101: The Gap Between Team Training and Individual Training | David Copeland-Smith
27 April 2026

101: The Gap Between Team Training and Individual Training | David Copeland-Smith

Inside College Soccer

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In this episode, Don Williams sits down with David Copeland Smith, founder of BeastMode Soccer and one of the top individual skills trainers in the world.

David has worked with elite players including Alex Morgan, Christen Press, Kelley O’Hara and many more - from youth level all the way to professional and international athletes.

In this episode, we cover:
⚽ The importance of Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
⚽ Why individual training is essential for elite performance
⚽ The current youth soccer landscape
⚽ What it really takes to reach college and professional soccer
⚽ How to build confidence and creativity as a player

If you're serious about taking your game to the next level, this is a must-watch.

🔗 Follow David:
Instagram & YouTube: @beastmodesoccer
Website: https://beastmodesoccer.com/
Email: david@beastmodesoccer.com

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