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As High School Coaches

Soccer coach holding a clipboard with an attacking transition drill diagram

 Fundamental Rules/Guidelines for High School Coaches are __________________________________________________________________________________ Teach and instruct students in the rules, fundamentals, regulations of the sport Shaping their character, discipline, and skills. To encourage positive growth and develop sportsmanship, team spirit, character, discipline ,leadership and perseverance. Helping them and motivate them to reach personal and team goals,  Coaching a sport in one’s high […]

Manage your Time as a soccer player

Soccer player arranging books beside a clock and soccer ball on a field

Managing your time as soccer players An essential part of a soccer players development is — how to best use/manage/develop one’s time: academically, athletically, socially, spiritually and maintain a healthy lifestyle. You are fortunate in that in soccer you have learned not to waste your time in practice and make every moment count towards improving a […]

GROWTH MINDSET in Soccer

GROWTH MINDSET in Soccer Unlocking your full potential by understanding that you have two possible mindsets: a growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset. One must have a growth mindset to have the courage to discover your God given gifts and talents and develop them.      “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, ‘I’m possible.’”                    – Audrey Hepburn […]

“Pay for Play”

The Controversial “Pay for Play”   I was asked to provide my opinion/input on “Pay for Play” for a discussion at  the United Soccer Coaches convention, focusing the discussion on how to adjust or improve the “Pay for Play” situation in the USA. Once I started exploring the subject, and drawing on my personal experiences I […]