Youth Athletic Coaching

Edwin Romero

Learn More About Edwin

Growing up on Long Island, I have over 16 years of lacrosse playing experience, and a lifetime of experience as an athlete. I completed four years collegiate level lacrosse and captained for two years. I then went on to work as a coach for college lacrosse, and worked in youth athletics gym coaching for both children and adults after graduating Boston University. I hold a degree in Early Childhood education and sports medicine and have extensive teaching experience which greatly supports my work with youth athletes.

I provided athletic games coaching sessions that can help children of all ages and abilities improve their physical and mental health through exercise. My programs are designed to instill confidence in students, and promote teamwork and empathy for each other in a sports context. All students will be treated as equals. We will work to lift each other up and not put anyone down. I found my passion for sports and athletics at a young age, and hope to be a mentor to students and help them develop this same love for sports. I employ group games, training sessions, and more specialized coaching sessions to improve athlete performance while making sure everyone has fun and enjoys their time playing.

Available Programs

1. Youth workout class: (Varies for age of athlete): $50/hour per child
Focused training the body, agility, stamina, endurance and muscle building. Athletes will engage in stretching to prevent injury and prep muscles for exercise. These sessions will be less games, more strength building and exercise. Sit ups, push ups, leg lifts, running, jumping jacks, fast foot work, beginner weights, etc. (8-18 recommended)

2. Team games with Coach Eddie (recommended: 4-12)
These sessions will be 60 minutes in length, and will work to improve gross motor skills and get kids moving in a fun and relaxed sports game environment. The sessions will get them introduced to working as a part of a team. 3 short group field games will be played per session.

  1. Stretch
    Run (get kids’ heart-rate up and muscle warm up) 3-5 laps
    Cardio exercises: (high knees, back pedaling, bear crawls, crab walks, planks, run down) (10 mins)

  2. Go over rules, safety, plan for session (game/activity) (5 mins)

  3. Activity:
    Game time, 3 short games a session. (35 mins)

  4. Activities debrief
    What techniques did we learned? What went well, what could we improve, and what can we practice at home?
    (10 mins)

Ex. of games:

“Hunger Games” (flag football esque)
“Shark Attack” and “Run rabbit run” (Tag games) Handball
Unique and fun catch and throw ball games with cones Obstacle courses

3. Lacrosse coaching sessions: $50/hour per child

Lacrosse training sessions offered to introduce/train athletes both beginner and intermediate in the sport of Lacrosse. Sessions will begin with dynamic warm ups and stretching, employing my knowledge and training in athletic training and sports medicine. For older student athletes we will dive into work on line drills and stick drills. We will work on offensive positioning, and defensive breakdown. We will break down into work on shooting, shooting on the run, and feeding/assisting. Discussion and learning of the fundamentals of lacrosse will be done depending on the level/age of athlete. Young players who have no experience are also encouraged to sign up for a coaching session to be introduced to the game. Time will be set aside to highlight which areas the player wants to focus on and gain more practice with. Equipment provided, not required.

Scheduling

To schedule your session with Edwin, please contact him at Edwin6282@gmail.com