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Winter 2020/21 closing…
It is true; our final events of this winter will be finishing on Saturday, April 3rd, with our Easter indoor tournament! It feels like yesterday, I was sitting on a concrete slab of the 2ndfloor of our newly constructed indoor soccer complex with no walls and unfinished framing looking out on the open grass fields. […]
Giving it our all…
When we make the decision to do something, then we should do it with everything we have. Doing something with our entire essence of being will always be recognized by others. Often times, those who give everything to something might be called crazy, intense, emotional, too attached, obsessed or too much. Most of these labels […]
Making Easter baskets…
Making Easter baskets with People helping people NY… For the month of March, our club enthusiastically collaborated with our partners People Helping People, led by Jay Sampaio to give back to our youth in the community. The mission of People Helping People is clearly defined in the name alone. Jay Sampaio is the leader of […]
Avoid desperation…
Regardless of how far down or behind we are we must keep going with our way. Desperate actions are taken when there is an obsession on the final outcome. Making necessary changes like a substitution or altering the formation can be done but abandoning the identity of a team should not be an option. Stay […]
Play what you see…
From an early age playing the game, I heard coaches often say, “Play the way you’re facing”. Not only did I hear this phrase often but also I felt comfortable executing. I have always preferred to combine with my teammates when superior to the opponent. There is always great satisfaction in making a pass knowing […]
Perseverance…
Losing today should not prevent us from the possible wins of tomorrow. Of course, there are various levels of losses and the reflection/recovery period is dependent on how much of an impact it has on someone. A simple mistake in the morning can be a day ruined for somebody, while another person may lose a […]
The power of a surprise…
To surprise is to do something that others were not expecting. In the game this can be an effective concept to gain an advantage over your opponent. To disguise your pass, change your body position at the last minute or appear in a space that was free just a second ago. The most rewarding surprises […]
Looking far and looking close…
When looking far, we are able to create a better picture of the field through deep vision. This can be referred to as looking at the bigger picture of things in life. When looking close, we must find the best players near us to find the present solutions. Our daily small and consistent actions should […]
Don’t invade our teammate’s space…
Locating yourself at the right distance from your teammate is a skill that is developed over time. The understanding of what is happening in the game and what that specific person/player needs at the moment will assist in finding the best location for the player and collective group. While building a new team, often times, […]