Do players have to do the performance screening?

No. The coaching stands on its own. The optional screening simply makes the work more targeted — it helps catch injury risk early and pinpoint where a player can gain the most speed, power, and strength.

Coach Lee | Private & Small-Group Youth Soccer Training in Temecula, CA

Q: What makes Coach Lee different?

Coach Lee develops the complete player — technical skill, game intelligence, and athleticism — with a sharp eye honed at the club and academy level. He also offers something most trainers can't: pro-level performance and injury-prevention screening through Catalyst Performance, so training is targeted and progress is measurable.

Q: How do I book a session?

Fill out the inquiry form on this page or message @coach_lee_socal on Instagram. Coach Lee will follow up to match you with the right 1-on-1 or small-group option.

Why Coach Lee

More than drills.
Real development.

Great players aren't built by running cones. Coach Lee coaches the whole game — the touch, the decision, and the body that lets a kid do both under pressure. Every session has a purpose and a plan.

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Technical Skill

First touch, ball mastery, finishing, and the 1v1 moves that build the confidence to take players on — drilled until they're second nature in a game.

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Game Intelligence

Scanning, decision-making, and positioning. Coach Lee teaches players to read the game so they're a step ahead — not just faster, but smarter.

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Athleticism

Speed, agility, and resilience built into the work — and, uniquely, backed by pro-level screening so a player's athletic gaps actually get addressed.

Meet Your Coach

Coach Lee Underwood

Born and raised in England, Lee grew up in the game — playing from a very young age and carrying an obsessive love for it into coaching. That English football upbringing shows in everything he teaches: real technique, real game understanding, real standards.

Based in Temecula, Coach Lee trains youth players one-on-one and in small groups with an athletics-first approach — developing each kid into the best athlete they can be, then layering on the technical and tactical detail that wins games. Players don't just run drills; they understand why, and they see it show up on Saturday. It's why families consistently rate him 5.0 stars and refer their friends.

He's also putting in the work behind the scenes — earning his NASM certifications (CPT, CSNC, BCS, PES) in performance and nutrition. Paired with his partnership with Catalyst Performance, that means Lee doesn't just coach the ball; he understands the body driving it, screens for injury risk, and trains on real data.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 English Football Background 🎓 NASM CPT · PES · CSNC (in progress) ⭐ 5.0 · 14 Reviews 🤝 Catalyst Performance Partner 📍 Sommers Bend, Temecula

Training & Pricing

Simple options. Clear pricing.

Every session is real coaching with a club-level coach — never a babysitter with a bag of balls. Pay per session, or save with a pack.

1-on-1 Private

$85 / session

60 min · save with packs: 5 for $400 · 10 for $750

100% focused on your player
Technical, tactical & athletic work
A personalized development plan
Fastest path to visible gains

Book 1-on-1 →

Small Group

$30 / player

3–6 players · 60 min · bring teammates or friends

Game-realistic reps & competition
Position-specific small-sided work
High energy, great value
Same coaching standard as 1:1

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Semi-Private

$50 / player

2 players · 60 min · siblings or training partners

Near-1:1 attention, shared cost
Built-in competition & reps
Personalized to both players
Great for committed pairs

Book Semi-Private →

Want the science edge too? Add a Catalyst performance screening ↓

The Coaching Method

How Coach Lee builds a better player

A clear, repeatable approach that turns every session into real, on-the-field improvement.

Assess

Lee watches your player move and play, identifies the real limiters — technical, tactical, or athletic — and sets clear goals with you.

Build

Focused sessions drill first touch, finishing, 1v1, and decision-making, with speed and agility woven into the work.

Challenge

Skills get pressure-tested in game-realistic reps and small-sided play, so they hold up when it counts — not just on the cones.

Translate

Everything connects back to game day. Lee communicates progress to you, and players see it show up on the field.

How It Works

Simple to start.
Built around your player.

From first message to first session, here's exactly how training with Coach Lee works.

Reach Out

Send the quick inquiry form or DM @coach_lee_socal with your player's age, level, and goals.

Match & Schedule

Lee recommends 1-on-1, semi-private, or small group, and finds a time and place that works for your family.

Train in Temecula

Sessions run at quality fields and parks around Temecula. Players bring cleats, a ball, shin guards & water — Lee brings the rest.

Track Progress

Lee shares what to work on after each session — and with optional screening, you see measurable gains over time.

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Where Coach Lee trains

Coach Lee trains players at several quality fields and parks across Temecula — your exact spot is confirmed when you book, and he can often meet at a field that's convenient for your family. The optional Catalyst performance screening runs on Temecula screening days, or at the full Catalyst Performance facility in Rancho Bernardo for an in-depth athlete evaluation.

The Catalyst Partnership — Performance & Injury Prevention

An advantage most
coaches can't offer

Coaching comes first — but Coach Lee backs it with something rare in youth soccer. Through his partnership with Catalyst Performance, players can be screened on the same VALD technology used by pro and college programs — and as an NASM-trained coach, Lee reads and applies that data himself.

It does two things that matter for every parent: it catches injury risk early — flagging the strength imbalances behind the hamstring, groin, and knee issues that sideline young players — and it pinpoints exactly where a player can gain speed, power, and explosiveness. The data serves the coaching; it never replaces it.

COACH LEE×CATALYST PERFORMANCE

Coach Lee watching a player compete, evaluating performance on the field

Force Plates · ForceDecks

Power & Symmetry

Jump force & left/right balance

Explosive powerJump heightL/R imbalanceLanding control

🛡️ Why it matters

A big left/right imbalance is a leading injury red flag — and a drag on a player's first step. We even it out, and the burst follows.

Strength · DynaMo

Strength & Mobility

Hamstring, groin & hip force + range

HamstringGroin/adductorHip strengthRange of motion

🛡️ Why it matters

Weak hamstrings and groins are exactly where young players get hurt. We find the gaps and close them — fewer pulls, stronger strikes and cuts.

Speed · SmartSpeed

Speed & Agility

Sprint & change-of-direction timing

AccelerationTop speedSplit timesAgility / COD

⚡ Why it matters

We see whether a player needs acceleration or top-end speed, then train the exact phase that wins the race to the ball.

📈 Proof you can measure

You don't hope it's working.
You see it.

Re-test after a training block and the gains are objective: more explosive jumps, balanced left and right, faster sprint splits. Below is a sample 3-session jump-power progression — the same data every screened player gets.

See a full sample report →

⚠ The Injury Parents Fear Most

Most soccer ACL injuries are non-contact — so they can often be prevented.

It's usually a landing, a cut, or a sudden stop — not a collision — that tears an ACL, and young players (girls especially) are most at risk. The screening measures the exact landing asymmetry and hamstring & groin strength gaps that drive these injuries, so they can be trained out before they happen.

Non-contact — most tears happen with no collision at all Asymmetry — force-plate landing imbalance is the early red flag Trainable — the right strength & landing work measurably lowers risk

Screen → train the real gaps → re-test. The progress shows up in the numbers and on the scoreboard.

📊 See a real athlete evaluation (identity redacted) →

Screening Options — and what you get

Two simple ways to add the science to any training plan, run with Catalyst Performance. Coach Lee folds the findings straight into your player's sessions.

1-Hour Performance Screen

~60 min · quick & focused

$169

VALD force-plate testing
Power & left/right symmetry
Injury-risk red flags
Plain-English results summary
Great for first screens & progress re-tests

Add a Screen →

Most Complete

2-Hour Full Evaluation

Catalyst · Rancho Bernardo

$349

Full battery: force plates, strength & speed
Complete written report (see sample)
Injury-risk + performance profile
A targeted development plan

Book an Eval →

Screenings are optional and can be added to any plan. Final pricing confirmed at booking.

⭐ 5.0 · 14 Verified Reviews

What families are saying

★★★★★

"Top coach, top quality training. Training a U16 MLS Next level player — 90-minute sessions as a mini 'camp' before the new season. Brilliant approach, detailed coaching. Lee is incredibly charismatic and great with the player."

Serguei L.Parent of U16 MLS Next player

★★★★★

"Phenomenal coach. Several people recommended Coach Lee as a private trainer. He does an excellent job explaining new skills — our son loves the challenge of each session and has been highly responsive to his style."

Emerson B.Parent of 9-yr-old club player

★★★★★

"Coach Lee has an incredible talent for working with kids — explaining the techniques and having fun while pushing them to get better. He's improved my child's confidence and opened up opportunities to play at a higher level."

Caroline E.Soccer parent, Temecula

A verified 5.0 average across 14 client reviews.

Questions

Good to know

Where does Coach Lee train players?

Coach Lee runs 1-on-1 and small-group soccer training in Temecula, CA. Optional performance and injury-prevention screening takes place on screening days in Temecula or, for a full athlete assessment, at the Catalyst Performance facility in Rancho Bernardo.

What ages does Coach Lee coach?

Coach Lee works with youth players from roughly age 6 through high school and college-bound athletes. Every session is tailored to the player's age, level, and goals.

What makes Coach Lee different?

Lee develops the complete player — technical skill, game intelligence, and athleticism — with a sharp coaching eye. He also offers something most trainers can't: pro-level performance and injury-prevention screening through Catalyst Performance, so training is targeted and progress is measurable.

Do we have to do the performance screening?

No — the coaching stands on its own. The optional screening simply makes the work more targeted, catches injury risk early, and shows measurable progress. Many families add it once they see the value.

Is the screening safe for kids?

Absolutely. It's non-invasive — players jump, push, and sprint while the equipment measures performance. It's the same safe, objective technology used across youth, college, and pro sport.

How do I get started?

Fill out the form below or DM @coach_lee_socal on Instagram. Coach Lee will follow up to match you with the right 1-on-1 or small-group option.

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Let's build a better player.

Tell Coach Lee a little about your athlete and he'll reach out to set up your first session.

✓ Private & small-group training in Temecula
✓ Complete development: skill, IQ & athleticism
✓ Optional pro-level performance screening
✓ A coach who develops players, not just runs drills

Prefer to reach out directly?

📞 Call or text (951) 514-9634 📸 DM @coach_lee_socal

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The Coach Who
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Players.