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55 Common Mistakes Players Make on the Soccer Pitch

As we all know, making mistakes is just part and parcel of playing soccer. No one gets it right ALL the time. (Well, expect for maybe Messi) While it can be frustrating misplacing a pass, picking up a silly booking, or missing an open goal… The most important thing for players is to learn from your mistakes, gradually iron […]

10 Common Soccer Injuries (and How to Treat Them)

There’s nothing worse than watching a player go down with a soccer injury. But unfortunately, it does happen. When you’re playing an athletic sport like soccer that involves a lot of running, jumping, turning, twisting, etc… injuries are going to occur from time to time. Which is why all coaches, players, and parents should have basic knowledge on […]

9 Tips to Make Your Soccer Training More Fun

Growing up, every kid starts playing soccer because they love the sport and have fun playing it. This carefree attitude and joyful feeling can sometimes get lost later on, however, when the pressure to compete becomes too much. Some coaches quickly forget that soccer is just as much about having fun as it is putting in the […]

10 Reasons Why Players Miss Easy Goals in Soccer

The ability to put the ball in the back of the net regularly is one of the most sought after skills at every level of soccer.That’s why it’s no surprise that vast sums of money have been spent on strikers and forwards at the top level such as Mbappe, Neymar, and Ronaldo in recent years.Regular […]

13 Soccer Coaching Lessons from Sir Alex Ferguson

One of the greatest soccer managers of all time. Sir Alex Ferguson won everything there is to win with Man United. Over the course of his twenty-six years at the club, he won a staggering thirty-eight trophies. His United teams dominated the Premier League for the best part of three decades. One of the most incredible things was […]

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