Soccer Camp Review: Manchester United Soccer Schools (“MUSS”)
We made the trip over the pond and took our 11-year-old to Manchester United Soccer School. This is a 6 day camp. The location of the boys camp was Denstone College – a Boarding School south of...
View ArticleHeading and Brain Damage in News Again
If you have read this blog for any amount of time, you will note that I repost or link to articles discussing the issue with heading in youth soccer. Many “head trauma” articles as they relate to...
View ArticleUS Youth Soccer and US Club Reach Concussion Settlement – Heading Restricted
I can hear it now … blame the lawyers. Well, I am one and I applaud the efforts made to affect change. I have posted many articles and links on this blog regarding the issue of repetitive heading for...
View ArticleSebastian Giraldo: Behaviors of Elite Soccer Players
Another great article submitted by Sebastian Giraldo. He has contributed several others before. Thanks Sebastian! Making it in soccer is difficult. Training programs and players have improved...
View ArticleCoerver Coaching: Review of Youth Diploma I Course
I attended the Coerver Youth Diploma Course in Arizona June 2015. Charlie Cook was the instructor. The same Charlie Cook who played for Chelsea and several other professional organizations. What a...
View ArticleSummer Camp Special – Should You Spend the $$$?
This is my annual take on summer soccer camps. I have spent tens of thousands of dollars on camps through the year – from England to Dynamo to local colleges to UT to LSU to Challenger. I have 5 kids...
View ArticleHow do I help my kid get better at soccer?
I have been coaching soccer for over a decade. During that time, I have also been raising 5 kids. All of them play soccer, some at very high levels. I think one question I get a lot from parents of...
View Article12 Years In – The Most Important Question I Ever Ask A Player
OK, so those here know I am a lawyer. And, as a lawyer, I am actually a trial lawyer – the ones that go to court, object, cross examine, etc. I love a good question. One thing I loved about the...
View ArticleTraining Session: Player Development Model from Lake City Hawks Guest Carl
I was reviewing my old posts on this site and stumbled across a great reply that we received from an ex-professional player. His name is Carl from Seattle. He included a session broken down by minute...
View ArticleWhy You Should Have 2 Center-Mids in Small Sided Formations (9v9)
Our league (United Soccer Club) transitioned from 8v8 to 9v9 this year. In any event, in any league you play, you will encounter variations of small-sided games. As you balance development versus...
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