About Us

 Born on September 20, 1975, in the vibrant city of Ancona, Baldini Michele discovered his passion for soccer at the tender age of eight. Encouraged by his best friend, he reluctantly stepped onto the pitch as a goalkeeper, feeling a touch inferior to his teammates. Little did he know, this was the beginning of an incredible journey.

A twist of fate soon altered Baldini's soccer trajectory. One fateful Sunday, the absence of a left defender led the coach to call upon the only left-handed player, Baldini, to fill the void. Embracing this new role, Baldini unlocked his potential as a defender, eventually signing his first professional contract at 21 in one of the world's most competitive leagues.

From humble beginnings with a neighborhood team, Baldini's unyielding desire to improve propelled him forward. He meticulously analyzed his technical weaknesses, transforming each mistake into a learning opportunity. His diligent efforts did not go unnoticed; during a tour in Sweden at the Gothia Cup and Denmark at the Dana Cup, an observant scout recognized his potential, leading to a semi-professional opportunity and, ultimately, a professional football career.

In 1999, Baldini proudly represented the university national team at the Universiade in Palma de Mallorca. Scoring a crucial goal against Mexico, he helped secure a spot in the finals against Spain. By the time he retired as a professional soccer player in 2008, Baldini had amassed nearly 300 appearances and 13 goals.

Baldini's passion for the sport extended beyond his playing career. In July 2009, he obtained his UEFA B coaching license and continued to play in semi-professional leagues for four more seasons. Simultaneously, he devoted himself to developing an innovative educational protocol for training and enhancing the skills of young, aspiring players. His groundbreaking project, COACH DEFENSE, specifically targeted defenders and the defensive department.

Today,  Mr. Baldini collaborates with numerous professional teams through his COACH DEFENSE program, employing his technical improvement methodology to train and inspire the next generation of soccer greats.