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Playing Soccer Is Not An Entitlement

May 23, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Every soccer player wants some degree of success. Each player might want it in different forms, but I’ve never met any player who didn’t want to be successful at soccer. Is this good a good thing? Success will mean something different to each Continue Reading

Soccer Success: That’s The Way The Ball Bounces

May 18, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Soccer players and coaches who struggle in the sport come from all ages, religions, social background and levels of education. But do you know what they all have in common? Don’t take offence to this if you’re one of them, but statistics, research Continue Reading

Soccer Tip: Whatsoever A Man Soweth, That Also Shall Reap

May 1, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

My title has been taken from the Bible of all places. No, this will not be a religious post, nor will I ever talk about religion on this site. But having said that, I’ve just finished reading it and this post has been inspired from some of my Continue Reading

Soccer Training Tips: A Superstar Is Not A Statistical Inevitability

April 27, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 2 Comments

The one key ingredient that cannot be taught or given is that of desire. Do you understand what desire is? Do you have desire? Desire that is strong will never allow compromise. Desire is that burning ambition that allows you to train when it’s Continue Reading

Soccer Advice: Please Don't Tell Me You Have Potential

April 25, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 2 Comments

Does anyone remember when Bob Hawke was Prime Minister of Australia? The Sci-Fi thriller Star Wars was gaining momentum and Atari and Intellivision was all the rage. Black and White TV's were being replaced by color and VHS had finally killed Beta to 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 Motivation: The Real Reason Why You Attend Soccer

March 31, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 5 Comments

What is motivation? Whether you're a player, coach or parent, what motivates you to drop everything and spend your precious time on the soccer field? Motivation is something that induces action, makes you act or react to certain circumstances. Continue Reading

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