Experienced Coaches
Committed to Youth Development
What is the 7 Peaks Soccer Training history?
In 2021, Dan Trosper created Peak Training Co. which was rebranded as 7Peaks Soccer Training in August 2025. The mission is simple: develop confident, skilled, and competitive players through professional training.
7Peaks Soccer Training is able to develop players when our training model and dedicated curriculum is implemented 1 day a week over 10 weeks. The training model is; 5-10 minutes activation which included banded/dynamic warm up, 10-30 minutes of technical training without pressure, 10-30 minutes of technical training with pressure, 5-10 minutes of a core training which allows us time to stretch in-between repetitions to cool down.
What is the 7Peaks Soccer Training Philosophy?
We teach Total Football. Johan Cruyff (Dutch Godfather of "tika taka"), was the first coach to implement this idea at Barcelona from the first team all the way down to the youth academy in 1988. Total Football , requires high technical skill, spatial awareness, and fluid positional interchange. 7 Peaks focuses on precise ball control, dribbling skill, passing accuracy, the ability to execute a one-touch pass while playing in multiple positions. We teach technique and football intelligence over pure physicality. Once the ball is lost, a strong habit we enforce is also teaching the relentless pursuit of winning the ball back.
What are the Seven Peaks Soccer Training Methods?
Each small group training session consists of 4 sections while they are similar in structure, each session requires trainers to adapt to meet the needs of the group. Each 10-week course has a curriculum that we follow.
Activation: Part 1
5-10 minutes of a dynamic warm up that includes resistance bands, agility, balance, coordination, and motor skills.
Technical (Unopposed): Part 2
10-30 minutes of technique taught on the ball to be successful and build confidence.
Technical (Opposed): Part 3
10-30 minutes of pressure on the ball while working on technique taught within part 2. We emphasize solving problems in all positions.
Core/Strength: Part 4
5-10 minutes of core and strength work that is specific to the function of the game with a cool down.
Seven Peaks Team
Dan Trosper
Education:
- United States Soccer Federation (USSF) A License
- NSCAA Premier Diploma
- National Academy of Sports Medicine – CPT
- American Red Cross CPR/AED Certified
- Eastern Michigan University—BS/Physical Education
- Wayne State University—MA/Sports Administration
Coaching/Training Experience:
- 7 Peaks owner/operator since 2021
- Former Detroit City FC Men’s USL Championship Performance Coach
- Former MLS Next Academy Head Coach and Performance Director for MI Jaguars FC
- Former AFC Ann Arbor (USL2) Assistant Coach
- Former Director of Coaching Waza FC
- Former Performance Trainer at Fitness Together, Lifetime Fitness, and Triad Performance
- Former Men's Schoolcraft Assistant Coach
- Former Men's Madonna University Assistant Coach
Playing Experience:
- Former Waza Flo Pro - Indoor Professional - National Champions(PASL)
- Former Detroit Ignition Player—Indoor Professional - Champions (XSL)
- Former Windsor Border Stars Player—Outdoor Professional (CPL)
- Former NCAA Division 1 player at Eastern Michigan University
Awards:
- 2019-2020 MSYSA/USYS Regional/USYS National Boys Competitive Coach of the Year
Louis Sala
Education:
- United States Soccer Federation (USSF) ‘C’ License.
- Michigan State University—Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management
Coaching/Training Experience:
- Current Michigan Wolves Club Coach
- 2021-2025 Peak Training Co. Trainer
- Current Livonia Stevenson High School Varsity Coach
Playing Experience:
- NCAA Division 1 captain, Michigan State University Men’s Soccer.
- USL 2 experience with AFC Ann Arbor, Flint City Bucks & Oakland County FC.
- USL Championship experience with DCFC
Awards/Championships:
- 2019 USL2 National Champion with Flint City Bucks.
Alex Isaveski
Education:
- USSF Grassroots license 7v7, 11v11
Coaching/Training Experience:
- MI Jags MWPL Head Coach
- Current Michigan Jaguars Staff
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Professional playing experience:
- Macedonia Gjorce Petrov(PMFL)
- Pobeda Prilep(PMFL)
- Duane Ruse(Efbete Liga)
- Vllaznia(Albania Superliga)
- Dinamo Tirana(Albania Superliga)
- Milsami(Moldova Superliga)
Tim Moore
Education:
- United States Soccer Federation (USSF) D License
- Michigan State University – BA - Elementary Education
- Michigan State University – MA - K-12 Educational Administration
- ·Oakland University - Ed.S - Educational Leadership
- Oakland University - Ed.D - Doctoral Organizational Leadership
Coaching/Training Experience:
- Former coach with Michigan Jaguars
- Former Director of Michigan Jaguars Junior Jags (Novi, Wixom, Huron Valley, CW3)
- 20 years of coaching experience
Awards/Championships:
- 2 MSYSA State Cup Championships, 1 MSYSA State Cup Runner-up.
Thomas O’ Connor aka TOCO
Education:
- United States Soccern (USSF) D License
- Michigan State University—B.S.
Coaching Experience:
- 6+ years of coaching experience with Michigan Jaguars
- Peak Training Co. Trainer 2023-2025
Playing Experience:
- Former player at Michigan State University
Alec Panagos
Education:
- B.S in Sports Management and Business Administration - Lake Erie
- MBA in Finance and Marketing- Lawrence Tech
Playing/Coaching Experience:
- Former Lawrence Tech Soccer Player (NAIA)
- Former Lake Erie College Player (NCAA Division 2)
- Detroit Imperial Futsal, and Michigan Stars II
Alexandru Diac
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Coach/Training Experience:
- Current U of D Graduate Assistant Coach
- Former University of Detroit player
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Playing Experience:
- University of Detroit NCAA division 1 player
Dan Diac
Education:
- USSF "A" License
- USSF "Y" License
- USSF Goalkeeper License
- FA Learning Diplomas (Player and Match Analysis, Soccer Camp Coaches, Coaching Children, Fitness in Soccer Level 1, Psychology for Soccer Level 1)
Training Experience:
- Current MI Jaguars Staff and MWPL Coach
- Current Madonna University Goalkeeper Coach
- Former Eastern Michigan University Goalkeeper Coach 12+ years
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Playing Experience:
- Rapid Bucharest division 1 and UEFA Cup
- Detroit Rockers NPSL indoor Professional
Awards/Championships:
- 5 Time MSYSA STATE CUP Champion, 2 Time Regional USYS Champion, 1 National Semi-finalist
- 1 Time MAC Champion with EMU, 1 Time WHAC Champion with Madonna University
Scott Hall
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Teaching
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Training Experience:
- 25+ seasons as Eastern Michigan Women's Head Soccer Coach
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Related Experience:
- Current Associate Athletic Director for Detroit PAL
Michael Forbes - Performance Trainer
Education:
- ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
- Schoolcraft College - Associate in Applied Science(AAS) - Movement Science(In Process)
Training Experience:
- Current Goalkeeper Coach with Waza FC
- Former Goalkeeper Coach with Farmington Fury
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Playing Experience:
- Livonia City Futsal
- Detroit United UPSL
- WAZA MASL
- Detroit Imperial Futsal
- USA FIFUSA FUTSAL
Oier Mendizabel (MENDI) - Goalkeeper Trainer
From Basque Country, Spain
Education:
- Current student at Madonna University
- Johnson University
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Training Experience:
- U14 Goalkeeper assistant coach @ Real Union
- U10/U12/U16 Goalkeeper coach at Les Englantins
- Personal field coach for Goalkeepers 8-16 years old Hendaye Biarritz
Josh Adam -Starting in October
Education:
- Michigan State University (B.S) Construction management
Training Experience:
- Several years doing personal training
- Brighton High School JV Assistant Coach
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Playing Experience:
- Michigan State University
- Memphis 901 USL Championship(Training Experience)
- USL 2 AAFC, USL 2 Lansing City
- Portland Timbers Academy
- Michigan Jaguars
Jack Voight - Starting in November
Education:
- U.S. Grassroots Coaching License
- B.S in. Business Administration Spring Arbor University
Training Experience:
- Michigan Jaguars(Jackson) Coach/Director of Small Group Training
- Spring Arbor Reserve/JV Coach 2025
- Current Albion Women's Assistant Coach 2026-
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Playing Experience:
- Spring Arbor University
- Lansing Common USL2
- Played his entire youth career w/ Michigan Jaguars.
Want to learn more about our team and philosophy? Email dan@sevenpeakssoccertraining.com and connect with the coaches.
