James Martinez

U16 Boys Head Coach · Pensacola FC

Pensacola, FL · Panhandle / Tallahassee

4.24 reviews
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Bio

James Martinez serves as U16 Boys Head Coach at Pensacola FC. With over 17 years coaching youth soccer in Florida, James specializes in player development and has guided multiple players to college commitments. James's coaching philosophy centers on technical mastery, game intelligence, and building confident, coachable players.

Certifications

  • 🎓 USSF A License
  • 🎓 USSF D License
  • 🎓 NSCAA Advanced National
  • 🎓 United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma

Specialties

Technical/futsal trainingVideo analysis

Age Groups

U11U12U13U14U15U16U17U18U19

Private Training

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

Rating Breakdown

Communication4.0
Development4.1
Personality4.3
Fairness4.6
Game Management3.9
Overall Impact4.3

Reviews

4 total
  • MR

    Mike R.

    Parent · 7mo ago

    4.3

    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 4.1Development 4.0Personality 5.0Fairness 4.5Game Management 4.0Overall Impact 4.1
  • AP

    Amanda P.

    Parent of two players · 10mo ago

    4.3

    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 4.0Personality 4.8Fairness 4.5Game Management 4.0Overall Impact 4.2
  • CM

    Carlos M.

    Former Player · 10mo ago

    4.1

    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 3.9Development 4.6Personality 3.4Fairness 4.3Game Management 3.9Overall Impact 4.7
  • JT

    Jessica T.

    Player · 1y ago

    4.0

    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 3.9Development 3.7Personality 3.8Fairness 4.9Game Management 3.6Overall Impact 4.0

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Club

Pensacola FC

Pensacola, FL

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