Barcelona U-11s . Look at the simplicity in the way they play.
As you enjoy these 2 goals from Borriello, ask yourself
how often he
must have practiced this skill
to be able to call on it when he needs it.
With
proper preparation, you will see the opportunity where others do not.....and have success.
Zidane. This is skill.
Newark, Delaware's Colin Burns playing in the Swedish Premier League.
Marta may be the best female player the world has ever seen. If she can guide Brazil to a World
Cup trophy it will be hard to argue against her.
Awareness is an essential quality. There is a lot more going on
in a soccer game than just what's happening with the ball. Players who tune in to the rhythm of the game can not only
predict what is about to happen, they can decide what happens and control the game.
Rethinking talent identification.
Josh Waitzkin was the subject of the book and film, Searching for Bobby Fisher.
Chess Champion turned Martial
Arts World Champion, this interview relates to his book, The Art of Learning.
"We are what we repeatedly
do. Excellence then is a habit, not an art."
~Socrates
Bruce Lee was a master of martial arts and human movement as well as a student of philosophy.
He
was deeply intellectual and says some very insightful things about art and self expression that every developing soccer student
should consider as they attempt to become a creative, self-reliant, and mature player.
This is one of
the most influential artists of the 20th century. Unfortunately, the clip has been muted. The music created
a better effect.
Johan Cruyff. Thank you for your footballing genius.
Great attacking soccer from Brazil in the 1982 World Cup.
