The other day I was watching a Champions League Match on TV between Benfica (Portugal Club) & Dortmund (German Club). The speed of the game was SO FAST & INTENSE. These world class pros are so much better than most people will ever know. The #1 thing that impresses me is the 100% effort the whole game. If you see…
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Be patient! Soccer aggression will come… And if it doesn’t come, then below are some great ways to teach & learn how to become more aggressive in soccer. About a year ago I was talking to a friend of mine who played professional soccer for a long time and he played aggressive like a hungry lion. He said when his…
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After playing soccer all my life and then teaching all ages and levels for 8+ years (averaging over 100 hours per month), conducting 1-on-1 or group technical training, & producing professional & collegiate athletes, I have seen that there are certain drills and skills on which the brain and feet have a hard time connecting. In this article I will…
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Playing college sports is a goal that many youth players have. However, college athletics goes far beyond athleticism alone. College soccer recruiting looks involves more than on-field performance. Academics and work ethic come before the skill. Especially today, universities and colleges are looking for character traits in their players that will sustain their investment in an individual through 4 years…
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There is only so much you can work on by yourself so make sure you do these things a few times every week! Players need to love the ball & work with it every day. Even if it’s every other day for 5-10 minutes that will be good because the days add up fast. Just think about the difference of…
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