We often hear about the stories of professional players going into slumps… Confidence goes up & down every day for everyone, but some deal with it better! Learn 5 ways to develop the power of a confident soccer player. One thing you have to do to improve confidence is get in a situation where you can be successful over and…
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Today we’re going over 10 things based on the last several blog posts. Let’s see if you know the answers to the test of the chest. Growing up I didn’t know this stuff. Players who learn these things play better soccer because they can win more battles vs players who don’t know. Winning the individual battles is what makes us who…
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Youth soccer players really struggle with the ball coming at their head or chest. This requires good teaching and repetition to overcome the fear. Proper form matters as well as training methods. If players learn in ways that give them confidence they will improve faster. Using the right methods and form are key. Having your arms out wide to head…
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Please let me start this article with a word of advisement: Chesting the ball is very important to teach at a young age. Youth soccer players need to be introduced to these skills young. They don’t have to be great right away, but let them at least know. I think using the chest is an excellent alternative to heading for…
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I am honored to introduce our guest blogger today. The topic is on youth development. NOT that he requires any introduction. Coach Randy Waldrum is one of the great leaders in American Soccer. I have been around first-class coaches and players and this guy is at the top of the list. While his resume both as a player & coach…
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Have you ever had something that you wish you could go back and redo? I do – BUT it’s better to forget what lies behind and instead look forward to what’s ahead. To learn from the past and share it with others. This topic is one of those things. I was told by other coaches and by my own collegiate…
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Today we have a guest blogger Gretchen Lindow, an Army wife, mother and frugal living blogger at Retired by 40! In early 2015 she left her job as an accountant to take her online business as The Pinterest Assistant full time and is now living it up as a work from home mom. She help put together an amazing list on…
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