Soccer Bullies Come Out To Play
Aggressive coaches, players and even parents can be referred to as bullies. But what I find funny is that most bullies would be horrified to be called a bully.
Even funnier, for most of them, it would come as a total shock.
Everyone has been exposed to some form of bullying. Bullying at home, school and even [...]
Soccer And The Black Hole
When things go wrong, when you’re injured, when you get suspended and the pressure gets to you, you feel like quitting don’t you?
Injuries, suspensions, fighting with teammates or even the coach are all obstacles that every soccer player has to face. Lets not forget the dreaded slump in form.
The only way to deal with these [...]
Soccer-Something To Think About
Lets start today with a scenario.
If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, what would you do? You’re not going to fool around by going to a lot of doctors. You’re going to search and find the best doctor.
Aren’t you?
Why would you risk it when you only get one chance?
When your time is limited and opportunities are [...]
Soccer Is Not A Fight Club
We make assumptions all the time, don’t we?
Training will start 6.00pm;we assume that the coach is listening to our demands; we assume that all our teammates are in fact, our friends.
Assumptions are a necessity in everyday life but there are occasions when unchecked assumptions can compromise your soccer journey.
Here are 3 common situations where asking [...]
Soccer Parents-Would You Like To Play Soccer, Too?
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 honestly believe screaming and yelling does not have a negative effect on your children?
Parents that [...]