Pirlo: One of the great playmakers

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

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

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

While international players like Cristiano Ronaldo continue to dazzle fans and opponents alike with their spectacular moves, it seems to me that these have become increasingly overlooked here in the U.S.

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The Keeper Toss and Save is a practice game and warm-up that will help goal keepers improve their recovery speed after saving a shot.

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Head / Hands is a game that the kids love that trains heading and awareness.  Continue Reading

Many years ago, when I studied Kung-Fu, my instructor told me, “It’s ok to have a strong side, but not to have a weak side.” I believe this same principle applies to soccer as well. Continue Reading

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Red Light – Green Light is a great game to help younger players practice dribbling while having fun at the same time. It also encourages players to keep the ball close to them and under control while dribbling. Continue Reading

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.  Continue Reading