# Ben Brannigan > Ben Brannigan is a Soccer coach in Plano, Texas. Source: https://sites.coach/ben-brannigan. Every page on this site has a Markdown version at its URL plus `/index.md`, or send `Accept: text/markdown`. ## About - Headline: Developing smarter, more confident, complete soccer players through coaching, performance, analysis, scouting and mental performance. - Teaches: Kids, Teens, Adults - Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert - Years of experience: 25 - Lessons taught: 13+ - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings What Students Should Know About Me I’m Ben Brannigan, and I’ve spent more than 25 years working in soccer and athlete development across youth, high school, collegiate, professional and international environments. My experience includes coaching, player development, scouting, talent identification, performance analysis and mental performance coaching. I’ve worked with players at different stages of their journey, from young athletes learning the foundations of the game to serious players pursuing higher levels of competition. What I want every player to understand is that development is about more than doing more drills. It’s about learning to understand the game, make better decisions, build confidence and transfer what you practice into real match situations. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Every player has different strengths, weaknesses, goals and learning needs. My job is to help you understand where you are today, where you want to go, and what you need to do to get there. Train with purpose. Understand the game. Become a better player. ## Packages and prices - **U9–U13 1-on-1 Player Development Program (6 Weeks) Personalized Training for Real Results**: 4 prepaid 60-minute lessons for $500.00 ($125.00 per lesson, processing fee included). Sold as 4 lessons. U9–U13 1-on-1 Player Development Program (6 Weeks) Personalized Training for Real Results This program is designed for players ages 8–13 who want serious improvement in skills, confidence, game performance, and athletic development. This is NOT group training. This is fully individualized coaching,… - **Small Group Sessions 3-5 Players**: 1 prepaid 60-minute lesson for $150.00 ($150.00 per lesson, processing fee included). Sold as 1 lesson, 3 to 5 students. Pre-Formed Group Rate — $150 / hour (Split among players) Best for: Teammates or friends training together who want a fixed group rate. Overview: Have a fixed group of 3 to 5 players wanting to train together? Secure a dedicated 60-minute slot at a flat team/group rate of $150 per session, split ev… ## Where lessons happen - Hoblitzelle Park, Plano, Texas - Online lessons ## Weekly hours - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Saturday, Sunday: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM ## Cancellation policy - Cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before a lesson. The coach charges no fee for a late cancellation or a no-show. ## Reviews > I've been working with Game Like Soccer Coaching for a few months now and it has been an incredible experience. The coaching staff is knowledgeable and friendly and provides the perfect combination of professional instruction and encouragement. I have seen noticeable improvements in my game thanks to the drills, tips and guidance I have received. Highly recommend! > From Hanna, 5 out of 5 > Coach Brannigan has been an incredible mentor to my son. His enthusiasm for the game is contagious, and his ability to teach fundamental skills while fostering a positive environment is exceptional. My son has gained confidence and has improved his skills tremendously under Coach Branningan's guidance. > From Darien, 5 out of 5 > Game Like Soccer Coaching has been instrumental in improving my soccer skills. Their expert coaches create a positive and supportive environment, making every session enjoyable. I'm grateful for their dedication and guidance. Highly recommend them for anyone looking to elevate their game! > From Emily, 5 out of 5 > Ben is amazing in leveling up my daughter’s soccer skills! He has been working with her for a couple of years now, and her game has improved so significantly, that her coaches comment on the regular about how good she is! Would highly recommend then for any Soccer Coach needs! > From Heidi, 5 out of 5 > Game Like Soccer Coaching has been instrumental in improving my soccer skills. The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and supportive. I am grateful for their guidance and the positive impact they have had on my game. Thank you! > From Emma, 5 out of 5 > Game Like Soccer Coaching has provided my son with an amazing soccer experience. My son has improved his skills and technique while having a great time. Highly recommend for any young soccer players. > From Tyler, 5 out of 5 > Great Coach easy deal with fun with kids highly intelligent and great at breaking down game to make it easier to learn All my kids all learned and grew a love for game and want to train more 10/10 > From A, 5 out of 5 > Game Like Soccer Coaching in Plano, TX is the best place for soccer instruction. My son has been training here for the past three years and his skills have really improved! Highly recommended! > From John, 5 out of 5 ## Frequently asked questions ### Do you provide equipment? Yes , but always bring your own ball and water and proper training gear. ### What ages and levels of soccer players do you work with? I work with players across a wide range of ages and ability levels, from developing youth players to high school, college-bound and serious competitive athletes. Training is individualized around each player’s age, position, My approach goes beyond drills\. I combine technical and tactical development with athletic performance, decision\-making, game understanding and mental performance\. I also use my background in scouting, talent identification and performance analysis to help players understand what they need to improve and why. My approach goes beyond, goals and current development needs. ### What makes your soccer training different? My approach goes beyond drills. I combine technical and tactical development with athletic performance, decision-making, game understanding and mental performance. I also use my background in scouting, talent identification and performance analysis to help players understand what they need to improve and why. ### Can you analyze my game film? Yes. Game-film analysis is an important part of my player\-development approach. I can evaluate technical execution, tactical decisions, positioning, movement, decision-making and overall performance, then provide clear feedback and development priorities that can be taken into future training. ### Do you help players who want to play at a higher level? Yes. I work with players who want to maximize their development and pursue higher levels of soccer, including competitive club, high school, college and professional pathways. My scouting and talent-identification experience allows me to provide an additional perspective on what players need to develop and how they can better prepare for the demands of higher-level soccer. ## Pages on this site - [Home](https://sites.coach/ben-brannigan/index.md) - [All services](https://sites.coach/ben-brannigan/services/index.md) - [Soccer Training Sessions](https://sites.coach/ben-brannigan/training/index.md) - [Private Training Sessions](https://sites.coach/ben-brannigan/private-training/index.md) - [Group Training Sessions](https://sites.coach/ben-brannigan/group-training/index.md) - [Kids Training Sessions](https://sites.coach/ben-brannigan/kids-training/index.md) - [Lessons in Plano](https://sites.coach/ben-brannigan/areas/plano) - [Hoblitzelle Park, Plano](https://sites.coach/ben-brannigan/locations/hoblitzelle-park-plano) - [Agent instructions](https://sites.coach/ben-brannigan/llms.txt) ## Book through the API Ben Brannigan sells Soccer lessons on this site. It is one coach on TeachMe.To, listing id `3cd07e2a-642a-49b6-adba-6a54cf8663cc`. An agent reads this coach, quotes what this site sells, and books it through the TeachMe.To agent API. - [Agent instructions, generated from the live API](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/llms.txt): Read this before calling anything. Sessions need no registration. - [This coach](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/3cd07e2a-642a-49b6-adba-6a54cf8663cc): The coach read. `site.packages` are the packages sold here, priced as this site prices them, and `site.cancellationPolicy` is this site's policy. - [Open times](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/3cd07e2a-642a-49b6-adba-6a54cf8663cc/slots): Pass `sitePackageId` and `locationId` with `from` and `to`. - Quotes and bookings: pass `sitePackageId` and `lessons` to `POST /quotes`, then `POST /bookings` with the quote. The booking returns `paymentUrl`; the student pays there, and the booking is readable while they do. Send `policyAccepted: true` after showing the student the policy when `site.cancellationPolicy.agreementRequired` is true. - [OpenAPI 3.1](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/openapi.json): The machine contract. The `sitePackageId` and `locationId` values for this site are in [llms.txt](https://sites.coach/ben-brannigan/llms.txt).