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Soccer: What's your Story?

February 8, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Gladiators “fight till death” and get to live another day. Marathon runners push their bodies to breaking point leaving behind a weathered skeleton frame. Cyclists have iron lungs and quads of steel. Tennis players hit balls until the swing becomes Continue Reading

Soccer, Bank Robberies and the Oldest Trick in the Book

January 26, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

The struggle always seems to raise its ugly head when you least expect it. The struggle will always use your enthusiasm against you. Let's face it, everybody "struggles" at some stage. Your self doubt allows you to commit to unrealistic, Continue Reading

2011, Soccer and the End of the World

January 8, 2011 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

If you believe the cynics, “know it alls” or the negative people that walk this earth, the end of the world is near. Dooms day, alien invasions or the infamous Egyptian calendar that ends at 2012, ooh scary. By the way, Happy New Year, a little late Continue Reading

The Great Soccer Debate

December 13, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Most parents ask the question, “At what age should kids start playing soccer?” When is the best time to start playing soccer? When is it time to start getting serious about the game? Hmmm. The best time to start is when your parents can afford Continue Reading

Soccer, Thinking and the Lost Ark

December 6, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

I was thinking about it, soccer that is. Then suddenly I started to think, maybe I shouldn’t think so much. Or maybe I should just let myself think some more. So I thought about this. What is the secret to soccer? Does such a thing even Continue Reading

Kids Soccer: Will You Escape the Freedom?

November 27, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

What do you think you’re entitled to? What is it that you deserve? Professional Contract? Sponsorship dollars? The glitz and the Glam of Soccer? We’re such dedicated players. Hardened, thick skinned and conditioned from training so hard to Continue Reading

Soccer Mastermind: For the Love, Not the Money

November 2, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

A friend ask me, “How can you be bothered writing, do you make any money? At first it seemed arrogant, even odd. How dare him, as angry, defensive thoughts trickled down my spine. Funny thing is this, when I write there are no hidden agendas. I’m Continue Reading

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