Zenith Soccer Academy
Our Training Opportunities
Join our specialized training programs at Zenith Soccer Academy. Improve your skills and techniques with our experienced coaches.
February Intensive
Thank you so much for participating in the February Intensive with our Zenith Soccer Academy. We really appreciate it and hope that you found it to be a positive, productive experience.
Personalized Coaching
Unlock your potential with our personalized coaching sessions in small groups. We keep our groups capped at twelve participants, then split that in half to work with a coach on specific skills.
Our Philosophy
Two Coaches, One Goal:
Complete Player Development
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At Zenith Soccer Academy, we believe in fostering a positive and challenging environment.
Our integrated approach addresses every aspect of an athlete's game:
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Technical Skill Mastery: Each session includes focused technical ball skill development with a highly experienced, licensed soccer coach.
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Physical Dominance: We improve speed, agility, and strength through dedicated training with our personal trainer—a former professional athlete who has trained high-level players for many years.
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Small groups: We have a maximum of 12 players total, then we split into two groups of 6 for a maximum of a 6:1 player-to-coach ratio. After 30 minutes, we switch groups so each player gets to improve their technical and physical skills.
Meet Our Coaching Staff
Greg Spoelhof
Greg is our technical coach at Zenith Soccer Academy. He has extensive experience developing soccer players around the Northland. He focuses on building strong technical skills in a supportive, up-tempo environment.
Experience & Roles:
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Gitchi Gummi Soccer Club (GGSC): Serves as Vice President and has coached at GGSC for five years.
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North Star Academy: Founder and former head coach of the middle school soccer program.
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High School Coaching: Previous coaching roles at Austin Public Schools and Duluth Marshall.
Educational Background: A special education teacher by profession, bringing a structured, patient, and adaptive approach to coaching and training.
Credentials: Greg is certified by both the U.S. Soccer Federation and United Soccer Coaches, ensuring his methods are current with national best practices:
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USSF D License
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USSF 11v11, 9v9, and 7v7 Grassroots Licenses
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United Soccer Coaches High School Coaching Diploma
Brad Anderson
Brad is our strength and conditioning coach at Zenith Soccer Academy. He has trained multiple types of athletes including soccer players, tennis players, cross-country runners, swimmers, and gymnasts. He focuses on personal improvement and attention to detail in a positive, athlete-first environment.
A former professional athlete, Brad brings a strong work ethic, discipline, and a clear appreciation for what it takes to play at a high level.
Experience and Roles:
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Certified Personal Trainer: Delivers individualized performance and fitness programming
Educational Background:
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Former teacher with a strong foundation in instruction and communication
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Coaching experience at both the high school and collegiate levels
Credentials: ​
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Certified Personal Trainer
What sets us apart?
At Zenith Soccer Academy, you'll benefit from the expertise of not just one, but two dedicated coaches. We have a expert soccer coach focused on technical skill development. We also have a certified personal trainer dedicated to improving your speed, agility, and strength.
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Our coaches work together to customize your experience, ensuring the technical work on the field complements the physical training off the field. The result is a more confident, skilled, and physically dominant player.