Reviews - True PD

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This has been a phenomenal place for our 12 year old son. Coach Kyle does an amazing job teaching the kids a variety of soccer techniques, from heading the ball, to dribbling, to defensive drills, striking, etc. We had our first NAL game for the season this past weekend, and what a difference we noticed from working with Coach Kyle. Our son's ball striking, field awareness and footwork have improved significantly. We have been going religiously to True at least once a week, sometimes two times a week since the end of summer, and into the fall and winter. We will continue even with the spring season ramping up because what coach Kyle teaches cannot be replicated. We appreciate it very much. From a parent's perspective it is so fun to watch the improvement and to see how happy and confident our son is becoming on the field. Thank you! 😀

Ayesha Ahmed

Our son has been training with Kyle for over a year and we have seen so much growth in our son's skills and confidence on the soccer field. Playing for a travel soccer team can be really challenging and Kyle's training sessions focus on how to improve game play, endurance, confidence and overall attitude towards sportsmanship. He also knows how to have fun with the kiddos and keep them engaged throughout the training sessions. We feel very fortunate our son has the opportunity to train with a coach at Kyle's level and we look forward to sending our son to TPD in the years to come!

Van Tang

Coach Kyle has coached both of my sons for over a year, and they have visibly improved in both skill and mindset under his guidance. My younger son was moved up to the MLS Next team, and my older son earned the trust of his team coach who expects a lot from the players. Coach Kyle and Coach Louie are kind and caring role models, and they make it fun for players to strive to be the best they can be, and they have the professional experience and technical expertise to help their players excel.

Chris Ward

My son has been going to TPD since end of the summer and it has really helped him develop a multitude of technical skillsets. His shots, dribbling, physicality, checking have all improved significantly and now are translating into tangible applications in game situations for him. He has also gained confidence as he is now more comfortable on the ball. Appreciate both Kyle and Phil's coaching to help him in his journey.

David Brown

My daughter has been training with Kyle for many, many years and he is an outstanding coach and mentor to young players. Kyle is great at developing players and really puts his heart into improving all facets of the player's game. Kyle is great at technique and establishing strong technical skills. Beyond that, he also provides great advice on strategy that separates the good players from the great. His sessions are fun but meaningful and he does a great job of connecting with players of all ages and skill levels. Under the new True Player Development I am certain that their training will be even more focused and cutting edge.

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Shelley (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“My son just had his first session with Coach Kyle this evening. In one meeting I have so much to say about this coach. First, Kyle’s love and passion for the sport is infectious. You can tell he loves it and wants to pass on his love to the kids he works with. Next, he is so good at positive reinforcement, pointing out how my son was doing things well and what he needed to improve on, then would ask him when he made a mistake, “tell me what do you think you did that time?” when something did not work right. It challenged him and made him pay closer attention to what he was doing and think about it. Also, he explained not only how to do something, but why to do it a certain way, or why to not do something a certain way. He engaged him and made him feel good about the learning process.

My son use to have a love for soccer that I saw dwindling due to coaches in the program he was in picking out the most athletic kids in the group and focusing their efforts in training on those that they deemed worthwhile verses all of the kids. Kyle understands that soccer is as much a mental game as it is physical and fosters encouragement on both sides. My son left the field today with a smile on his face telling me he could not wait to work with him again and that he felt a joy for the game again that he had not had for a long time.

To me, what Kyle did for my son in an hour of time was well worth the price of the session and the sessions going forward. And even if my son does not become a superstar soccer player, which we all know most of our kids won’t, Kyle is inspiring his love of the game again and I truly believe he will become a better player, and potentially a better person by working with Kyle. And that I have to say is actually priceless!”

Shari (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“I had been thinking about a soccer trainer for my son for quite awhile. Going in to high school soccer where the age range was so wide, he was intimidated by the size and speed of his teammates and opponents. Combined with battling through some injuries, his confidence was just not where it should be and we started to see his love for the game diminish. When I saw Kyle’s Bio for training, I immediately knew that he was exactly what my son needed. Kyle teaches more than just soccer, he teaches life skills such as hard work, determination and integrity. Every interaction with Kyle brings out the best in my son. Kyle looked at my son’s skills, identified what skills needed improvement, and what skills he has that he could capitalize on. In addition, he taught my son skills that he needed to know for the position that he was playing that was new to him this year, and gave him some pointers on how to play that position. Almost immediately, you could see the improvement in his game and his confidence on the field.

Even if my son never plays a minute of soccer past high school, he is a better person for working with Kyle.

Kyle also trains my daughter, she is much younger and had a different situation, her team is of mixed ages and has a wide range of skill level. We wanted to make sure that her individual development continued to progress. After their first league game, my daughter said she was intimidated by the opponents size, and she didn’t play the way she normally would. The next session with Kyle, he gave her a pep talk and taught her how to play against the bigger girls. After that she has played with confidence regardless of the size of the other team. She loves to go to train with Kyle and works so hard for him. Kyle teaches her not only skills but confidence, and it shows every time she steps on the field. After a good game she says to me “Kyle would have been proud of me today”.

As a parent, I love working with Kyle, he tells us what he is doing with the kids, why he is doing it and how they are progressing. His training has made a positive impact on my children both on and off the field.”

Susan (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“We are so thankful we were able to connect with Kyle as a soccer trainer for our 2 daughters. He is so encouraging, knowledgeable, skilled and positive at all of their training sessions. We have seen great improvement in each of them and it has boosted their confidence on the soccer field. They love Kyle’s easy going demeanor, his exceptional knowledge of the game and how well he can explain things to them. They are learning so much about soccer under his instruction and are having a ton of fun doing it. Not only are my daughters gaining valuable soccer skills from Kyle, they are also learning valuable life skills from his positive influence and belief in them. Kyle is by far the best trainer we have ever seen! My husband, kids and I would all highly recommend Kyle for soccer training for anyone at any level. He is truly exceptional at what he does. Thank you Kyle

Van (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“In our first session, Coach Kyle helped my son improve on a weakness by giving clear instructions, being positive, being a fun person to work with, and connecting with my son at a personal level. Coach Kyle didn’t use any gimmicks to make the practice fun, he was able to make the actual work at hand fun. I loved that Coach Kyle affirmed my son’s skills and believed in my son’s potential to grow as a player in specific ways. Any extra practice helps, but I believe that Coach Kyle is someone who can help a player move to the next level in a significant way and is genuinely driven by this mission.”

Randy (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

Lisa (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

We were looking for a trainer to work with our daughter who is 14. Wow we were so pleased to have found Kyle. He is true to his bio. He loves what he does and is evident in all aspects of his training sessions. He challenged and motivated her with new skill and technique that she was excited to practice on her own. He took time to find out what she wanted to improve on. He always had feedback for her and for us. He shared his love for the game with her and his knowledge especially about midfield. But above all he is a very kind and caring man. She loved working with him and I could always tell because of the smile on her face. I recommend him 100%. Your child will benefit from working with Kyle. I know because mine did.”

John (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“My daughter really enjoyed working with Kyle and looks forward to her next session. This is great because her self confidence was wavering a little with high school tryouts looming, and her session with Kyle really seemed to energize her and get her motivated to go play again.

Update 2-27-16:

Today she starts tryouts for high school and she is much more confident and feeling really comfortable going into it.

Kyle’s demeanor and personality was perfect for her and you can just tell he really cares about the people he trains. I would recommend Kyle in a heartbeat to anyone that is looking for a trainer to coach their kids (or themselves).”

Blair (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“Training with Kyle has made a huge difference not only in my daughter’s technique and skills, but her confidence as well. But Kyle’s passion for his atheletes goes beyond the pitch. He offers advice on healthy living, nutrition, and conditioning. His positive attitude is infectious and we hope that our training can continue for a long time. Anyone considering training for their child should take full advantage of this young man’s skill, knowledge, and passion. I fully recommend him without reservation. “

Mark (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“Coach Kyle worked with my 11 year old daughter and offered a nice balance of positive support and insightful correction. She was able to see progress in her skills in a brief period of time giving her more focus and confidence. Looking forward to continue working with Kyle.”

Brit (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“Coach Kyle took the time to come to my sons game. Coach did this prior to the first training session. Coach Kyle went above and beyond to get to know my son as a person and as a soccer player.”

Bala (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“Coach Kyle has been coaching my girls for the past months. He tailored each session based on my input and his observation my girls’ progress. He knows how to get the best out of my girls, great with kids, and excellent with explaining new techniques. My girls will be having many more sessions and we are glad that we found him. I will definitely recommend Coach Kyle”

Erik (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“Simply put, you won’t find a better youth soccer coach (my son is 8)! Coach Kyle is super positive and high energy throughout. Awesome drills and advice along the way made the time fly by – I would and have recommended Coach Kyle to other friends. We are going back for more lessons for sure.”

Kimberly (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“After just a few training sessions with Coach Kyle, my daughter showed definite improvements in her performance during games and we could see a change in her confidence level. I appreciate how he gives both the player and parent a summary of each session and also gives homework to work on during the time between training. Training with Coach Kyle has already shown to be a good investment into her future as a soccer player.”

Douglas (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“Kyle is a 5 star private coach. He knows his soccer. He can teach so many technical aspects of the game as well tactical.”

Missy (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“My son absolutely loved his time with Coach Kyle. He feels like the instruction from Kyle has made him a better player after just 1 session and I agree. He can’t wait to schedule another session.”

Bob (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“Kyle’s passion for the game and the players that he instruct is second to none. His positive attitude, knowledge of the game, and facilitation of training is the reason why we will continue to utilize his service and recommend him to everyone who is looking for private lessons. What a great find on CoachUp!”

Chad (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

We were looking for some extra coaching for our 9 yr old daughter in travel soccer. My daughter enjoyed learning with Coach Kyle very much. She really liked the instruction and had fun in the process. She keeps asking when she can train again. That is better than a five star rating for any parent!

Steve (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“Excellent combination of knowledge, experience, and most importantly, Enthusiasm. Very patient with two very energetic kids.”

Steve (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“Excellent combination of knowledge, experience, and most importantly, Enthusiasm. Very patient with two very energetic kids.”

John (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“I can’t say enough good things about Kyle. He spent time with my 9 year old daughter working on core soccer fundamentals. Speed, shooting, passing, trapping. He provided her a number of drills she could do at home or with her sister. Kyle works through consistent positive feedback. He constantly was providing correction and encouragement throughout the session. Kyle made the session about having fun while working hard. My daughter love working with coach Kyle and wanted to bring him to practice to work with her other teammates.”

Joe (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“Kyle’s style and holistic approach not only helped my 7 year old son in skill development but grew his passion for the game! I traveled 40 minutes each week to have my son practice with Kyle. He worked my son hard and challenged him the entire time, yet my son never asked to stop and was disappointed when practice was over. When my son would ask when he could practice again with Kyle, I knew that he was developing my sons desire to achieve at a higher level. Kyle strong attributes with younger children is developing thier ball striking and handling skill sets. Kyle is approachable and values the parents input which allows further insight in your child’s development. If you need a coach to develop your child skill and passion for the game, I would recommend Kyle.”

Melody (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“Absolutely a terrific experience. Kyle’s knowledge and passion for the game showed through in the enthusiasm to train and take the player to a higher level. I would recommend Kyle to anyone at any level. We chose to make a long drive to train with Kyle, and it was worth every mile.”

Kathryn (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“Kyle’s training has been, quite literally, a ‘game changer’ for my sons. He has very quickly been able to enhance existing skills, and teach new skills. More importantly, he has imparted confidence and motivation to my sons. Kyle’s training sessions are fantastic. He has a gift for instruction! My sons are already playing at a very high level, but, having individualized, professional instruction has made a huge difference to them. I highly recommend Kyle!”

John (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“Coach Kyle is a great coach and my daughter is already seeing positive results through the first 2 sessions! Her footwork skills are improving and her confidence has grown after each session. The 2 things that separate Coach Kyle from other coaches we have had is his knowledge of the game and the positive reinforcement he provides during and after each session. I have recommended coach Kyle to other members of her club team.”

David (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“What can we say !! We used coach up twice before with no success . We thought we would have one more go for my boy age 10 . Well we’re definitely glad we did . He works with him with great results and passion . Teaching him with great one on one session . That club coaches can’t do . He comes out of the session with mor confidence and wanting to go home to practice more . Thanks so much Dave”

Nick (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“Kyle is a great Coach, really knows Soccer and is passionate about it. Great attitude of wanting to help kids be their best and succeed to their next level. He has me work hard and I’m learning a lot.”

Kevin (also on/posted on Coachup Website)

“Coach Kyle has been great to work with. My two daughters have both thoroughly enjoyed his training sessions and learned a lot. He has been awesome! Highly recommend using him.”