James Palumbo

The ability to recognize a necessary correction comes from knowledge and experience and yet the change made may still be wrong.

Corrections do not negate all that is being done.  The corrections pointed out should be specific and clear on why the alteration is important.

When we have an open mind and are dedicated to self and collective improvement there is a consistent editing process.

Embrace the revisions while appreciating the greatness that is being chased.

The acceptance that there is a potential better way of doing what is currently in motion is a growing mindset.  The more we strive to correct and move forward the more progress is made.

Yours in soccer,

James Palumbo

There is competitive and then there is pickup.  A true soccer player should enjoy both.

For youth the importance of both is vital, at the professional level, pickup becomes more of a liability. However, I am sure most of them play when they return back home with friends.

The mixture of playing with friends and family one day and competing at a high level tournament the next reminds us that what we do should be done from a place of enjoyment and desire.

The flair, creativity, imagination and deception can be developed way more in a less controlled environment and competition will teach us the when, where, why and how.

We need the good and the bad to become our best.

Yours in soccer,

James Palumbo

The easiest thing is to side with the positive outcome to gain credibility while being disassociated with the negative outcome.

The more knowledgeable and experienced we are in a certain area the greater the chance of an accurate decision made or prediction stated.

The thoughts or opinions of non-decision makers of what could have been done after the fact only serve the function of gossip.

Based on belief, repetition, analysis and communication the best outcomes occur.

Yours in soccer,

James Palumbo

There are no right or wrong selections when it comes to constructing a team.  This team could be for a soccer game, an organizational group or anything that requires a collective effort in achieving goals.

Since there are many great players in this world, the most suitable players for a system become the most important.  Not the ones we prefer but the ones who possess the qualities needed to carry out a specific role as well as cooperate with all other teammates.

If a team operates at different paces with a variety of levels and motivations there will be continuous mistakes.

Respect and harmony amongst teammates with a clearly defined goal will give the best chance for success and enjoyment in pursuing the end goal of the team.

Our team selection becomes more about ultimate connection than individual quality.

Since the greatest goals to achieve take time, it is important to have a strong bond with those who are surrounding us.

Yours in soccer,

James Palumbo

There is meaning in everything that we do and don’t do.  There will be progression or regression based on our approach.

We are constructed to do way more than our current production.

With creative ways to “raise the stakes” we influence the participants and outsiders that the same game now means more because of the greater potential loss.

No one likes to lose and to lose in a final makes it that much worse in regards to feelings however the experience gained in these moments is meaningful for the next time around.

We should not “save” ourselves for the important games since every game is a necessary step of improvement to reach the “important games”.

Yours in soccer,

James Palumbo

Tonight was the first JPSC college seminar hosted by coach Edison Sanchez.

There are 5 pillars to our college process here at JPSC and the first seminar had a focus on the pillar of eligibility.

There was valuable information that was shared with the 40 club players and parents on the call and it will be accessible on our playmetrics team site.

Of course academic eligibility is a mandatory requirement to compete collegiately and the level will differ from school to school.

There needs to be certain amount of attention on each area of the college process however the most important piece is the individual work being put into the game.

The connections available to get in front of the “right” college coaches is important, however what is more essential is that a player’s attributes will fit that school program.

The communication ahead of time, good grades and brief highlight tape may get the foot in the door but the overall on field abilities are going to be impactful on the coach’s decisions.

The college process information is accessible to all and our staff members are here to help although our expectation is that each player helps himself or herself.

Keep going!

Yours in soccer,

James Palumbo