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Soccer Tips: Have You Tried the Backyard?

May 11, 2011 by thomas karapatsos 28 Comments

Where does the love of soccer come from? A better question might be, where does the love of sport-any sport- come from? Does it begin at training or during a match? Does it come from the glitz and glam of television or attending packed Continue Reading

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, Bank Robberies and the Oldest Trick in the Book

January 26, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

The struggle always seems to raise its ugly head when you least expect it. The struggle will always use your enthusiasm against you. Let's face it, everybody "struggles" at some stage. Your self doubt allows you to commit to unrealistic, Continue Reading

The Great Soccer Debate

December 13, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Most parents ask the question, “At what age should kids start playing soccer?” When is the best time to start playing soccer? When is it time to start getting serious about the game? Hmmm. The best time to start is when your parents can afford Continue Reading

Soccer Kids, Show Me What You've Got

October 21, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Defenders kicking at your ankles, elbows snapping back in your face. The grass resembles a battlefield and awaits your defeat. You take a deep breath, more like a sigh than an attempt to breathe. But you move forward, teeth clenched, one step at a Continue Reading

Cosmonauts, NASA and Love Based Soccer

September 28, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Just finished reading an interesting article about space travel and NASA. Back in the 1960’s they discovered that astronauts couldn’t use pens to write in space. With no gravity, the ink didn’t seem to flow downwards. Along comes a man called Paul Continue Reading

Soccer Advice: Are You Still Waiting?

September 14, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

I’ll start today’s post with a question. Have you ever lost a pet? Not just any pet, an animal that was part of your family for 15 years? Well, (sigh) I’ve experienced this for the second time and it doesn’t get any easier. I know what you’re Continue Reading

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