How to Coach Soccer – 5 Action Ideas
It seems like every time you turn your head, everyone is busy looking for effective and time-tested tips on how to coach soccer. All said and done, soccer coaching is a daunting task and calls for a great deal of patience and skill on the part of a coach to keep the players motivated.
FIFA World Cup – Argentina Team ProfileMaradona is relatively unpopular with the team, and this is a cross they will have to bear, as they go about their campaign. And given the struggle against weaker teams, in the qualifiers, there is a question mark over Maradona’s coaching skills, notwithstanding his legendary status as a player.
How the Ultimate World Cup 2010 Spreadsheet Came to BeIn 2006 I stumbled across an incredible spreadsheet just before the World Cup in Germany. It was attractive, slick, and very easy to use. Tracking the progress of teams through the World Cup became a lot more enjoyable, no even riveting.
FIFA World Cup – France Team ProfileYou would be forgiven for thinking the French players are showbiz celebrities rather than sportsmen. They are in the news for all the wrong reasons. The fact that they are in a relatively weak group A in the FIFA World Cup appears to have made them overconfident, and their lazy demeanour only serves to compound the showbiz impression.
Top 5 Best Tips to Become a Better Soccer Player (Football Player)If you’re like me, you want to be the best at everything you do. Hey, there’s nothing wrong with that. However, in order to be the best, you are going to have to put in some work. Let me rephrase that, a lot of work.
A View on the Materials Used in Goalkeeper ShirtsContrary to what most people perceive, choosing the best goalkeeper shirts are a little tricky. Not only do you need to know some things about the role of a goalkeeper but you must also be a tad scientifically inclined to know the best material or fabric these shirts must be made of. Nobody wants to waste their time and money on looking for sports gear that doesn’t work right? To help you out, we have here a review of the common materials and fabrics used in sports clothing.
Barcelona Analysis – Messi’s One WeaknessI must preface this article with a preamble context: that I am ardent supporter of Lionel Messi, and have been for four years now. Not eons, but since Messi started playing first team football for Barcelona, I tipped him for the Ballon d’Or and he surely has not disappointed.
World Cup Wingers – Best XIBorn in 1901 in Argentina, Orsi featured for his birth country between 1924 and 1928 featuring in the Summer Olympics as an Argentine against Uruguay. He however switched domiciles after moving to Juventus opting to play for the Azzurri in the first World Cup in 1934. This turned out to be his final international tournament but he made his mark, firmly establishing his position as the best winger yet to grace the Italian grounds.
Kaka – I’m Not Happy With My PerformanceReal Madrid playmaker and former FIFA Player of the Year has admitted to having a flopped season, blaming his poor performances on injuries. Kaka who was brought to the Madrid side on a whooping 68.5 million euro from AC Milan has clearly failed to settle into his side and the Brazilian playmaker believes his sustained thigh problem has been the key problem.
Neville Pledges Life to UnitedNeville pledges life to United Gary Neville has extended his contract with Manchester United with one year and extension that will keep his at Old Trafford until the end of the 2010-11 season. Neville has appeared for his team 27 times this season and well respected and loved by the Man United fans and coaching team.
Why Robben Will Be the World Cup’s MVPOf all the Champions League’s stars this season, one would be hard-pressed to find the single most outstanding star than Arjen Robben brightest. Anyone who has watched the Dutchman’s will attest to his influence in Europe, not to mention his helping Bayern Munich win the Bundesliga on his first season with the Germans.
Who Will Win the 2010 FIFA World Cup?The 2010 FIFA World Cup is going to be played out soon in South Africa. Thirty two nations have qualified for the finals of the World Cup.