We are a youth sports consulting company that wants to help create better environments for athlethes which will result in better experiences. We believe that utilizing current best practices will facilitate players finding pleasure in sports. When organizations engage in the self-reflection process, they develop methods to inspire life-long learners and participants.
As a sports consulting agency, we strive to unfold potential within athletes through staff development, individual coach feedback, and assessment of organizational structures.
Darren worked with Development Academies in the Northeast, e.g. NY Red Bulls, D.C. United, etc. During his time with U.S. Soccer Darren conducted coaching education, provided feedback to clubs, consulted with Double Pass, and traveled to Europe and visited the French Football Association and Olympique Lyonnais.
Darren had the opportunity to develop relationships with an incredibly dedicated group of people who are passionate about seeing players develop and grow into responsible citizens. Through Dello Sport Consulting, Darren wants to be able to share his experiences and expertise with sports clubs to help them become better and provide better experiences for players. Darren continues to play on a men’s soccer team and he hopes that others will find the passion to continue participate in sports.
Darren Lilla grew up playing traditional sports in the United States, e.g. baseball, football, hockey, etc., once he started playing soccer he fell in love with the game. Darren enjoyed the freedom to make his own decisions and the movement all over the field was invigorating.
Eventually Darren played in college, completed U.S. Soccer’s A License, National Youth License, Dutch Youth Course, became an ODP coach, Oregon Youth Soccer Association Coach Educator, and U.S. Soccer Development Academy coach. Darren was also a full-time educator and completed U.S. Soccer’s A
Youth License and U.S. Soccer’s Instructor’s Course, and left education to work for U.S. Soccer as a Club Development Manager in the Northeast. W
orking for U.S. Soccer was a dream come true.
Working together to forge the
best solutions.
Responsibility in all aspects of development.
For all points of view.
In everything we do.
Overall feedback on club structures, facilities, curriculum, board structures, etc.
Coaching on styles of play, leadership, club cultures/values, and attack/defense principles.
In-house studies on training sessions and games, inclusive of feedback and pre/post-game meetings.
Discussions on club culture, individual player development, coaching and leadership, etc.