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Soccer Criticism-With A Little Help From My Friends

September 27, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

What's the difference between a champion player and someone that's ready to pack it in? Whether you like it or not, people, supporters, friends and coaches will all have something to say. They will comment on your game and performance. Once you Continue Reading

Soccer: Status Quo Or The Scientist, You Decide

August 21, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

The coach yells at you and tells you to approach him. Your father screams from the grandstands instructing you on how to play. Rival supporters ridicule and taunt you. Sound familiar? Whether you play professionally or for fun, I‘d be very Continue Reading

Soccer Advice: Nothing is good or bad, but thinking makes it so

May 29, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Having played the game for over 30 years, yes I know, I’m getting old, something has become alarmingly obvious. Most player behavior is puzzling to the extent where you’re left scratching your head. Have you ever wondered why some players command Continue Reading

Soccer Advice: Don't Worry, Just Panic

May 7, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

It’s half an hour before the biggest game of the season and you start to feel nervous. What do you do? If you don’t know what to do, and you’re scared, might as well panic. Will this help? Getting scared, fearing the worst, mismanaging your 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

Soccer Tips- How To Become A Jedi Knight?

December 20, 2008 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

The best players in the world make mistakes, miss penalties and get sent off. The most gifted players have a strong grip on the fundamentals of soccer and possess super human skills. But all this counts for nothing if they cannot handle pressure. If Continue Reading

Soccer Science And Soccer Success- The Real Reason Why You Will Never Make It.

November 22, 2008 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Soccer Science and Soccer Success. What keeps you from playing for the Soccer Team of your dreams? What keeps you from starting the new training/ coaching regime you've been planning for years? Why do you keep missing those training sessions? What Continue Reading

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