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Does Coffee Increase Soccer Performance?

May 5, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Everybody drinks coffee! As a matter of fact, I’ve just polished off one of my favourite brews, the skinny cappuccino. No sugar of course. Most parents live on the stuff and cannot start the day without it. Great for that instant burst of energy Continue Reading

Soccer Case Study: Fitness Levels for Different Positions

June 27, 2010 by thomas karapatsos 4 Comments

In the following case study, 14 top-level soccer players were filmed and studied during 5 different matches. The objective of this experiment was to determine the different levels of fitness required to play certain positions. Most would agree the Continue Reading

Soccer Case Study: The Health Benefits Of A Soccer Ball

March 11, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Gather around folks for another post on the benefits of soccer. The latest study took place in Denmark. Scientists have concluded that Adults who regularly kick around a soccer ball with friends have better heart and bone health. The life of a soccer 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 Conditioning-Which System Should I Use? The Nervous System.

December 5, 2008 by thomas karapatsos 3 Comments

When reading soccer magazines and related soccer books, all the attention seems to be focused on the various physiological and anatomical components of the human body. This is a very simple outlook on the requirements of soccer. If your serious about Continue Reading

Soccer Science And Soccer Success- The Real Reason Why You Will Never Make It.

November 22, 2008 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Soccer Science and Soccer Success. What keeps you from playing for the Soccer Team of your dreams? What keeps you from starting the new training/ coaching regime you've been planning for years? Why do you keep missing those training sessions? What Continue Reading

Soccer Psychology: How Good Is Your "Inner Coach"?

October 25, 2008 by thomas karapatsos 1 Comment

One of the first things you must understand if you are going to develop the mind of a champion for yourself as a player, coach or as a soccer parent is the idea that all performance is self-fulfilling. Before you run off and find a dictionary let me Continue Reading

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