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The Death of Kids Soccer

March 14, 2015 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

The Death of Kids Soccer

After playing the game for over 30 years I can no longer watch scarcity and narcissism destroy our game… I’d say the one thing we- soccer parents- have in common is that we’re sick and tired of being afraid. Afraid that our children will get Continue Reading

Aristotle, Kids Soccer and Happiness

June 7, 2014 by thomas karapatsos 1 Comment

Aristotle, Kids Soccer and Happiness

Twenty three hundred years ago my friend... Aristotle… Concluded that, “More than anything else, men and women seek happiness”. Think about this… Every goal we pursue…whether fame, money or power…is pursued and valued only because we expect that Continue Reading

Kids Soccer: Will You Escape the Freedom?

November 27, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Kids Soccer: Will You Escape the Freedom?

What do you think you’re entitled to? What is it that you deserve? Professional Contract? Sponsorship dollars? The glitz and the Glam of Soccer? We’re such dedicated players. Hardened, thick skinned and conditioned from training so hard to Continue Reading

Soccer Mastermind: For the Love, Not the Money

November 2, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Soccer Mastermind: For the Love, Not the Money

A friend ask me, “How can you be bothered writing, do you make any money? At first it seemed arrogant, even odd. How dare him, as angry, defensive thoughts trickled down my spine. Funny thing is this, when I write there are no hidden agendas. I’m Continue Reading

Kids Soccer and the Desperate Cries of A Coach

October 26, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Kids Soccer and the Desperate Cries of A Coach

“You need to listen to me.” “You must do what I say!” “You need to agree with me.” L-I-S-T-E-N! These are the desperate cries of a frustrated soccer coach. A youth coach that hasn’t figured out how to deal with short attention spans, mischief Continue Reading

Soccer Kids, Show Me What You've Got

October 21, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Soccer Kids, Show Me What You've Got

Defenders kicking at your ankles, elbows snapping back in your face. The grass resembles a battlefield and awaits your defeat. You take a deep breath, more like a sigh than an attempt to breathe. But you move forward, teeth clenched, one step at a Continue Reading

Youth Soccer and the Y2K Bug

October 19, 2010 by thomas karapatsos Leave a Comment

Youth Soccer and the Y2K Bug

It’s frustrating, it’s sad and it’s infuriating the way some soccer coaches become so manipulative. In their own delusional minds they believe kids, players, youngsters, whatever tickles your fancy are just pathetically stupid to spend their time, Continue Reading

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