sports recruiting company (CSR - College Sport Recruiter) dedicated to helping student-athletes get recruited and play soccer at the next level. I also previously served as the Manager of Soccer Operations at TOCA Soccer STL, where I led a team of high-intensity trainers focused on elite player development. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming for college soccer, I’m here to help you unlock your full potential and love the game even more.

"Coach Gus is the best! I used to be nervous on the field, but now I feel way more confident. He always makes our training fun and teaches me things in a way that’s easy to understand. I’ve already improved my footwork and learned how to pass better with both feet!

Hello, My name is Edita Black and i was born and raised in Bosnia. I have lived in the United States for the last 35 years. My background includes bio pharmaceutical engineering, teaching special education all ages, private tutoring of the English language and remote interpreting for Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian languages.

"Edita is wonderful! Please book her for your next class. I booked her last summer and when i started med school everything i learned with her made it so much easier! I will be graduating in 2 years and i still go to her for some words when i have to take an exam! She is a teacher, a friend!