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Beginner training plan
Your first trainingI learn what skills they already understand, and then create a plan to help them address the gaps in their skill level. We will start easy and progress as they master the easier skills.
Training 2-3A beginner after lesson 1 can expect to practice the same movements and skills, and progress into a slightly more difficult skill once they’ve shown proficiency.

Advanced training plan
Your first trainingFor advanced players, I’ll focus on higher level skills like change of speed, directional first touches, settling balls out of the air, and finishing shots in the corners.

Youth players
Working with kidsI adapt the drills to make them more fun and engaging. There will be contests and other games. However we will still work on specific fundamental skills needed to play on high levels.

Working with teenagersI make them more intense and mentor them as people also. Asking them about their soccer goals and how they can improve. Then implement drills that work on those specific skills.

What you need to bringAs many balls as they can, a water bottle, cleats, and anything else needed to play

What I can bringBalls, cones, hurdles, rings, Bowe net, agility poles, speed training equipment

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  1. Soccer
  2. California
  3. San Jose
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James’s training session was super well put together and really effective. He even worked on the specific things we asked for — especially the left‑winger movements — so we were really happy with how the session went. Thanks a lot!

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Coach James Wangsness

James Wangsness, Soccer coach in San Jose
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James Wangsness, Soccer coach in San Jose
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Soccer ⚽ training with

Coach James Wangsness

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99
Happy Student Score
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James is very reliable and responsive. Students are usually very satisfied.
Coach Rating
5.0
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99
Happy Student Score
Outstanding
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James is very reliable and responsive. Students are usually very satisfied.
Coach Rating
5.0
1 rating
1 review

About your soccer coach

8 years of experience doing private soccer training. 4 years of playing experience Division 1 with Princeton University, and 1 year with Santa Clara University. Set to coach 2 teams for De Anza Force starting Fall 2026. Work with all levels of players. Looking to help players improve first touch, decision making, passing, shooting, overall fitness, and mentality.

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: San Jose, California
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Years Coaching: 8 years
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Given: 3 lessons
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James's availability

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Travels within 35 miles

Valley Christian High School Soccer Field

No location fee
2087.7 miles away

Santa Clara Youth Soccer Park

No location fee
2092.7 miles away

West Valley College Soccer Field

No location fee
2097.9 miles away

Creekside Park - Soccer Fields

No location fee
2097.0 miles away

Great Oaks Park

No location fee
2086.9 miles away

Ken Mercer Sports Park

No location fee
2083.5 miles away

Mayfield Soccer Complex

No location fee
2101.5 miles away

Overfelt High School Soccer Field

No location fee
2087.4 miles away

Mayfield Soccer Complex

No location fee
2101.5 miles away

Spartan Soccer Complex

No location fee
2089.1 miles away

Soccer Field West at Del Monte Park

No location fee
2091.1 miles away

Availability on all locations

Near San Jose, California

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Accomplishments

➕2 time Ivy League champion

Specializations

⚽Passing & Receiving
⚽Kicking
⚽Defending & Tackling
⚽Shooting & Scoring