Carlos Rodriguez

Director of Goalkeeping · Gainesville United SC

Gainesville, FL · North FL / Gainesville

4.26 reviews
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Bio

Carlos Rodriguez serves as Director of Goalkeeping at Gainesville United SC. With over 8 years coaching youth soccer in Florida, Carlos specializes in player development and has guided multiple players to college commitments. Carlos's coaching philosophy centers on technical mastery, game intelligence, and building confident, coachable players.

Certifications

  • 🎓 USSF C License
  • 🎓 USSF A License

Specialties

Goalkeeper academySmall-sided developmentTechnical/futsal trainingVideo analysis

Age Groups

U9U10U11U12U13U14U15U16U17U18U19

Private Training

Offers private and small-group technical sessions on weekends. Rates and availability on request via the contact form.

Rating Breakdown

Communication4.0
Development4.6
Personality4.1
Fairness4.0
Game Management4.2
Overall Impact4.3

Reviews

6 total
  • SC

    Sophia C.

    Parent · 2mo ago

    4.2

    Develops the whole player

    Coach pushes the kids technically and tactically but also builds their confidence. Plays everyone fairly and is great about explaining the 'why' behind decisions.

    Communication 4.4Development 4.8Personality 3.6Fairness 3.7Game Management 4.0Overall Impact 4.7
  • KW

    Kevin W.

    Parent of two players · 6mo ago

    4.1

    Cares about the kids

    Beyond soccer, genuinely invested in the players as people. Fair with playing time and honest about where each kid stands and what they need to work on.

    Communication 4.0Development 5.0Personality 4.0Fairness 3.9Game Management 4.3Overall Impact 3.5
  • PS

    Priya S.

    Parent · 8mo ago

    4.7

    Develops the whole player

    Coach pushes the kids technically and tactically but also builds their confidence. Plays everyone fairly and is great about explaining the 'why' behind decisions.

    Communication 4.5Development 4.7Personality 4.8Fairness 4.4Game Management 5.0Overall Impact 4.7
  • MG

    Maria G.

    Former Player · 9mo ago

    4.5

    Calm and tactically sharp

    Never loses composure on the sideline, which the players feed off of. Game management and in-game adjustments are clearly a strength.

    Communication 3.5Development 4.9Personality 4.4Fairness 4.8Game Management 4.8Overall Impact 4.6
  • AF

    Andre F.

    Player · 9mo ago

    3.8

    Demanding in the best way

    High standards on and off the field. My son improved more in one season than the previous three combined. Communication with parents could be a touch more frequent.

    Communication 3.7Development 3.9Personality 4.6Fairness 3.4Game Management 3.5Overall Impact 3.9
  • TB

    Tom B.

    Player · 11mo ago

    3.9

    Demanding in the best way

    High standards on and off the field. My son improved more in one season than the previous three combined. Communication with parents could be a touch more frequent.

    Communication 3.8Development 4.1Personality 3.5Fairness 3.6Game Management 3.6Overall Impact 4.5

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Club

Gainesville United SC

Gainesville, FL

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