Player and Parent Testimonials

"I've had the privilege of having Individual training sessions with Nick over the course of four summers during my collegiate career, and the experience was truly transformative. Having him as my club coach my senior year of high school, Nick demonstrated not only an incredible knowledge of the game but also a deep passion for coaching and helping players improve. The personalized attention and thoughtful feedback I’ve received was valuable in enhancing both my skills and my confidence on the field.

What stands out most, is Nick's ability to break down complex concepts into easily understandable drills, which helped me make rapid progress. Whether it’s improving my technique, boosting my fitness, or developing my mental game, I felt more equipped to succeed than ever before.
Thanks to Nick, I not only became a better player but also gained a deeper love and respect for the game. I highly recommend Nick to anyone looking to take their soccer skills to the next level!"

-Alexis G.

 NSU, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

"Nick Martinez really helped develop me as a soccer player. I met Coach Martinez right before I went into high school, and I told him my goal was to play Division 1 soccer, specifically, to get a scholarship and play at a very competitive school. Coach Martinez was extremely knowledgeable both technically and with his overall soccer IQ. He worked hard to find extra practices that I could attend, and did numerous personal training sessions with me. He helped me become a much better soccer player, created the mentality in me that helped me compete for years, and aside from that positively influenced my growth in character as a man . Since meeting Coach Martinez, I captained two U.S. Youth National Futsal Teams and was offered scholarships from multiple Division 1 colleges across the country. I played on scholarship at Wright State University, where we won a horizon league championship. These achievements would not have been possible without Coach Martinez’s guidance and encouragement. If you are looking to become better both on and off the field you will not regret going with Coach Martinez. I could not have been more blessed to have him as a Coach!"

-Joseph R.  

NSU, Wright State University

 "Nick, I want to thank you for the impact you made on Liv when she played for you. To this day she holds herself to the standards that you set for her, and often comments about how if she doesn’t feel like she was giving her best effort “Coach Nick would not be happy with that effort”. The expectations you instilled in her have served her well. She was the only freshman to make varsity this year on a team that is extremely talented and is expected to be a state championship contender. She was chosen to attend Region 2 camp for the ODP program. She takes that same expectation of herself into basketball and school. Long story short, you made a huge impact on her life, and she acknowledges it often. Thank you,"  

-Jeremy and Olivia C.  

 NSU,  SLSG ECNL, University of Evansville, San Juan Soccer Club-USL W

"Nick-
We can not thank you enough for all you have done for Reed! You have been a HUGE part of his life over the past few years. Thank you for mentoring him, believing in him, instilling confidence in him and guiding him both on and off the field. We are grateful he had this extra year with you! You are a class act that silently modeled a ton of integrity for these boys, It speaks volumes to who you are. Best of luck on your next adventure."

- Kristen, Jeff and Reed

 NSU, University of Iowa

“Nick has such a great way of understanding and explaining things in a way that just clicks. He collaborates so well with the families and kids to get the most out of them. He balances working the kids hard and keeping them focused to achieve their potential, while also making it fun so they enjoy the sport as they grow and develop.”

 “The value that Nick adds in his training and coaching is tremendous. He helps develop all the skills necessary to succeed in soccer — personal skills across each position, tactical skills in understanding the game and decision making, and mental skills to stay focused on the positive (as well as have fun). He is our go-to resource for anything soccer related.”

“Coach Nick’s sessions are extremely personalized and work towards your individual goals to improve as a player. I have found much success in my game because of him and his overall great coaching abilities.”

-The Palleon Family, 

 NSU Girls Academy

"I trained one-on-one with Coach Nick Martinez during both the winter and summer seasons while playing for the North Shore United Soccer Club. His coaching played a key role in developing my skills through sessions that were both challenging and constructive. I consistently left our training feeling tired but more confident in my abilities. Coach Nick’s approachable and fun personality made every session not only productive but also enjoyable."

-Sam W- 

NSU Girls Academy

"I had private training sessions with Coach Nick in the summer and they really helped me improve on a scale of many different things, he is very good at explaining what you need to do and how it will help improve you overall, also pushing you to be the best you. He would always make sure I was giving 100%. Coach Nick also had very precise instructions that would help me master the littlest things, but he would also give me tips and tricks that would really stick in my mind that would also help me master things that I would struggle on. He is 100% the best coach that I have ever had and I highly recommend him!"

Liz G.

NSU 

"Signing up for private training sessions with Nick was one of the best decisions I made as a young athlete. The personalized, one-on-one coaching allowed me to sharpen both my offensive and defensive skills, ultimately making me a more well-rounded and versatile player—something that proved incredibly valuable throughout my college soccer career.
What stood out most was the consistent, focused feedback I received during every session. It gave me the opportunity to refine my technique through repetition and helped build my confidence on the field. Even after I tore my ACL and was uncertain about returning to play, Nick not only supported my recovery but pushed me beyond the level I was at before the injury.
I’m truly grateful for the time I had to work individually with Nick and to have him as a coach. His guidance played a huge role in helping me reach my full potential as an athlete"

Erin T.  

NSU, Elmhurst College/UWO

"As a father of three girls that played competitive soccer, I can honestly say that Nick Martinez is one of the best in the area.  He coached my youngest daughter for several years and was instrumental in her development as a player.  He is an excellent teacher of the game as well as a coach who easily builds relationships with his players.  He finds a way to motivate each one of his players and builds team first mentalities which can be challenging in the current times.  He also coaches each player he works with in the same passion of development no matter if they were the best player or last player off the bench for his team.  He expects and usually gets each player to give their best effort, while also knowing how to make the learning fun when needed.  If you want your child to develop their soccer skills, soccer knowledge and soccer development I highly recommend having them work with Coach Nick."

Doug M.

NSU