What is My Unique Angle as a Player? Find It and Own It.
Every soccer player has something that stands out about them. It might be their speed, power, work rate, or game intelligence. You bring something…
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Why Your Kid Shouldn’t Play Club Soccer
Not every kid should play club soccer. Even if you were a stud athlete in the 80s, it’s time to let go of the…
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How to Get the Ball More in Soccer
Many youth soccer players think getting the ball more means more dribbling or not passing it as much. This couldn’t be further from the…
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Advice for U-8 Soccer Parents
My oldest is now 14 years old and I’ve been through it all with him. From town rec to club and everything in between….
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How Far Should I Drive For Club Soccer?
In a world where parents want the best for their kids, many are opting to drive hours to be on a soccer team. In…
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Is Soccer the Most Subjective Sport for Identifying Young Talent?
Soccer has to be the most subjective sport to identify young talent. If you really think about it, what can scouts go off of?…
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Should a Player Be Benched For a Yellow Card?
In most cases, a coach should not bench a player for getting a yellow card in a soccer game. Yellow cards are part of…
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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…
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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…
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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….
