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
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?
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
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
2011, Soccer and the End of the World
If you believe the cynics, “know it alls” or the negative people that walk this earth, the end of the world is near. Dooms day, alien invasions or the infamous Egyptian calendar that ends at 2012, ooh scary. By the way, Happy New Year, a little late Continue Reading
Youth Soccer, Sugar Coating and the Self-Esteem
So many, loving, but misguided soccer parents have fed many souls to the status quo. Over protective and too demanding are two great ways to destroy your child’s self-esteem. Courtesy of some psychology literature that was written in the late Continue Reading
The Great Soccer Debate
Most parents ask the question, “At what age should kids start playing soccer?” When is the best time to start playing soccer? When is it time to start getting serious about the game? Hmmm. The best time to start is when your parents can afford Continue Reading
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