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ABOUT Mcloughlin Athletics
McLoughlin Athletics is a full-service technical and skills training program that focuses on a variety of aspects of the game.
We improve players' footwork, ball striking, passing techniques, and overall athleticism with custom-designed drills and exercises based on the needs of the individual.
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McLoughlin Athletics provides access to former professional soccer players that are passionate about passing along their knowledge and experience of the game to the next generation.
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We believe that a player's development never stops and there's always something new to learn, regardless of what level a player is currently at.
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meet eLLIS MCLOUGHLIN
owner and founder
I was born and raised in Seattle. I played for Emerald City FC and Crossfire in my youth, winning multiple state titles and major tournaments. At the age of 15, I moved to Bradenton, FL to attend the residency program for the USA U-17 National team where I played in the 2007 U-17 FIFA World Cup in South Korea.
After the World Cup, I enrolled in the University of Washington playing for the team my freshman year, during that time we qualified for the NCAA tournament. After my time at UW, I signed my first professional contract with Hertha Berlin in the German Bundesliga. I played for Hertha Berlin for 3 seasons from 2007 to 2010 and eventually ended up back in the United States where I signed with the San Jose Earthquakes, playing 2 seasons.
After my professional career ended in 2013, I immediately started the next phase of my love for the game and have been coaching ever since. I have a deep passion for passing along my professional experiences and knowledge of the game to the next generations and I absolutely love what I do.
We have an incredible community of players and families here at McLoughlin Athletics and I am so excited for what the future has in store. We offer elite soccer training with a heavy focus on foot skills, passing, and ball striking. If you are looking to take your game to the next level and be challenged, this is the program for you.