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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Personalities in youth soccer need to be talked about more. So let’s do it… Some athletes have the ‘natural know how’ to simply work hard and understand it takes a lot of failure to reach your goals. Others get so frustrated that they don’t want to practice the harder skills. Then you have others who think they’re better than they…
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