As a youngster my coaches showed us different ways to kick a soccer ball. I remember my first select coach took me to the side after practice. He showed me how to chip. This was so hard at first. It was actually frustrating and embarrassing. I felt for a few minutes it might never come. After weeks & months of…
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For years I have used the term sports maturity. There’s a lot to it. From 5-6 years old all the way up to adults. As for kids, some are very mature in public, but not in sports or vice versa. There have been players who have come to me at age 10 who all of a sudden want to improve their…
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Reigniting passion in youth soccer is something that I do often. Matter a fact I was recently interviewed by ‘Fatherly’ which is one of the fastest growing digital lifestyle guide for young parents, logging 2.6 Million likes on their Facebook page. Players all ages from youth all the way to the pros have bad times. I remember going through chapters in my…
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There is not a person on this planet who can say they became great in sports without practicing it the right way. To improve your muscle memory in soccer it’s takes time and attention. This is usually difficult because of the large numbers of kids on a team. Some people need to practice more and some people get it down…
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In 2008 I started Global Futbol Training in the ‘great recession’ and not only was the economy low, but so was the amount of private trainers. Even till this day you won’t find many full time trainers who teach private soccer lessons for a living. Most coaches who offer personal skills training are club, HS, college coaches or they have…
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Growing up with a single parent I was at a disadvantage, but this doesn’t mean I was going to lose in life. My mom was always positive growing up. She wasn’t the type to pour in just to make me feel good. She would say things at the right time, so I knew when she said it she meant it….
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As a sports parent we want our kids to learn while having fun in what they do. If they enjoy it, then we want to give them the opportunity to improve. As a parent of 2 daughters, my wife and I want the best for our soccer beginners. This doesn’t mean we want them to be the best in everything…
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