COACH GALE
SOCCER COACH
There are three types of development for an athlete:
- Technical training, to improve the execution of an action.
- Tactical training, to tactfully work as a team toward a common goal.
- Physical training, to up our speed, strength, stamina, etc...
- Psychological training, to prepare the mind for the big game.
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Coach Gale provides soccer motivation and insight on all four through coaching and social media.
ABOUT COACH GALE
At a young age, I naturally picked up sports to later participate in track, football and basketball at a varsity level, lettering in all. Soccer, however, became my forte to which I also played 4 (four) seasons at the University of Valley Forge. I have continued to play in leagues across Pittsburgh including PA-WEST, Hempfield Rec, PISA and Norwin Adult Soccer. I've coached children as young as age 2 (two), coached multiple high school sports, headed college soccer programs, assistant college a basketball team and have programmed my own leagues and tournaments. I hold three different coaching certifications and a masters degree in organizational leadership. Working with young people has been my passion since high school.
YOU MAY KNOW COACH GALE FROM
Soccer Shots is an enrichment program that teaches children ages 2-8 character and confidence through the joy of soccer. Coach Gale was once apart of the coaching staff.
Calvary Church is an Assembly of God affiliated ministry. As a member of the pastoral staff, Coach Gale is legally required to meet all background and FBI screenings. With years of experience as a youth and children's pastor, working with youth makes our coaching go smoothly.
Norwin HS is a AAAA program that coaches many athletes that go on to play next level for top schools. Norwin soccer is known for it's competive presence in the Pittsburgh area. Coach Gale was an assistant coach for the varsity program for 4 years and head coach of the freshman program for 3 years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022.
Westmoreland College is an excellent NJCAA program that gives young athletes the opportunity to build their college experiences at early eligibility. Coach Gale coached the mens soccer program for three seasons: 2016, 2017, 2018.
Hempfield HS is a AAAA program. Coach Gale began assisting for the varsity program in 2023.
