If I asked you where heaven was, most of you would point to the sky. When I was a young boy, I imagined God sitting on some throne in the clouds watching down on us, boy, how times have changed. No, I haven’t lost faith, I believe. As soccer players, Continue Reading
Soccer: We Are All Professional Failures
It’s time for a little soul searching. How many of you train each day in search of perfection, to be the best? How many of you get up in the morning and put in the roadwork needed to build your endurance and strength? How many of you visit the gym to Continue Reading
Soccer Memories And The Hecklers
I remember jumping over the wired fence to get to the soccer field that was heavily guarded by the silver spoon faculty. We had no business in these schools but the grass did certainly look greener on their side. Many would argue trespassing, but we Continue Reading
Soccer: Choose Your Own Adventure
What does the world game mean to you? Why do you play the game? What do you mean? What do I mean? Surely you’ve answered these questions, haven’t you? Before you take part in the sport it’s a good idea to answer these questions. If you’re Continue Reading
Soccer Advice: Always Give Your Opinion
Players, when asked for their opinion, pause and try to keep the peace. Whether it’s your coach, parents or supporters, keeping the peace will not get you a professional contract. Instead of players giving their opinion, they push back with Continue Reading
Soccer Conversations: Dialogues Not Monologues
Today, we are going to tackle a few questions that Anon left as comments on my previous post. That’s right, we! First of all I want to make this clear. This will not be a monologue, but rather a conversation or a dialogue. That means you, my loyal Continue Reading
Soccer Career: Don't Shoot Yourself In The Foot
The chance to play professional soccer is within reach if you follow the path less travelled. You can follow the status quo and become a statistic or you can opt to go against the grain. Against the norm. Against the majority and possibly against Continue Reading
