Why train with a UEFA A licensed coach?

Training with a UEFA A licensed coach means learning from someone with top-level credentials and a proven track record in preparing players for professional opportunities in Europe. The coach focuses on your unique strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring you develop the performance attributes required to play professional soccer at the highest levels.

What should players bring to the training sessions?

Players should bring their soccer gear, including cleats, shin guards, a water bottle, and a positive attitude. Specific instructions may be provided prior to each session.

I still have questions. How can I contact you?

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1-on-1 Private Soccer Training

Train with a UEFA A Licensed Coach to Maximize Your Playing Potential

Start Your Journey towards Playing at the Professional Level in Europe

Get Assessed. Get a Plan. Prepare to Play Professional Football.

Individual training is a very important aspect of a player’s development. Johan Cruyff once said:

"I trained 3-4 hours at Ajax but played 3-4 hours every day on the street. Where do you think I learned how to play?"

The world’s best players, from George Best, Maradona, and Pele to Ronaldo and Messi, all dedicated significant hours to individual training. Research confirms that technical ability is the key to high performance on the soccer field.

Our 1-on-1 private training sessions aim to maximize players' potential by focusing on individual performance through a technically intensive program tailored to the specific demands of a player’s position.

Our Proven Training Process

With over 20 years of coaching experience, UEFA A licensed coach Ian McClurg has developed a comprehensive 3-stage process for individual player development.

By following this structured process, we create short-, medium-, and long-term plans. This ensures that each player is on a clear path to train and attend formal trials at professional soccer clubs in Europe, maximizing their potential and opportunities.

Comprehensive Performance Analysis

Understand the player as an individual.

Analyze match performance and current skill levels.

Personalized Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

Develop a position-specific personalized plan based on the player’s traits and goals.

Focused Field Work and Data-Driven Tracking

Implement the ILP with focused training sessions to enhance technical and tactical abilities, physical conditioning and mental resilience.

Track progress using data to ensure goals are met.

Meet the Coach

Ian McClurg is a UEFA A licensed coach with over 20 years of experience in coaching elite youth players. With a proven track record of helping athletes achieve their professional aspirations, Ian combines expertise, passion, and personalized attention to develop future soccer stars.

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Player Testimonials

We have successfully guided players to secure professional contracts in top leagues like the EPL and La Liga. Over 100 players have earned US scholarships, and more than 20 male and female athletes have represented Canada on the international stage.

Here's what some of our Alumni have to say:

Theo Corbeanu

Granada CF, Former Wolves FC

"If you want to step up and make it to the next level, you need elite ball control. Being able to train with Ian McClurg from a young age made me realize the importance of this."

Hughie Graham

FC Thueringen

"I was able to secure a spot at a club in Germany through the training and guidance of Ian. He has helped me achieve my dream of playing professional football in Europe."

Brook McLaughlin

Granada CF

"Growing up I did a lot of training with Ian. His program always helped me develop my first touch, speed of play, passing, and other technical skills."

Join our Advanced Individual Player Development Program

1-on-1 Player Development Program

Train Individually. Get Tested. Follow a Plan. Build Your Player Profile.

Work directly with UEFA A Licensed Coach Ian McClurg in a premium individual development session designed for serious players who want to improve their technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance so that they can pursue training and formal trials opportunities at professional clubs in the UK and Europe.

This is not just a private soccer lesson.

It is part of a comprehensive player development system where players are assessed, trained individually, tested regularly using performance data, and given access to home training resources so they can continue improving between sessions.

Through time, we will continue to build the players individual performance profile and compare performance levels directly with EPL academy performance standards.

1-on-1 individual Player Development System

Each session is position-specific and includes an intensive 1-hour individual coaching session with UEFA A Licensed Coach Ian McClurg. The sessions will focus on developing the players technical, tactical, physical demands of their position and the levels that are demanded at the EPL academy levels.

Performance testing or tracking will be used to generate performance data after every session so that we continue to build the players ongoing performance profile. The program also includes access to my Pro Training and Trials Online training platform and consultation on placement of players in the UK and Europe at Professional clubs and/or US College Scholarships.

Sessions are limited and must be booked in advance due to facility scheduling and preparation requirements.

1-on-1 Private Training ages 11+
A comprehensive individual player development system to prepare players for Pro Trials Opportunities
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199 Canadian dollars
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The objective of this program will be to improve a player's individual performance levels towards academy standards at English Premiership Academies (EPL).
- This program is by invite only - players must apply
- One Position Specific Individual Training Session/month
- One Small-Group Training Session/month
- Players must commit to complete Online Training - App
- Performance testing during each individual session
- Progress reviewed monthly via zoom call
- Assistance to secure opportunities at Pro Clubs UK/Europe

Frequently Asked Questions

Technical soccer training focuses on individual skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control, aiming to improve a player's ability to handle the ball effectively. Tactical soccer training emphasizes the strategic aspects of the game, such as positioning, game awareness, team strategies, and communication, helping players understand and execute game plans and make better decisions on the field. Together with physical conditioning and mental toughness, both types of training develop well-rounded players who can excel in all aspects of the game.

We have successfully helped players secure professional contracts in top leagues like the EPL and La Liga, and other European leagues. Additionally, over 100 players have obtained US scholarships, and over 20 male and female players have represented Canada internationally. Last year alone, we placed over 30 players at professional clubs in the UK, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Germany. Many players have gained invaluable experience training and playing at European professional clubs.

1-on-1 Private Soccer Training

Train with a UEFA A Licensed Coach to Maximize Your Playing Potential

Start Your Journey towards Playing at the Professional Level in Europe

Our Proven Training Process

Meet the Coach

Player Testimonials

Theo Corbeanu

Granada CF, Former Wolves FC

Hughie Graham

FC Thueringen

Brook McLaughlin

Granada CF

Join our Advanced Individual Player Development Program

1-on-1 Player Development Program

Train Individually. Get Tested. Follow a Plan. Build Your Player Profile.

1-on-1 individual Player Development System

1-on-1 Private Training ages 11+

Or Choose a Plan

Fast-Track Pro Trials

Frequently Asked Questions

Why train with a UEFA A licensed coach?

What is the difference between technical and tactical soccer training?

What should players bring to the training sessions?

How many players from your program have successfully signed professional contracts in Europe?

I still have questions. How can I contact you?

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