Gilbert, Arizona · Youth soccer coaching
Purposeful soccer coaching for Gilbert players who want sharper skills, better decisions and confidence they can carry into their next match.
Private lessons · Small groups · Position & team clinics
Coach Francisco “Fran” Lopez
Professional playing experience. Positive, purposeful coaching.
Your player. Your goals. Your area.
From Agritopia and Morrison Ranch to Power Ranch and Seville, Gilbert families balance school, club practice and match travel. Share your part of town and current team commitments so Fran can discuss a realistic training arrangement.
A player who rushes their first touch needs a different session from one learning to defend in space. Fran starts with the player's goals, then uses focused repetition and decision-based drills to connect technique with match situations. Group placements depend on suitable ages, goals and playing levels.
Meet Coach Francisco “Fran” Lopez
Fran knows what it takes to compete—and how to help a young player take the next step.
After competing professionally with the West Michigan Wrath, Fran brought firsthand game experience into a coaching approach grounded in technical detail, tactical understanding and competitive preparation. His technical coaching background began in 2017.
His experience spans individual development, club leadership and the school game. Across those settings, the goal stays consistent: help players understand the game, build reliable skills and approach challenges with confidence.
Parents can expect clear instruction, player motivation and positive reinforcement. Fran connects technical corrections to realistic game situations and gives players purposeful work they can continue between sessions.
Talk about your player's goalsCompeted professionally with the West Michigan Wrath, bringing firsthand competitive experience to player development.
Coach and director with Athletic Soccer Club since 2022. Former Technical Director for AYSO in Michigan.
Three seasons as Varsity Head Coach and two seasons as JV Head Coach on the Hastings High School coaching staff.
Three years coaching with Hastings FC, with a deep focus on technique, tactical awareness and encouraging young athletes.
A clear plan. A clear price.
Choose the format that fits your player's goals. Start with a free skill evaluation and discuss the right next step with Fran.
60 minutes · 1-on-1 coaching
per player / single session
60 minutes · 3–6 players
per player / single session
90 minutes · Technical format
per player / flat rate
90 minutes · Up to 14 players
per team / flat rate
Booking & billing: Private training changes require at least 24 hours' notice. Commitment rates require 16 sessions; billing is upfront in 4-session blocks, not a separate 4-session commitment. Fran confirms the schedule, location and full terms before payment. Coach or unsafe-weather cancellations are rescheduled; undeliverable services are refunded.
From first conversation to focused practice
Good coaching helps a player understand the decision behind the skill.
Fran connects technical work with the situations players face in a match: where to look before receiving, how to support a teammate and when to pass, carry or finish.
Clear explanations and positive feedback give each session a purpose. The next step begins with your player's goals.
Tell Fran your player's age, experience, city and the skills or game situations you want to improve.
Discuss a free skill evaluation, the right training format and a suitable time and location. Fran confirms arrangements directly.
Work through technical corrections and game decisions, with positive feedback and purposeful practice between sessions.
Phoenix metro · East Valley · North Valley
Explore local planning details, then ask Fran about current availability. Sessions are by appointment at an agreed, authorized location.
West Valley training locations (Avondale, Surprise, Peoria) available upon request for an additional travel fee.
Before you book
Yes—request a specialized small group for three to six players. Fran will discuss whether the players are a good fit for the same session and confirm availability, field access and the final rate before booking.
The evaluation is a starting point to discuss your player’s goals, identify a useful training focus and recommend an appropriate format. Submit the form first; Fran will contact you to discuss availability and arrange the next step. An inquiry does not automatically book an appointment.
A single 60-minute private session is $75. A 16-session commitment is $70 per session ($1,120 total), billed upfront at $280 per four-session block. Specialized groups cost $30 per player for a single session, or $25 with the 16-session commitment ($400 total), billed at $100 per four-session block.
No. Single sessions are available at the published single-session rates. The lower commitment rates apply to 16 sessions, paid in four-session blocks. The founding-player introductory four-group-session offer is separate and subject to current availability.
Yes. Private lessons and small groups can focus on technical execution, tactical scanning, 1v1 decisions and play under pressure. Team clinics focus on unit cohesion and match preparation. Training supports player development; team selection and playing time remain the club’s decisions.
Give at least 24 hours’ notice for private training changes. Coach or unsafe-weather cancellations are rescheduled rather than consuming a session. Full booking and cancellation terms are confirmed before payment; ask Fran about the options for your chosen program.
Start with a conversation
Tell Fran about your player. Build a clear plan for what comes next.
Share your city, your player's age and the best way to reach you. Fran will discuss training goals, availability and a practical location before an appointment is confirmed.
West Valley training locations (Avondale, Surprise, Peoria) available upon request for an additional travel fee.
Please have a parent or guardian submit this form for a youth player. There is no payment required to send an evaluation request.