I remember growing up as a young kid playing many different sports. You didn’t have to be technical to be good in soccer. If you were fast or just hustled you could be a good player and help your team contribute. This will always be the same for younger youth players because it takes so long to retain all the…
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College sports has so many special moments for the athlete, especially when it comes to college recruitment… I can still remember National signing day for me and my friends. It’s a special time to see all of your peers from different sports, boys and girls, all committing to their future schools. The time of the year with all the College…
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Let’s talk about sports that teach mechanics more than soccer and why it’s important for development. When a parent wants their child to get better education, they look into the schools and cities that have good school systems. Parents know that they have to teach (reinforce) at home for their kids to have a better chance to be more successful…
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Receiving a throw-in for most players [even in college] can be a time of nervousness. No matter the age or level you can see players are not comfortable while receiving the ball from a throw in. Whether it be a long throw down the line or a throw square or backwards to feet. Regardless, kids all ages need to work more…
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The other day I was watching a Champions League Match on TV between Benfica (Portugal Club) & Dortmund (German Club). The speed of play was so fast & intense. These world class pros are so much better than most people know. If you as a player can get rid of the ball within 2 seconds, and complete your pass you…
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How to Play More Aggressive in Soccer To play more aggressive in soccer, focus on applying pressure, winning 50/50 balls, using your body legally, and staying mentally engaged throughout the game. Pressure the ball immediately Use shoulder charges legally Win 50/50 challenges Improve positioning and awareness A lot of people want to know how to play more aggressive in soccer. …
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Let’s chat about soccer psychology… As an athlete it’s vital that you know how to think both on and off the field. Some players struggle only on game day, while others struggle before the game happens. One thing players struggle with is feeling nervous to mess up. If you watch a pro game, you see a mistake every 10 seconds,…
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