Movement off the ball is not talked about enough. You can teach/ learn it at every age, but know it takes time and practice. Communication from coaches to players, along with getting put in the situations is important. Every position needs to stay moving in all the different situations that present themselves. What is movement off the ball? Movement off…
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When it comes to playing out of the back there needs to be several things to happen. Number one is the defenders have to be technical. First touch and short passing skills have to be clean and consistent. Movement off the ball from the midfield is another piece of the puzzle. If the center mids don’t know how to get…
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When it comes to a good private soccer coach what do you look for? Some parents look for anyone [thinking it’s all the same], while others want a former pro player or experienced coach. It’s important to know that what your child learns makes a big difference. There are trainers who are good at building confidence, but teach terrible skills…
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Learning to take criticism in sports is one of the most important things to prepare you in life. One reason sports are so great for kids is they get put to the test early. Parents are the best teacher to kids in every aspect, but coaches and teachers play a role too. When teaching a large group, you’re bound to…
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Let’s learn how to scan the field in soccer/football. First you need to know What it is, Why and When to do it and How to become great at it. From youth to college, most players ball watch. Meaning when they don’t have the ball, their eyes are a magnet to it [hindering awareness]. It’s very easy to follow the…
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