# 101: David Copeland-Smith: The Gap Between Team Training and Individual Training

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Podcast: [Inside College Soccer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-college-soccer-989243)
Published: 2026-04-27T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Don Williams sits down with David Copeland Smith, founder of BeastMode Soccer and one of the top individual skills trainers in the world. David has worked with elite players including Alex Morgan, Christen Press, Kelley O’Hara and many more - from youth level all the way to professional and international athletes. In this episode, we cover: ⚽ The importance of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) ⚽ Why individual training is essential for elite performance ⚽ The current youth soccer landscape ⚽ What it really takes to reach college and professional soccer ⚽ How to build confidence and creativity as a player If you're serious about taking your game to the next level, this is a must-watch. 🔗 Follow David: Instagram & YouTube: @beastmodesoccer Website: https://beastmodesoccer.com/ Email: david@beastmodesoccer.com Follow SRUSA for more insights on college soccer pathways.

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