What It's Like to Train With a Division 1 College Defender | Full Training Session

Ever thought, I wonder what a college soccer workout looks like? Playing Division 1 soccer is a dream for many, but few know what it takes to make it a reality. This exclusive, 1-on-1 training session with Ivy, a D1 left back, gives you a glimpse into the hard work and dedication it takes play amongst the best.

TIMESTAMPS:
👋 0:00 Hello from Powerhouse Soccer!
⚽ 0:24 Introducing Ivy, RMU's starting Left Back
⚽ 1:07 Warm-up - Reactive Juggling
⚽ 2:46 Warm-up - 3 Pattern First Touch Passing
⚽ 13:52 Drill 1 - 4-part Touch Away From Pressure
⚽ 27:47 The D1 Difference for Ivy - Perseverance and Passion for the Game
⚽ 29:05 Drill 2 - Touch Away From Pressure to Setup a Lefty Strike
⚽ 34:59 Drill 3 - Distribution / 1v1 Combo

This video is full of coaching points to improve your game, including:
Why pace, pace, and more pace is the big differentiator between elite players and the rest
How developing your skills with your weak foot can make you truly dangerous on the field
When you should play the pass in a 1v1 situation and when you need to take one more touch
What to focus on as you work to increase your speed of play

So often younger players want to know what they need to do to earn a shot at playing college soccer. It's not a secret! It takes hard work and dedication, and a love for the game certainly helps. But D1 players can't rest because they've achieved their goal, it takes continuous work and refinement to stay one of the premier players. The drills in this video may look familiar to our other videos, because the game doesn't change in college - but it does get faster and the margin for error gets smaller. Add these skills to your arsenal to take your game to new heights, the sky's the limit!

Huge shoutout to Ivy for giving us a peek into her training. Keep up with Ivy's highlights and soccer career by following her channel! ‪@ivychaskelson2025‬

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Powerhouse Soccer will teach you the skills required to take your game to the next level. As a player, Stevi Parker won regional and national championships at the club level and earned 3-time Team MVP honors while playing Division I soccer at the University of South Carolina. As Owner and Head Trainer at Powerhouse Soccer, Stevi is dedicated to giving young players the tools they need to take their game to the next level.

Hard work, intentional practice, and love for the sport brought Stevi Parker success throughout her playing career. Through 1-on-1 and small group training sessions at Powerhouse Soccer, imparting those lessons on the next generation of athletes is Stevi's mission and purpose.


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