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Author: Coach Daniel

Daniel is an amateur footballer, blogger, sports coordinator, and coach/trainer with 15+ years playing experience across club, high school, college, adult recreational, and competitive leagues. Daniel also holds a grassroots soccer coaching license, a Kinesiology degree, and is certified in personal training and nutrition.
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How to Improve Your Weaker Foot in Soccer: 7 Great Drills

ByCoach Daniel 08/25/202508/25/2025

How many goal scoring opportunities have you missed because the ball was on your ‘wrong’ foot? How many times have you been…

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11 Best Soccer Moves Every Player Should Learn

ByCoach Daniel 08/25/202508/25/2025

Every great dribbler started with the same basic question: How do I get past this defender? The answer to this question is…

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How to Develop Presence in Soccer: 5 Tips to Help You Stand Out

ByCoach Daniel 09/06/202509/06/2025

As a soccer player, you can watch as many professional games as you’d like, and you’ll notice that the players who get…

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13 Best First Touch Soccer Drills To Improve Ball Control

ByCoach Daniel 09/09/202509/09/2025

Mastering the first touch is one of the most essential skills for any soccer player, no matter their position or playing level….

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19 Freestyle Soccer Tricks to Help Improve Confidence on the Ball

ByCoach Daniel 09/10/202509/10/2025

You’re under pressure when a defender closes in, but instead of panicking, you calmly flick the ball with your right foot and…

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The Best Soccer Passing Drills for Individual and Partner Training
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9 Best Soccer Passing Drills to Improve Accuracy and Vision

ByCoach Daniel 08/26/202509/08/2025

A pass in soccer is like having a conversation with your teammate, it’s not just about what you say, but how you…

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The Best Soccer Dribbling Drills for Individual or Partner Training
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11 Best Soccer Dribbling Drills to Sharpen Your Ball Control

ByCoach Daniel 08/27/202509/08/2025

Here’s what most soccer players get wrong about dribbling: they think it’s all about fancy footwork and flashy moves. However, the truth…

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The 9 Best Soccer Shooting Drills for Individual or Partner Training

ByCoach Daniel 08/28/202509/08/2025

You’ve created the perfect scoring opportunity, got past two defenders, and now you’re one-on-one with the goalkeeper. You pull back your foot…

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The Best Soccer Defense Drills to become a better Defender
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9 Best Soccer Defense Drills to Sharpen Your Defensive Skills

ByCoach Daniel 08/29/202509/08/2025

What’s the difference between a championship team and one that crumbles under pressure? It’s not always about having the best striker or…

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7 Best Individual Soccer Drills for Players at Any Level

ByCoach Daniel 09/08/202509/08/2025

You can’t always control when your team practices or when games are scheduled, but you can always control how much extra work…

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My name is Daniel Pena, a passionate footballer, coach, and sports coordinator dedicated to helping players unlock their full potential on and off the field.

My Experience: 15+ years of experience playing in club soccer, high school, college, and top adult amateur leagues in the United States, 2 years of private training, and owner of Coach Daniel PT (this website/training program), The Art of Football Blog, and Bay Area Champions.

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