Soccer Training

When I was 11 years old, my parents moved to Kenya to become educators to poor and orphaned children living in that African region. It was a pretty big move for me, moving from my privileged life in North America, and I was incredibly scared. I didn’t know the language, the color of my skin was different than everybody else’s, and I had no idea about their culture or how I … [Read more...] about Soccer Training Program

I am going to be completely honest with you: In every aspect of my life I am a planner. Whenever I wake up in the morning, I need to plan my day: what I’m going to eat, what I’m going to wear, and what exactly I’m going to do when. Maybe this is because my father was a military man, who had strict schedules for me when I was younger, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. … [Read more...] about Soccer Training Plan

What do you think is the most important aspect of being a great soccer player? Is it accuracy while passing? The strength of your shot? Or your ability to dribble the ball between your legs? While all of these are integral to your ability as a soccer player, I believe the most important aspect of being a great player is speed. Speed is everything, especially when it comes to … [Read more...] about Soccer Speed Training

“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

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