Soccer Scandal: Don’t Cry John Terry, I’m Your Best Friend
When you hear names like Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Eleanor Roosevelt and Mao Zedong you conjure up images of great leaders with influence, stature, passion and integrity.
What about William Wallace and Alexander the Great? These two warriors had the ability to lead men to victory and inevitably their honourable death.
To be a great leader you must be honest, display sincerity, integrity and candour in all your actions and you must inspire trust.
Can someone please tell me who is the captain of England?
Who is going to lead England into The World Cup?
Could it be Dad of the Year, john terry? (Yes, I know his name should be in capitals but not for this post.) Read More
The Easiest Way To Improve Your Soccer
When you complain, you become the victim. Hang on, let me grab you some tissues.
Does soccer happen to you or do you actually have a say in the matter?
Complaining, also known as venting is regarded by many as a past time. The most cynical would even argue that venting, if done correctly with the right audience is better than sex. Go figure.
If the beautiful game is getting the better of you and you find yourself complaining all the time, take a deep breath and listen.
Many psychologists, scientists and who ever proclaims to know it all suggest that venting is a great way to let out your worries or built in frustrations. Please, I don’t have a degree in psychology or social behavior but this advice stinks. Sounds like I’m complaining which would make this article a great paradox.
Don’t get me wrong here. In some cases venting is required just like a pressure cooker releases steam. But save your complaining for the people who care about you the most. Only these people will actually help you with your problems.
Since it’s the start of the year I would like to challenge you. Read More
Soccer Lessons From The 3 Musketeers
Nintendo DS released a clever marketing slogan,
“Their brains don’t have to be on holidays”.
Promises such as help your kids shake away the holiday blues and get their thinking caps on are great emotional trigger points don’t you think? Messages like these give kids great leverage when begging for a console and prey on your love to provide just that.
More copywriting and persuasion from Nintendo,
“It’s the ideal way to get kids back into the swing of problem solving, by stimulating their minds with fun learning tools that don’t feel like homework.
Clever don’t you think?
I know what you’re thinking, not another post about the dangers of computer games and the opportunity cost involved with this past time.
No, not this time.
Instead, a lecture I was given while sitting in between a 3 year old and 5 year old. Read More
Soccer, Star Wars And The Black Helmet
How many of you have seen Star Wars? Hopefully you’ve all answered yes. If you haven’t, it’s the classic battle between good and evil.
Do you remember a young boy called Luke Skywalker? A young boy who wanted to be a Jedi Knight just like his father.
Well before you stop reading, Youth soccer today has a lot of similarities to Star Wars.
How’s so?
Luke Skywalker symbolizes a young player starting out in soccer. His dream and ambition is to become a Jedi Knight and to harness the power of the force. The stature of a Jedi is the equivalent to a professional contract.
Obi Wan Kenobi is a Jedi Knight and has given up the fight against evil. He know teaches the way of the Jedi and teaches young students like Luke to harness the power of the force. Read More
Kids Soccer: Does Your Child Want To Play Professionally?
All soccer parents are on the lookout for the latest information that could give birth to that elusive contract. Am I correct?
What about the player?
What about your child?
If you’ve got something to sell or a scheming a big finale, you need to present the idea to your child. You need to present them with your offer.
To put it bluntly and without sounding too cynical, you need to tell your child what you’ve got lined up for them. You need to tell them “your” dreams and what you’re looking for in return.
Stop laughing, if you’re going to live your life through your child it’s only fair you share it with them.
So the question still stands, “does your child want to play professionally?”
Make sure to ask your child before “you” answer.
“May the winds of destiny blow you to the stars.”