Coach by Example If you want your players to adopt a system, philosophy, technique or even a certain type of behaviour you must also live them daily. Your players will pick them up from you unconsciously by modeling you. Tell Stories and reason with Analogies The key to kids soccer is finding the right analogy [...]

Kids Soccer has changed over the years. Not only have the zombie parents infected the game with their virus, but also the coaches and I use the term loosely for some, need to have a reality check. Coaches who over-correct, stop play, pick apart technique and criticize their players can destroy and undermine their confidence [...]

Before the gang at home gets together to participate in any form of activity we huddle around closely and put our hands in the middle and yell, “Team Punishment”. The gang consists of me, a young child at the tender age of 37, a 7 year old, 5 year old and a 6 month baby. [...]

Parents should look out for the following and more importantly coaches must, 1-Encourage players to have strong minded attitudes which involve a “never say die” attitude and the infamous teeth clench. 2-Structure the players training programmes with realistic, achievable and progressive targets. 3-Recognise the player’s progression/ achievements with positive enthusiasm. 4-Advise and guide players on [...]