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Soccer Reality: Whatever the Child Thinks, the Parent Proves

May 25, 2014 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

What is the pathway to soccer success? What is the attribute that separates a few from the masses? The pathway to soccer success lies in developing the right kind of ATTITUDE. Success in anything…inherently and inescapably involves a certain Continue Reading

Kids Soccer: Disappointments and Defeats are Good

September 22, 2012 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

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

March 27, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

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

March 12, 2011 by thomas karapatsos

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

December 28, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

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

October 26, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

“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

August 10, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

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

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