TESTIMONIALS
"Soc and his staff provide outstanding training and development opportunities for the youth soccer players of the area. I have a great deal of respect for the way Soc and his company, YSA, run their programs and look forward to continuing our relationship." Darren Ambrose - Head Coach Women's Soccer University of Pennsylvania
"I have known Socrates for several years through his work with various girls teams throughout the region. His teams are exciting to watch as they are well coached and well disciplined. Soc runs a great training session that accomplishes clear objectives that are well laid out. Most important - Soc cares about his players as young people on and off the field."
Krissy Turner - Head Coach Women's Soccer Monmouth University / NEC Coach of the Year 2007
"Socartes is a seasoned soccer professional with confidence, humility and a sense of humor that sets him apart. Kids look forward to playing for him and coaches aspire to be like him. I would recommend Soc for your student athlete without hesitation." Amanda Vandervort - Head Coach Women's Soccer New York University
"I have been working with Soc since I was 12 years old playing soccer in Marlton, NJ. He has not only seen me through two ACL surgeries, recovery and rehab, but he has instilled within me the passion and unrelenting work ethic that has taken me to where I am today." Amanda Wheeler - Division I Defender Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck NJ
2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 NEC First Team All Conference Defender; 2008 NEC Defender of the Year; 2007 USL New Jersey Wildcats Defender
Cherokee HS Class of 2003 - Three Year Varsity Starter & Captain
Medford Strikers Scream U19 State Cup Winners 2004
"I have been working with Soc and YSA for five years now and they have helped refine and keep me on top of my game. Soc has coached me throughout my club, high school, collegiate and USL professional play, and because of that my knowledge and skill has become even greater than I could have imagined. Soc and his staff are inspirational and true teaches of the game." Amy Hoyer - Division I Midfielder Monmouth University
2004 NEC Second Team All Conference Midfielder; 2007 NEC First Team All Conference Midfielder & 2007 NEC Player of the Year. 2007 USL New Jersey Wildcats Striker & Midfielder
Burlington City HS Class of 2003 - Four Year Varsity Starter & Captain
Medford Strikers Scream U19 State Cup Winners 2004
"In the seven years I trained with Soc and his staff on my club team, they have given me all the technical and tactical skills that I have today. I have been told that my first touch is great and I credit them 100% for that and staying on me to always strive to improve my abilities on and off the field. Soc's love & passion for the game I have taken with me and one day hope to pass it on to young aspiring players the same way he did for me." Devon Marx - Division III Rowan University Striker
Cherokee HS Class of 2004 - Four Year Varsity Starter & Captain
Medford Strikers Shockers Region I Semi Finalist 2004
I have been working with Soc since I was 11 years old playing soccer at TBAA. Socrates coaching and individual sessions have developed me in every aspect of the game. He has taught me the sound fundamentals that I still rely on today when I am on the field. I credit my tactical vision and abilities on his instruction and teaching."
Aimee Bresani - Division I University of Maryland Defender/Midfielder/Striker
2007 USL New Jersey Wildcats Midfielder & Striker
Bishop Eustace Prep Class of 2004 - Four Year Varsity Starter & Captain
Medford Strikers Scream U19 State Cup Winners 2004
"Socrates is an innovative & dynamic soccer coach/trainer, who teaches and expects the same from his training staff. His players are constantly challenged physically and mentally throughout his sessions. I have had the pleasure of working with him but more important learning from him, as he takes our players to elite levels of play. So many of his players have moved into playing at the collegiate level." Michael Poller - USSF National B License - Former Executive Director & Head Coach of Princeton SC
Head Coach Voorhees FC Magic United 88-89 Girls
"As the team manager of the TBAA Comets I have had the pleasure of working closely with Soc for over seven years. Soc has great passion for teaching the game and for building great soccer players. He continues to teach & instructed his staff to train and coach in his likeness. Our team has gone from hard working 10 year olds to hard working and talented young ladies making decisions about which college to attend and play for. Soc and his staff are at the top of their profession!"
Joe Allizzo - TBAA Executive Board Member & Team Manager TBAA U18G Comets
"....by the way, I saw Laura G play the other night....she was always an excellent player, but you have taken her to another level! Great job Soc... You are a tribute to the sport." Augie Conte - Parent & Parent Coach for Mt Laurel United & Medford Strikers SC
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