Let us think back to childhood. What were the most invigorating and enthralling memories that bring on nostalgia? Personally, I remember feeling the most carefree and in my element when I was playing dodgeball, capture the flag, hide and seek, or tag. For others, maybe it was frolicking around the playground, climbing monkey bars or trees, or playing hop skotch...

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Soccer legend Johan Cruyff could not have said it any better: “soccer is simple.” Nowadays, however, this profound message seems to be lost. Especially in youth soccer, there is a lot of fluff when it comes to technical training, conditioning, and performance training. Spoiler alert: we can develop talented soccer players by keeping things simple. Whenever it comes to kids,...

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I am not a fan of Crunches. It is a bold statement, but they do not translate to improved soccer performance nor reduced risk of injury on the pitch. If you're someone who hammers out hundreds of Crunches a week, I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news. The good news is you can upgrade your ab exercises and...

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Scoring goals is at the heart of the beautiful game, but beating defenders is what makes the crowd rise up out of their seats. They're also the moments that create goal-scoring opportunities and give the game its excitement and texture. Whether it be a Scissors move, a Fake, a Nutmeg, or an acceleration that leaves a defender in the dust,...

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Spoiler alert: to be good at soccer, players need to be more than technically and tactically talented. A player can only get away with just ball work for so long, until the bigger and stronger guys run him over. This begs the question: what separates elite players from the rest? The best soccer athletes are not only skilled and sharp...

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