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Kids Soccer- Your Kids Could Play In A Band Without Even Learning A Musical Instrument

May 7, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 2 Comments

The modern game of soccer caters for over 120 million amateur players. That’s right, you heard correctly. Throw in the full time professionals and coaching staff and we‘re on the brink of an epidemic. Soccer is spreading through the world like a Continue Reading

Soccer Advice: Don't Worry, Just Panic

May 7, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

It’s half an hour before the biggest game of the season and you start to feel nervous. What do you do? If you don’t know what to do, and you’re scared, might as well panic. Will this help? Getting scared, fearing the worst, mismanaging your 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 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

So You Call Yourself A Youth Soccer Coach: I Don't Believe You

April 13, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 5 Comments

When coaching young players the problem most new coaches face is finding the best way to organise training sessions. How to incorporate and organize conditioning and the technical aspects of the game. Sound familiar? Coaching youth soccer has a fine 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: Running With The Ball

March 18, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 2 Comments

Once upon a time this skill was one of the most important components of soccer. However, in today's modern game with its intricate patterns and elaborate coaching schemes, there are few opportunities for long sprints with the ball without being Continue Reading

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