Your Body Language Tells Your Story
As an athlete, the way you carry yourself and your body language matters. In life, does someone who doesn’t want to be where they…
Should I Train Individually, in a Group, or with My Team?
Many soccer parents understand that as a player gets older, more opportunities to get better come their way. You should match the training with…
Should Soccer Players Follow a Coach to a New Team?
At my son’s soccer club, we recently had coaching changes with some of the younger teams. Players soon followed their coach to another club….
Your Biggest Competition Isn’t You
Some people will say that the biggest competition is you. Well, in my opinion, it isn’t. I feel strongly about this. What is then?…
Why Good Footwork is Important in Soccer
As you can imagine, good footwork is extremely helpful in soccer. Soccer is one of the rare sports that’s played mostly from the waist…
Can You Play College Soccer Without Playing in High School?
In today’s youth soccer landscape, there’s a trend among male players…many of them are opting to forgo playing for their high school. Instead, they…
You’ll Rarely Have the Perfect Shot
You’ll rarely have the perfect shot in soccer so just take it! I’m not sure what it is but one of the things I’m…
What’s Wrong with American Soccer?
What’s wrong with soccer in America? Very little in my opinion. But, if you browse through forums, you’ll see all types of complaints. From…
Advice for Soccer Players Playing in the Spring
Spring soccer is approaching and although it’s not the ‘real soccer season’, many still play. This is especially true for boys and girls club…
What Happens When Parents Put Too Much Pressure on a Kid?
As I hear more and more soccer parents yelling from the sidelines, I’ve been wondering how much pressure is too much. I think a…