FIRST TOUCH SOCCER

Personalized soccer training designed to help players grow, compete, and take their game to the next level.

aboutCRAIG

Craig Mallace is the Owner and Director of Coaching for First Touch Soccer MN. Originally from Scotland, soccer has been a major part of his life from a young age. After a successful youth playing career in Scotland, he moved to the United States, where he continued to develop both as a player and student-athlete. Craig attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, competing at the NCAA Division I level while earning a Bachelor's Degree in Communications with studies in History and Communications

ABOUT CRAIG

Fall in love with the world's game in a safe, fun-filled environment, while making friends for life.

Our Services

Player-centric 1-on-1 training for all ages and skill levels. You pick the time, the location, and let us know what you want to improve on — technical, tactical, or fitness, or a mixture of all three. One hour sessions, one on one with a licensed coach.

1-on-1 Training

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First Touch Soccer MN specializes in creating private, custom-designed soccer lessons for small groups. We call these types of classes PODS. To form a POD, you need a group of at least two players and a location. The location can be in your city, building or a nearby park. We can also help you secure the space.

Small Group Training

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First Touch Soccer MN offers tailored team training programs for clubs, schools, and recreational teams across the Twin Cities. Whether your team needs to sharpen technical skills, build tactical understanding, or improve fitness and teamwork, Craig Mallace designs a program specifically for your group. Sessions can be scheduled at a location of your choice and are available for all age groups and skill levels.

Team Training

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First Touch Soccer MN partners with private schools to deliver high-quality soccer coaching as part of your physical education or after-school programming. Craig works directly with school administrators and PE coordinators to build a program that fits your schedule and student needs. Sessions are structured, age-appropriate, and focused on developing both soccer skills and lifelong physical activity habits.

Private School Training

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First Touch Soccer MN is a proven soccer provider throughout the Twin Cities. For new partners, we meet to explain our coaching and fitness philosophy and then set up a FREE TRIAL CLASS for your organization to test the First Touch Soccer MN experience. You can choose your day, time, and amount of classes that would suit your programming needs. Request more information by clicking Contact Us.

Daycare Programs

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1-on-1 Training

Personalized development plans

Small Group Training

Technical Training in match contexts

Personalized Programs

Learn from a professional veteran

Stan Anderson — Camp Shutout Founder

"I have known Craig Mallace for decades. Our relationship has been player/coach and is also one of strong friendship. His soccer acumen as both a player and a coach is phenomenal. Anyone with the opportunity to get in front of Craig should grab that chance."