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

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. Continue Reading

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

I want to do better. Continue Reading

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

Why is it important for players to train on their own outside of practice?

Here, US Soccer looks at this need and some of the ways US MNT players accomplished that when they were younger. Continue Reading

Take a look at the video below from US Soccer. Continue Reading

There is an old adage that “speed kills”.

No doubt every soccer coach would benefit from faster players, but how can something like speed that is widely considered a natural gift be coached? Continue Reading

What are some exercises I can do at home to help improve my speed? Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

I play defender, and I have tryouts next week. Can you give me some drills/tips for my position that I can do without a lot of help or equipment?

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