Our son Michael is a member of the Beach FC U9 Junior Academy. Michael has been playing soccer since he was 3 years old, but this past year he became much more serious about the sport. We met Coach Carter through the Beach FC Junior Academy, where he is a coach for a different team. Michael had the opportunity between the Fall and Spring Season to train with Coach Carter during the off season. During his time with Coach Carter, Michael really began to improve his skills and technique dramatically. By the time the Spring season started, we could really see a major improvement in Michael’s play during training and at games. What we really appreciated was Coach Carter’s ability to individualize the instruction to each player in the training group. He is able to meet players where they are, and motivate EACH player to play to their potential. It is very clear that Coach Carter has a wealth of experience and knowledge and is able to share that with his players. In April with U10 try outs around the corner, Michael approached us and asked “Can I please train with Coach Carter, I want to be prepared to make the RED team!” We supported Michael because we knew that working with Coach Carter would improve not only his game but also his mind. Coach Carter has prepared him mentally and physically and we look forward to working with him for many years to come.