Private Lessons & Coaches in Schaumburg, IL

With three decades on the field, I blend proven strategies with a fresh, engaging approach to soccer. My passion is nurturing talent and fostering a love for the game. Let's unlock your potential together!

I am a former Professional and International soccer footballer and have individually trained athletes for about 19 years now. I have coached football development academies for boys/girls ages 7-18. I've coached ages 2-5 with Soccer Shots, all ages of club level, coached at the high school level and I was an assistant coach at the collegiate level. I have also coached abroad in Australia and Iceland. I also served as a trainer and mentor for the Philippines Youth National Football Team in 2024.

""Coach Tahnai was great. I'd recommend Coach Tahnai to anyone looking to improve and develop their soccer practice."

Hi! My name is Liz, and I'm a multi-sport athlete with experience in dance, track and field, basketball, and soccer. I played four years of division II collegiate soccer and was recruited to play for the Chicago Stars in 2018. I continue to play recreational soccer in Chicago. I coached soccer during the summers of 2016-2018 at Camp Illahee and Camp High Rocks in North Carolina. My coaching approach is to inspire the player's individuality and support their love for the game.

"Liz was my coach for indoor soccer and she helped me practice controlled passes in confined spaces. She helped me with footwork and quick touches to score goals. I loved the games she came up with every practice.

I have played soccer for more than 20 years and have been an assistant coach for nearly 5 years. I focus on improving players technical skills in conjunction with deepening their tactical understand of soccer. Whatever aspects of the game you want to improve I can help!

History of tennis, racquetball, and pickleball. Aggie flight attendant.

As a former D1 softball player, I know what it means to play at an elite level. Although the game has evolved since I played, I believe that hard work and mental toughness are the keys to success. All it takes is one pitch to make something great happen, and that is what I work on with my players: understanding it. If failure happens, we keep trying. You have to want the next one to be great.

I have an M.A. in teaching ESL and have taught English for 6 years. I have been an educator for 19 years. I teach all skill levels of English from beginner to people studying professional vocabulary for work. I have also taught all ages. To really understand how people learn English, you must know how different people learn at different levels.

With 15 years of basketball instruction, I cultivate player potential through tailored strategies. My focus is on fundamental mastery, fostering both skill and a lifelong love for the game. I strive to make learning engaging.

Trinity College Dublin graduate of European Studies. I provide adaptive, strengths-based coaching for high school and undergrad students. Whether we are tackling writing, social studies, English, or German, I meet you where you're at. My expertise includes essay craft, college application strategy, and line-level editing. I thrive on helping students move from "I can't" to "I can," building confidence and critical thinking skills needed to master complex material and own your academic progress!

I was a girls lacrosse coach at Lane Tech College Prep. I also was the captain of my high school team which won the Illinois State Championship. I was All-State as an Attackman.

"Brand new to lacrosse but I’ve learned so much in just my first lesson. Thanks Coach A!