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Posted: Sun Feb 17th, 2008 01:19 am |
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| Had the same problem too with my older son and now again with my younger son as well as with a few players on my U9 team. I simply have this conversation with them. I tell them I understand at school and at home they have to share and be nice to other kids. (This is what we as parents teach our kids, Not to push or "be rude" or share) I continue with, When you step onto the soccer pitch that all goes away! I want you to be the biggest, baddest kid out there. Like a bear or lion and the other players have their favorite toy or xbox(whatever). Do you want them to take your stuff? That ball is yours, they are trying to take it from you. What are you going to do? This conversation turned a VERY timid and shy kid into a aggressive player who doesn't back down from more skilled or bigger players. It also helped my son become a leading scorer. I also add that I am happy if they try and fail (challenging another player, trying a move, taking a shot on goal ect) but it makes me upset when they don't even try, because I believe they have it in them to do great things, they just have to not be afraid to fail. Once they get over the "what if I fail" mindset there is a BIG difference in them.
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Posted: Wed Jul 16th, 2008 10:24 pm |
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I am wondering about the pros and cons of double session training. My daughter's team is meeting for 1 1/2 hours for exercises and running in the AM and 2 hours of skills training and scrimmage in the PM. She's always seems tired and is cautious about doing anything that would make her too tired for the PM session. She is a very athletic girl and is not easily worn out. Is this excessive or good for them?
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soccertr
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Posted: Wed Jul 23rd, 2008 01:10 am |
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b.reknas wrote: I am wondering about the pros and cons of double session training. My daughter's team is meeting for 1 1/2 hours for exercises and running in the AM and 2 hours of skills training and scrimmage in the PM. She's always seems tired and is cautious about doing anything that would make her too tired for the PM session. She is a very athletic girl and is not easily worn out. Is this excessive or good for them?
Need to know the age before giving suggestions.
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Posted: Thu Aug 21st, 2008 01:36 am |
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My eleven year old daughter is on a premier team here in PA, mostly for her keeper abilities. However, she is getting worried that her kick is too weak and is letting this get to her. She is on the small side and was never taught how to kick the ball.
We just ordered this video and hope, with some hard work, that she will improve her kick and regain her confidence!
A question I had: Does this video address the proper way to punt a ball? She would love to improve that skill as well. If it does not, does anyone have any suggestions??
Thanks
MKAT4
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coachv
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Posted: Thu Aug 21st, 2008 01:45 am |
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Hi MKAT4,
Yes the video will help her with her kicks. When you watch it, make sure she watches the section on the line drill. We show that applying force AFTER the ball has left doesn't improve distance. That will help her greatly. Most keepers simply load large and release all the force AT the ball.
Punting is not covered in this video. We will be posting a tip of the week soon that does address this issue.
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Posted: Thu Oct 9th, 2008 03:40 am |
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Had this on new topic , sorry.
Have 9 yo playing on a select soccer team. His skills are becoming quite good but the play does not reflect it. He hesitates to engage,waits on the ball, and when playing keeper sits on the goal line and waits for them to come to him. How do I instill the confidence in him to play forward instead of passively? Or is it just a matter of waiting for more maturity?
Does anyone who has watched many kids develop have an idea? More 1 on 1 ? more skill drill? stay the course and wait for him? Get firm, or never do that? I did read the other post about rudeness and favorite toys will start with that. Right now I can't even get him to play @ full speed. He runs at about 75% and I don't know why.
I'm all ears
PS Coach V how is the new video coming..can't wait to see it
Last edited on Thu Oct 9th, 2008 03:48 am by meddlingmentor
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