Growing up playing different sports, it was always important for me to learn and know the playing positions. Whether it was soccer, basketball or football, I wanted to know the positions. It was important to know what coach was talking about if he switched my position. Nowadays US Soccer wants to go by this soccer position numbering system. This is…
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Thinking back to when I first played soccer in Evergreen, Colorado. I still remember going to the store to get my uniform and shin guards… To this day, it was one of the most memorable times. Probably because soccer has been so good to me. Once I turned 11 or 12I remember watching pro soccer wondering, what exact parts of the…
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Everyone knows that eating healthy is important. Not many know the best times to eat and what to eat. When I first started GFT I would pass out a laminated sheet that parents and players absolutely loved! These soccer player eating tips before and after games are exciting and encouraged health. Some of my clients have kept that laminated sheet…
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One thing that is slowing development at this age is the number of players on an academy roster. Not only do players lose playing time, but they don’t get enough reps or individual attention. Soccer drills for ages 7-9 done the right way puts players at a greater advantage to make select, middle and high school team one day. So…
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Youth sports specialization is a sensitive subject for some and for others it’s totally foreign. What is sports specialization exactly? Is it where a parent only has their child play one sports and focus on that one sport to develop the next star? If so, I’m not a fan of that. At the same time, what if a 8 year…
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Thinking back on all the times as a kid I went to a friends house to play basketball, football or soccer, I mainly remember just playing a lot. Looking back on it now I wish I would have done more technical training, instead of just playing. If you want to improve your soccer skills, you need to work on your…
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There are many ways forwards can practice, but what about defenders? Below are some must know practice drills defenders need in soccer. When I meet a young player who is new to our program I often ask them what position they play. When they reply forward, I ask them “what if coach says you’re now playing defender?” Most of the…
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