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Where does the love of soccer come from? A better question might be, where does the love of sport-any sport- come from? Does it begin at training or during a match? Does it come from the glitz and glam of television or attending packed stadiums? I’d answer a definite NO to all of the above. [...]
Everybody drinks coffee! As a matter of fact, I’ve just polished off one of my favourite brews, the skinny cappuccino. No sugar of course. Most parents live on the stuff and cannot start the day without it. Great for that instant burst of energy and the endurance needed to chase after the little ones. So [...]
Knock, knock, anybody home? What makes a good player great? What makes a mediocre player dominate the green pastures? Could it be genetics? Technical ability? Speed? Strength? What about attitude and the ability to accept situations and make them work in your favour? My friend Jared Montz has a slogan “Believe in it!” which I endorse [...]
The struggle always seems to raise its ugly head when you least expect it. The struggle will always use your enthusiasm against you. Let’s face it, everybody “struggles” at some stage. Your self doubt allows you to commit to unrealistic, overambitious training regimes without the required time or resources. Heck it even knows you can’t [...]
Most parents ask the question, “At what age should kids start playing soccer?” When is the best time to start playing soccer? When is it time to start getting serious about the game? Hmmm. The best time to start is when your parents can afford it. The best time to start is when you’ve finished [...]