Our Mission
MISSION and VISION
With over 500+ soccer players taught, we have a high level of competition.
Total Possession Soccer was founded in 2014 and offers professional soccer training for youth soccer teams at the recreation, travel and club levels. Our training staff works passionately to ensure our players grow individually and as a team through energetic and detailed training sessions.
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OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our club philosophy is to create a positive learning environment in which our athletes develop a passion for the game, grow in their technical abilities, and learn the importance of respect for the game, opponents, referees, coaches and parents.
Our team
Michael D’Ambrosa
President / Director of Coaching
Michael began his coaching career at Morris Catholic High School in 2004 and has since trained and mentored over 2,000 youth soccer players. From 2014 to 2018, he served as the Freshman and Assistant Varsity Coach for Madison High School boys' soccer.
In 2014, Michael founded TPS with the goal of inspiring young athletes to develop a lifelong passion for the game. He emphasizes player development above all else and prioritizes mental focus as a key element of success in both training and competition.
With over 35 years of playing experience, Michael’s background includes time with Parsippany FC, Seton Hall Prep, Morris Catholic, and collegiate play at County College of Morris and Caldwell College.
Education:
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County College of Morris
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Caldwell College
Certifications:
USSF F License
Jorge Hoyos
Senior Trainer
Jorge is an experienced youth soccer coach with a strong background as both a player and mentor. He began his playing career with Madison SC and went on to compete for Madison High School, where he was part of a team that reached the NJ State Cup finals. He continued his development at the collegiate level, playing Division II soccer at Bloomfield College, where he also earned a degree in graphic design.
Since transitioning into coaching, Jorge has spent the past nine years working with youth players, helping them grow both on and off the field. He has been a valued member of the TPS coaching staff since the fall of 2017, bringing passion, leadership, and a deep understanding of the game to every training session.
Education:
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Bloomfield College
Certifications:
USSF F License
Tom paddack
Senior Trainer
Education:
Certifications:
USSF F License
MATT Shapiro
Goalkeeper Trainer
Coach Matt brings four decades of playing and coaching experience to the field. A former club and Olympic Development player from Columbia, Maryland, he was a four-year starter at Division III powerhouse Franklin & Marshall. He has coached at the recreational, travel, and club levels, and offers individual and group training—primarily for goalkeepers, though he still enjoys working with field players (he is still a wing midfielder at heart).
Coach Matt’s philosophy centers on developing technical skills in “The Bubble”—the three-yard space around each player. He believes mastery in this zone is key to success in every aspect of the game, from receiving a pass to making a save. His sessions focus on repetition, quick decision-making, and nurturing a genuine love for the game.
Education:
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Franklin & Marshall College
Certifications:
USSF F License