ZAR Soccer Academy

We have been with Zach and ZAR soccer academy for about 10 years, cumulatively.  Our oldest son started training with Zach when he was 12 years old and Zach was instrumental in assisting him in securing a starting GK position in college (with multiple offers to play at other schools in all divisions!).  Our youngest son has been working with Zach for a few years now as well and we have no doubt Zach will work as hard with him and for him as he did with our oldest son.  Zach is an encouraging, supportive, knowledgeable trainer (both on and off the field) who knows how to push his athletes to the next level, adjusting the instruction for each individual player and their training/playing style.  It is never overdone.  He is open to questions and suggestions and works with you to help your athlete grow.  He is a wealth of information on how to navigate the college soccer process.  We are thrilled to have found him at just the right time and look forward to several more years under his instruction! - Carrie & Rob F. (Both sons train with Zach)

My son switched from a field player to the goalie position at the age of 10 with no prior formal keeper training. We were immediately referred to ZAR Soccer Academy and Zach has had a tremendous impact on our son's development over the past several years. I think it is a strong testament to Zach's training that my son has been able to excel at the position in an MLS Development Academy (DC United) and has gone on trials in England and Holland over the past year. I firmly believe that without ZAR Soccer Academy, his development would not have reached this level in such a short period of time. - Jon C. - Son plays for US Development Academy - DC United

Zach has been working with my daughter for 3 years.  She has committed to a major Division 1 program after she graduates from high school this coming June.  Her success is directly attributed to her hard work and Zach's training and guidance.  First, his training sessions are well thought out and hit on all aspects of being a keeper.  As her career developed those sessions were adapted to work on areas where she needed further improvement.  This was based on her feedback and Zach watching films of her game.  I think one of Zach's best traits is his ability to motivate female keepers.  He knows how to talk to them to get them focused on their game and how to improve on mistakes made.  He is usually texting her after games to find out how things went and what areas need to be worked on in the future.  Lastly, he was a trusted advisor during the recruiting process.  This included developing a well thought out bio, developing a list of target programs and reviewing calls before and after.   Without Zach's knowledge of the game and industry I do not think my daughter would be where she is today.  - Robert S. (Daughter is committed to Ohio State)

When Sam first started with Zach she knew she wanted to be a keeper, but didn’t possess a single skill play the position. Zach has been instrumental in getting her to play at the highest level. Zach always gives her the tools and advice she needs in training to be successful. His support on and off the field has turned Sam into a highly skilled, determined, resilient, hardworking, confident keeper. Those skills will benefit her both on and off the field for the rest of her life. - Kim C

While my daughter was playing in a very demanding and competitive game I watched intently.   Her reaction, control and response to the unrelenting opposing team impressed the spectators, one parent turned to their daughter and said "watch this GK carefully, she really knows what she is doing."  As a proud mom I wanted to turn around and say that's my daughter. Then I realized I can't get credit for this.  I texted Coach Zach immediately and said, "THANK YOU Zach for all that you have been teaching Sanam.  I am watching her and it is as if every single drill and guidance you have been providing her is playing out in this very competitive game, in real time."  Coach Zach is the perfect combination of a coach who has the knowledge and experience of what it will take to play at the highest level and the skill and ability to translate that knowledge into lessons for eager GK's willing to put in the time and learn.  - Leila M