When it comes to team culture there are 3 things that will destroy or make or break it. None of them have to do with performance like many might think. Being a good teammate means treating your teammates and coaches with respect. You might think it only comes down to how you personally treat someone, but there’s more. If I…
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Let’s talk about the differences and similarities of skillful vs technical… At times it can mean the same thing, but there are differences. A player can have great “dribbling skills” but not be considered technical by a certain coach. You might be a dribbling king or queen, but if you can’t play quick 1 touch accurate passes you won’t fit…
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Since 2008 I have done small group and 1 on 1 soccer training for a living. Working with all ages, from 5 years old up to college and pro. Most of the trainees that come to GFT are ages 10-17 who play select soccer. In the rec soccer association realm, we also work with hundreds of kids per month, both…
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Players either love or hate juggling… Those who have put in the hours of practice will enjoy these advanced juggling drills. You’ll notice these are not tricks, but instead things that will make your touch better in a game. Taking a touch out of the air in each direction is helpful because you might need that one touch to get…
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