Welcome to Train Like A Pro!
Here’s some information about who we are and what we are all about. Always feel free to get in touch with us if you have additional questions or need more information. We are glad you’re here!
Coaches
Danny Cadena
Owner and Director of Coaching
With nearly 20 years of high level playing and coaching experience, He is committed to help soccer athletes of all ages develop into elite soccer players. Danny was born in Quito, Ecuador where he played soccer from a young age and was signed to play with a high level Academy team (Liga de Quito) at the age of eleven. He played various national and international tournaments with the club before moving to Tarrytown, New York at the age of fourteen. As a young adult, he played for FC Westchester and New Rochelle Soccer Club. He attended Sleepy Hollow High School and graduated in 2004. He then attended Concordia College in Bronxville, where he played three years of Division II soccer in the East Coast Conference. After graduating in 2009 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, he continued his education at Mercy College where he obtained a Masters Degree in Business with a specialization in Marketing. Over the past twelve years, he has coached throughout Westchester County in different programs such as Future Stars Summer Camp, Eastchester Youth Soccer Club, New York Cosmos camps and he has also been a trainer at New York Red Bulls for the past two years. In addition to coaching in all of these programs, he also served as the General Manager and Director of Coaching in one of the biggest sport complexes in Westchester County. Danny is a licensed coach and holds the following credentials: USSF National C, USSF National D, USSF National E, USSF National F, NSCAA National Diploma, NSCAA Goalkeeping I Diploma
Mission
Philosophy
Train Like A Pro’s mission is to help soccer athletes (boys, girls) develop into a complete elite player. Focusing on their technical and physical attributes players will be challenged in passing, dribbling, shooting, first touch, speed/agility, strength and endurance which will increase their confidence and their creativity on the field. We take pride in challenging our players to become better athletes in a safe and fun environment.
Vision
Our goal is to be the premier training soccer location in Westchester County where players come to develop into a WHOLE and COMPLETE soccer athlete. Meaning, not only will we be focusing on physical and technical principals , but we will also focus on recovery, nutrition, academics, and the psychological aspect of the game. We will educate the parents and help the youth soccer community reach their goals.
Methodology
At Train Like A Pro our staff is trained to correct mistakes and to help players build positive habits on and off the field. Our priority is to challenge every player during their training by creating game scenarios and forcing them to repeat exercises at a fast pace under high pressure. Our overall goal is to encourage the youth to fall in love with the game and to create a passion for it.