Every rep in a one-on-one session belongs to one player. No sharing the ball, no waiting in line for a turn, no drill designed for the middle of a group instead of the kid actually standing in front of the coach. One-on-one soccer training in Annapolis is what turns a session from “practice” into real, measurable development, and it’s the only thing Touch Lab Soccer Training does on this page.
Built Around One Player, Not a Roster
A typical practice has to serve everyone at once, which usually means the pace, the drills, and the corrections land somewhere in the middle and fully fit no one. One-on-one training flips that. The session is planned around what one specific player needs that week, and it stays flexible enough to change mid-session if something isn’t clicking.
That might mean spending the entire hour on a single move, slowing down a drill until a weak-foot touch actually feels natural, or scrapping the plan altogether because a tryout got moved up. There’s no group pace to protect and no one else’s rep to get to next.
Who Gets the Most Out of One-on-One Soccer Training in Annapolis
The player prepping for a tryout or evaluation. Club tryouts, ODP evaluations, and showcases reward players who look composed under pressure. One-on-one sessions in the weeks beforehand focus on cleaning up exactly what evaluators tend to notice first, first touch, decision speed, and comfort on the ball in tight space.
The player stuck on one specific habit. A lot of technical issues, a heavy first touch, a favored foot, a hesitation before shooting, don’t get fixed in a group setting because there isn’t time to isolate them. One-on-one sessions can spend an entire hour on a single fix, with a coach watching every rep instead of one out of fifteen.
The younger player just starting out. Kids new to organized soccer often need reps at their own pace before a team setting makes sense. One-on-one training builds ball control and basic game understanding without the pressure of keeping up with more experienced teammates.
The goalkeeper. Keepers rarely get dedicated attention in a standard field practice. One-on-one sessions can focus entirely on footwork, shot-stopping technique, distribution, and command of the box.
The player working back from an injury. Coming back from an injury usually means load and intensity need to be managed closely. One-on-one training lets a coach adjust in real time instead of running a set practice plan that doesn’t account for it.
What a Session Actually Covers
One-on-one sessions in Annapolis are built from a rotating set of technical focus areas, adjusted based on what the player needs most:
- First touch and ball control — settling the ball cleanly under pressure, out of the air, and off the ground
- Weak foot development — closing the gap between a player’s strong and weak foot so both are usable in a game
- 1v1 moves and change of direction — beating a defender in tight space with a move that actually holds up at game speed
- Finishing and shooting mechanics — clean technique on both feet, from different angles and touches
- Receiving on the half turn — getting the ball facing forward instead of getting stuck with your back to goal
- Soccer IQ and decision-making — reading the game a step ahead instead of just reacting to it
Sessions don’t try to cover everything at once. Each one has a clear focus, so progress is visible from week to week instead of getting diluted across a dozen different skills.
New to Touch Lab? Start with a Player Evaluation
Player Evaluation Session — $65 (one-time per player)
Not sure where your player stands or what to focus on? A Player Evaluation Session is the best way to start. I’ll assess first touch, ball control, decision-making, and comfort on both feet, then walk you through exactly what I see and recommend a clear path forward, whether that’s a training pack, group sessions, or focused work at home.
One evaluation session per player. After your evaluation, one-on-one sessions are priced below.
One-on-One Training Pricing
1 hour session = $80
Save when you commit to a package:
4 session package = $300 (save $20)
8 session package = $560 (save $80)
Package sessions must be booked in advance and are non-refundable. Clients on packages receive priority scheduling over single session bookings.
Know someone who would benefit from private training? Refer a friend and receive $15 off your next session when they book.
Learn more about our one-on-one sessions by clicking here. Or sign up for a session by clicking here.
Where Sessions Happen
One-on-one soccer training in Annapolis takes place at public parks and fields around the city and greater Anne Arundel County, scheduled around whatever your family already has going on, whether that’s a club practice schedule, a school team commitment, or a tryout date on the calendar. There’s no facility to drive to and no fixed time slot to fit into.
Coached by a USSF Licensed Trainer
Sessions are led by Coach Paul, a USSF licensed coach with hands-on experience at the Manchester City Soccer Academy at Sofive and the Skills Institute Soccer Program. That background shapes the way one-on-one sessions are run, with a strong emphasis on technical fundamentals and the kind of game intelligence that stands out at higher levels of play.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is one-on-one training different from a private lesson at a club? Club-affiliated lessons are often taught by whichever coach is available and follow a standardized curriculum. One-on-one sessions here are planned individually around one player’s specific gaps, and the same coach works with that player every session, so progress carries over week to week instead of starting over.
How many one-on-one sessions does it take to see results? It depends on what’s being worked on. A single technical fix, like a shooting mechanic, can show noticeable change in a handful of sessions. Broader development, like overall ball control or game IQ, tends to build steadily over a full package.
Do you recommend one-on-one training before a tryout? Yes, especially if there’s a specific weakness a player already knows about. A few focused sessions beforehand are usually more useful than general practice, since the time goes directly toward what an evaluator is likely to notice.
Can one-on-one sessions be split between two skills, like finishing and goalkeeping? Sessions are more effective with a single focus per hour, but the focus can rotate from week to week based on what the player needs most at the time.
What should a player bring to a session? Cleats, shin guards, a ball if they have one, and water. Sessions run regardless of most weather, so appropriate layers for the season are a good idea.
Schedule One-on-One Soccer Training in Annapolis
Spots for one-on-one soccer training in Annapolis are limited by design, since every session is built around a single player. Reach out to find a time that works and start with a plan built specifically around your player’s game.
