“Practice makes perfect,” is what my mom used to say to me all the time while I was growing up. From the moment I started to try and walk, and always fall, my mom would say these words to encourage me. It was a way to keep me going, and to never give up on practicing. However, the more I grew up and began playing professional sports, the more I realized that this saying is … [Read more...] about Soccer Skills Training
Soccer Passing Drills
When I was growing up I had more energy than my parents knew what to do with. I would run around all the time, and they could hardly get me to sit still. This was when my father decided it was time for me to start an extra-curricular activity. They considered dance, drama, and music, but decided I was better suited for soccer. Many parents decide to do this for their … [Read more...] about Soccer Passing Drills
Soccer Drills for Beginners
I have always hated going to the gym. While most for people it boosts their morale, and made them much more alert, I found I always left feeling not good enough.It surprisingly became much more difficult as I got older, and I wanted to find another way to work out that didn’t involve lifting weights. I looked everywhere for a new way to especially work out for my cardiovascular … [Read more...] about Soccer Drills for Beginners
Soccer Dribbling Drills
What is your favorite sport? Is it the rush of playing basketball, the thrill of playing hockey on the ice, or the endurance it takes to swim competitively? For me, and I know for many others, my favorite sport to play and watch is soccer.Soccer (also known as football in many European countries) is the most played sport worldwide as it cannot be easier to play; all you need is … [Read more...] about Soccer Dribbling Drills
Weight Training for Soccer: Vital for Soccer Players
To be great at sports, you must be physically fit; there is no question about it. Sports require a lot of physical strength, flexibility, and a lot of determination. This is why you find so many professional athletes at the gym, before and after practice, to keep pushing their own bodies to be the best they can be. When I was in high school, I was interested in playing … [Read more...] about Weight Training for Soccer: Vital for Soccer Players