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Soccer Team Workout!
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By Darren Pitfield
Development of the comprehensive Technical and Fitness Soccer Workout
It is well documented that to establish yourself as a successful high level soccer (football) player requires 1,000,000′s of touches on the ball. As coaches we attempt to force soccer drills and games during training and practice sessions to make up for the lack of touches performed by players elsewhere. As a coach I became frustrated with this problem and tried to look at the big picture. Especially in the US players rely largely on their training sessions only, assuming their coach can give them some magic formula to developing good touch in 2-3 hrs a week. Realistically this is not possible and I looked for ways to produce technically sound players within the time constraints given to me. The concept of a professional personal soccer workout was born.
The solution I came up with was that the players needed to be pushed somehow outside of soccer practice and ‘guided’ into training themselves to make up for the huge deficiency in touches. With the experience of thousands of soccer drills I had seen I put together a series of small personal soccer drills that players could perform at home. This can be adjusted based on the topic you want the player to focus on (Technical, Fitness, etc). Try implementing a soccer workout program for your players and team. It will enable your players to get the touch and technique they need without you have to spend valuable training time working on it. Freeing you to do tactical and more team related training sessions.
I recommend two sources for further reading on soccer workout routines:
http://www.socceragent.net/soccer-workout-routine.html
More advanced coaching information:
http://www.professionalsoccercoaching.com
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Pozzy Tivv – motivational cartoon soccer strip!
Posted by: | CommentsHere’s a cartoon strip I drew years and years ago…(I reckon about ten years – I found it on an old Zip cartridge!)
Don’t Be Lazy, Read About Soccer Motivation
Posted by: | CommentsDon’t Be Lazy, Read About Soccer Motivation
Can you tell me the number one reason soccer performance declines in certain players? The biggest and most common reason that affects soccer performance is soccer motivation or lack of it. Without motivation all soccer players will crumble under the various pressures and problems soccer manages to throw up.
Players are motivated by 2 methods. Motivating yourself or personal self-motivation is referred to as intrinsic while being motivated by outside forces such as coaches, team mates or fans is referred to as extrinsic. Generally speaking, motivation is guided by the hope of success and the fear of failure.
So why do so many talented and gifted players give up the game they love so much? They quit the game they love due to the lack of self belief and the lack of confidence. When you lack these two traits there is a good chance you also lack motivation.
All players dream of playing on the big stage but without motivation, all these players will not be prepared to put in the extra training and effort required to succeed. Time spent on the park and in the gym would diminish significantly. So how do we motivate soccer players?
The answer to the above question has no specific or correct answer. Also there is no specific method or perfect method to motivating players. Circumstance, level of professionalism and the individual require different levels of motivation.
The following are suggestions that will allow any coach to keep their team motivated. For starters, all coaches should encourage their players. Always encourage fun and hard work at training. This will keep your players returning to training and will also develop their skills while still having fun.
Always remain positive and enthusiastic. Your enthusiasm and positivity will eventually rub off on your team. Place more emphasis on the positive aspects of your team rather than the negative. Under no circumstance are you to yell at your players or embarrass them. Always offer help and suggestions on improvement in a positive and friendly manner. It’s important to build friendships with your players based on honesty and positivity.
Another great way to keep players motivated is by setting goals. Try developing short term and long term goals. Measure and record improvements and this will inevitably keep your players hungry for more self development. But remember to set small, achievable goals that will build confidence and self esteem.
Last but not least, the best way to keep your players motivated is by being supportive. Always respect your players and they will also return the favor. When players make mistakes remind them that the best players in the world make mistakes and that they shouldn’t worry. Remind them that we all make mistakes and through these mistakes they will eventually become better players.
All coaches should get to know all their players and speak to them as a team and on an individual basis. Praise their strengths and mention their weaknesses in an honest and friendly manner. Never use intimidation or fear as a tool to teach young players.If you follow the above suggestions I can guarantee you that your team will be motivated and keen to learn.
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Never say die!
Posted by: | CommentsThere I was listening to my team Chesterfield FC on the radio.(My lovely wife had set me up with a DIY job that I thought might take an hour and a half at most – so I couldn’t go to the game.)
With chances missed, a 0-0 draw seemed a destined disappointing result. Then in the 88 minute we were awarded a penalty! Brilliant! A win there to be taken in the last two minutes. But no, the keeper saves it! Three points gone down the pan. I’ll have to settle for one. Chesterfield had other ideas and pressed forward. Then two minutes into added time we SCORE! Wayde Small, who had earlier missed four good chances finished off a great move.
We’d stolen three points when I’d given up on them. Big mistake, these guys now play to the bitter end. So the motto here is NEVER SAY DIE! (Like I did.)
My DIY job was turning into a bit of a disaster – but my determination stepped in and I completed the job three hours later than expected. I could have easily said ‘stuff it’ but no, if my team can persevere then so can I. So me and my wife both sat down with a happy glow!
Taking Control of Your Confidence Before the Kick-off!
Posted by: | CommentsTaking Control of Your Confidence Before the Kick-off
Nothing is more important than the feeling of confidence before the start of the game. What is confidence? Confidence is the belief in your ability and it can include two areas: (1) a general belief in your ability to perform well and win the game; and (2) a task-specific belief in your ability to pass, run, tackle, and execute. How do football players develop confidence? Confidence comes from many sources and it varies from person to person. Most players get confidence from one or more of the following:
(1) past success,
(2) experience,
(3) performing well in the immediate past,
(4) other persons,
(5) practice, and
(6) having a good support team.
Here are some ideas to help you feel confident at the start of the game:
Believe in your skills. This is really the definition of confidence. If you believe in your football skills and physical talents, then it is said you have confidence. If you back yourself more than anyone on the field, then you have confidence. This comes from your belief in football skills, such as passing, running, tackling, blocking, etc.
Reinforce why you will succeed. I ask athletes to list the reasons to succeed—sort of a self-help exercise. Many athletes don’t give themselves enough credit for the successes and other skills that contribute to good play. Athletes sometimes overlooked their own mini successes. Other players disqualify positives in their career. What is your list for the reasons to succeed? It can be comprised of your ability, your team, past success, good coaches, practice, fitness, and many other areas that contribute to confidence.
Battle the doubt. Part of staying confident is battling your own internal doubt. No one is perfect and in times of adversity it’s tough not to have any doubts about winning. The first place to start it to identify any doubts you have had in the past and that are themes in your career such as “My team is not good enough to win.” The next step is to counter the doubt with statements that turns the situation around into an advantage such as: “I have the confidence that my team can is better than any team we play.”
You have to see it before you can achieve it. It’s so easy for kids to have big dreams about the future, but as adults that same ability gets beaten down by others. Keeping the dream alive means seeing and feeling success close in hand. To win at your sport, you have to see yourself win over and over again. With the vision, comes confidence that it is all possible.
Use the past to feel confident today. Most football players would say that past success and experience in playing is the number one source for confidence today. You can tape into your success in the past to help you feel confident today by replaying successful games, practices, conversations, and kudos from others. In today’s game, you might recall a successful play you had on a similar field or similar conditions.
Patience in a form of confidence. A patient player is a confident player. The challenge in football is to stay patience when thing are not going your way today. It’s easy to give in to internal doubt and criticism when you are not on top in your sport. But the better choice is to stay patient with results and wait for good things to happen. A patient football player says to himself that it might not be happening right now, but I know my play will take a turn for the better.
Article by Dr.Patrick Cohn PeakSports.com
Mission Accomplished!
Posted by: | CommentsEngland booked their place at next summer’s World Cup with an emphatic 5-1 dismissal of Croatia at Wembley Stadium.
Proud England captain John Terry said the way the Three Lions played against Croatia on Wednesday night will make them difficult to beat.
And the skipper believes that, after eight wins from eight games, Fabio Capello’s men are moving in the right direction.
“The manager stressed tonight to press them, and that is what we did,” said Terry.
“When we play like that, pressing opponents and working the ball, we’re a difficult opposition for any side.
“There was great pressing from the midfield lads and great attacking play from the front lads today.”
But he warned: “It’s taken us a year or so to get to this level, and we’ve still got a way to go to get to where we ultimately want to be. But we’re on the right track.”
“Since then there has been nothing but hard work, our confidence has gone up a million miles, and I think the way the team is playing and the way we played tonight typifies our campaign.
REMEMBER YOU DON”T GET ANYTHING WITHOUT HARD WORK!
Taken from….http://www.thefa.com
World Cup Qualifiers!
Posted by: | CommentsCome on England!
England have a chance to qualify for the World Cup Finals 2010 tonight – if they beat Croatia they’ll be through. Come On Eng-er-land.(Apologies to any Croatia fans tuning in!)
All change!
Posted by: | CommentsI’m changing Soccer Motivators to the blog format. So please keep coming back over the coming days to see a lot of new stuff.(And some of the old!)
Richard
Hello Soccer and Football fanatics!
Posted by: | CommentsWelcome to SOCCER MOTIVATORS – the home of motivational soccer cartoons (Or football cartoons as they’re known in the United Kingdom) and inspirational quotes for soccer players, football coaches, parents and anyone else who loves playing football and wants to improve their game.
Being fit and a talented soccer player is not enough nowadays, you’ve got to believe you’re good enough – ‘it’s all in the head’ as they say and that’s where the Soccer Motivators come in – The ‘I can do it’ positive attitude of the cartoon characters ‘Wina’, ‘Mog Tivata’ and the ‘Positive Posse’ will motivate and inspire youngsters (and oldies alike!) to keep going when the going gets tough. They will inspire and motivate you to carry on regardless when you’re feeling down, with funny encouraging soccer cartoons, football one liners, soccer quotes and affirmations.
All the football cartoons carry a non-malicious encouraging message/affirmation, which will stop you dead in your negative tracks and turn your thoughts back to positive. They will have you back on the road to success before you can say ‘I’m rubbish, I can’t do this!’
Whether you’re a budding Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, Michael Owen or Wayne Rooney, they will help you focus on your ultimate goals.They will encourage you to knuckle down and keep on keeping on even when you feel like packing it all in. How many kids pack a sport in after a few defeats? Well ‘Mog Tivata’(The Inspirational Cat) will not let you! He will coax you into picking yourself up, dusting yourself down and getting you started again, to build your resolve and to make you more determined.
I hope you enjoy Soccer Motivators and that some of the cartoons, cartoon strips, sports quotes, affirmations, give you that missing motivation to reach your dreams!
PS. Let me know if you become famous!!!
