
Kids Soccer: The Dirty Dozen
April 21, 2013 By Thomas Leave a Comment
I’d like to start off with “every child is extraordinary”. Every child on this planet has something important to say and do. No matter how small their contribution may seem, there is a place for them in the soccer world, in the stadium of champions. The word “champion” is synonymous with excellence, winning and being [...]

Kids Soccer: The Sweet Smell of Failure
March 19, 2013 By Thomas Leave a Comment
My philosophy, as a soccer parent is simple. “Soccer is a metaphor for life” Soccer offers the opportunity to learn in a team environment and allows children to cope with winning, losing and is one of many great workout programs. But my philosophy fails to acknowledge something that haunts the majority of kids. I’ve [...]

Soccer Success: Addicted to Flow
November 2, 2012 By Thomas Leave a Comment
Each year, hundreds of soccer books are published with some great advice and insights. While these books may help a reader in the short term, most books (if you’re a published author do not send hate mail, the word “most” was used and you can place yourself in the minority if it makes you feel [...]

Soccer Mastermind Group #1
October 16, 2012 By Thomas 4 Comments
What do you get when you cross the best soccer psychologist, retired pro turned A-list blogger and celebrity and a professional soccer coach and author specialising in youth football development and coaching. Some great soccer insight! For our first Soccer Roundtable, Jared Montz, Dan Abrahams and Pavl Williams were asked the following questions. 1-Why do [...]

Soccer: The Greatest Motivator
October 9, 2012 By Thomas Leave a Comment
A few years ago, okay, closer to a decade ago, I was involved in a soccer match that will remain with me forever. It was the second last match of the season before the finals. We needed to win both games to make the top 5 and a place in the finals. All players were [...]
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Kids Soccer: The Dirty Dozen
April 21, 2013 By Thomas Leave a Comment
I’d like to start off with “every child is extraordinary”. Every child on this planet has something important to say and do. No matter how small their contribution may seem, there is a place for them in the soccer world, in the stadium of champions. The word “champion” is synonymous with excellence, winning and being [...]
Techniques
Receiving The Soccer Ball? Not Many, If Any!
December 12, 2009 By Thomas 2 Comments
Soccer Tips: The Will To Win Means Nothing If You Haven’t The Will To Prepare
March 26, 2009 By Thomas 5 Comments
Soccer Tactics: Winning Against Superior Opposition
March 20, 2009 By Thomas 5 Comments
Soccer Tips: Running With The Ball
March 18, 2009 By Thomas 2 Comments