It’s hard to tell you guys, the parents, how to interact with your children. After all their your children, right? The methods most parents use to control their children are laughable, especially around the perimeters of a soccer field. Do you Continue Reading
Soccer Criticism-With A Little Help From My Friends
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
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 Is Always About The "You Show"
When David Beckham was a teenager, did he really, really want to play soccer? Absolutely! Did 85% of teenagers that quit the game really, really want to play soccer? Probably not! So what's my point? In order to want something it's a good idea Continue Reading
Soccer: Status Quo Or The Scientist, You Decide
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
Soccer: The Magic Word, The Holy Grail And That Elusive Dream
At dinner tables around the world, parents urge their children to train hard, work hard and even study hard. The advice they give their children is solid and is based on grit, hard work and preparation. This all sounds nice and simple in theory but Continue Reading
Playing Soccer Is Not An Entitlement
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
