Private Soccer Training Sessions & Coaches in Norwalk, CT

I've been coaching soccer for 30+ years, as a player, coach, and Director of Coaches for New Haven Youth Soccer (NHYS). I was recently honored as United Soccer Coaches 2025 National Youth Coach of the Year. I've coached youth, high school, premier, and collegiate club teams. My approach is to meet players where they are to build strong technical players with a strong soccer IQ by growing their confidence with the ball from simple to more complex activities.

Played soccer and futsal for middle school, high school in Rio de Janeiro, School of Cadets of the Brazilian Air Force. Played in College FEderal University of Rio de Janeiro. Coached soccer in Colegio Alemao Rio de Janeiro, Coached youth soccer in England. Coached Boys and Girls Premier League Seattle for 17 years, coached Brazil All Nations Cup Seattle, won 2003, 2005, vice champion 2004, played for Masters, vice champion in 2007. Coaching Girls Varsity Soccer at Dominican Academy Manhattan.

With over 17 years of soccer instruction, I cultivate both skill and sportsmanship. I am dedicated to helping players of all levels reach their full potential through focused training and positive coaching. My approach balances rigorous development with an enjoyable learning experience. I have great skills to help students learn techniques,ball control footwork passes, traps technique,physical movement, use the body and many others like tricks.My knowledge comes from playing professional soccer experience and high level coaching soccer education. Elite AWF Warszawa..

"I played in the premier level and mark helped me clean up my game. He focused on tactical issues and had me level up my team play by participating more on defense and offense. He also helped me be more creative on the field

Having played overseas in Thailand & Costa Rica for a few years. I’m happy to share my experiences to the next generation & help them focus on the fundamentals of the game and not make the mistakes I made growing up. I'm passionate about fostering a love for the game while building confidence Let's unlock your potential on the pitch – together.

I have loved soccer since I was two. Starting with local clinics, leagues, and playing through school, I enjoyed the New Jersey and New York leagues and played five years in the ESFNA tournament for the New York Abay team as a right back. I paused my playing to become a coach, earning my C license and working on my B license with USA Soccer. I have coached middle school teams in Riverdale, Bronx, and worked with Soccer Kids NYC and the New York Red Bulls youth soccer club. Also, school.

"Start at an intermediate level, but the last class surprisingly completed the basic soccer skills very well.

Soccer have been part of my life since I was a kid. I have spend my teenage years to my mid 20s playing & later coaching my local team. I have my 5v5 & 7v7 USA grassroots certification. I look forward to help some of you reach your goals in this beautiful game we all love.