Training Philosophy

HTS caters to today's dynamic player bringing a modern, exciting training environment supplying a variety of technical , physical, and mental developmental training that are essential to foster player growth. HTS believes in not only helping players with specific soccer development on the field , but also provides support to players/parents 24/7 off the field. The emphasis on training is purely player centric, focusing on individual player development, providing customized development plans and strategies for player to reach both short- and long-term goals.



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HTS Training designs drills and exercises to promote player technique and skill, working towards technical proficiency.

Key core skills trained are first and second touch , passing efficiency , ball striking and finishing.




HTS Physical Training:


Ensures each session provides the right intensity and focus for players to cope with the physical demands of the game. Age specific physical training is applied including speed, agility quickness  and reaction for younger players, to more advanced soccer specific strength, fitness and agility for older players, including enhancing aerobic capacity, muscular strength , endurance , flexibility and working towards changes in body composition.


HTS Mental Training:

Helps players with the mental side of the game, talent is not enough!. The competitive environment in youth soccer can be quite intimidating whether it's a regular team training session, game or outside elements. HTS soccer works with players to highlight their  strengths and realize potential, implementing strategies to gain confidence and eliminate fear and anxiety, unleashing the inner beast!. of focus and discipline. 


HTS Technical Training:


Designs drills and exercises to promote player technique and skill, working towards technical proficiency.


  • Quick feet ,with and without the ball
  • Ball Mastery
  • First  touch variations
  • Passing variations
  • Ball striking mechanics
  • Finishing


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HTS Training designs drills and exercises to promote player technique and skill, working towards technical proficiency.

Key core skills trained are first and second touch , passing efficiency , ball striking and finishing.




HTS Technical Training:


Designs drills and exercises to promote player technique and skill, working towards technical proficiency.


Key core skills trained are first and second touch , passing efficiency ,

ball striking and finishing


HTS Physical Training ;


Ensures each session brings the right intensity and focus for players to cope with the physical demands of the game.

Age-appropriate physical development is trained such as speed, agility and quickness for younger players to more advanced soccer specific

fitness and agility for older players enhancing aerobic capacity, muscular strength , endurance , flexibility, and changes in body composition.


HTS Mental Training :

Helps players with the mental side of the game, talent is not enough!. . The competitive environment in youth soccer can be very intimidating whether it's a regular team training session, game our outside factors such as coach challenges. HTS soccer works with players to highlight their own strengths and realize potential, implementing strategies to gain confidence and eliminate fear and anxiety whilst installing good habits. of focus and discipline. 

Mission



CREATE-  Technically proficient soccer players capable of making advanced, smart decisions.


APPLY-   Modern, exciting training methods capturing the attention , imagination and intelligence of the player.


RECOGNIZE-  Every players strengths & challenges and understand the players ultimate needs and goals.


EMPOWER-  Every Player and provide resources to ensure players strive and reach ultimate potential.


Adam Whaley


Specialist Trainer/Founder HTS soccer training


Coach Adam, a native of England, has an impressive and unprecedented 25+ years in the field of soccer. His experience as a competitive player, playing at the collegiate and semi-professional levels in the UK, his academic knowledge from his BSC University degree in Sports Exercise & Science, and his decades-long professional youth coaching career led competitive players and teams to some of the highest achievements in US soccer, give Adam an amazingly unique depth & breadth of knowledge and experience to develop successful competitive players, playing at collegiate and semi-professional levels in the UK, his academic knowledge from his BSC University degree in Sports Exercise & Science and his decades-long professional youth coaching career leading competitive players and teams to some of the highest achievements in US soccer, give Adam an amazingly unique depth & breadth of knowledge and experience to develop successful competitive players. His coaching successes include teams who have won multiple NPL, Surf Cup, and LV Mayors Cup championships, with many of his players moving on to play at D1 colleges, such as UCLA, Cal Poly, SDSU, and SJSU as well as international youth academies and pro clubs. He now wants to take the culmination of his decades of knowledge and experience to focus, develop and grow each individual competitive player. He has learned from his years of coaching competitive players to motivate and keep them on track to reach their full potential.


Education and Credentials 

 BSC (Hns) in Sports Exercise & Coaching   Science.


 NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma.


 NSCAA Advanced National Diploma.


 NSCAA National Diploma.

 English F.A

 Speed, Agility & Quickness     Specialist 


NASM Strength & conditioning 

Career Highlights

Club Director

Director of Coaching at an NPL tier club, Training all ages & levels from competitive to USDA (MLS Next).

Elite level Recruiter

Northern California player ID coordinator for FC Bayern Munich affiliated club. Developed and recruited elite level players and teams building international and national player pathway programs. He has multiple players selected to play internationally in Europe, Dana Cup, Gothia Cup, Audi Cup & Milk Cup.


Head Coach

USDA (MLS Next) Head coach U14 Santa Cruz Breakers.

NPL U13- U18 Boys & Girls 

Tournament & League Championships


High level competitive coach of USDA and NPL teams, winning multiple NPL, SD Surf Cup and LV Mayors Cup championships.


Camps & Clinics 

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Invited by Major League Soccer to help build and grow their youth soccer training camps in the US, launching his coaching career. He stayed with the MLS for 7-years, with his passion for coaching leading him to 37 different states and building youth teams for MLS clubs, such as Dallas FC, Chicago fire, San Jose Earthquakes.

Let’s talk about your goals

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