Here is a player’s question and my response. I hope this helps some of you out there too: “… I want a REALLY detailed answer please. I’m totally new to soccer and in about 14 days im going to turn in the paperwork to try out for the team. I’m totally new. WHAT I WANT […]…
We got a lesson in professionalism tonight. Jordan faced a five goal deficit heading to Uruguay for the second leg of their playoff to reach the 2014 World Cup Finals in Brazil. The task in front of them was so large, several Jordanian players refused to even get on the plane. The players who did […]…
It is inevitable that there will be times when you will want to talk privately with your coach. These discussions can be uncomfortable to think about, but procrastination rarely brings you closer to a solution. Think of the best possible outcome, then plan a strategy to reach it. Approach with respect – Don’t try to […]…
In today’s sporting world where so many athletes seem to have gotten the idea that losing is such a disgrace that they pollute their bodies with performance drugs, we still have Kaka. After injuring himself in his first match back at Milan, Kaka is refusing to take his salary until he returns to active duty. […]…
Sorry that I have not posted for so long. Other things were pressing. We have a lot to catch up on so let’s get back to it. The following is my response to a player’s cry for help. Most players will find themselves in this position at one time or another. I certainly did. I […]…
The Defense Rests…When It Can’t Afford To Real Madrid vs Galatasaray – First Leg in Madrid Here’s a question: A man is playing Russian Roulette. He puts a revolver to his head and squeezes the trigger…”Click” – The chamber was empty. Do we say that he is good at Russian Roulette? I call that man, […]…
To summarize the question, “How do I build up my confidence and not feel afraid on the field?” A wise man once said that “Good judgement comes from experience…and experience comes from – bad judgement.” You have to play the game. It is important to try and even to fail. We ask ourselves a lot […]…
The Soccer Skillology Technical Training Program is a skill development system based on the principles of good athletic movement patterns. Balance, coordination, and timing are essential to the proper execution of all soccer skills from the most basic to the most complex. The jump shot in basketball The slap shot in hockey A golf swing Ground […]…
There is a balance to be struck between training to improve specific aspects of a player’s or a team’s performance and training that is too narrowly focused. This is what Stephen Covey called the “P / PC Balance”. That is the balance between an organization’s attention to both production and production capacity. Give a man […]…
“It’s Time to Get Ready for Soccer” I was playing in the yard at my friend Kenny’s house one day when his father came out putting a stop to our fun. “It’s time to get ready for soccer.” He said. Kenny played on a team and Mr. Ken was the coach. Not wanting to end […]…