Category Archives for "Soccer Basics"
All about the basics of the game that all members of the soccer community should know
January 14, 2019
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#63 – Playing Chess with a Ball
There is so much more to watching a soccer game than watching the player with the ball. Come along with me as we explore some of the history, the formations, the styles, and the 99% of the game that is played without the ball. Come away with a better sense of the game and how […]
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October 15, 2018
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#50 – Keeping Warm on Cold Days
Being Cold is No FunIt’s amazing to me how many parents I see every year on the sidelines who are unprepared for the weather. I expect this from my teenaged kids, but when I see full grown adults shivering on the sidelines, I think I need to do an episode on this subject. There is […]
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October 8, 2018
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#49 – The Coaching Pathway
The Adventure of CoachingI think most parents come into the world of coaching out of a love for their own kids and a desire to support them and provide well rounded learning experiences wrapped in fun. If we consider the world of grassroots soccer, by that I mean non competitive travel or select soccer, we […]
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September 17, 2018
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#46 – Synergy on the Sidelines and the Power of Relationships
Don’t Miss or Underestimate This!Something powerful happens when a group of good people come together around a common goal. Bringing people together in a positive way around youth sports activities in our community not only benefits the kids, but brings adults together in really positive and powerful ways. There are more than two teams on […]
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September 10, 2018
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#45 – Your Child and Physical Literacy
Promoting Literacy of the Mind and BodyWe usually associate literacy with reading books. But what happens when we expand the definition to include the way the body and brain interpret and react to the world and people around us? The idea that there is only one kind of intelligence has been challenged, I would argue successfully, […]
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August 27, 2018
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#43 – Different Soccer Ball Sizes
Different Size Balls?You betcha. If you didn’t know that there were different sized soccer balls before, than I’m happy to tell you that your next shopping trip will be easier after listening to this episode or reading these notes. There are different size balls, different ball construction, and even different balls for different purposes. Almost […]
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August 13, 2018
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#41 – Gaining Confidence Through Youth Sports
The Confidence ChallengeOne afternoon during a practice session, the mother of a young girl on my team approached with a request. “Can we do something about my daughter? Her confidence is low. Her sister plays at home and her confidence is growing. This is causing some conflict at home and I want to see both […]
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August 6, 2018
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#40 – National Soccer Camp
National Soccer Camps offer a channel for kids interested in soccer to pursue higher levels of competition, gain exposure to many coaches (often world class coaches), a chance to build unique memories, and to gain exposure on a much larger stage for those interested in college or professional soccer careers. This experience is not for […]
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July 30, 2018
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#39 – Measuring Performance
Measuring performance as an individual, as a team, of strategies, and as a function of improvement over time can add a lot of fun and utility to youth sports experiences. It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about a grassroots program or a competitive elite team, if development is part of the goal, then measurements can […]
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July 23, 2018
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#38 – Soccer Cleats The Basics
Choosing a “Boot”Don’t let the word “boot” raise an eyebrow! Soccer cleats are also called soccer “boots,” “cleats,” “football boots,” and even “soccer shoes.” These are all the same thing. I’ll use them interchangeably in this article. For newer parents, having a lot of names for the same thing creates only the first bit of […]
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