There has not always been the data to support long-term outcomes of soccer players or football players in reference to soccer injuries. More kids play sports now than 30 years ago. Also the amount of hours/days/months is more than before. Back in the days everyone was in the same situation, only playing in the Fall and Spring. Around 1994 club…
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[sigh] When will people learn that the internet is the most amazing and yet the worst friend one can have? It leaves no room for the past to stay there. On one hand, it can serve as a constant reminder of past mistakes like these. People have a hard enough time overcoming their pasts in their own minds, but to…
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To prevent injury, it’s a great idea to get in the habit of doing a good soccer warm-up that should range between 4 -10 minutes or more. However, a soccer warm-up should depend on what the players are going to do that day. Teams & players often fall into a routine of group stretching where each copies the next or…
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When it comes to a private skills trainer there are things you need to know. There are thousands of soccer drills, but most are not efficient. What you’ll see is a drill that they try to make look “cool”. Too many coaches and trainers just put down cones or poles and have players dribble through and shoot. That’s just not…
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Please allow me to preface this article with the statements that I like and appreciate both rec and select soccer. I was a rec soccer player for several years and still ended up playing pro. Here’s my mini-documentary. Both of my daughters played rec soccer and I actually coached my youngest. Often times it’s organizers who do their work out…
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Have you ever wanted to take your soccer skill to the next level? Getting the right help can be the difference between having a solid performance game after game or becoming a force to be reckoned with on the pitch. With GFT trainers, you can make a giant leap in your game and get personalized training from experienced coaches who…
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A question some soccer parents have asked in regards to fancy skills is “will they actually use this in a game?” It all depends on the players personality, how much they practice and if it’s a useful skill. There are many “skills” that are terrible and should never be taught. Things like Brazilian Toe Taps… It just doesn’t make sense…
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