Kids Soccer: The Dirty Dozen
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
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
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
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
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
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 [...]