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Soccer Bullies Come Out To Play

October 27, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Aggressive coaches, players and even parents can be referred to as bullies. But what I find funny is that most bullies would be horrified to be called a bully. Even funnier, for most of them, it would come as a total shock. Everyone has been exposed Continue Reading

Soccer And The Black Hole

October 25, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

When things go wrong, when you're injured, when you get suspended and the pressure gets to you, you feel like quitting don't you? Injuries, suspensions, fighting with teammates or even the coach are all obstacles that every soccer player has to Continue Reading

Soccer-Something To Think About

October 18, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Lets start today with a scenario. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, what would you do? You’re not going to fool around by going to a lot of doctors. You’re going to search and find the best doctor. Aren’t you? Why would you risk it when you only Continue Reading

Soccer Is Not A Fight Club

October 14, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

We make assumptions all the time, don’t we? Training will start 6.00pm;we assume that the coach is listening to our demands; we assume that all our teammates are in fact, our friends. Assumptions are a necessity in everyday life but there are Continue Reading

Soccer Parents-Would You Like To Play Soccer, Too?

October 3, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

It’s hard to tell you guys, the parents, how to interact with your children. After all their your children, right? The methods most parents use to control their children are laughable, especially around the perimeters of a soccer field. Do you Continue Reading

Soccer Criticism-With A Little Help From My Friends

September 27, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

What's the difference between a champion player and someone that's ready to pack it in? Whether you like it or not, people, supporters, friends and coaches will all have something to say. They will comment on your game and performance. Once you Continue Reading

Soccer- Never Quit Until You Find Your Treasure

September 25, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

The following post has been inspired by some photos taken by my friend Carey Schumacher. Carey Schumacher is a soccer mom & photographer from San Diego, Continue Reading

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