Knowing how to slide tackle is important because no matter how fast you are there will be times you need to use it. It’s funny because as I started writing this article I told my youngest daughter and the first thing she said is “O can I read it”… She was practicing in the yard the other day, but doing…
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Life of a sports family in one word, what would you say? Crazy… That’s right. Sports family life is super busy, but enjoy it because one day it will all be over. Whether you are the athlete or the parent, sports life can be a grind. I think of the days when it rains before or during practice, and…
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The other day I was scrolling through social media and saw a post that went viral for good reasons. It said something about “I coached this kid for 5 years, gave my all and the parents just let me have it.” Being someone who works with over 50 soccer kids/families each week – year round, I could see how this…
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When it comes to a quick restart it’s important to remember this goes for all ages and levels. If you watch high level soccer, for example pros, you’ll see many goal scoring opportunities coming from quick restarts. In addition, it’s a big advantage for kids as young as U9. Very few teams at any age are ready for the quick…
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The best footballers are calm on the ball under pressure. On the contrary most youth soccer is fast, but no possession. Instead players either freak out and just kick it or they make the wrong choice in who to pass to. When watching the Dallas Cup I only saw a few games where players keep the ball by making good…
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Over the years I have noticed coaches at every level that do and don’t use their subs in soccer/futbol how they should. Every coach is different, but if it were me I’d still find ways to get the weaker players minutes. Not only does is boost their moral, but it keeps the starters from becoming complacent. “Stay patient, keep working…
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Some of the best ways to get players used to handling pressure situations are putting them in realistic situations. Some great ways to do this is by doing these give and go drills that require players to pass and move at the right times. The right timing and space when passing One of the most important things is when to…
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