Compare the two formats
| Decision | Private lesson | Small group |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1 player | 3-6 matched players |
| Duration | 60 minutes | 60 minutes |
| Useful starting need | Time for a specific correction | Choices with partners and opponents |
| Single-session price | $75 | $30 per player |
| 16-session commitment | $70 per session; $1,120 total | $25 per session; $400 total per player |
The commitments are four blocks of four sessions: $280 per private block or $100 per group block per player. Payment timing is agreed before enrollment. A single four-session block doesn't qualify for the commitment rate.
When individual attention can help
Consider a private lesson when your player wants time to understand one movement, is new to the game, or finds it difficult to ask questions in a group. We can pause, explain and repeat without needing to keep several players on the same task.
For example, a player who traps every pass directly under their feet may need to feel how a touch can move into space. We can work through that detail before adding a decision. Private training still includes choices; it doesn't have to mean repeating a skill with no game context.
When a matched group can help
A group may be useful when your player can perform a skill alone but struggles when someone closes them down. Partners and opponents can make the player look up, choose a passing option or protect the ball. Shared cost may also make the format more practical for the family.
Matching matters. Players need compatible ages, abilities and development purposes. A friend or teammate isn't automatically the right training partner. Fran will discuss fit and availability before confirming a place. Some players may start privately and later join a group, but that isn't a required pathway.
Questions to ask a private soccer coach
Ask who will coach, what experience is relevant to your player, how a first session is shaped and how progress is discussed. Ask about location approval, group size, prices, commitments, cancellations and weather arrangements. A useful answer explains the work in terms you and your player understand.
Notice how the coach listens to the player and explains corrections. A long list of drills or a promise of team selection doesn't tell you whether the training is a good fit. With Fran, you can begin by describing a specific match situation and discussing the next step. Meet Coach Fran and read the full pricing explanation.