Tag Archives: football advice
Soccer: Stop Playing In A TrAnCe
Has anyone seen the movie with Mel Gibson where he works for a big marketing firm and has the ability to listen to people’s thoughts? Not sure of the name, let me Google it. The movie is called “What Women Want”. Imagine having this ability and knowing what your coach, parents and even supporters think [...]
Soccer Memories And The Hecklers
I remember jumping over the wired fence to get to the soccer field that was heavily guarded by the silver spoon faculty. We had no business in these schools but the grass did certainly look greener on their side. Many would argue trespassing, but we didn’t care! It would be a crime not to use [...]
Soccer Advice: Always Give Your Opinion
Players, when asked for their opinion, pause and try to keep the peace. Whether it’s your coach, parents or supporters, keeping the peace will not get you a professional contract. Instead of players giving their opinion, they push back with questions. What do you think? What did the coach say? What do your parents think? [...]
Soccer Conversations: Dialogues Not Monologues
Today, we are going to tackle a few questions that Anon left as comments on my previous post. That’s right, we! First of all I want to make this clear. This will not be a monologue, but rather a conversation or a dialogue. That means you, my loyal readers will have the responsibility to comment [...]
Soccer Career: Don’t Shoot Yourself In The Foot
The chance to play professional soccer is within reach if you follow the path less travelled. You can follow the status quo and become a statistic or you can opt to go against the grain. Against the norm. Against the majority and possibly against your coach. Against your parents? Settle down and don’t get carried [...]