Bringing international and expert experience to the DMV area.
Peja Ilic is a former Division I player from Serbia with over a decade of professional playing and coaching experience. After competing in Serbia and later moving to the United States in 2012, he continued his career with the Columbus Crew and Virginia Royals, experiences that shaped both his passion for the game and his drive to mentor the next generation. Today, Peja leads the U19 Girls team in the National League and plays for the ASA Reds in the National Premier Soccer League. As a USSF "B" license candidate, he combines his deep playing background with a commitment to modern coaching methods, emphasizing both the technical and psychological demands of soccer. Peja's coaching philosophy is rooted in holistic player development. He focuses on more than just technical skills - his approach builds tactical awareness, leadership, teamwork, resilience, and mental toughness. With tailored development plans, Peja empowers each player to reach their full potential on and off the field. As the founder, Peja carefully selects coaches who already share his philosophy and passion for player development. By training his coaches, he ensures that every session - whether led by him or his staff - delivers the same level of quality, and commitment to player growth. Whether developing elite youth players for the next level or inspiring athletes to fall in love with the game, Peja brings the same values that guided his own career: commitment, consistency, discipline, and self-belief.
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Experienced coaches united by a player-first approach to technical growth, confidence, and long-term development.
COACHFormer DC United Academy & Marymount Captain
COACHUSSF B License
COACHUSSF D License
COACHFormer Professional Player
COACHFormer NCAA Division I Player
Welcome to our newly renovated indoor soccer training facility, designed to provide a top-tier environment for athletes of all levels. Our 1,500-square-foot space features a premium turf field, ideal for honing skills and perfecting techniques in a controlled, weather-resistant environment. Join us in pursuing mastery of the game while building lifelong skills and friendships!
Located in Springfield, VA, our facility is easy to find and offers plenty of parking for visitors.
Hear from parents and athletes who have trained with PI Training.
Peja is a phenomenal coach and has worked one on one with my 14 year old daughter for a few months. Her goal is to take her game to the next level, and Peja has already made an impact. He identified areas of weakness such as shooting form and turning technique and created drills to help her address these issues. He is an excellent communicator with an optimistic and positive approach. My daughter has more confidence on the field and has grown as a player. She looks forward to these sessions. I would highly recommend Peja to any player looking to take their game to the next level.
Peja is a true professional. He brings his passion and excitement for soccer to each session. He tailors his sessions to meet the needs of the athlete and always reports on progress. As part of his sessions, he provides great fitness. My daughter was so fortunate to work with Peja during the winter months to keep up her skills and have soccer fun!
Thanks to Coach Peja I was able to recognize my strengths and weaknesses and was able to improve on my game especially after surgery it was hard to get back most of all technique and stamina but with the help of Coach Peja, I was able to get back better and stronger.
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