04th August 2010
Kids soccer has monopolised the hearts of all young children. Lets be honest, who hasn't dreamt of playing on the biggest stage? Who hasn't admired the money, sponsors and exotic cars? But the problem is kids soccer is for the kids, not us, the parents.
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25th June 2010
Soccer is a game of strategy. It involves 11 players on the park for 90 minutes with the strings being pulled by the coach or manager depending on where you live.
Players are positioned like pawns and tested mentally and physically for the duration of ...
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06th January 2010
The title does not suggest that you will win at soccer by heading the ball. Although the soccer header is a big part of the game, it's definitely not the most important.
Soccer success and performance can be improved by understanding the mental ele...
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06th January 2010
Soccer coaches all over the world are trying to develop and teach their players the basics while their hidden agenda is to try and win games. Any coach looking for success will usually have a strict policy that utilises some sort of disciplinary action. I...
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29th December 2009
Although Soccer is seen as a fun and easy sport to learn, the foundations of soccer can vary significantly. Soccer also known as football is a sport split into 2 halves of forty-five minutes. Each team defends its goals while trying to penetrate the oppos...
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29th December 2009
Chances are if you participate in Soccer you attend training at least twice a week. Depending on the standard, or your commitment, twice can easily blow out to 4-5 times a week.
The purpose of training is to improve your game and maintain your fitness....
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29th December 2009
Any good coach these days utilizes and implements soccer drills into all his training sessions. Soccer drills if conducted properly provide a platform for all players to develop and grow with the game.
Setting up grids with strategically placed cones i...
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16th December 2009
Do you honestly believe you can improve your soccer team's performance without even kicking a ball? Well I've got news for you, you can!
Have you ever noticed what all the successful teams have in common? They all have great team morale and the team dy...
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16th December 2009
Many soccer parents contemplate and wonder when is the right age for their children to start playing competitive soccer. To be honest, this question cannot be answered and is too generic. When will you as the parent be ready for your kids to play competit...
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16th December 2009
Soccer coaches today are a dime a dozen. Just because someone calls themselves a soccer coach doesn't necessarily mean they are one. So how do you know if your child's coach is a good one?
Before you commit to a team or a coach make sure you pay close ...
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21st October 2009
Before you volunteer to coach kid's soccer you must first try and understand the role of a soccer coach. It's easy enough to put your hand up and take responsibility, but do you know what you're actually signing up for? Below are 5 Soccer Coaching Tips th...
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21st October 2009
There's an old saying that stipulates practice makes perfect. If you ever dream of playing soccer professionally you will definitely need to practice and train. The two go hand in hand and if done correctly will increase your chances of playing on the big...
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21st October 2009
When you think about Soccer what's the first thing that comes to mind. Your thoughts might conjure up vivid images of Ronaldo scoring a goal or dribbling past a number of players. You might refer to Manchester united or even Barcelona and even remember th...
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21st October 2009
Soccer Nutrition
It is of common knowledge that every soccer player should carry out a regular exercise regime and make sure that he is fit and that his energy levels are high. However, one cannot possibly follow this hectic schedule without proper soc...
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21st October 2009
While professional soccer players are very serious about their game and have perfected their moves over the years, kids who are learning to play just want to have fun. Most soccer parents insist on staying on the field while their children play, which is ...
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