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Dealing with the “Parent Coach”

Q: There appears to be a new type of soccer parent appearing at games. In addition to the wonderful parents who support soccer any way they can, we’ve seen the “parent coach,” the ones who run up and down the sidelines hollering at their child, and the “parent referee,” the ones who run up and […]

Easy as A-B-C

See them in commercials, watch them on YouTube and observe them on training DVDs. Children as young as four years old playing soccer and put on moves that are used by professional players. Yes, children around the world are able to learn and apply ‘tricks of the trade’ at very young ages. Yet, many youth […]

Keeping Players in Position

Q: I can’t seem to keep my players in their ‘position’ once the game starts. I have tried yelling at them; have had the assistant coach yell at them and even their parents and nothing has worked. Do you have any suggestions? Koach Karl: The subject of Positioning seems to be at the very top […]

$20

A well-known speaker started his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. He asked, “Who would like this?” Hands went up all over the room. He said, “I am going to give this to one of you, but first, let me do this.” He proceeded to crumple up the bill up. He then asked, “Who […]

A Better Dribbler

Q: I have a question. My 9 year old wants to get a lot better. Her skill level is about a 6 on a scale of 1 to 10. Koach Karl – How did you come up with her skill level, and who are you comparing her to? Do you realize that it is not […]

Some Cures for Sideline Coaching

The FUNdamental SOCCER and other sound coaching methodologies recommend against coaching from the sidelines during the game? Then what do you do about that horrible, anxious gnawing that eats away at you when your team is not playing as you planned? Nothing you practiced is working. Your coaching effort is going down that drain. Let […]

Avoiding Blowouts

By Keith Conners, Ph.D., Victoria Brooks, Amanda Brooks, and Koach Karl Anyone who has played soccer for any length of time has undoubtedly been on both sides of a lopsided scoreline.  It is not much fun to lose under any circumstances, but it is especially difficult when an opponent runs up the score.  Players are brought face-to-face […]

Keeping the Players’ Attention

Q: Help! I coach very young players. It is really hard to keep their attention. Can you suggest some drills that I can work with them on? Koach Karls’ Response: You do not need any help – What you need is lots of PATIENCE.  It is rather sad that we organize this wonderful sport at […]

Scoring & Buzzwords

Q: We have a great team; we pass well, we dribble, we attack the ball, but we just can’t seem to score as well. We played a  game and we had at least 10 or more shots on goal (not kidding) but were only able to get in 2. Can you give me some suggestions? Koach Karls’ […]