Tag Archives: soccer wisdom
Soccer: Speak Now Or Forever Hold Your Peace
I’m just here to have fun!
I’m here to learn!
I’m here to be the best!
Every player that attends training has his own agenda and motives.
A cross section of today’s kids playing soccer would unearth several reasons why they participate.
My question to you is this,
When you attend training, do you go through the motions or do you [...]
Soccer: Status Quo Or The Scientist, You Decide
The coach yells at you and tells you to approach him.
Your father screams from the grandstands instructing you on how to play.
Rival supporters ridicule and taunt you.
Sound familiar?
Whether you play professionally or for fun, I‘d be very surprised if you haven’t encountered or experienced one of the above scenarios.
So what happens next?
In most of these [...]
Most Soccer Players Are Procrastinators. Are You One Of Them?
Does anyone know the reason why we procrastinate? Thousands and thousands of soccer players around the world are doing it every day.
A common fear that young players have is that of being judged. Procrastination is used as a refuge because it effectively eliminates fear and any opportunities of being judged.
Not only that, procrastination rewards you. [...]
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 [...]