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What is the difference between Shooting & Finishing {& why does it matter}? Shooting and Finishing are two technical terms that are often lumped together, but it’s important that you know the difference. In my experience players become. Learn to legally tackle like a beast. Tackling is a tough topic in soccer. Not every parent or trainer or coach instructs the same way; to be honest we don’t all have the same ethical guidelines on. How to make the college team {even if you don’t play HS Varsity Soccer}.
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The 3 best cities for a pick-up soccer game {& 1 you create}
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The 3 best cities for pick-up soccer {& 1 game you create yourself}. Ahhh – summer time! Palo Alto, CA. New York, NY. I ndianapolis, IN. If none of these cities are on your visiting list this summer or fall, you have the option to find out more about the soccer culture in your area by using great websites such as pickupsoccer.meetup.com; if you still can’t find what you’re looking for then try. Get access to our FREE Resource Library. Of e-books, worksheets inspiration for Athletes and Parents. Year-roun...
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Category: INJURY PREVENTION and TREATMENT. INJURY PREVENTION and TREATMENT. Tips for soccer boots & foot care. I had a dad phone me the other day in {somewhat of} a panic, [DD] has a big tournament this weekend but her coach made them run so much to prepare that she can. INJURY PREVENTION and TREATMENT. 3 essential knee strengthening tips for soccer players. INJURY PREVENTION and TREATMENT. 7 tips on ankle injury prevention & rehabilitation for soccer players. INJURY PREVENTION and TREATMENT. 3 Tips on a...
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Category: HEALTH and NUTRITION. INJURY PREVENTION and TREATMENT. Tips for soccer boots & foot care. I had a dad phone me the other day in {somewhat of} a panic, [DD] has a big tournament this weekend but her coach made them run so much to prepare that she can. INJURY PREVENTION and TREATMENT. 3 essential knee strengthening tips for soccer players. INJURY PREVENTION and TREATMENT. 7 tips on ankle injury prevention & rehabilitation for soccer players. INJURY PREVENTION and TREATMENT. So many parents ask me...
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5 reasons why US men’s soccer didn’t make the Olympics. Okay – before you think I am bashing anyone in this article – or the US men’s soccer team, please remember I am a proud American who loves our. How to deal with a bouncing ball {on your 1st touch}. Most of you reading this have watched many soccer games and have seen that the ball bounces a lot. Even as a Private Skills Trainer I don’t really work too muc. The skill your coach doesn’t teach {1st-touch overhead}. I teach this skill. Positive 1st-touc...
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8220;The best athletes” quote. The best athletes are usually not the superior athletes but athletes with high determination and a desire to get better every day, year after year, through cons. The will to perservere. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD: PRO-COMBINE PREP WORKBOOK. Failure – Mia Hamm. Train like you play. Year-round soccer skills training for all ages and skill levels. Online Education and Resources for parents and athletes. View Full Profile →. Phone Call Duration *.
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3 sneaky ways weekends are sabotaging your game {& how you can fight back} ~
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3 sneaky ways weekends are sabotaging your game {& how you can fight back}. Ahh the weekend. A great time to kick back and relax, enjoy great food and friends, or get caught up on rest, OR travel and play soccer games all over the region if its soccer season. Players train throughout the week to be ready for competition on the weekends but by Sunday night they feel more exhausted than perhaps they should. While running and heat can add to fatigue. Food you eat and what you drink. The bigger athletes don&...
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5 traits of great character {guest post} ~
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5 traits of great character {guest post}. Welcome guest blogger Davy Arnaud, #8 for DC United, Major League Soccer {MLS}. 5 keys to Success by Davy Arnaud. Try to do the simple things perfectly, every time. Am I on time to meetings and trainings everyday? I’ll never forget it. Be a good learner/listener. Take care of your body/be fit. This seems pretty self-explanatory but it’s something that if overlooked, will not allow you to be the player you can be. How can we expect to perform if our bodies are...
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3 things your competition doesn't want you to know {& how to combat them} ~
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3 things your competition doesn’t want you to know {& how to combat them}. I love competition. I appreciate true competitors – you know, those of the ‘old school’ work and training methods. They don’t take shortcuts, they don’t trash talk; their performances say more than word ever could. And we remember their names {usually just ONE of their names at that} more than anyone else in all sports. Names like Jordan, Bo, Pele, Maradona, and more. What you think should have made the list. They are watching the...
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Why we train year round ~
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Why we train year round. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Lao-tzu. Sometimes I am asked, Why do kids train year-round? Doesn’t that wear the kids out? Don’t you run out of material? You would think that the most obvious answer would be to help kids get ahead but that is not the only reason. Player advancement in a single session is my passion but there is so much more that goes into training than skills development. We train year-round for 7 specific reasons:. When players have go...
