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Pat Ferre

Youth Soccer and Fouls

Two players are challenging for the ball during a youth game when one player falls to the ground.  What the

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November 29, 2021
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Ask Koach Karl

A Better Dribbler

Q: I have a question. My 9 year old wants to get a lot better. Her skill level is about

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June 21, 2017
Soccer Training for Kids
John DeBenedictis

A Brilliant New Strategy to Use by Youth Coaches (NOT!)

It’s game day and the players are restless all day long. In most cases it’s because the day seems so

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March 23, 2016

The problem of having players on the team, that have a very different level of soccer skills

 by  Coach Gianni Mininni I recently receive this email. It underlines a problem that is very common. Considering how the

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August 26, 2015

On-the-Field Coaching Policy

Coach:  I’m writing to get your opinion about coaching styles which has come up regarding our U10 program. Karl: Glad to

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August 23, 2015

My Players Have Become Competitors

By Coach Mike B. Played one of the “top” teams this week and my guys played them very tough. It

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August 22, 2015

Only Half the Kids Have FUN :(

Coach: I hope you’re right, but I’ll tell you I’m in the far minority (concerning Tournaments). Many parents live their lives

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August 22, 2015

U-10 Modified Laws (5)

LAW 11: OFF-SIDE Conform to FIFA laws of the game LAW 12: FOULS AND MISCONDUCT Resulting in DIRECT FREE KICK

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August 22, 2015

U-10 Modified Laws (4)

LAW 2: THE BALL Size Four (#4) LAW 3: NUMBER OF PLAYERS Nine – One of whom shall be a

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August 22, 2015
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