One of the first things you must understand if you are going to develop the mind of a champion for yourself as a player, coach or as a soccer parent is the idea that all performance is self-fulfilling. Before you run off and find a dictionary let me Continue Reading
The Beautiful Game Of Soccer Has Turned Ugly.
Currently I live in Melbourne Australia and Soccer is not seen as the number one sport in Australia. Soccer competes against Australian Rules which is also referred to as "Football". We also have both codes of Rugby and it seems soccer takes the back Continue Reading
Soccer Nutrition: The Pre-Match Meal.
So far we have established that Soccer Nutrition plays an important role in performance. Lets investigate further some of the rules and myths that have been floating around for decades about the pre-match meal Continue Reading
Soccer Psychology: The Super Athlete Inside.
Before I start this post, lets get the harsh reality out of the way first. Let me tell you why this post will not help you or any other post I've made under the title "soccer psychology". The biggest mistake coaches and athletes make with mental Continue Reading
Kids Soccer: A New Definition Of Success
Adults are turning kids off soccer at an alarming rate. As already stated in earlier posts, the problems start with the imposition of an adult definition of "soccer success" which means winning. Do kids care about winning at a very young age. No they Continue Reading
Soccer Parents: Are you In Breach Of The Code Of Conduct.
The alarm clock rings, its Sunday morning and its time for soccer. You get up with enthusiasm and excitement as today your child is a soccer superstar. As you prepare for the game, you realise your child doesn't share the same enthusiasm. Your child Continue Reading
Soccer Nutrition Tips- The Sugar Effect.
In the previous lesson we learnt that hypoglycemia is a condition which occurs when an athlete or child starves himself before training or before a match. This results in the levels of glucose dropping in the blood stream, therefore affecting the Continue Reading
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