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Soccer, Cliches and the Dreaded Curve Ball

February 18, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

It’s not who you are, it's who you know. Clichés are more artistic and at times provide very little wisdom or insight. A cliché is just a string of words used to generate an idea or provoke a thought. No big deal. The idea for this post came from a Continue Reading

Kids Soccer: Can Love Buy You Money?

February 16, 2010 by thomas karapatsos 47 Comments

Kids Soccer has become the breeding grounds for crazed parents. Parents seem to lose their minds and every last ounce of dignity when the referee blows his whistle. Frustration, agitation and the occasional burst blood vessel are common practices Continue Reading

Soccer Advice: AGE Is On Your Side

February 9, 2010 by thomas karapatsos 2 Comments

Great title don’t you think? I know, I know, a little misleading. Did you believe it? Sorry! Unless you’re living in Fantasyland or in the district of delusions, age is definitely not on your side. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, tick, tick, Continue Reading

The Easiest Way To Improve Your Soccer

February 1, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

When you complain, you become the victim. Hang on, let me grab you some tissues. Does soccer happen to you or do you actually have a say in the matter? Complaining, also known as venting is regarded by many as a past time. The most cynical would even Continue Reading

Who Are The Greatest Soccer Champions In The World?

January 9, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

The status of champion is one that is expressed by others. Champions are not self-appointed are they? You would look ridiculous if you announced to the world, “I am a champion”, unless your name is Muhammad Ali. Champions exist only through Continue Reading

Soccer: What Everybody Ought To Know About Goal Setting

January 3, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

I do my best to encourage positive change and goal setting all year around here at Soccer Mastermind. But that doesn’t change the fact that a new year-new decade- has just passed us by. What better way to start fresh? The start of the year is a great Continue Reading

The Truth About Soccer In 5 Words

December 24, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

When young children put on their soccer boots who controls their experience? Many would argue the coach or the child. When it comes to Soccer the parents condition the child’s experience. Parents have a bad habit of bombarding their children with Continue Reading

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