Kids Soccer, Criticism and The Selfish Craving For Love
For the little soccer warriors that are too young to read this, I beg you, the loving parent to pass on this message.
The carrot has definitely been dangled in front of the soccer community. Inflated pay packets and the media coverage is enough to send any parent around the bend.
What’s the catch?
Kids soccer has become [...]
Soccer Is Not For Christmas, It’s For Life
Have you ever seen those parents at Soccer who don’t speak to each other? They’re not fighting or anything, they’re just sad and grumpy.
What about at the movies?
You’re in line to see a show and there are hundreds of teenagers who look like they’ve made boredom and wasting time their life’s work.
Are you like that?
Are [...]
Soccer Coaching: Turn That Frown Upside Down
Do you know what one of the most overlooked ingredients to successful coaching is? It’s the smile.
You could be the worst technical coach on this planet, but if you manage to smile and make your players smile, then all is forgiven.
Let’s back track a little.
Do you notice anything about the word “smile” apart from the [...]
Soccer Tips: There’s Someone I’d Like You To Meet
Why are so many young players ultraconservative, scared and so narrow in their future soccer goals? Have they already been manipulated and conditioned by today’s society? Could you, the parent be the problem?
Every single day, every time you attend training is another stepping stone towards the land of expanding opportunity. My question is, why are [...]
Kids Soccer: From No To Yes
Kids all over the world are flocking to Soccer like a moth does to a flickering light found above a trash can. So your child turns to you and demands he wants to play soccer. What’s the first thing that enters your mind?
After the initial shock of the question you start to conjure up excuses [...]