April 14, 2026
If you are trying to figure out private soccer training cost in Charleston, SC, you are in the right place. I’m Olly, a 15-year-old player, and I run training sessions for younger players around Mount Pleasant and Charleston. I built this guide because I think parents deserve honest numbers, not a sales pitch. Below I break down what 1-on-1, semi-private, and group sessions actually cost here, what makes the price go up or down, and how to get real value from every session. My goal is simple: help your player get sharper on the ball without you overpaying for it.
Prices vary a lot. The right number for your family depends on the coach, the session length, and whether your player trains alone or with friends. Here is the honest range so you know what is normal before you book anything.
One quick note before the numbers: cheaper is not automatically a worse deal, and expensive is not automatically better. A $200 session with a coach who is not the right fit can be a waste. A well-run $70 session that your player looks forward to every week can change their whole game. Price is just one piece. Keep reading and you will see what actually drives it.
One-on-one sessions are the most personal and usually the most expensive. Across local and national options, typical 1-on-1 training runs around $60 to $80 per hour. The full range is wider, from roughly $30 on the low end to $200 or more for highly credentialed trainers.
Some online marketplaces list coaches starting around $58 per week for limited time. Per-lesson, you will often see $70 to $100. A few national platforms charge about $115 per session for premium 1-on-1 work. Same sport, very different price tags.
Semi-private means two to four players, usually friends or teammates, sharing one coach. The cost per player drops because the rate is split. Your child still gets plenty of touches, just with a built-in competitive edge. For a lot of families, this is the sweet spot between price and attention. I break the format down fully in my guide to semi-private soccer training in Mount Pleasant.
It also helps with mindset. Training next to a friend pushes both players to go harder. They compete in small games, chase the same drills, and feed off each other’s energy. You pay less per player and your child often works harder. That is a good trade.
Group sessions and camps spread the cost across more players. National platforms that charge around $115 for a private session often run group training closer to $35 per player. Camps are great for volume and fun, but your player gets less individual feedback. If you want detailed, personal coaching, group is a supplement, not a replacement.
Here is a quick look at what local and national options charge. Use it as a reference, not a rulebook. Prices shift by coach and season.
| Option | Typical Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Online marketplaces (intro) | ~$58/week to start | Trying a coach out |
| Per-lesson (local) | $70–$100 per lesson | Flexible, no commitment |
| National platform (private) | ~$115 per session | Brand-name programs |
| National platform (group) | ~$35 per player | Volume and fun |
| Typical 1-on-1 rate | $60–$80/hour (range $30–$200+) | Personal, focused work |
| Olly on the Ball | ~$60–$100/hour | Local, player-to-player coaching |
Two coaches can charge very different rates for an hour. Here is what actually moves the number, so you know what you are paying for.
More experience usually means a higher rate. A licensed coach with years of high-level play will cost more than a younger trainer. That does not always mean better for your player. The right fit matters more than the longest resume. If you want help weighing this, read how to choose a private soccer coach.
A 90-minute session costs more than 45 minutes. But longer is not always better for younger players. Quality reps beat tired reps. For ages 8 to 12, shorter and sharper often wins.
Mobile training, where the coach comes to your field or park, can add to the price. It saves you a drive, but you are paying for the convenience. In a spread-out area like Mount Pleasant and Daniel Island, this matters.
The more players in a session, the lower the cost per player. The trade-off is fewer personal touches and less one-on-one feedback. Decide what your player needs most right now.
Many coaches offer package pricing. Buy several sessions up front and the per-session cost drops. Packages also build consistency, which is where real development happens.
Honest answer: it depends on what you want. If your player just needs more activity, a rec team or camp is cheaper. If your player wants to get more confident and technical, focused private work moves the needle faster than anything else. I go deeper on this question in is private soccer training worth it.
The reason is simple. In a team practice with 18 kids, your player might touch the ball a few dozen times. In a private session, it is hundreds of touches. Confidence comes from reps. More reps, more confidence.
Youth sports also is not cheap in general. The Aspen Institute’s Project Play reports that families spend significant money on youth sports each year, with travel and private coaching among the biggest costs. So the real question is not just price. It is whether the money is going toward training that actually shows up on game day.
The biggest cost mistake is treating sessions as the whole plan. They are the spark, not the engine. What your player does between sessions decides how far the money goes.
Here is how to stretch every dollar:
The U.S. youth game keeps getting faster and more competitive, something US Youth Soccer highlights in its development guidance. Training that translates to real match speed is the kind worth paying for.
I keep things transparent. My sessions run around $60 to $100 per hour, depending on length, location, and group size. Semi-private with a friend or two lowers the cost per player. I am upfront about all of it before you book, no surprises.
I am not the cheapest option, and I am not the most expensive. What you get is a young player who lives this game coaching your child like an older teammate would. For the full picture on what sessions look like, see my page on private soccer training in Charleston. If you are weighing summer options, I also cover local summer camps in a separate guide.
Most private soccer lessons in Charleston run around $60 to $80 per hour, with a wider range from about $30 to $200 or more depending on the coach. Per-lesson, expect roughly $70 to $100. Group sessions cost much less per player, often around $35.
For players who want to get more confident and technical, yes. Private sessions give hundreds of touches and personal feedback you cannot get in a crowded team practice. For a child who just wants to stay active, a camp or rec team is a cheaper fit.
One to two private sessions a week is plenty for most young players, paired with short daily ball work at home. Consistency matters more than cramming. Steady reps build skill better than the occasional long session.
Not at all. Seven is a great age to build comfort on the ball through fun, simple touches. At that age the goal is confidence and a love for the game, not intensity. Starting early just gives more time to develop good habits.
Private 1-on-1 sessions cost the most because the coach’s full attention is on one player. Small-group, or semi-private, splits the coach’s rate across two to four players, so the cost per player drops. Your child still gets strong development, plus a little built-in competition.
If you want a clear, fair price and coaching that actually translates to game day, I would love to help. Book a session and let’s get your player sharper on the ball.
Olly is a 15-year-old soccer player who competes for Charleston Soccer Club and volunteers with the pro Charleston Battery. He founded Olly on the Ball to give younger players real, focused development through private and small-group youth training in Mount Pleasant and Charleston, SC.
