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2011, Soccer and the End of the World

January 8, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

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

December 28, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

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

December 13, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

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

Soccer, Thinking and the Lost Ark

December 6, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

I was thinking about it, soccer that is. Then suddenly I started to think, maybe I shouldn’t think so much. Or maybe I should just let myself think some more. So I thought about this. What is the secret to soccer? Does such a thing even Continue Reading

Kids Soccer: Will You Escape the Freedom?

November 27, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

What do you think you’re entitled to? What is it that you deserve? Professional Contract? Sponsorship dollars? The glitz and the Glam of Soccer? We’re such dedicated players. Hardened, thick skinned and conditioned from training so hard to Continue Reading

Soccer Mastermind: For the Love, Not the Money

November 2, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

A friend ask me, “How can you be bothered writing, do you make any money? At first it seemed arrogant, even odd. How dare him, as angry, defensive thoughts trickled down my spine. Funny thing is this, when I write there are no hidden agendas. I’m Continue Reading

Kids Soccer and the Desperate Cries of A Coach

October 26, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

“You need to listen to me.” “You must do what I say!” “You need to agree with me.” L-I-S-T-E-N! These are the desperate cries of a frustrated soccer coach. A youth coach that hasn’t figured out how to deal with short attention spans, Continue Reading

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