About Essential Soccer
The Essential Soccer coaching company grew in the mid 1990's from an idea to provide aspiring young players access to a unique training experience. That idea has expanded and blossomed into one of the most innovative soccer coaching companies in the land, offering training that is unlikely to be found anywhere else to this day.
Essential Soccer has chosen to slowly grow to ensure that we get the right coach to teach your child. All of our Professional Coaches are steeped in soccer knowledge and have substantial playing experience. More importantly they have gained quality qualifications and have an in depth understanding of Essential Soccer's coaching curriculum.
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Jim Wallace
Jim has been coaching in the US now for 8 years, helping teams to win state championships and various tournaments. Jim has worked closely with Charter High School in Delaware and as a State coach for the DE ODP. He started playing soccer when he was 6 and played all through high school reaching the level of semi-professional. During his semi-professional years Jim attended college to obtain an H.N.D in sports coaching with sports development. After his playing career he coached for a professional club St. Johnstone F.C as a development coach before arriving in the US. His coaching qualification include a Scottish "B" license and up to level 3 of both the children's and youth age groups.
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Kris Steeves
Kris has been coaching for 7 years, gaining qualifications in conjunction with his playing career in Scotland. Kris has consistently played a high level of soccer for various clubs in central Scotland where he developed and reached semi-pro level. The highlight of Kris’ playing days was representing his country at U16 level at Futsal; an indoor version of soccer originating from Brazil. Kris currently holds levels 1, 2 and 3 of both the children’s and youth’s coaching license and a Advanced regional Diploma from the NSCAA. Along with these qualifications Kris has also participated in a coaching clinic for goalkeepers, resulting in the G certificate for goalkeepers. Kris coaches for his home town club of St. Johnstone FC in both their community and development programs aiding in the selection and development of aspiring talent in the region. He is also a State coach with Delaware ODP.
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Chris Felber
Chris has been coaching for 8 years and in this time he has completed up to level 3 in both age groups with the Scottish Football Association. Chris also attended college earning a Higher National Diploma in sports coaching with Development. This course included many subjects such as coaching theory, sports psychology, sports management, sports injuries and sports coaching. Chris also started his own under 13-soccer club and competed in the local league. Chris has participated in soccer at many levels for a number of youth teams and Semi-Professional teams.
