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Far too often it is seen that the team awarded a free kick in a wide position in the range of 20 to 35 yards from the goal line simply loft the ball into the penalty area and usually toward the far post. ...Read More
Much like a teacher, a coach needs to find fun and engaging ways to help players learn about the game. This document features a list of common mistakes coaches make that hurt the effectiveness of the teaching process and leave players in the dark. ...Read More
All goalkeepers are the last line of defense. The great ones are also the first line of attack. When the ball is in their hands, they think like a super midfield player, taking advantage of any opportunity to initiate an attack. ...Read More
This is a program run by the local soccer club to foster the development of ball skills for players’ 7 to 10 years old. FOOTWORKS is open to any and all players and participation as a “team” is discouraged. ...Read More
Injuries are an unfortunate part of being physically active. How many of you think of nutrition when it comes to injuries?! ...Read More
Every coach’s nightmare: seven substitutes sitting on the bench. OR NO ONE! Too many or too few. The Laws of the Game originally prohibited substitutions- the USA playing in the first World Cup in 1930 had a player break his leg in a game and was forced to play shorthanded. ...Read More