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  • Soccer- The Foundations Of Soccer
    By: Thomas K | - 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 opposing goal. The requirements of the game are simple, two goals, a ball and legs that bend at the knees. What better way to have fun.

    For those that want to pursue a career in soccer will definitely need to master other aspects of the ...

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  • Soccer Training Tips- Get The Following Right And You're Laughing
    By: Thomas K | - 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. Only through repetitive training drills and practice can you escalate your game to the next level.

    Most players that attend training do so blindly. They attend only to make up the numbers and simply go through the motions ...

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  • Kids Soccer-what Age Should My Child Play Competitive Soccer?
    By: Thomas K | - 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 competitive soccer is a better question.

    Your son has just been injured on the field by a bigger and stronger player. How do you react? Do you run on the field protesting or do you start to yell abuse at the player. The question is this; yo ...

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  • Soccer Coaching Tips: Uncover The Magic Behind A Winning Soccer Team
    By: Andre Botelho | - Have you ever imagined how a handful of secret youth soccer coaching tips can help you build a great soccer team The answer is most likely No because you think that it takes years of practice and experience to become a good coach. In this article, we share some important kids soccer drills that will put the kids on a winning track.

    The game of soccer demands great deal of planning, expertise, and athleticism. It is your duty to help the kids realize that. At the beginning, keep it s ...

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  • Soccer Coaching Tips-5 Steps To Better Coaching
    By: Thomas K | - 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 that can help you stay ahead of the game.

    Role model

    Young kids these days are in need of a good role model. Before you coach any youth team make sure that you are willing to become a role model for these kids. Remember t ...

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  • The Benefits Of Soccer Drills Are Enormous If Done Correctly
    By: Thomas K | - 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 stage.

    Soccer drills are a great way to improve your playing ability and will also ensure you maintain a certain level of fitness. Specific soccer drills also allow the required muscles to develop and strengthen.

    The b ...

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  • Soccer-who Wants To Be The Next Millionaire?
    By: Thomas K | - 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 the days when you graced the green pastures.

    The modern game of soccer has changed the way we view the sport as fans. Players these days are worshiped from every corner around the world and some are even more popular than their local ...

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  • Soccer Nutrition
    By: Thomas K | - 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 soccer nutrition. Every soccer player should also incorporate a balanced diet into his daily life.

    1-Proteins

    Proteins are said to be those nutrients that set the foundation for a healthy body and a strong bone s ...

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  • Soccer Parents Listen Up
    By: Thomas K | - 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 okay, but in order to ensure that there are no obstacles in the way, soccer coaches should know how to deal with the parents.

    A majority of soccer parents support their kids and do not go against the wishes of the coach, but every ...

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  • Soccer Parents-are You The Best Coach In The World?
    By: Thomas K | - It is very important for a soccer coach to deal with soccer parents in the correct manner. Parents like to stay on the field and watch the game and keep giving their kids something to drink during the breaks.

    Soccer coaches should speak to the parents and the kids before the session commences so that certain rules, regulations are expectations are made clear. Certain youth soccer leagues ask the parents to go through these rules in writing and leave their signature at the end of th ...

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  • Kids Soccer-the Benefits Of Soccer
    By: Thomas K | - There are a number of benefits associated with kids soccer. Those children who take part in team sports are strong, both physically and mentally. These benefits help them in the long run and make them better people. It teaches them how to deal with anxiety, how to compete and how to reach their potential.

    That being said, kids soccer also allows children to understand that the world does not revolve around them. A majority of children grow up in a sheltered environment where they a ...

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  • Kids Soccer- The Beauty Of Soccer
    By: Thomas K | - It goes without saying that every sport offers its own social, emotional and physical benefits. However, soccer is considered to be the most demanding sport and helps children develop balanced personalities, help them interact with people their own age and show them that exercise can be fun and does not have to be a task.

    The best part about soccer is that it is not difficult to learn and any child can perfect the moves in a short period of time. All the child needs to know is how ...

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  • Kids Soccer-will Your Child Quit?
    By: Thomas K | - Training kids is very different from coaching players who are in college or high school. While the latter are quite motivated and know exactly what they want, the former bunch can be quite unruly and overtly hyper.

    However, if you make use of the following methods, there is no way that these kids will not grow up to be exceptional players. While coaching kids soccer, keep in mind that they are mostly in it to have fun and to not push them too hard. If you do so, they will want to q ...

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  • Kids Soccer-can You Afford Not To Play Soccer?
    By: Thomas K | - Kid's soccer has exploded onto the sporting scene and the numbers participating in the sport has increased exponentially. Many of the other ball codes are left scratching their head. How do you compete against the beautiful world game?

    It might be fair to say that you can't. Inflated pay packets, rock star lifestyles and beautiful women come hand in hand with soccer. But you might question the motives of the young players participating in the game. Surely these kids are not playing ...

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  • Soccer Training Tips-attention All Soccer Coaches Involved In Kids Soccer
    By: Thomas K | -

    Coaching Kids soccer is not the same as coaching full time professionals. For starters, your kids are not as motivated or driven as the adult players. Also their attention span is significantly smaller and the likelihood of them playing up is quite significant.

    If you're coaching kid's soccer you should ask yourself why these kids attend training and take part in soccer. The most common response is that soccer is fun. So your first task as a coach is to provide trainin ...

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  • Soccer Psychology-the Difference Between Winning And Losing
    By: Thomas K | -

    In today's game of soccer most would argue that the most important person in a team is the coach. But a new position has arisen from the depths of the grandstand and his importance has significantly increased. Can you guess who it is?

    Big clubs all over the world are employing Sports psychologists for help and some have even put them on as full time staff. Sports psychology has become the next boom industry as clubs and coaches have discovered the power of soccer psych ...

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  • Soccer For Kids : Have Fun And Get Healthy At The Same Time
    By: Mark Walters | - All parents want their children to learn the social skills required to survive in today's society. Discipline, respect, determination and confidence are just some of the attributes that they want their children to have. Every parent also wants his or her children to grow up healthy and fit.

    So, what's the answer? Soccer! Soccer is perfect for developing social skills, having fun and staying fit. Children and teenagers literally love it!

    What's that? You don't know ...

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  • Soccer Psychology-the Difference Between Winning And Losing
    By: Thomas K | -

    In today's game of soccer most would argue that the most important person in a team is the coach. But a new position has arisen from the depths of the grandstand and his importance has significantly increased. Can you guess who it is?

    Big clubs all over the world are employing Sports psychologists for help and some have even put them on as full time staff. Sports psychology has become the next boom industry as clubs and coaches have discovered the power of soccer psych ...

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  • Soccer-don't Be Lazy, Read About Soccer Motivation
    By: Thomas K | - Can you tell me the number one reason soccer performance declines in certain players? The biggest and most common reason that affects soccer performance is soccer motivation or lack of it. Without motivation all soccer players will crumble under the various pressures and problems soccer manages to throw up.

    Players are motivated by 2 methods. Motivating yourself or personal self-motivation is referred to as intrinsic while being motivated by outside forces such as coaches, team mate ...

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  • Basic Soccer Drills That Can Produce Superstars
    By: Thomas K | - Before you can begin teaching kids more complicated elements of game play and soccer, it is important to first teach them the basic skills so that they can get a feel for the game. If you're a kid's soccer coach, then it is your job to make sure that your players get off on the right foot, by learning the essential skills that are so important in this game. Below you will find some information on the basic skills that should be taught to every child.

    Teaching Them to Dribble and Sho ...

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  • The Benefits Of Kids Soccer Drills
    By: Thomas K | - Soccer drills play a key part in teaching children how to play the game of soccer. However, many people do not fully grasp the wide range of benefits of kid's soccer drills that are provided to the players who practice them. As a coach, it is important to remember the many different advantages that these drills provide, and make them an essential part of every practice. This information will provide you with insight into the main advantages that these drills provide.

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  • Quick And Easy Soccer Training Tips
    By: Thomas K | -

    Soccer training tips can help you to become a better player regardless of how old you are. It is important to be open to new experiences and trying new moves in order to improve as a player. Even professional players get advice and tips from others every once in a while. Being open to tips like the ones found below can help you learn more from someone else in a few minutes then you could learn by yourself over the course of a few years.

    Communicate Well

    Le ...

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  • Soccer- The Truth About Kids Soccer
    By: Thomas K | -

    Lets get one thing straight from the start. Half the kids around the world play soccer because it's fun. The other half are forced to play by their parents. Statistics shows that over 80% of children playing soccer will quit the game before they become a teenager. So why are so many kids quitting the game they supposedly love? Is the world game in trouble?

    The world game is not in trouble, far from it. More kids play soccer all over the world than any other sport. So w ...

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  • Don't Coach Kids Soccer Unless You Read This
    By: Thomas K | - Kid's soccer cannot be compared to competitive soccer. Coaches must be able to make this distinction and adopt their training sessions and routines accordingly. Coaches that are involved with kids should base their training on fun.

    Kids Soccer Should be Fun

    Young kids play soccer because it's fun. As a coach it's your duty to provide a platform or a training session where the kids can enjoy themselves and inevitably have fun. Treat the young players as kids and not as a ...

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  • Kids Soccer Drills For Successful Training
    By: Thomas K | - Kids soccer drills are an important part of building a successful team. Remember that no matter what drill you're using to train your team, it's important to instill a sense of accomplishment and value to the team by giving them a taste of success every time they do a drill. Three popular and effective drills for kids soccer are the Cone Dribbling Race, the Kickball drills and Speed Passing.

    Cone Dribbling Race

    As the name suggests, the goal of the game is to dribble pa ...

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  • Coaching Youth Soccer- The Unwritten Rules Of A Soccer Coach
    By: Thomas K | - Whether you're coaching the local club or you've been assigned to an up market soccer academy, the rules of engagement are the same. As a soccer coach your duty is to provide a safe working platform where the kids can learn the fundamentals of the game.

    Always be organized and punctual. Having the training sessions set up before the kids arrive is a big plus. Kids ultimately become disruptive and start to fool around when they are bored and waiting around. Being prepared also shows ...

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  • Soccer-do You Know Soccer's Little Secret?
    By: Thomas K | - Soccer, also known as football in some parts of the world is one of the most demanding sports in the world. Don't let the simplicity of the game fool you.

    A player is required to jog, sprint, twist, turn, jump and at times run backwards. The leg muscles must be primed for the ninety minutes of action.

    Fitness and physical conditioning play a big part in your overall soccer performance. What about nutrition? Do you think nutrition is directly proportional to your perform ...

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  • The Health Benefits Of Kids Soccer
    By: Thomas K | - Soccer is the most popular sport in the world and has literally become a mass phenomenon. The game of soccer involves two teams of eleven players, a referee, a ball and two goals. The objective of the game is to put the ball in the old onion bag using your feet or your head. The only player allowed to touch the ball with the hands is the goal keeper.

    Soccer also known as football in Europe is a great outdoor activity for kids. The continuous nature of the game makes it great for fit ...

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  • Kids Soccer-the Importance Of Soccer Skills
    By: Thomas K | - Kids Soccer has exploded onto the scene and has become a mass phenomenon. More Kids play soccer than any other sport in the world. The attraction is quite simple; Soccer is fun and easy to play when compared with all the other sports.

    Soccer requires a player to learn certain skills. Skills such as kicking, ball control, dribbling, heading and tackling take a minute to learn but a life time to master. So how does a child or a player acquire these skills I hear you ask?

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  • Kids Soccer- Working With Soccer Parents
    By: Thomas K | - Soccer for kids should be all about fun and learning. In order for a team to be successful it must be able to control the parents on the sidelines. Most parents involved in Kids soccer are very supportive and caring and want only the best for their children. Every once in a while you come across a parent who causes a season of trouble and irritation.

    For a team or club to be successful it is important to have teamwork. This teamwork shouldn't be limited to just the players and shoul ...

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  • The Benefits Of Kids Soccer
    By: Thomas K | - The number of kids playing soccer these days has overshadowed any other sport in the world. Why has soccer become so popular amongst the kids?

    Kids are drawn to soccer because of its simplicity. The game is easy to learn and only requires a round ball and two legs that bend at the knees. The game of soccer opens its arms to everyone. It does not discriminate against religion, social background or race. It provides entertainment for the rich and the poor. It also doesn't segregate th ...

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  • Soccer Nutrition-avoiding The Energy Slump
    By: Thomas K | - Have you ever experienced an energy slump during heavy activity? If you follow proper pregame soccer nutrition, you can avoid the slump and its other symptoms.

    Usually the cause of low energy during a soccer match or practice, is a low level of glucose in your blood. This can also cause you to experience nausea, and a light headed feeling. If you've never experienced these symptoms, I'm sure you've watched other players, both children and adults, who have.

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  • Custom Made Soccer Uniforms And Jerseys
    By: webmaster socceruniform | - So many online sites offers you custom made soccer uniforms. You can customize your soccer uniforms as per your specifications including soccer jerseys, club soccer uniform, coach soccer uniforms, referee soccer uniform, youth soccer uniform, kids soccer uniform, women soccer uniform, soccer shirts, soccer shorts etc.

    Each soccer team has its own visual identity, and the appearance of their logos and jerseys are one of the most exciting areas of graphic design. And it is no surprise ...

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  • Soccer-new Soccer Parents Listen Up
    By: Thomas K | - In a another article, we talked about the soccer positions that soccer parents should understand. In this article, we will discuss the soccer field. A regulation size field is 100 yards long, and 60 yards wide. The same length as an American Football field, but slightly wider. Indoor soccer fields vary greatly in size, the field areas we will discuss below remain consistent.

    We will start in the center of the field. In the middle of the field is the Center Circle. The ce ...

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  • Ideas For Youth Soccer Training
    By: Thomas K | - Are you a new coach? Trying to come up with some ideas for your youth soccer practice?

    There are many soccer drills that can be used in your youth soccer practice sessions. By planning a few drills you'll use in every practice, you can gain consistency, and improve the efficiency of your practice time.

    One drill I like to use every youth soccer practice is to setup a short course with cones, then have each of my players zig-zag through the course, controlling the ba ...

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  • Coaching Youth Soccer-a Parents Challenge
    By: Thomas K | - Your son or daughter just came home from school holding that wonderful form to sign up for youth soccer. There on the bottom is that wonderful question, "Would you like to help, by being a Coach or Assistant Coach?" Come on, check that box. You know it could be fun. Coaching youth soccer often falls squarely on the shoulders of parents, who many times have never played the game. Are you up for the challenge?

    Soccer has gained a lot of popularity as a youth sport, due to li ...

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  • How To Motivate Kids And The Importance And Benefits Of Motivation In Kids Soccer
    By: Thomas K | - Kids love to be active and are usually full of energy. Their natural instinct is to run around and explore all opportunities for having fun. However, as kids get older they are challenged to remain active. Increasing demands from School, technology and the emergence of junk food have restricted the amounts of time kids can dedicate to being active.

    As parents, its your duty to allow all outdoor and physical activities. Its not only your duty but your responsibility to provide the ne ...

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  • Soccer Drills For Kids And Energizing A Lazy Team
    By: Thomas K | -

    Soccer drills are the backbone of all training sessions. If the soccer drills are not suitable for your players then your training methods cannot be effective. Kids exposed to hard or advanced training drills will inevitably lose interest and motivation. Also the enjoyment levels and fun will diminish creating a platform of self doubt that will lead to most players quitting the game.

    When confronted with a lazy team or disruptive players, the best solution is often ove ...

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  • Coaching Youth Soccer Is Not Always About Soccer-be Careful What You Volunteer For
    By: Thomas K | - So you've decided to volunteer to coach the local junior soccer team. Coaching seems easy enough, how hard could it be you question yourself. For starters, if you've had no experience playing the game of soccer you will find it difficult. That's not to say you can't do it, but it will be an uphill battle. If you have no passion for the game, then you might want to take a step back and really think about why you are coaching a soccer team.

    As a youth coach it is your duty to develop ...

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  • Soccer Tips-give Me 5 Minutes And I'll Give You 6 Tips That Will Change Your Game
    By: Thomas K | - 1. Fun- Most people play Soccer because it's a good way to stay fit and active. Whether you're a professional or an amateur make sure that you are having fun. When you're enjoying your soccer experience this will inevitable create a platform that will allow you to learn the fundamentals of the game.

    2. Practice makes perfect- The more you train the better you will become. Through continuous repetition you will be able to master the game. This will allow you to become confident in yo ...

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  • Kids Soccer, Glycogen And The Importance Of Soccer Nutrition
    By: Thomas K | - Over the years Kids Soccer has exploded onto the sporting arena. More kids play soccer than any other sport in the world. As coaches and parents a lot of emphasis is placed on training methods and fitness. Without a shadow of a doubt theses areas are important, but the most important aspect of the game, nutrition is overlooked.

    Just a quick question before I dive into the importance of Nutrition. Would you drive your car when it was about to run out of petrol? A safe bet would be no ...

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  • Kids Soccer Training Tips
    By: Thomas K | -

    Kids soccer training is different than training high school or college students. Instead of getting a bunch of motivated sports players, you often start off with quite an unruly bunch. Yet with proper training, you can turn these kids into amazing soccer players. How do you do this? By keeping it fun, by building a great soccer culture and by instilling a sense of value in your players.

    Keep it Fun

    Remember that for kids, the only motivation for playing is ...

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  • How To Win Kids Soccer Games
    By: Thomas K | -

    There's nothing quite like the feeling of watching your kids win a soccer game. Kids soccer games are fun and competitive and everyone wants to win. What's the difference between a winning team and a losing team? It often comes down to three things: A solid team, a good plan and great preparation. If you have these three things, then you'll be starting your game on a very solid foundation.

    Start with a Winning Team

    It goes without saying that having a grea ...

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  • Coaching Kids Soccer-how To Build A Winning Team
    By: Thomas K | -

    Coaching kids soccer is a different animal than coaching an adult soccer team. There are a variety of different concerns to look out for. With kids soccer, the intent isn't just to build a winning team, but to also build a great team spirit, make sure your players are having fun as well as bonding with other team members. Key skills of a good coach include team building skills, progressive training drills and positive reinforcement.

    Help Kids Build Social Skills
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  • 3 Kids Soccer Drills For Successful Training
    By: Thomas K | -

    Kids soccer drills are an important part of building a successful team. Remember that no matter what drill you're using to train your team, it's important to instill a sense of accomplishment and value to the team by giving them a taste of success every time they do a drill. Three popular and effective drills for kids soccer are the Cone Dribbling Race, the Kikball drills and Speed Passing.

    Cone Dribbling Race

    As the name suggests, the goal of the game is ...

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  • Soccer-don't Be The Reason Why Your Players Quit The Game
    By: Thomas K | -

    Soccer has become a mass phenomenon. It's not surprising to see kids as young as five years old participating in the game. When young kids play soccer its always about fun and meeting new friends. So what changes, as they grow older?

    To be honest, the kids don't change at all. They may be a little older but they still play soccer because it's fun. Then you might ask why do so many youth players quit the game before they become teenagers?

    With every new sea ...

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  • How To Coach Youth Soccer
    By: Thomas K | - If you ever dreamt about coaching or if you're planning to coach youth soccer, the basic requirement for a good coach is patience and an understanding of the basic fundamentals of Soccer. You cannot coach the game of soccer if you don't understand the basics yourself. Having played the game is not enough because a good soccer player doesn't necessary mean that you will be a good coach.

    When coaching youth soccer the main objective shouldn't be winning or losing. Young children playi ...

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  • The 5 Requirements Of Coaching Kids Soccer
    By: Thomas Karapatsos | - 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 that can help you stay ahead of the game.

    Role model

    Young kids these days are in need of a good role model. Before you coach any youth team make sure that you are willing to become a role model for these kids. Rememb ...

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  • Kids Soccer- Glycogen And The Importance Of Soccer Nutrition
    By: Gen Wright | - Over the years Kids Soccer has exploded onto the sporting arena. More kids play soccer than any other sport in the world. As coaches and parents a lot of emphasis is placed on training methods and fitness. Without a shadow of a doubt theses areas are important, but the most important aspect of the game, nutrition is overlooked.

    Just a quick question before I dive into the importance of Nutrition. Would you drive your car when it was about to run out of petrol? A safe bet would be ...

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  • Soccer Training Tips - Attention All Soccer Coaches Involved In Kids Soccer
    By: Gen Wright | - Coaching Kids soccer is not the same as coaching full time professionals. For starters, your kids are not as motivated or driven as the adult players. Also their attention span is significantly smaller and the likelihood of them playing up is quite significant.

    If you're coaching kid's soccer you should ask yourself why these kids attend training and take part in soccer. The most common response is that soccer is fun. So your first task as a coach is to provide training sessions t ...

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