James Silva

Director of Goalkeeping · Indian River SC

Vero Beach, FL · Palm Beach / Treasure Coast

4.26 reviews
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Bio

James Silva serves as Director of Goalkeeping at Indian River SC. With over 5 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 C License
  • 🎓 Goalkeeping Level 2
  • 🎓 USSF A License

Specialties

Small-sided developmentTechnical/futsal trainingGoalkeeper academyVideo analysis

Age Groups

U12U13U14U15U16U17U18U19

Rating Breakdown

Communication4.4
Development4.5
Personality4.2
Fairness4.1
Game Management4.1
Overall Impact4.1

Reviews

6 total
  • AP

    Amanda P.

    Player · 15d ago

    4.4

    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 4.7Development 4.4Personality 3.8Fairness 4.8Game Management 4.0Overall Impact 4.5
  • CM

    Carlos M.

    Parent · 1mo ago

    4.6

    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 5.0Personality 4.1Fairness 4.8Game Management 4.5Overall Impact 4.7
  • MG

    Maria G.

    Player · 1mo ago

    4.2

    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 4.3Development 4.6Personality 4.7Fairness 3.5Game Management 3.9Overall Impact 4.2
  • TB

    Tom B.

    Parent · 3mo ago

    4.0

    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 4.7Development 3.8Personality 4.4Fairness 3.4Game Management 3.6Overall Impact 4.1
  • DL

    David L.

    Former Player · 6mo ago

    4.2

    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 4.6Development 4.6Personality 4.1Fairness 4.1Game Management 4.4Overall Impact 3.5
  • PS

    Priya S.

    Parent of two players · 8mo ago

    4.0

    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 3.6Development 4.6Personality 4.0Fairness 3.9Game Management 4.5Overall Impact 3.4

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Club

Indian River SC

Vero Beach, FL

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