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The Vicious Cycle in Kids Soccer

September 4, 2018 by thomas karapatsos 3 Comments

The Vicious Cycle in Kids Soccer

Fourteen years later and over 300 books on psychology, "Self-Image” is still the greatest discovery in psychological history. In my opinion of course… Before we start, let’s define some terms. Cybernetics is the science of communications and Continue Reading

Soccer Drills: Passing with the X Factor

May 5, 2017 by thomas karapatsos 3 Comments

Soccer Drills: Passing with the X Factor

Soccer Drills for Youth Soccer This soccer drill is called the X factor because it creates the X-shape passing combination in midfield. Depending on the age group, create a zone similar to a half pitch. To begin with, set out the cones as seen Continue Reading

A New Soccer Model

April 15, 2017 by thomas karapatsos 2 Comments

A New Soccer Model

When we fear an event, situation or person...the fear is real...it exists "out there"...we are referencing something in the real world. But what happens when we fear our thoughts...our feelings and even our beliefs? Who are we Continue Reading

Soccer Drills: Handball

August 22, 2016 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Soccer Drills: Handball

This soccer drill is called Handball for obvious reasons. Set Up Area: 50 by 30 yards split into 3 zones as highlighted by the red dashed lines. Players: 2 teams of 7 (including goalkeepers) Equipment: 2 goals, 1 soccer ball and 4 cones with Continue Reading

Soccer Training or the iPad

December 2, 2015 by thomas karapatsos 7 Comments

Soccer Training or the iPad

David Beckham is arguably one of the most recognisable soccer players in the world. He played for Preston North End, Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, LA Galaxy & Paris St Germain. He has 115 caps for his country in which he captained Continue Reading

5 Keys to Coaching Kids Soccer

October 27, 2015 by thomas karapatsos 1 Comment

5 Keys to Coaching Kids Soccer

When most people think of coaching…especially great coaching, they probably think of the technical masters, intense personalities and the strong motivators. Although these descriptions are on the money, they tend to describe senior coaches that Continue Reading

Soccer Drills for Kids Soccer

June 21, 2015 by thomas karapatsos 1 Comment

Soccer Drills for Kids Soccer

Soccer Drills for Kids Soccer: Defending the Hole Set Up Create a 10*10 square with cones placed 10m apart. Split the team evenly into 2 groups (Red vs Blue) Line up each team on the opposing sides facing the 10*10 grid which I will refer to Continue Reading

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