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Richard Afolayanka

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Soccer lessons with

Richard Afolayanka

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About your soccer coach

I’m Richie: An attack-minded footballer and dedicated coach shaped by more than a decade of competing, studying, and teaching the game. My journey has carried me from youth and academy football, including time within FC Barcelona’s training system, to college soccer, and into the professional environment through trials and training stints across the U.S. and Europe. Alongside my playing career, I’ve coached at the collegiate level, serving as an assistant coach at the collegiate level, where I focused on strength and conditioning, technical development, and individualized performance planning. With a background in Exercise Science and Psychology, I bring a mind-body approach that helps players understand not just what to do, but why it works. Whether you’re a young player hungry to sharpen your foundation or an adult athlete returning to the game, I tailor every session to meet you where you are. My coaching style blends detail-oriented instruction with an encouraging, athlete-centered energy. I want every player I work with to feel seen, supported, and challenged. I believe football is both art and discipline a craft of repetition, creativity, and heart. My mission is to help you unlock your next level with clarity, confidence, and training that actually translates on the pitch. If you’re ready to grow technically, physically, and mentally I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

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Teaches: Adults
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Not specified
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Years Playing: 15 years
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Given: 2 lessons

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Accomplishments

➕ MountainEastChampionship All TournamentTeam(2022)

Specializations

⚽Passing & Receiving
⚽Defending & Tackling
⚽Shooting & Scoring
⚽Ball Control & Dribbling

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Beginner training plan
Your first lessonI start the first lesson by getting to know the player their goals, experience, comfort level, and what excites them about the game. From there, we ease into a light warm-up and move through simple ball-familiarity drills that build confidence right away. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s comfort. I focus on clear instruction, positive reinforcement, and creating a relaxed environment where the player feels safe to learn, try, and make mistakes. By the end of the first session, they walk away feeling encouraged, supported, and excited for what’s next.
Lesson 11+Once we pass the ten-session mark, training shifts into true development mode. The basics become second nature, and we begin sharpening technique while introducing more game-specific elements such as: • Consistent first-touch under pressure • Faster dribbling with awareness • Intro to combination play • Better body positioning on and off the ball • Beginner-friendly tactical understanding • Confidence in 1v1 attacking and defending situations • Stronger ball striking and accuracy • Improved coordination, balance, and movement patterns At this stage, the player starts to feel like a real footballer. We continue advancing at their pace, building a long-term foundation that prepares them for team play, tryouts, and continued growth. The sessions feel exciting, challenging, and purpose-driven always centered on helping them love the game while steadily leveling up.
Lesson 4-10Lessons four through ten are where momentum kicks in. Here, the player starts understanding how the pieces fit together. We add: • Directional dribbling and turns • First-touch improvement • Passing accuracy and timing • Ball striking basics (inside foot, laces) • Intro to 1v1 moves • Small decision-making moments (when to dribble vs. pass) • Light conditioning and agility work • Simple attacking and defending concepts These sessions are structured but creative. The player begins to feel smoother on the ball, more coordinated, and more confident in real soccer situations. Each session builds on the last, layering skill after skill in a way that feels natural and rewarding.
Lesson 2-3In lessons two and three, we start building structure. We work on foundational skills like dribbling technique, basic ball control, proper passing mechanics, and learning how to use both feet. Everything remains beginner-friendly, but the challenges slowly increase so the player feels themselves improving. These sessions focus on repetition, rhythm, and reinforcing good habits while still keeping things fun, smooth, and confidence-driven.
What you need to bringNone
What I can bringBalls, cones, Mini Goals, Hurdles, etc

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