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Soccer Confidence: The Mind Body Connection

January 26, 2023 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Soccer Confidence: The Mind Body Connection

Back in the days… Pre internet and even pre-ATARI. The mind and body were considered distinct and separate entities. Almost as if our lives were divided into two. The mind, our thoughts and emotions were the domain of the mystics, poets Continue Reading

5 Misconceptions about Soccer Confidence

January 4, 2023 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

5 Misconceptions about Soccer Confidence

Every soccer parent wants the best for their children. Happiness. Health & Wellbeing. Lots of goals, victories and unshakeable levels of confidence. According to Google, players and parents are searching for answers to these Continue Reading

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

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 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

The Search for Soccer Vitality

January 25, 2015 by thomas karapatsos 1 Comment

The Search for Soccer Vitality

A few quick questions to all soccer parents... How real are you? How much of your life do you pretend or make up? Are you living your life to express your authentic self? Are you chasing your own dreams and trying to reach your own Continue Reading

Replace Soccer Goals with Soccer Outcomes

January 1, 2015 by thomas karapatsos 2 Comments

Replace Soccer Goals with Soccer Outcomes

It’s that time of year...soccer goals and new year resolutions. Before we all rush out and get ourselves a new set of goals/resolutions, I would like to pitch a few ideas...and ask a few questions. Outcomes What do you want? This is the Continue Reading

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