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The load should be calculated but not obsessed with. We sometimes look at how far away we are or how much needs to be done instead of acknowledging this fact and taking one step at a time. Each step needs to be appreciated by us and valued otherwise the next step is harder to complete. […]

Our effort, concentration and self-belief are developed best when the chances are slim. There will be moments when we are uncertain but have no other choice but to go for it. Potentially great consequences bring increased strength of our mind, body and soul. Doing what is necessary and not what is expedient learns the truest […]

Why do we ask questions? Do we want to learn or find out if someone is right or wrong? Regardless if the response is correct or incorrect, learning will always occur. The wrong answer might slow down progress however it most likely will give us a better guide of how to move forward. The more […]

Today’s snowstorm causes an unexpected intermission of our winter sessions. Although we miss the presence of the hundreds of children who are normally at our JPSA facility every Saturday, we are hoping everyone is safe! Just like the game, in life we need a pause. This pause doesn’t actually stop the game or what is […]

The outcomes will always be celebrated, scrutinized and discussed. The investigation as to why it was a positive outcome or negative outcome is too much work for most. If our satisfaction relies solely on the end result, there will be a greater attraction to short cuts and wrong doings. Often, the appreciation of creating alone […]

What is seen has a story behind it. Illusion and magic is mastering the identification of missed perception. What we see is directly related to how programmed we are of the things to look for. Opportunities don’t fall on our lap but they are identified over time with filled gaps in our perception. Yours in […]

Working hard to make it easy is set up for a failure of expectations. What comes easy will be naturally and unintentionally less appreciated. We should strive to make things better and the only way to fix things for the better is to teach and learn and allow and encourage others to embark on the […]

What has always been done is easy and comfortable. It was good enough before so why change it. Many rules and methods of playing the game of soccer have changed over time. These changes are made through evaluation, discussion and forward thinking based on various factors. Some people might approve or disapprove of a rule […]

In life and soccer we will encounter highs and lows. At the academy, I am often stressing the philosophy of soccer is life and we need to always keep going! Over the weekend there was a match between Atletico Madrid and Valencia that exemplifies this very approach. Without going into too much detail of the […]