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Soccer is a game of speed. But not in the traditional sense of the word. Pace will always play a part in the beautiful game, but I‟m not on about quick feet. I‟m talking about a quick mind. I‟m referring to nimble thinking. A footballer should live, breathe and sleep speed of thought. Here‟s a simple way to improve it.
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This article was the first of many
provided by the U.S. National Team Goalkeeper Network addressing some of the
areas of concern in youth goalkeeping.
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The
environment created by coaches directly impacts the experience players have.
Furthermore, it is that experience – positive or negative – which dictates
whether or not they continue to participate at
all.
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Much
of what players hear from the sidelines reinforces the “fear-soccer” of the
direct style and moves them farther away from the playing habits that will help
them grow as intelligent soccer players.
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While crucial to youth sports,
Parent-coaches often
must walk a fine line between playing favorites and punishing unfairly.
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Confidence
and self-esteem are important for every player to have in order to be
successful on and off the soccer field. As coaches and parents, one of our
goals is help develop both of these in players over the course of their
childhood to help them be prepared for the real world when they are off on
their own to face the challenges ahead.