Soccer lessons with
Nick Armitage
From$35.43 per lesson
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Soccer lessons with
Nick Armitage
From$35.43 per lesson
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Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•3 reviews
99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•3 reviews
About your soccer coach
Ready to take your soccer game to the next level? I'm passionate about sharing my 20 years of playing/coaching experience to help athletes reach their full potential on and off the field. Open to all age groups and abilities, I work with every player on an individual basis to identity, develop, and maximize each player’s skillset! Coaching experience- 3+ years of youth coaching experience through clinics/camps (ages: 4-14) Associate Head Coach - Vistamar High School - assistant coach for Varsity program/JV Head Coach - 2023/24 Playing Experience - 20+ years overall, 8+ years SoCal Club Soccer, 4+ years Captain - Tulane University Club Soccer, 1 year New Orleans United Football Club (Semi-professional through Gulf Coast Premier League)
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Culver City, California
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Years Playing: 20 years
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Given: 68 lessons
Nick's availability
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Near Culver City, California
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Certifications & Badges
🔖Defender
👥Girls
🔖Forward
👥Boys
Specializations
⚽Passing & Receiving
⚽Defending & Tackling
⚽Shooting & Scoring
⚽Ball Control & Dribbling
Reputation
99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Average rating
5.0
14 ratings•3 reviews
Izzy
We love working with Nick!
DJ
Nick not only knows the game well, but also really connects with his students on a personal level!
Kevin
We have been amazed with the quick growth from just a few lessons!
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonI start with some basic passing drills, ranging from short to long to allow the player to get comfortable touching the ball around. After that, I will work on some basic ladder agility drills, followed by cone dribbling techniques to develop the agility portion of the game. Finally, I use small goals to work on accuracy in the final aspect of soccer: finishing/scoring goals!
Lesson 11+In these lessons, I add skills such as juggling the soccer ball, and I would try to add skills such as controlling the ball with other parts of your body/working on defensive shape/heading. Once the basics have been developed, we want to work on the other nuances of the game! Additionally, I will include other drills that work on the intellectual side of the game, working to develop the player’s mind while they are on the field. Soccer is an intellectual sport, ultimately!
Lesson 4-10During these lessons, I would move from small-sided work to work in a bigger space: long-passing, shooting on a bigger goal, etc.
Lesson 2-3In these lessons, I repeat my initial lesson plan with some slight add-ons/variations. Repetition/muscle memory is the most important thing for a beginner!
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonAdvanced agility/ladder footwork, advanced cone dribbling, first touch and shooting drills, IQ testing in game situations.
Lesson 11+Repetition of advanced work, position dependent!
Lesson 4-10Advanced work dependent on player’s position (ie: defender - defensive shape, 1v1 defending, clearing free kicks/corners/dangerous situations, midfielder - passing accuracy, corner kick practice, IQ development/tactical decision-making, forward - finishing drills, penalty/free-kick practice, hold-up play)
Lesson 2-3Repetition of first lessons! Muscle memory is key!
Youth players
Working with kidsAlthough the basics are the same, we can use simplified drill concepts and less-intense sessions to create a kid-friendly environment!
Working with teenagersI use similar concepts for teenagers, dependent on overall skill level/comfortability with the game. Each lesson is tailored to the wants/needs of the student!
What you need to bringExtra soccer balls for drills
What I can bringBalls, Mini-goals, cones, agility ladder
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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Soccer with Nick A.⭑ 5.0 (14 reviews)