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The Soccer Coach- Don't Lose Your Balls.

December 6, 2008 by thomas karapatsos 3 Comments

When designing a training session, the coach must create a training session that is specific to the sport. The design of the activities should replicate the demands of soccer on match day. If this replication is missing then the transfer of learning Continue Reading

Soccer Conditioning-Which System Should I Use? The Nervous System.

December 5, 2008 by thomas karapatsos 3 Comments

When reading soccer magazines and related soccer books, all the attention seems to be focused on the various physiological and anatomical components of the human body. This is a very simple outlook on the requirements of soccer. If your serious about Continue Reading

Soccer Weight Training- Washboard Abs For Running And Washing Your Clothes.

December 4, 2008 by thomas karapatsos 3 Comments

Soccer Strength Training Having a strong midsection, tight stomach, powerful abs and a strong lower back is crucial for both personal and soccer reasons. Having strong abs is essential for peak performance in soccer. From the midsection you will be Continue Reading

The Soccer Header-No Way It Hurts.

December 3, 2008 by thomas karapatsos 1 Comment

In the early days of soccer, going back in time, heading was considered to be of minor importance. Most people including parents actually advocated the abolition of heading because they feared that sharp blows on the head might cause brain Continue Reading

Soccer Conditioning- The Fitness Requirements Of Soccer Part 2.

December 3, 2008 by thomas karapatsos 2 Comments

Soccer performance these days depends upon a wide range of factors such as skill level, teamwork, nutrition and psychology. But the most important factor and the one that separates the elite from the rest of the world is soccer conditioning. We Continue Reading

The Soccer Tackle- Tackle Your Way To The Top.

December 1, 2008 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Lets start today's post with a fact, Possession of the ball in Soccer is half the Battle. What this simply means is when your opponent has the ball, we must work and aim at getting it back. We do this through interception or by tackling. Tackling Continue Reading

Kids Soccer- Stop Coaching And Let Your Players Develop.

December 1, 2008 by thomas karapatsos 2 Comments

When I was playing Soccer it seemed like the best players were always in the stands. It's easy to sit in the stands and criticise and yell at players. Instructions and advice are easy to give but not always easy to follow. One of the greatest Continue Reading

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