Private Soccer Training in Bergen County
Private coaching sessions with MDS Academy give players in Bergen County dedicated one-on-one time with a professional coach focused entirely on their individual development. Unlike group training, private sessions are built around the specific needs of a single player — their strengths, their weaknesses, and their goals. Every minute of every session is working directly on what that player needs most.
Why Private Training Helps Players Improve
Group training is valuable, but it divides a coach's attention across a full squad. Private sessions remove that constraint entirely. The result is faster, more targeted skill development — particularly for players who want to address a specific technical weakness or accelerate their progress before a tryout or new season.
Individual attention
100% of the coach's focus is on one player. Every rep, every touch, every decision gets immediate and personalised feedback.
Faster skill development
Players improve quicker when sessions are built specifically for them. No time spent on skills they've already mastered — only targeted work on what they need.
Focused technical work
Sessions are built around a player's actual development needs, not a generic group curriculum. The result is meaningful improvement in a shorter timeframe.
What Is Covered in Sessions
MDS coaches assess each player at the start of their private training to identify the areas that will make the biggest impact. Sessions then focus on the technical and tactical areas that matter most for that player's development stage. Common focus areas include:
First touch
Controlling the ball cleanly under pressure, in tight spaces, and from different angles and heights. A clean first touch creates time on the ball — poor first touch eliminates it.
Ball mastery
Footwork sequences, close control patterns, and dribbling skills that build confidence with the ball at pace. Comfort in tight spaces and the ability to beat defenders 1v1.
Finishing
Shooting technique, placement, power, and composure in front of goal. Finishing sessions cover different types of shots — driven, placed, volleys, headers — and decision-making in the final third.
Decision making
Knowing when to dribble, when to pass, when to shoot. Private sessions use game-realistic exercises to develop the mental sharpness to make the right decision quickly.
Passing and receiving
Weight of pass, accuracy, directional receiving, and combination play. Building a player's ability to circulate the ball effectively and play with purpose.
Defending 1v1
Positioning, timing of challenges, and defending without fouling. Particularly useful for players preparing for a higher level where defenders are quicker and more technical.
Who Benefits from Private Coaching
Private training is not just for elite players. It is for any player who wants to improve faster than group sessions alone allow. The most common types of players who benefit include:
Players preparing for tryouts
Whether it's a travel team, a high school team, or a competitive club environment — private sessions in the weeks leading up to tryouts give players a focused edge and the confidence that comes from targeted preparation.
Players working on a specific weakness
A player who struggles with their weak foot, their first touch, or composure in front of goal benefits enormously from dedicated 1v1 time to isolate and fix that specific area.
Players wanting to close the gap
Competitive players who feel they are behind the standard in their team or program and want to accelerate their individual development to close that gap quickly.
Younger players building foundations
Private sessions for U7–U10 players are excellent for establishing correct technique before bad habits become ingrained. Getting the foundations right early saves years of remedial work later.
Book a Private Session
To enquire about private training availability in Bergen County, get in touch with us directly. We'll discuss your player's goals, confirm a suitable time, and get sessions scheduled.
Frequently Asked Questions
More questions? Email info@mdssoccer.com or explore all Bergen County programs.