EXPERTS

"This is one of the most interesting sport coaching testimonials I have ever provided, as I have only known Charles Cotton for 3 months.  However, in the same breath, I don't think I ever met a coach who so mirrored the qualities of a great developmental coach for young athletes as Charles.  His work with the SoccerGenius System is unparalleled in the majority sport program I have observed over the past 20 years that clearly demonstrates the goals and objectives of the newly developed Long Term Athlete Development model promoted by the Coaching Association of Canada.  

I first met Charles in a recent N.C.C.P. Coaching Course.  Throughout that course and follow-up communications it was easy for me to discern that his work with young soccer players was unbelievably thorough in the instilling of pride, self-esteem and confidence, in addition to presenting a wide assortment of excellent technical, physical and mental preparation activities that demonstrate a progression leading from early development to elite success.  I would hope that every soccer athlete would have the opportunity to become a "Soccer Genius" and that every Canadian sport coach could observe, learn and emulate his coaching strategies for their athletes.  He is the "real deal!"

- Don McGavern, former National Team Coach and Technical Director, Canadian Amateur Diving Association, former special academic instructor at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Kinesiology, a Leadership Learning Facilitator for the Canadian Sport Centre Calgary's National Coaching Institute and currently the President, Coach Don Performance Consulting, Ltd.

"The SoccerGenius program run by Charles Cotton has not only greatly improved my son’s soccer skills and understanding of the soccer game but has taught him respect for his fellow player, coaches and the soccer game itself. It has offered him a soccer program with clear objectives that allows him to progress at his own rate and gives him a sense of achievement. It has also taught him the value of perseverance, focus and self motivation that has also positively affected other areas of his life including home and participation at school. My son has grown as a soccer player and a person due to his participation in this program.

Soccer Genius teaches the entire range of soccer skill from playing with a team or group of players to individual skill to a level I have not seen with other club coaching systems. I would highly recommend this program to any parent for their children regardless of level of talent or natural ability. The program has a positive impact on participants and greatly aids in learning not only the soccer game but many other life skills. Charles Cotton himself is devoted to his student and is a great mentor to them.  His extensive knowledge of the beautiful game along with his understanding of health and mental development of his students puts his program way above any other I have seen."

- Ian Metcalfe

"Thank you Charles for offering your passion to these kids - especially my daughter.  It's been such a long time since she has come home from any soccer training and continued to practice into the night with skills she learned a few hours earlier.  I honestly believe that she's looking forward to using the skills and enlightenment she's received from you in her next games.  I even heard her talking on the phone with a friend about what she learned the other night.  It's like a light went on in her head and her enthusiasm for the sport has returned.  What more can a mother ask for?!"

- Kara

"My daughter is very eager to attend her weekly classes and is always looking forward to it. Since enrolling in the SoccerGenius program, she has become more confident in her abilities and more open to display them in the real games. Charles has also been a great mentor and is always willing to spend some time after each class to answer any questions we may have. He also knows how to keep the students motivated and interested in the classes, always correcting them in a positive way and recognizing their efforts and achievements"

- Victor

"My children were thrilled to claim that they are "100% responsible for their own soccer development!"  To be given this much empowerment at a young age unleashes the concept that success is attainable with work and dedication. Since I home school my children, I frequently refer to this positive sentence when my children need reminded that they own the key to their education and academic development!   It is in the "practicing of a skill", may it be in math or in soccer,  that the child learns mastery, which leads to achievement, boosting his self-esteem by the same token.  The focus is on the acquired abilities of each individual player that make the strong team.  The score, -if a game is played-, takes care of itself.  The conversation circles around the great passes and "the moves" and not so much about who won the game.  I think this approach is by far healthier and teaches principles that can be replicated in real life situations."

- LD

"Since our daughter began Soccer Genius Training, we have seen amazing results in her skill development.   The weekly homeplay and positive coaching style of Charles has kept her interest and desire to excel in the game.   We have seen our daughter develop in all aspects of the sport: she has learned the rules of the game; learned to play on a team; improved her physical conditioning; and developed a fair play attitude. The training has even influenced our younger daughters who try to emulate the practice at home and as a result have  improved their soccer skills.  We'd highly recommend SoccerGenius Training to all young athletes."

- Carla and Gero

"SoccerGenius Training with Charles has helped our daughter developed confidence, ball control, and an undeniable love of the game.  In fact, the entire family has enjoyed learning new skills and understanding the laws of the game."

- Sylvia and Tony Tang

"Thanks to our U12 daughter's Soccer Genius training, she and her team mates have grown so far beyond the kick and chase style that seems all too common in youth soccer.   The team's enthusiasm is infectious as they control the ball instead of running after it.  It's so much fun to watch!"

- Amber and Kevin Krynowsky

COACHES

"The whole soccer genius way has made a huge impact on my life as a soccer dad, a former player in my youth, and a coach.  I had such a hunger as a kid for soccer and had lost some of that fire in the choices that I made in my life; this amazing system as sparked that interest and excitement again."

- Terry Ginn

"Charles...Do you have a full time job other than soccer???  Your work is amazing...and bang on for what I would want my child or any, for that matter, involved with."

- Coach Don

"The Soccer Genius System is truly the best system considering a holistic development of a child from age 7 to17 that I have ever observed in my 30 years of athletic involvement."

- Coach T