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Kids Soccer and the Death of Nintendo

June 20, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

The sun is shining, birds are singing and the grass is green. What a glorious day. But what are your children up to? Please don’t tell me they're sitting in front of the television or playing Nintendo. Have they even left their bedroom today? A Continue Reading

Soccer: Stop Playing In A TrAnCe

April 5, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Has anyone seen the movie with Mel Gibson where he works for a big marketing firm and has the ability to listen to people’s thoughts? Not sure of the name, let me Google it. The movie is called “What Women Want”. Imagine having this ability and Continue Reading

So You Call Yourself A Youth Soccer Coach: I Don't Believe You

April 13, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 5 Comments

When coaching young players the problem most new coaches face is finding the best way to organise training sessions. How to incorporate and organize conditioning and the technical aspects of the game. Sound familiar? Coaching youth soccer has a fine Continue Reading

Soccer Tips: Running With The Ball

March 18, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 2 Comments

Once upon a time this skill was one of the most important components of soccer. However, in today's modern game with its intricate patterns and elaborate coaching schemes, there are few opportunities for long sprints with the ball without being Continue Reading

Soccer Coaching Tips: Make Them An Offer They Can't Refuse

March 13, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 3 Comments

Calling yourself a soccer coach is easy enough. Trying to coach soccer is a different story. Adding your personal touch to a training session is simple enough. Trying to enforce it without pulling your hair out is another story. Do you have a Continue Reading

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