Let’s face it, a soccer tryout makes us a bit nervous. I can remember trying out for several teams. Sometimes I knew I’d make the team and other times I hoped I would. In my youth – pro career, I didn’t make all the teams I tried out for and that hurt. At any level the key to a soccer…
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The USMNT & USWNT soccer culture is growing. Both have massive resources and opportunities. The Women have been rated top 3 in the world for 25+ years and now are usually ranked #1 after winning the 2015 & 2019 World Cups. The Men as everyone knows didn’t make the World Cup 2018, but neither did Chile, Netherland or Italy. The…
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People in Texas and other parts of the U.S. love football season. Preseason workouts, 2-a-days, and making the most of the final summer nights is happening in large and small towns around the U.S. If you’re an American, you probably well know how much we value the gridiron – and I am the same. I love good American football and…
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Unfortunately I cannot take credit for any of these soccer memes, but they were too funny not to share! Who can forget Luis Suarez in the World Cup biting the Italian defender? Something about making fun of the best athletes to make us feel better about their own athletic ability. Enjoy! 🙂 Soccer vs Basketball Barcelona players [Sergio Busquets &…
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There is more awareness today than ever before of different food needs for various body types. I train several players, for example, who must eat gluten-free. Finding the right fuel for their bodies is not as difficult as it once was but does sometimes require creative planning. One of my favorite bakers is Abby Dumont. Her food is delicious and…
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Generally I am a more private guy but for those of you who know me and follow the blog, you know that I care a great deal about giving back through soccer. I recently returned from a trip to Guatemala helping serve their community. I feel that now more than ever it’s important that I share my personal convictions as…
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Ahhh – pick-up soccer / footy! One of the coolest things you can do is go play soccer with total strangers that make you feel welcome – especially if you have skills. There’s such a mix of talent and culture yet everyone shares the same passion. Some of the best small-sided games I ever played came courtesy of pick-up soccer…
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