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Kids Soccer: A New Definition Of Success

October 21, 2008 by thomas karapatsos 1 Comment

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.

October 18, 2008 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

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.

October 15, 2008 by thomas karapatsos 3 Comments

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

Soccer Coaching Tips- The Children Are Not Little Adults.

October 13, 2008 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

As I've stated before, coaching young children has little to do with winning. Coaching young players should be about organising the players for fun, learning and helping them to develop both as players and people. Do you think the children at a very Continue Reading

Safety Tips For Kids Soccer

October 13, 2008 by thomas karapatsos 5 Comments

Soccer Injuries- The Cause And Type Of Injuries Before I start today's post, let me give you a quick statistic. Soccer is one of the largest participation sports in the world. 89% of adult and 59% of child soccer injuries occur during organised Continue Reading

Soccer Psychology- What Is The Psychological Dimension?

October 11, 2008 by thomas karapatsos 1 Comment

Take a look at the modern game of Soccer today. There is absolutely no question that soccer is an intensely physical sport. Players of the modern game are so advance in ball skills and knowledge of the tactics and strategies, but they also have Continue Reading

Soccer Secrets, What Secrets? Do Not Re-Invent The Wheel.

October 10, 2008 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

This post is based on an important operating principle of peak performance and success, not only in soccer but in life. A quick question for you, could you or your child play soccer professionally for a living? Depending on your age and situation, Continue Reading

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