TESTIMONIALS
Coach Barnes has worked with my 3 boys, ages 11, 9 and 6. He was able to accurately assess their strengths and weaknesses. Then formulate drills to immediately improve their skills and techniques. He is a very hands on, technical and skilled coach. We saw great progress for all 3 kids after their sessions with Lee. Most importantly they really enjoy working with him. They're looking forward to continuing their training with Coach Barnes. I would highly recommend Lee to any level soccer player. (Maury)
My 12-year-old son just finished his first session with coach Lee. My son really enjoyed it and felt that he learned a tremendous amount in just the hour he spent with him. Coach Lee seems to have a very good ability of assessing a player and their abilities as well as their needs. Along with that he has a very good knowledge of the game. We will definitely be scheduling more sessions. (Jason)
Coach Lee is a fantastic coach! He helped my 15-year-old daughter refine her foot skills, shooting, speed, and agility. She was very happy after her first session and felt like he was very helpful. She injured her right quad a few months ago, so Coach Lee’s training will help her regain her strength and get back on track on the field. We highly recommend him! (Aleah)
Great first session. Daughter was unsure if she would like to work out alone with a coach, but she smiled and laughed the whole time. In just one hour she was striking the ball better. The best part of the training was the emphasis on details. (body position, foot placement, etc.) These are fine points that have not been taught to my daughter in 2 years of classic level soccer but immediately had her shooting harder from farther out. Great coach. (John)
We had an excellent experience with Coach Lee. Although he had never met my child before, within one hour he was quickly able assess her and note some body mechanics issues that we had never noticed. He was very observant and really made sure she understood what he was asking her to do. It was really incredible how much he packed into an hour and also gave us stuff to work on at home. I highly recommend Coach Lee. (Christina)
Coach Lee is great. Our player really enjoyed his session. He clearly understands how to give technical instruction while keeping the attention of a young athlete. I really appreciated him taking a brief moment prior to the session to explain his philosophy for my player’s age group and sometime afterwards to give feedback and insight. We will definitely be scheduling more sessions! (Brett)
The first session went well. My daughter enjoyed the session and appreciated being challenged and learning techniques (that work). As a parent I appreciated Coach Lee's up-front and straight forward feedback. We look forward to working with Coach Lee in the future. (Terry)
My son is 15 and plays Division 1 Classic and Olympic Development Program. We were looking for training regarding specific areas in which my son wanted to improve, and Coach Lee was right on it. Their first session was assessment, mostly, and after that they began to concentrate on those specific areas. My son is very happy with the training. He stated he can use everything Coach Lee is showing him and is actively working on those things. Coach Lee seems to understand the more advanced player and does a good job relating to my son. We couldn't be happier. (Michelle)
When you sign up with Coach Lee, your child will experience a unique and challenging session that will test your soccer player’s physical limits. They will also experience a session that’s fresh, fun and tailored specifically to the needs of your player. Coach Lee is fair, honest, and will work hard to help your child become a better soccer player. He has even attended a travel game to show support and continue to build rapport with our son. We love that week after week, our son continues to be energized and excited to get to his lesson, and I would highly recommend Lee Barnes and Pure Soccer Training! (George)
I have known Lee going on 4 years now first meeting him as a coaching mentor with our recreational youth soccer program at Riverside. Soccer becomes a completely different experience just watching a game with Lee. There is something to be said for growing up with a soccer as your national pastime and the intuitive nature that comes with generation after generation watching, playing and coaching the sport. This is what you get with Lee coming from the UK. The game changed for me from a mass of players running around to seeing organized attacks or spotting weaknesses in a defense. This came just watching a couple games on TV with Lee, however... Lee's real value became obvious in working with my son. First, the credibility, put all the credentials and coaching license aside...Lee knows soccer!!! Within minutes Lee the coach pointed out weaknesses in his game and gave him drills to fix the problems. First touch and striking for power with left foot went from weaknesses to strengths in short order. If you have the opportunity to have your child attend one of his camps, I highly recommend it. Better yet small group or private lessons is a great investment for the serious player. One word of caution, if you are looking for a lot of & feel good & fluff that you so often get from camps to keep the checks coming, Coach Barnes may not be your man. Honest, straightforward, constructive criticism is the foundation of his coaching style. You have to recognize the problem before you can fix it and Lee certainly has that vision. (Chris)