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Soccer Success and the Friendly Anarchist

October 23, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Most soccer coaches strive for obedience. They want their players to listen, obey and follow instructions. Why wouldn’t they? From the day we are born we are constantly bombarded with rules and regulations. Misbehave and you’re destined for Continue Reading

Soccer Success and the Mosquito

September 29, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

What gets you hot under the collar when you’re around the green pastures? Small, annoying things? Disobedience? Lack of effort? The sound of laughter? We tend to discredit the small annoying things because our attention is on accomplishing the Continue Reading

Kids Soccer, Light Bulb Moments and the Ego

September 22, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Have you ever noticed those old guys watching kid’s soccer from a distance? These guys watch in silence and relive their soccer career. Memories that seem to last when the faded jersey that no longer fits doesn’t. If you’re not willing to let go, Continue Reading

Soccer, Spiders and the Web of Entanglement

July 31, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Just the sound of a T-bone steak sizzling on the BBQ makes my mouth water. Lately I’ve found comfort in cooking steak in the backyard. Gives you time to reflect on the day. With the change in season I’ve come across some large spider webs in the Continue Reading

Soccer Advice: The Countdown Begins

May 14, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Most players’ drift through life thinking the magic day will eventually come to them. That soccer is fair and they deserve to be rewarded. Are you joking? Tick, tick, tick. Can you hear that? Every single day counts. Time doesn’t stop because you Continue Reading

Soccer Success: Just Ask for it

April 25, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

All young players are amazed and at times hypnotized by the glitz and glam of the big clubs. Most players would give up their prized possessions for a chance to play in these leagues. My question is this, All dream about it, but how many players Continue Reading

Soccer's Greatest Sin

February 26, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Dear Soccer players, coaches, parents and fans. Thank you for dropping in. Can I ask you a quick question? What is the biggest sin in soccer? What would inevitably detach you from the world game? The dinosaurs were over a 100 metres long and could Continue Reading

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