The Power of Private Soccer Training: Why 1-on-1 Coaching Accelerates Player Development
Private soccer training has become one of the most effective ways for youth players to improve quickly, especially in competitive soccer communities like Gilbert, Chandler, and Queen Creek. While team practices provide structure and teamwork, private training gives players the individualized coaching they need to separate themselves from the competition.
What Is Private Soccer Training?
Private soccer training is 1-on-1 (or 1-on-2) coaching designed around the specific needs of an individual player. Every session is tailored to the athlete’s position, strengths, weaknesses, goals, and developmental stage.
Because the focus stays on one player from start to finish, private training provides:
Personalized technical development
Faster skill correction
Significantly more repetition
Better confidence and composure
Stronger long-term habits
Why Private Training Works So Well
Custom sessions: Whether a player needs help with finishing, first touch, dribbling, 1v1 defending, or weak-foot work, each session targets the exact areas where improvement is needed.
Higher repetition: In a private session, players may take 100–150 touches in a single drill. This level of repetition is nearly impossible in a team setting.
Faster confidence building: As players see weekly improvement, they return to their club environment feeling more prepared, comfortable, and impactful.
Better preparation for tryouts: Whether it’s ECNL, ECRL, MLS Next, or high school evaluations, private training ensures players enter tryouts performing at their highest level.
Private Training at McGhee Soccer Academy
McGhee Soccer Academy is known across the East Valley for creating elite, high-tempo training environments that mirror professional academies. Our private training program focuses on:
Technical refinement
Game-speed repetition
Ball striking and finishing
1v1 mastery
Weak-foot development
Soccer IQ and decision-making
Video feedback and film analysis
Mental preparation
Players not only improve — they grow in confidence, consistency, and competitive drive.
Who Is Private Training Best For?
Private training benefits:
Players wanting to play ECNL or MLS Next
Athletes preparing for tryouts or evaluations
Players stuck on a developmental plateau
Serious youth players who want more touches
Athletes needing targeted technical help
Motivated players who want to separate themselves
Conclusion
Private soccer training is one of the fastest ways to elevate a youth player’s game. When athletes get individualized coaching, intentional repetition, and position-specific development, their growth accelerates dramatically.
McGhee Soccer Academy offers elite private coaching in Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, Mesa, and the surrounding areas for players who want to unlock their potential and perform confidently on the field.