I think attempting moves comes with confidence and having the ability to control the ball creates confidence. IMO, work on that left foot.
4-5 minutes worked great for me in the past.
7 years old. I'm with NewDadaCoach on this one. But yeah, talking to in person or on the phone is probably better than emails.
1. My wife tells me that wtih girls, sometimes they just want to talk out loud ... depending on the mood. Not really looking for a solution. 2....
Personally, I dont think it necessarily needs to be kid driven. But I do think the trainer needs to look at it from the point of view of the kids...
Great comments. Kids can absorb a lot but you need a good coach.
Is he having fun and is he comfortable in the environmnet? You are describing it as a problem and the weakest link. Is that how he views it too?...
While I dont disagree with you, it would be hard pressed to find a couple of youth players with the motivation, discipline, and know how to train...
When I coach, I dont really care about what the refs are calling. I focus on my players and watch their decision making and skills. I praise...
I've been told by some parents that the turf boots helped their kid with foot/ankle issues on turf. Can probably fit a supportive insole too I'd...
I dont think players ever stop training technical. For successful teams anyways. Coach that focuses on good techniques, good fundamentals, good...
I dont like the idea of being a tweener. I see players who year after year are just there to support. What is the point? The best environment...
Sounds like a team that is lacking skill. When the speed of play picks up, players are unable to execute.
Yelling pass or shoot in a game is not really coaching. More reaction than anything else. And it definitely does not help the player. And I...
Some kids figure it out earlier and some kids figure it out a bit later. So long as he enjoys playing, is coachable and has a good coach, he'll...