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 for me to know what coach was talking about if he switched my position. Nowaday US Soccer wants to go by this soccer position numbering system….
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Thinking back to when I first played soccer I was living in Evergreen, Colorado. I still remember going to the store to get my uniform and shinguards. To this day, it was one of the most memorable times in my life. I guess because soccer has been so good to me. You can probably remember your first game too! I…
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Everyone knows that eating healthy is important, but 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…
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One thing that is slowing down 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 put players at a greater advantage to make select, middle and high school team one day….
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Youth sports specialization is a sensitive subject for some and for others it’s totally foreign. What is youth 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 7…
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