Samba X Player Development
The Next Generation of Ballers in
New Hampshire
Samba X Player Development
The Next Generation of Ballers in
New Hampshire
Head Coach
Chris Pinkham
"It's Time... Time To Finally Put NH on the map & to build a soccer culture that will last forever".
"Having Been Born & Raised in Concord New Hampshire I too have that chip on my shoulder and have carried it with me my entire life.
New Hampshire's Players have always gone under the radar & many have fallen through the cracks.
We NEED to start producing REAL talent & REAL BALLERS.
It is our mission to do what has never before been done in the state of New Hampshire.... Produce an abundance of top end talent that can put NH on the map.
I've reached the level New Hampshire's Players are aspiring to reach... I know EXACTLY what it takes...It's my mission to ensure NH's Players reach the highest levels of the game & achieve more than I did.
It won't be easy, but it will be done".
Playing Career
Professional Soccer (MLSNP - Austin FC):
- MLSNP National Champion (Austin FC)
- MLSNP Western Conference Champion (Austin FC)
NCAA College Soccer (UNH):
- 2x NCAA College Cup Sweet 16 (UNH)
- 3x NCAA College Cup Final 32 (UNH)
- 4x America East Tournament Champion (UNH)
- 1st Team All America East (UNH)
- 3 Goals, 12 Assists (UNH)
Youth Career:
- Seacoast United Academy (2015-2017): 14 Goals, 7 Assists
- U-16 US National Team Futsal
- U-15 Futsal National Champion (Samba Black)
- 2x New England Regional Futsal Champion (Samba Black)
Professional Skills Coach
Spencer Nowe
"It is my goal to bring high level soccer training to the community and help young developing players reach their potential. I have created a name for myself by bringing a flare to the game and I believe this is something I can pass down to the younger generation of ballers. I was a coach at the original Samba program for two years and plan to bring my knowledge to the re-launch. Learning the fundamentals of the game is the most crucial aspect. This allows you the confidence to bring your own creativity to the field. I aim to teach my confidence and creativity to everyone I coach.
I started playing with Samba at the end of middle school. Samba played a huge role in the person I became later on in life. It taught me confidence, not only on the ball but as a leader. It taught me work ethic and communication skills. It taught me about dedication. It showed not only me, but everyone who trained there, that if you put in the time and the work you can achieve greatness at anything that you do.
I was always a dedicated player growing up but my skills drastically improved once I started training with Samba. I was taught the technical basics of the game and shown that being creative and confident with the ball is also super important. To this day I still practice the things I was taught so many years ago.
Samba was not only soccer clinic, but a culture. You could always tell who was a Samba kid when they stepped on the field."
Taylor Silverstein Strength Coach
Soccer Background & Achievements
- Regional & National Futsal Champion
- Two-Time First Team All-State honoree
- Two-Year Team Captain & Two-Time MVP
- Concord High School’s All-Time Single Season Goal Record Holder
- Two-Time Division 1 State Champion at Concord High
- Gatorade New Hampshire Player of the Year
- Finalist for Gatorade National Boys Player of the Year
- United Soccer Coaches All-American
- All-New England Team Selection
- Concord Monitor Player of the Year
4-Year Starter in one of the top NCAA Division II leagues in the nations
The Samba Way
Samba X's Vision
Samba X's Vision is to instill players with confidence, creativity, and the motivation to become the best version of themselves no matter what that might look like. Samba X will make you more confident which will unlock a side of your game that you might not have experienced before. You will be more willing to take risks, more creative with the ball and your overall play,. You become a leader on and off the field.
Samba X's Purpose
Samba X's purpose is to compliment and enhance a player’s club and school soccer experience. We realize these soccer environments are forced to focus almost exclusively on team concepts and therefore are restricted on time spent in building the individual player. Samba fills that training void and focuses solely on the individual.
Samba X's Training Philosophy
Samba X's Training Philosophy is based on 3 Principals:
"Purpose, Plan, Process"
"Repetition, Repetition, Repetition"
and
"The game is the best teacher of all"
Therefore our training is made up of deliberate "1P1B" (One-Player One-Ball) skill work, and fast paced small-sided games.
All of our players will find a purpose, make a plan, and stay true to their processes when it comes to goal setting. This elevates the training environment to a very high level. Each and every player will have goals in mind and the motivation & drive to work towards these goals each and every session.
Samba X's Training Environment
Samba X's training environment is challenging and encouraging. Athletes are empowered to take risks, and be creative. Samba X Players train in a "Mistake Free Environment" where players are free to make all the mistakes as they want in order to grow and improve. This is all part of their process as players learn how to be risk takers and play makers.
