To prevent injury, it’s a great idea to get in the habit of doing a good soccer warm-up that should range between 4 -10 minutes or more. However, a soccer warm-up should depend on what the players are going to do that day. Teams & players often fall into a routine of group stretching where each copies the next or…
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When it comes to a private skills trainer there are things you need to know. There are thousands of soccer drills, but most are not efficient. What you’ll see is a drill that they try to make look “cool”. Too many coaches and trainers just put down cones or poles and have players dribble through and shoot. That’s just not…
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Please allow me to preface this article with the statements that I like and appreciate both rec and select soccer. I was a rec soccer player for several years and still ended up playing pro. Here’s my mini-documentary. Both of my daughters played rec soccer and I actually coached my youngest. Often times it’s organizers who do their work out…
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Have you ever wanted to take your soccer skill to the next level? Getting the right help can be the difference between having a solid performance game after game or becoming a force to be reckoned with on the pitch. With GFT trainers, you can make a giant leap in your game and get personalized training from experienced coaches who…
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A question some soccer parents have asked in regards to fancy skills is “will they actually use this in a game?” It all depends on the players personality, how much they practice and if it’s a useful skill. There are many “skills” that are terrible and should never be taught. Things like Brazilian Toe Taps… It just doesn’t make sense…
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Skills in soccer are key at a certain age, but for younger players ages 5-9 you can just be athletic and be good. The best soccer players at a young age are the more athletic ones, but once they turn select or tryout for high school things change. For some really athletic kids they don’t have to try as hard…
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What age is too young for soccer? It all depends on your situation, as resources and schedules play a role. Also, the variations in child personality and temperament are just as prevalent in the game of soccer, aptitude for play and learning, and development of athleticism versus natural athletic gifts. Take facts such as these into consideration. Try to get…
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