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Soccer Success: Just Ask for it

April 25, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

All young players are amazed and at times hypnotized by the glitz and glam of the big clubs. Most players would give up their prized possessions for a chance to play in these leagues. My question is this, All dream about it, but how many players Continue Reading

Soccer Tips: Belief, Control and the Early Shower

March 27, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Knock, knock, anybody home? What makes a good player great? What makes a mediocre player dominate the green pastures? Could it be genetics? Technical ability? Speed? Strength? What about attitude and the ability to accept situations Continue Reading

Soccer Player Profiles, Myths and the Wonder Years

March 12, 2011 by thomas karapatsos

Young players are developing both physically and mentally as we speak. It’s no secret. The development phase ranges from early childhood right through to late adolescence. If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, I’ve always preached that Continue Reading

20 Coaching Tips to Succeed with Young Soccer Players

March 5, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Parents should look out for the following and more importantly coaches must, 1-Encourage players to have strong minded attitudes which involve a “never say die” attitude and the infamous teeth clench. 2-Structure the players training programmes Continue Reading

Soccer's Greatest Sin

February 26, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Dear Soccer players, coaches, parents and fans. Thank you for dropping in. Can I ask you a quick question? What is the biggest sin in soccer? What would inevitably detach you from the world game? The dinosaurs were over a 100 metres long and could Continue Reading

Soccer: What's your Story?

February 8, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Gladiators “fight till death” and get to live another day. Marathon runners push their bodies to breaking point leaving behind a weathered skeleton frame. Cyclists have iron lungs and quads of steel. Tennis players hit balls until the swing becomes Continue Reading

Soccer, Bank Robberies and the Oldest Trick in the Book

January 26, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

The struggle always seems to raise its ugly head when you least expect it. The struggle will always use your enthusiasm against you. Let's face it, everybody "struggles" at some stage. Your self doubt allows you to commit to unrealistic, Continue Reading

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