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Soccer Training Tips: A Superstar Is Not A Statistical Inevitability

April 27, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 2 Comments

The one key ingredient that cannot be taught or given is that of desire. Do you understand what desire is? Do you have desire? Desire that is strong will never allow compromise. Desire is that burning ambition that allows you to train when it’s Continue Reading

Soccer Advice: Please Don't Tell Me You Have Potential

April 25, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 2 Comments

Does anyone remember when Bob Hawke was Prime Minister of Australia? The Sci-Fi thriller Star Wars was gaining momentum and Atari and Intellivision was all the rage. Black and White TV's were being replaced by color and VHS had finally killed Beta to Continue Reading

Soccer Motivation: The Real Reason Why You Attend Soccer

March 31, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 5 Comments

What is motivation? Whether you're a player, coach or parent, what motivates you to drop everything and spend your precious time on the soccer field? Motivation is something that induces action, makes you act or react to certain circumstances. Continue Reading

Soccer Tips: Soccer Success Through Failure

March 6, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 1 Comment

The title of this post is a little misleading don't you think? "Success through failure", how is this possible? Give me 5 minutes and I will try and explain. Soccer success is the result of good judgement. I know what you're thinking, it can't be Continue Reading

Soccer Motivation: Take 100% Responsibility For Your Soccer

March 4, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 3 Comments

Are you guaranteed to become a great soccer player? Are you destined for that elusive contract that guarantees you and your family financial security for the rest of your lives? Young players these days seem to believe that everything will be handed Continue Reading

Soccer Champions -The Players That Have Conquered Themselves

February 20, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

What is a Soccer Champion? If you look up champion in the dictionary, it's someone who excels above all others. Generally speaking, a soccer champion is someone who has won titles, championships and/or cups. I can hear you demanding, how do I become Continue Reading

Our Soccer Journey Against All Odds- We Like Our Chances.

February 17, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 1 Comment

As you move forward on your soccer journey from where you are to where you want to be, you are going to face obstacles and confront your fears. Let's establish one thing first, fear is natural. Whenever you extend yourself or test yourself there is Continue Reading

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