Tag Archives: soccer
Why Soccer Can Save The World
Soccer is not about the destination but the journey. What we do as players, coaches and even soccer parents affects everyone involved. Every player is responsible for themselves and their development. Coaches are responsible for their team. Parents are responsible for their children. Here’s a thought! Smoking kills thousands of people a year. Smoking a [...]
Soccer Is Always About The “You Show”
When David Beckham was a teenager, did he really, really want to play soccer? Absolutely! Did 85% of teenagers that quit the game really, really want to play soccer? Probably not! So what’s my point? In order to want something it’s a good idea to have a plan. It’s also important that your want/s are [...]
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 [...]
Soccer: Why Television Killed The Soccer Star
Soccer players who train more have a tremendous advantage over players who don’t. You may think it takes years to acquire skills you would need to become a great player, but the truth is that simple changes like training for an hour a day, yes every day, turning the television off and turning this time [...]
Soccer: The Magic Word, The Holy Grail And That Elusive Dream
At dinner tables around the world, parents urge their children to train hard, work hard and even study hard. The advice they give their children is solid and is based on grit, hard work and preparation. This all sounds nice and simple in theory but implementation is hard. Anybody and I mean anybody can talk [...]