Comments on: Soccer Success Through Questions, Even When The Answers Hurt http://www.soccermastermind.com/2010/02/soccer-success-through-questions-even-when-the-answers-hurt/ Kids Soccer, Soccer Coaching Tips, Education, News and Advice. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:56:03 +0000 hourly 1 By: Soccer Career: Don’t Shoot Yourself In The Foot http://www.soccermastermind.com/2010/02/soccer-success-through-questions-even-when-the-answers-hurt/comment-page-1/#comment-6403 Soccer Career: Don’t Shoot Yourself In The Foot Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:26:43 +0000 http://www.soccermastermind.com/?p=1908#comment-6403 [...] you’re starting out or a veteran of the game, take control of your soccer career. Don’t give the responsibility to anyone but [...] [...] you’re starting out or a veteran of the game, take control of your soccer career. Don’t give the responsibility to anyone but [...]

]]> By: Johnny, Politics and The Coach With No Balls http://www.soccermastermind.com/2010/02/soccer-success-through-questions-even-when-the-answers-hurt/comment-page-1/#comment-6265 Johnny, Politics and The Coach With No Balls Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:13:01 +0000 http://www.soccermastermind.com/?p=1908#comment-6265 [...] you a team player or do you simply hog the spotlight? Most of you are more likely to succeed at soccer if you work together as a team rather than as [...] [...] you a team player or do you simply hog the spotlight? Most of you are more likely to succeed at soccer if you work together as a team rather than as [...]

]]> By: Howard Gray http://www.soccermastermind.com/2010/02/soccer-success-through-questions-even-when-the-answers-hurt/comment-page-1/#comment-6016 Howard Gray Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:47:23 +0000 http://www.soccermastermind.com/?p=1908#comment-6016 Thomas Cheers for your words! I have previously held full time positions at those two clubs, most recently CPFC in the academy - so I find this resource especially relevant! Great experience. I finished working with them at the end of last year and am now preparing for my move to the US. I will be doing consultancy for the Center of Excellence with teams of various levels - a large youth academy, an NCAA D1 men's team, and also a D2 pro team so will happily be keeping my hand in - and keeping me busy. I like that! I am lucky to study for that PhD - it is the first of its kind in America (although there are some similar programs in the UK and elsewhere). We are trying to set an example for others to follow - sport in the US needs help from the bottom to the top (just as anywhere). Keep an eye on our progress - it will take a lot of work but I think is worth it. It is rare to find somewhere with good people and an organizational goal that matches yours. I have your site on my RSS so you will hear more from me! Take care, Howard Thomas
Cheers for your words!
I have previously held full time positions at those two clubs, most recently CPFC in the academy – so I find this resource especially relevant! Great experience.
I finished working with them at the end of last year and am now preparing for my move to the US. I will be doing consultancy for the Center of Excellence with teams of various levels – a large youth academy, an NCAA D1 men’s team, and also a D2 pro team so will happily be keeping my hand in – and keeping me busy. I like that!
I am lucky to study for that PhD – it is the first of its kind in America (although there are some similar programs in the UK and elsewhere). We are trying to set an example for others to follow – sport in the US needs help from the bottom to the top (just as anywhere). Keep an eye on our progress – it will take a lot of work but I think is worth it. It is rare to find somewhere with good people and an organizational goal that matches yours.
I have your site on my RSS so you will hear more from me!
Take care,
Howard

]]> By: Thomas http://www.soccermastermind.com/2010/02/soccer-success-through-questions-even-when-the-answers-hurt/comment-page-1/#comment-6003 Thomas Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:39:57 +0000 http://www.soccermastermind.com/?p=1908#comment-6003 Gday Howard, thanks for dropping in and leaving a comment. PhD in Sports Physiology, very impressive. Are you still involved with Crystal Palace and Reading or are you just working with the University now? Gday Howard, thanks for dropping in and leaving a comment. PhD in Sports Physiology, very impressive.

Are you still involved with Crystal Palace and Reading or are you just working with the University now?

]]> By: Howard Gray http://www.soccermastermind.com/2010/02/soccer-success-through-questions-even-when-the-answers-hurt/comment-page-1/#comment-6002 Howard Gray Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:40:57 +0000 http://www.soccermastermind.com/?p=1908#comment-6002 You have to be cruel to be kind sometimes. Asking questions like the above can really bring it home to your players that ultimately they are in control of their own destiny. At least to a greater extent than they thought. Thank you for this - a reminder for me also! You have to be cruel to be kind sometimes. Asking questions like the above can really bring it home to your players that ultimately they are in control of their own destiny. At least to a greater extent than they thought.
Thank you for this – a reminder for me also!

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