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I am not good at this…yet.
We hear it all the time, and most often times immediately when someone encounters failure…I am not good at this. In a way, this is true. If someone is incompetent in a certain skill it is honest of them to state their deficiency. The difference makers are the ones who add to this statement with the […]
We’re fortunate to be connected…
This past Sunday we ran our first online coaching seminar with our partners S.L. Benfica. The presentation delivered a brief insight on how the Academy concentrates on the individual player. All players have a team of professionals who are continuously evaluating and measuring their individual needs. The discussion with Jorge Cordeiro, the U23 assistant coach […]
College Questionnaire: Questions to ask!
College Questionnaire For all high school student athletes looking to attend college in the coming years… What are some of the questions to ask when choosing a college or university? COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY Distance from home? Is the university in an urban or rural setting? What is the student enrollment? What is the size of […]
COVID-19 Protocols at the JPSA Facility
Our fall season is nearing the completion of one month of learning sessions and games. Throughout this time period, we believe that there has been a collective awareness that we are experiencing an unusual fall season from years in the past. We thank the many families, players and staff members who have been responsible with […]
2020 Fall Welcome Letter
Dear JPSC Parents and Players, Welcome to the 2020 Fall JPSC season! Thank you in advance for your commitment to JPSC and trust in our organization for your child’s soccer development. Through our motto of skill, sportsmanship and self discipline we believe that each member of our club develops as a person and a soccer […]
How to watch soccer…
For me, you can watch soccer in 3 ways, which is as a fan, as a spectator, and as a student. As a fan you want to see your team competing to win and representing the identity of the club. You will recognize certain things that reoccur because you watch your favorite team often but […]
Moving forward with uncertainty…
We plan and prepare for the outcome that we envision yet there are no guarantees. When we win, we must give credit to the work that was put in towards achieving the victory. There are few successful accidents. When you think of an accident you think of a glass falling, or a foul in the […]
Equilibrium…
What is the right thing to do at the correct time to do it? Everyone talks about finding the balance, which makes sense since we are consistently pulled and pushed in different directions. What is challenging is that whatever side you might be leaning on more at one time, the opposite side is receiving less. Individual […]
Champions League is almost back…
The domestic league and cup competitions in Europe have come to a close this past weekend. Now, the focus for 12 European teams is becoming the champions of Europe. Friday, August 7th, City will play Madrid and Juventus will play lyon. Saturday, August 8th, Barcelona will play Napoli and Bayern will play Chelsea. After these […]