When it comes to soccer, many think of skills or scoring goals. Just as important is your defensive stance and positioning! We can score tons of goals, but if we can’t defend what’s the point. Whether you’re a actual defender or a forward, you need to know these tips on defensive stance and how to get into the best position. …
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Playing up an age in youth soccer can help or in many ways can hurt. It could hurt development, both feelings and physically. Some parents want to move their kids up an age to get more competition. My first question is, how is the level playing up an age? You might play kids who are older, but are they more…
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Playing fast could mean a few things. Some might use the term to move the ball with faster speed of play. Others could mean touch or dribble the ball faster. One of my high school trainees told me that college coaches were giving feedback on her strengths and weaknesses in matches. ‘Playing fast’ is some of the feedback she’s hearing….
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As a sports parent, former pro and current soccer trainer, it’s important to me that parents, players and coaches are educated to best help the kids. Age in soccer does matter of course, but not as much as you think. From ages 6-7 up to high school, college and pros we see younger players dominating older players. In July of 2021…
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Which is better? Playing time on “lower level” OR sitting the bench on “higher level”. This is a very popular question many players and parents have. There are many scenarios, so it’s important not to compare. Some players have the opportunity to prove a coach they can do it. Other players need to instead drop down a level to gain…
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