Paolo Hughes

Technical Director · Florida Elite Soccer Academy

Jacksonville, FL · Jacksonville / NE Florida

4.15 reviews
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Private training available

Bio

Paolo Hughes serves as Technical Director at Florida Elite Soccer Academy. With over 11 years coaching youth soccer in Florida, Paolo specializes in player development and has guided multiple players to college commitments. Paolo's coaching philosophy centers on technical mastery, game intelligence, and building confident, coachable players.

Certifications

  • 🎓 USSF C License
  • 🎓 NSCAA Advanced National
  • 🎓 UEFA B License

Specialties

College recruiting supportGoalkeeper academyTechnical/futsal training

Age Groups

U10U11U12U13U14U15U16U17U18U19

Private Training

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

Rating Breakdown

Communication4.6
Development4.0
Personality4.2
Fairness4.2
Game Management3.9
Overall Impact3.9

Reviews

5 total
  • NH

    Nicole H.

    Former Player · 27d ago

    3.9

    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 3.4Personality 4.5Fairness 3.8Game Management 3.6Overall Impact 3.7
  • SC

    Sophia C.

    Parent · 5mo 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 4.5Development 3.5Personality 4.8Fairness 4.9Game Management 3.6Overall Impact 3.6
  • MR

    Mike R.

    Parent of two players · 9mo ago

    4.2

    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 4.3Development 4.8Personality 4.4Fairness 4.1Game Management 3.5Overall Impact 4.0
  • AF

    Andre F.

    Player · 10mo ago

    4.1

    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 4.6Development 4.5Personality 3.5Fairness 4.5Game Management 3.6Overall Impact 3.6
  • JT

    Jessica T.

    Parent · 1y 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 4.9Development 3.9Personality 3.6Fairness 3.6Game Management 5.0Overall Impact 4.8

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Club

Florida Elite Soccer Academy

Jacksonville, FL

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