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Soccer-Something To Think About

October 18, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Lets start today with a scenario. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, what would you do? You’re not going to fool around by going to a lot of doctors. You’re going to search and find the best doctor. Aren’t you? Why would you risk it when you only Continue Reading

Soccer Is Not A Fight Club

October 14, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

We make assumptions all the time, don’t we? Training will start 6.00pm;we assume that the coach is listening to our demands; we assume that all our teammates are in fact, our friends. Assumptions are a necessity in everyday life but there are Continue Reading

Soccer Criticism-With A Little Help From My Friends

September 27, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

What's the difference between a champion player and someone that's ready to pack it in? Whether you like it or not, people, supporters, friends and coaches will all have something to say. They will comment on your game and performance. Once you Continue Reading

Why Soccer Can Save The World

September 21, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Soccer is not about the destination but the journey. What we do as players, coaches and even soccer parents affects everyone involved. Every player is responsible for themselves and their development. Coaches are responsible for their team. Parents Continue Reading

Soccer: Speak Now Or Forever Hold Your Peace

August 28, 2009 by thomas karapatsos 6 Comments

I'm just here to have fun! I'm here to learn! I'm here to be the best! Every player that attends training has his own agenda and motives. A cross section of today's kids playing soccer would unearth several reasons why they participate. My Continue Reading

Soccer: Status Quo Or The Scientist, You Decide

August 21, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

The coach yells at you and tells you to approach him. Your father screams from the grandstands instructing you on how to play. Rival supporters ridicule and taunt you. Sound familiar? Whether you play professionally or for fun, I‘d be very Continue Reading

Most Soccer Players Are Procrastinators. Are You One Of Them?

June 16, 2009 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Does anyone know the reason why we procrastinate? Thousands and thousands of soccer players around the world are doing it every day. A common fear that young players have is that of being judged. Procrastination is used as a refuge because it Continue Reading

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