It is very important that the student athlete set their own goals as the season progresses, Ideally with the help and guidance from the coaches.(or their parents in earlier years ) Taking shared ownership of their development is important because it communicates the importance of taking action, over simply having a desire to develop. Promoting […]
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Author: Ed Weil
Soccer: Off the Ball Movement
The case for off- the- ball movement in a soccer match: – It’s essentially a creative process that is if repeated successfully over and over again, aids in maintaining ball control and game awareness I can remember when I first started coaching soccer, I often heard other coaches repeat many times, “If you’re standing still, […]
How to Score on the New Goal: Focus on D...
Note: Though this article focuses on youth soccer, these approaches apply to business teams, too. Whether you’re coaching aspiring young athletes, or a team of seasoned salespeople, The New Goal applies. Benefits of Stressing the Developmental Aspect in Coaching Youth Over the years that I’ve been coaching and administrating youth soccer programs, I have seen […]
Building Results Oriented Drills – Part
Note: Though this article focuses on youth soccer, these approaches apply to business teams, too. Whether you’re coaching aspiring young athletes, or a team of seasoned salespeople, The New Goal applies. Improving team play: Improve your team based upon the last game. When is the Ideal Teaching Moment? After a game, the players are the […]

