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12 Questions To Ask When Selecting A Soccer Camp

In addition to helping develop your child’s skills and understanding of the game, soccer camps are extremely valuable for young players to develop socially.

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What Should I Eat Before A Game?

What should I eat before a game, and what else should I do so I can play my best and be focused?

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The Benefits of Jumping Rope For Soccer

One of the best training exercises for soccer and many other sports is something that many people enjoy doing for fun anyway, however, it has been largely under-utilized until recently. That exercise is jumping rope.

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Off-Season Training With Bob Bradley

If you want to impress your coach when team practices start up again in the fall, you’d better make good use of the summer.

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Practicing on Your Own: Wall Ball 1

Simply put, wall ball is practicing your soccer skills using a wall to stop the ball and to return the ball to you.

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Five Tips To Becoming An Expert Playmaker

Whenever you ask someone who their favorite player is, more often than not you’ll hear them talk about a striker or a playmaker.

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Misc, On Your Own, Passing, Tactical Skills, Technical Skills

Perform Well Under Pressure

Picture this: You’re playing in the championship game. The game is tied after extra time and it’s on to penalty kicks. You’re the 5th shooter for your team.

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Mental Skills, On Your Own

7 Questions Your Preseason Meeting Should Answer

Coaches should always have a preseason meeting with players, assistants, and parents present. A team’s preseason meeting is important for all involved.

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General Coaching

How Can I Improve On My Own?

I played my first soccer season this year, and I am in the 9th grade. I want to do better.

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Dribbling, Q&A, Shooting and Kicking, Strength, Technical Skills

Learn By Watching

A great way to learn to be a better player is to watch professionals and other more experienced players. 

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On Your Own, Tactical Skills, Technical Skills

Olympic Athletes’ Mental Skills

To reach the Olympic level in sports, an athlete must certainly be in top physical form. So what mental skills do Olympians need to possess? 

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Confidence, Focus, Mental Skills, Motivation

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