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Soccer For Kids- How To Coach The Parents.

September 22, 2008 by thomas karapatsos 1 Comment

For a coach to be successful in Youth Soccer he must have the ability to work with parents. It is paramount to the success of the team that the parents on the sideline exhibit good behaviour and do not interfere with the coach or the team. The Continue Reading

Keeping Youth Soccer Fun

September 21, 2008 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

The number of kids that are participating in Soccer is on the rise. Inflated pay packets and the celebrity lifestyle make it very appealing to the young fragile mind. Children as young as 5 are participating and competing in Soccer offered in a Continue Reading

Kids Soccer-Who Can Play The Game?

September 19, 2008 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

The basic requirements for playing Soccer, especially at youth level are simple, a ball that bounces and a pair of legs that bend to chase the ball. Anyone that can fulfill the 2 requirements can start to play Soccer and the rest can be acquired Continue Reading

Soccer For Kids, Why Soccer Is Great for Children.

September 18, 2008 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

As young children grow and develop, it is important that they accumulate as much bone mass as possible. The higher levels of bone mass significantly lowers  your chances of suffering osteoporotic fractures later on in life as an adult. Children that Continue Reading

Soccer Coaching For Kids. What Makes A Good Soccer Coach?

September 17, 2008 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Many people believe that if you have played Soccer, that you are instantly qualified to coach soccer. This couldn't be further from the truth. It's like saying all great actors make great directors and that all students will one day make great Continue Reading

Practice Makes Perfect. Is Your Child The Next David Beckham?

September 16, 2008 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

"That player is gifted" or he has "great genes". I personally get sick and tired of hearing these kind of statements. A great soccer player or athlete is not born, he is created with discipline, practice, sacrifice and belief. The biggest names in Continue Reading

General Advice To Soccer Coaches.

September 15, 2008 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Let me begin by offering some general advice to coaches. Keep in touch with modern methods and science and pass them on to your players. At all times emphasise correct skills, particularly to juniors. When coaching young kids, introduce the Continue Reading

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