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Vince Lombardi inspirational quote!
Posted by: | Comments“It’s easy to have faith in yourself and discipline when you’re a winner. But if you want to be a winner you must have faith and discipline even when you’re not a winner.” – Vince Lombardi
Inspiring Soccer Quote!
Posted by: | Comments“If you’re not sure what to do with the ball, just pop it in the net and we’ll discuss your options afterwards.”- Bill Shankly
Soccer – 9 Reasons to Learn Freestyle Soccer
Posted by: | Comments9 Reasons to Learn Freestyle Soccer Written By Thiago De Carvalho
Ever thought about why you should learn freestyle soccer? Maybe here are a few reasons why…
Improve Your Ball Control
Imagine having the ability to go past players at will? It has been proven over the years that practising freestyle soccer can substantially improve your ball control. Just ask Ronaldinho.
Obtain Killer Reflexes
Many freestyle tricks involve speed and good eye co-ordination. The more difficult the tricks you perform the more speed and eye co-ordination you’ll require, so without a doubt you’ll obtain killer reflexes.
Increase Your Fitness Levels
Not a fan of long distance running? Freestyle soccer can be the ideal exercise for you because you spend most of the time moving on the same spot. This doesn’t mean you won’t get a good work out though, trying complicated tricks for long periods of time can certainly tire you out.
Impress Your Friends
If you’re the type of person who likes to put on a show, you’re going to love freestyle soccer. The more you practise your freestyle tricks the more you’ll be able to amaze your friends with a dazzling array of tricks on and off the field.
Unlock The Meanest Defence
Discover the key to unlocking the baddest and meanest defences on the planet. Who will be able to stop you from cutting holes when your skills are as sharp as razor blades. The tools that you’ll have at your disposal (once knowing how to freestyle) cannot be underestimated.
Score More Goals
Having difficulty creating goal scoring opportunity’s from long balls and sizzling crosses? Well, maybe it’s because you’re lacking the maneuverability to set yourself up in front of goal with a first time deft touch. Freestyle soccer can prepare you for any type of ball you receive, whether it’s high in the air or low on the ground.
Humiliate Your Opponents
Don’t think twice about wiping the floor with your opponents. Freestyle soccer skills will give you the power to annihilate your enemies when you feel it’s necessary.
Decide The Outcome
How would you like to be able to change the result of a soccer match in a matter of seconds, not only once but again and again? Practice your freestyle soccer moves daily and you’re guaranteed to produce moments of magic on the pitch.
Become A Star
When you become brilliant at freestyle soccer, make your own soccer video and post it on to websites like YouTube and Metacafe. One famous soccer performer (Tsatsulow) became a star by generating over 10 million views with his soccer video.
For more freestyle soccer tips you can always go to http://www.SoccerFreestyleVideos.com.
Written By Thiago De Carvalho
http://www.SoccerFreestyleVideos.com
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The Queen of Soccer – Mia Hamm Biography
Posted by: | CommentsThe Queen of Soccer – Mia Hamm Biography
By Niv Orlian
Women’s soccer never would have been the same if Mia Hamm hadn’t started up soccer when she was little. She had such an impact on women’s soccer that she is often thought to mean as much for it as Pele or Cruyff meant for men’s soccer. But before being a great soccer player and athlete that broke down almost every possible record at her level, Mia Hamm is a great person and I’d like you to meet the human behind the soccer god in this Mia Hamm biography.
If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering how and when did Mia Hamm start playing soccer and what events drove her to become a super star of women’s soccer. Mia Hamm’s childhood circled around sports and athleticism and as her brother recalled, she was faster and more athletic than most of the boys on the block, so she was able to play competitively with and against them.
After taking up youth soccer training at her school’s football team when she was only 12 years old, she learned the basics of soccer and started enjoying the sport more and more. Little did she know that three years later, when she was just 15, she would be called up for the United States national women’s soccer team, becoming the youngest player ever to play for her country at that level (one of her first broken records).
That was kind of a weird situation, since Mia Hamm was a soccer player for her national squad but didn’t have a fully professional playing contract with a club. But after seeing her performances, the North Carolina Tar Heels quickly signed her and they made quite a deal, since Mia Hamm stayed with the club for 4 seasons, scoring over 100 goals during her time here.
Probably one of Mia Hamm’s most important accomplishments is that she managed to bring women’s soccer to a level close to what men are playing. She is one of the two women named in Pele’s “List of 125 Best Soccer Players of All Times” and she is a symbol of women’s sports throughout the World.
She also holds two FIFA World Player of the Year awards, which she got in 2001 (the first year the trophy was given) and 2002. Unfortunately, she would have gotten a lot more of these awards, but with the World Player of the Year awards being granted for women when Mia Hamm was already nearing the end of her career, she didn’t really have a chance to widen her trophy room.
In numbers, Mia Hamm was the United States top goal scorer, with 158 goals in 275 matches, a remarkable record that will probably dust and rust before it is beaten. She scored more goals than any man or woman for her national team, although many soccer specialists will agree that the level of women’s soccer is still in an early grade and cannot be compared to men’s soccer yet.
She won the Women’s World Cup twice, in 1991 and 1999 and also put the US national team through a Gold Medal at the Olympic Games in 1996. All these titles, records and awards make Mia Hamm one of the most important players in women’s soccer and the fact that Pele considered to put her on the same list as legendary male players such as Maradona, Cruyff, Platini or Beckenbauer says a lot about the influence she had in the game.
Soccer Motivators – New blog Header?
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Soccer – Are you a Midfield Genius!?
Posted by: | CommentsMidfield Genius? Midfield General? Are you running the show for your team?
Midfield Genius soccer cartoon
Soccer Motivator Mug Design!
Posted by: | CommentsI drew up these Soccer Motivator mug designs a few years ago…They’ve been gathering cyber dust, so I thought I’d dig them out and let you have a look. Self-motivating slogan: I’M PLAYING OUT OF MY SKIN!
Click here if you’re interested in purchasing this soccer mug and click on the Motivational Soccer Mugs folder.
Great soccer/football quote!
Posted by: | CommentsI thought this quote by Patrice Evra after Manchester United had beaten Arsenal at their Emirates Stadium 3-1 hit home….”Arsenal are a side who play very attractive football. We do as well, with the difference that ours is devastating!”
PS. I’m neither an Arsenal or Man U fan – I just liked the quote!
Soccer – Tips for Mental Training!
Posted by: | CommentsTips for Mental Soccer TraininTips for Mental Soccer Training
By Joey Bilotta
It’s common knowledge that soccer is just as much a mental game as it is a physical game. Even if players have the best grasp of fundamentals and the best soccer training, it’s worth nothing if they crack under pressure, or if they have mental, emotional and lifestyle issues outside of soccer that mess with their head in-game.
Bouncing back from a poor performance or handling negative emotions is something that comes from having your head on right, not just practicing drills up and down the field. If you want to get ahead of the game, you should spend as much time training your mind as you do your body.
By learning to manage stress, anxiety and other psychological aspects of the game, you can excel faster than your peers who just focus on the mechanics of soccer. Here are a few soccer training tips to help you do just that.
Soccer tip #1: Visualize the ball
Sure, you kick the ball around every day. But do you imagine yourself doing it, or do you just do it? Even when you’re not on the field, use mental imagery to “practice” your soccer training. There are two ways you can do it: external visualization, where you imagine watching a movie of yourself playing soccer, or internal visualization, where you imagine playing as though you are actually doing it. This concept will help familiarize you with your task until you could do it half-asleep, with both hands tied behind your back.
Soccer tip #2: Relax, chill out, and calm down
Everybody gets nervous before something like a game or a performance. Unfortunately, anxiety can also muddle your thinking, which can cause you to make bad judgments on the field. If you’re alert, but relaxed, you can make decisions better and faster when you’re under pressure. Controlling your anxiety will go a long way to making you feel more confident in your game, because you’ll know that it won’t affect your performance. Take some time to relax before each game, and you’ll find yourself a lot less stressed.
Soccer tip #3: Focus on your goals
Having both short-term and long-term goals for your soccer training will motivate you and give you something to strive for. If things don’t seem to be improving and you don’t have any goals, it’s easy to get discouraged and consider quitting. The goals shouldn’t be impossible, but they should definitely challenge you and force you to step up your game. Challenging yourself is the only way to consistently improve.
Soccer tip #4: Concentrate, concentrate, concentrate
Yes, it’s easy to get distracted during a game. However, part of being a good player is overcoming that. Concentration drills can help you to improve your concentration and focus completely on the game. Not every drill works the same for everybody else. Some people are visual learners, some are audial learners. Find a drill or a pre-game ritual that works best for you.
By mastering your mental game, you can reduce your anxiety, overcome negative emotions, bounce back from a bad mistake, and make playing soccer a more enjoyable experience all around. The mental soccer training is just as important as the physical, so don’t neglect it. You may be surprised at how you improve.
Joey Bilotta is the vice president of EduKick, a cultural immersion soccer training program. Every EduKick soccer training program puts an emphasis on sports psychology to help their players get the most out of their camps. For more information on EduKick programs and how a top-notch mental game can help you, visit http://www.EduKick.com today.
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