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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 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 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

Soccer Tactics: Winning Against Superior Opposition

March 20, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 6 Comments

Time for devils advocate. No matter how friendly a soccer game may be, the undeniable purpose remains winning. It's human nature that man is born with a competitive spirit. We compete in school, at work, during soccer and even when we do our Continue Reading

Soccer Tips: Soccer Success Through Failure

March 6, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 1 Comment

The title of this post is a little misleading don't you think? "Success through failure", how is this possible? Give me 5 minutes and I will try and explain. Soccer success is the result of good judgement. I know what you're thinking, it can't be Continue Reading

Soccer Motivation: Take 100% Responsibility For Your Soccer

March 4, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 3 Comments

Are you guaranteed to become a great soccer player? Are you destined for that elusive contract that guarantees you and your family financial security for the rest of your lives? Young players these days seem to believe that everything will be handed Continue Reading

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