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Kids Soccer, Light Bulb Moments and the Ego

September 22, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Have you ever noticed those old guys watching kid’s soccer from a distance? These guys watch in silence and relive their soccer career. Memories that seem to last when the faded jersey that no longer fits doesn’t. If you’re not willing to let go, Continue Reading

10 Soccer Tips to Develop Team Work

August 27, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Before the gang at home gets together to participate in any form of activity we huddle around closely and put our hands in the middle and yell, “Team Punishment”. The gang consists of me, a young child at the tender age of 37, a 7 year old, 5 year Continue Reading

Soccer, Spiders and the Web of Entanglement

July 31, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Just the sound of a T-bone steak sizzling on the BBQ makes my mouth water. Lately I’ve found comfort in cooking steak in the backyard. Gives you time to reflect on the day. With the change in season I’ve come across some large spider webs in the Continue Reading

Soccer, Muscle Soreness and the Little Genius

May 23, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Everybody has heard of the slogan, “No pain, no gain.” But does it really have to be that way? Every soccer player at some stage has woken up the next morning sore. Whether it was pre-season, extra training loads or playing deep into extra time, Continue Reading

Soccer Advice: The Countdown Begins

May 14, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Most players’ drift through life thinking the magic day will eventually come to them. That soccer is fair and they deserve to be rewarded. Are you joking? Tick, tick, tick. Can you hear that? Every single day counts. Time doesn’t stop because you Continue Reading

Soccer Tips: Have You Tried the Backyard?

May 11, 2011 by thomas karapatsos 28 Comments

Where does the love of soccer come from? A better question might be, where does the love of sport-any sport- come from? Does it begin at training or during a match? Does it come from the glitz and glam of television or attending packed Continue Reading

Does Coffee Increase Soccer Performance?

May 5, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Everybody drinks coffee! As a matter of fact, I’ve just polished off one of my favourite brews, the skinny cappuccino. No sugar of course. Most parents live on the stuff and cannot start the day without it. Great for that instant burst of energy Continue Reading

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