About Next O Soccer

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With a lifetime dedication to soccer and an impressive background, Dwain Barker brings elite experience and passion to Peoria Illinois and surrounding areas with Next O Soccer. A former member of the Barbados U-23 Men's National Soccer Team, Dwain achieved NJCAA All-American status, ranking 3rd in the nation for goals and earning MVP honors. 

He holds the goal-scoring record at Illinois Central College with an outstanding 52 goals and 25 assists over two seasons and later played NCAA Division 1 soccer at Western Illinois University. 

Dwain has coached at multiple levels, serving as a Director of Coaching and a Division 3 Head Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach. Through Next O Soccer, he aims to share his expertise with players at every stage, fostering growth and success through technical training and mentorship.

At Next O Soccer, we specialize in elevating players' technical skills, ensuring they reach their full potential on the field. Our focus is on ball mastery, precise ball control, effective passing, and clinical finishing—core soccer training elements that define a well-rounded soccer player. 

We work closely with club coaches to tailor our training sessions to work on areas players' need help with to enhance overall team performance. By collaborating with us, coaches can trust that their players will develop ball mastery while gaining strength and improving endurance in the off-season.