We’ve all heard the old catch phrase, “No Pain, No Gain” When children are exposed to gifted players (same age) or high performers they tend to react in two different ways. They can embrace their teammate as being similar to themselves and Continue Reading
Soccer Tips: Belief, Control and the Early Shower
Knock, knock, anybody home? What makes a good player great? What makes a mediocre player dominate the green pastures? Could it be genetics? Technical ability? Speed? Strength? What about attitude and the ability to accept situations Continue Reading
Soccer Player Profiles, Myths and the Wonder Years
Young players are developing both physically and mentally as we speak. It’s no secret. The development phase ranges from early childhood right through to late adolescence. If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, I’ve always preached that Continue Reading
Youth Soccer, Sugar Coating and the Self-Esteem
So many, loving, but misguided soccer parents have fed many souls to the status quo. Over protective and too demanding are two great ways to destroy your child’s self-esteem. Courtesy of some psychology literature that was written in the late Continue Reading
Kids Soccer and the Desperate Cries of A Coach
“You need to listen to me.” “You must do what I say!” “You need to agree with me.” L-I-S-T-E-N! These are the desperate cries of a frustrated soccer coach. A youth coach that hasn’t figured out how to deal with short attention spans, Continue Reading
101 Ways To Improve your Soccer
Be Respectful: Whether good, bad or indifferent, respect is paramount. At the end of the day we’re humans first and foremost. Be Patient: Unlike the music industry or Hollywood where you can shoot to stardom overnight, soccer is a journey and Continue Reading
Love Based Soccer, Back By Popular Neglect
Young players usually ask themselves (unconsciously) 3 basic questions when they listen to the coach/parent. Who cares? So What? What’s in it for me? The best way to combat this lack of interest in some players is to let them know your Continue Reading
