By: Nicholas Spiller on August 7th, 2012 | Tags:
coaching,
conditioning,
Youth Soccer
Nobody likes conditioning practice. It is boring, and it is grueling. But in many cases it can be vitally important. Games are often won or lost in the dying moments of the match, and that slight difference of fitness level can often be the determining factor of deciding a victor. …
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By: Nicholas Spiller on August 3rd, 2012 | Tags:
coaching,
referees,
Youth Soccer
For all of soccer’s beauty and fun, many games can be won or lost not on the merits of the players, but on a poor call by a referee. Growing up I can recall numerous occasions where my team or a friend’s team was beaten, and the overwhelming belief was …
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By: Nicholas Spiller on July 31st, 2012 | Tags:
2012 Olympics,
American Soccer,
Youth Soccer
The Olympics is one of the finest moments of the sporting world. Often lost amid the traditional swimming and track events, there is also a soccer tournament occurring. Watching these soccer games provides a wonderful way to inspire a youngster to want to compete in the sport. As the Men’s …
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