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Hi Coach, Do you have any tips for being a better defensive midfielder?
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How Orlando City FC Keeps Soccer Training Fun – Practice Game
Even adults need to have fun while they’re training. Orlando City FC’s soccer volleyball challenge accomplishes that while still keeping the practice competitive and allowing players to practice their soccer skills.
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Learn Brazilian Agility and Ball Control
This drill that I found while browsing YouTube is a good drill for agility, first touch receiving, and it looks to be very good for conditioning as well.
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Making Use of Ankle Weights in Soccer
As a coach, I can see how a “smart” athlete might see the value in ankle weights. Among other things, they are small, inexpensive, easy to find, portable, and they’ve been around for years.
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How You Can Eat Healthy During Thanksgiving
Planning your Thanksgiving menu? Here are some tips from Athletic Muscle Building on staying healthy during the feast.
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Bob Bradley’s Off-Season Training Plan
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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What Are The Benefits of Jumping Rope For Soccer?
Why Should Soccer Players Jump Rope? Jumping rope improves balance, coordination, agility, and overall speed.
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The Importance of Core Strength in Soccer
What is my “core”, why is it important in soccer, and what are some exercises I can do for it?
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Shuttle Runs – Conditioning
Shuttle Runs are an excellent conditioning exercise. They are best when used for pre-season and off-season conditioning or if soccer skills are incorporated.
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Side Lunges – Conditioning
As we previously explained, walking lunges are a great exercise that incorporates both dynamic stretching and strength training into one.
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