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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 Tips: There's Someone I'd Like You To Meet

April 22, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 4 Comments

Why are so many young players ultraconservative, scared and so narrow in their future soccer goals? Have they already been manipulated and conditioned by today's society? Could you, the parent be the problem? Every single day, every time you attend Continue Reading

Soccer Tips: Don't Listen To Your Coach And Destroy Your Fears

April 17, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 1 Comment

Coaches mean well when they say, “Don’t worry, there is nothing to be afraid of it’s all in your head.” This kind of encouragement helps for a split second but does nothing to conquer our fears. Let’s be honest, both you and I know this kind of Continue Reading

So You Call Yourself A Youth Soccer Coach: I Don't Believe You

April 13, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 5 Comments

When coaching young players the problem most new coaches face is finding the best way to organise training sessions. How to incorporate and organize conditioning and the technical aspects of the game. Sound familiar? Coaching youth soccer has a fine Continue Reading

Soccer Australia: When The Hunted Becomes The Hunter

April 8, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 4 Comments

Can anyone tell me what a tyrant is? Gone are the days of communism and that eventually brought the demise of the tyrant. Or has it? Believe it or not we have a tyrant right here in Australia. Do you know who it is? I'll give you some clues. The 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

Kids Soccer: Don't Be Seduced To The Dark Side Of Soccer

March 28, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 4 Comments

The question that gets thrown around all over the net is "When will my child be old enough to compete?" The question is so generic that if you offered a solution, your level of expertise or knowledge should be questioned. But to help answer this Continue Reading

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