WHO WE ARE

Total Soccer Training (TST) is a local soccer training & education provider whose mission is to help youth players realize their potential and be their very best through professional soccer coaching. We work with players between 5 and 18 years of age from all clubs, schools and programs. While we do not have teams at TST, we support clubs and coaches by teaching technical and tactical skills that can then be implemented in training and game environments within their home club/team. We often chat with coaches and parents about what their children/players need, and build our camps, clinics and coach education based on best practice, proven coaching methodology and the skills and technical knowledge needed to be a stand out player. In short, we provide complete training for a complete player. We love what we do and we hope you will too.

OUR MISSION & VALUES

We ASPIRE to be a better coaches. We ASPIRE to create better soccer players. We ASPIRE to be a resource for the community.

To do that, we have established accountability standards for both players and our staff

A - Accountability S - Safety P - Performance I - Inclusivity R - Respect E - Excellence

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ACCOUNTABILITY

Players: Hold yourself accountable for your actions, efforts, performance & growth. We encourage players to take responsibility for their own development and performance

ACCOUNTABILITY

Coaches: Hold players, themselves & other coaches responsible for their actions, delivery, programming and attitude. We all hold players, coaches and staff to a high standard of performance and conduct, and encourage them to take responsibility for their actions.

SAFETY

Players: Behave in a manner that keeps players, staff and yourself safe at all times, aka, no horseplay

SAFETY

Coaches: Ensuring the safety of all players, coaches, and spectators at all times with environmental checks and annual safety training. Provide a safe environment for learning and playing

PERFORMANCE

Players: Demonstrate dedication and a commitment to learning the technical and tactical skills needed to perform at a higher level and become a better soccer player. Players: Dedicate time and energy to developing soccer skills and developing a positive attitude.

PERFORMANCE

Coaches: Remain committed to working hard and doing whatever it takes to help players reach their full potential, while upholding the TST standards of coaching Coaches: Dedicate time to develop coaching knowledge and skills

INCLUSIVITY

Players: Respect for all players regardless of their abilities and backgrounds; “I CAN PLAY!”

INCLUSIVITY

Coaches: Create a safe and positive environment of acceptance and respect for all players, regardless of background or ability. We can all play and all have the right to play.

RESPECT

Players & Coaches: Have respect for the game, for the players, and for the team; show good sportsmanship

RESPECT

Players & Coaches: Treat all players, coaches, and opponents with respect and consideration

EXCELLENCE

Player - Strive to be the best soccer player you can be in all aspects of the game, from technical skills to tactical understanding

EXCELLENCE

Coaches: Provide high quality instruction, coaching and support to ensure players achieve their highest potential to excel on and off the field

Our Coaches

Rick SmithTechnical Director & Owner

Rick is a UEFA A Goalkeeping License and USSF B License coach, and is one of the highest qualified and most experienced coaches in North Carolina. He has coached every level, from grassroots to professional level in England. Rick’s coaching positions include Fulham F.C Academy, Millwall F.C Lionesses, University of New Mexico, Sting NM, Rush Soccer (Pueblo/Colorado Springs, CO) and BVB International Academy of Colorado. Rick has served as a coach educator for the Football Association (FA) and US Soccer (USSF). Rick is currently assisting with Wilmington United / Port City Soccer League where he coaches three girls teams, with one of those now ranked 3rd in North Carolina in their age group. Rick is our brains on the field and coaches 1 on 1 to help players improve in the outfield and in the goal. You won't find a more caring and more experienced coach than Coach Rick. Qualifications: UEFA 'A' Goalkeeping License, UEFA 'B' License, USSF 'B' License, F.A. Coach Educator, USSF Coach Educator Experience: 25 years Focus: Give players the technical and tactical edge they need to perform at their highest level Education: The English F.A., USSF, Degree in Sports Science

Michelle SmithHead of Performance & Owner

Michelle is the co-owner of TST and Head of Performance. Being the brains behind the scenes, it’s her job to ensure that the coaching curriculum adheres to player development models and helps keep athletes safe while maximizing their athletic potential. She is a strength and conditioning and speed and agility expert who believes in training in the environment you compete in. Michelle has written and taught education programs for Athletic Performance Training, and was a Senior Instructor & Director of Elective Education at The National Personal Training Institute of Colorado where she taught people how to become exceptional personal trainers & Sports Performance Coaches. She believes that hard work, dedication, and fun create lasting athletic performance; essentially, you'll get out of training what you put into it. Qualifications: Coach Educator, Sports Performance Specialist, Certified Sports Nutrition Coach Experience: 22 Years Focus: Helping Players Reach Their Maximal Athletic Potential Education: The English F.A., NSPA, NASM, Degree in Exercise Science

Staff Coaches

TST calls upon enthusiastic and knowledgeable coaches to help with camps and clinics. We are very lucky to have them with us and you'll see them when we run slightly larger programs. If you're interested in coaching for TST, contact Michelle via the "Contact Us" page.