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Cracking under pressure…
There is always something that matters to us and adds pressure in the things that we do. It can be the desired outcome that you want so badly and the uncertainty that you will receive it or the opinions of others watching. Either one there is pressure that exists and is usually put on oneself. […]
When you feel like quitting…
Quitting has developed a reputation as something you should never do. The goal is to always honor your commitments to the fullest however quitting happens daily by most people. The commitments the majority of people honor consistently are the promises made to others and not themselves. How many times have you quit on […]
Joe Palumbo Skills Test…
Today is evaluation day for the kids at the camp! My father developed a basic skills test over 30 years ago that has been taken by tens of thousands of kids! The test was created with the focus being on the 5 basic skills or techniques of the game; dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting […]
Falling in love with the ball…
Guiding the ball with my head before I could walk is not something I remember doing but it makes sense to me. It is not that I stumbled around a random soccer ball while I was crawling around the house but it was intentionally put in my surrounding areas by my parents. Why did they […]
Doing things with a purpose…
We are approaching the halfway mark of our 2020 summer season and the days and weeks are moving faster than ever! A feeling such as this is a sign of enjoyment in the life events that are currently taking place along with the vision and goals of the future. “Your” time feels as though it […]
JPSC TRYOUTS!
A day of positivity towards the future… This past Saturday, we held our boys JPSC tryouts for the 2020/2021 season following last weeks girls tryouts! There was great pleasure in seeing many familiar faces that have been distant from the fields for over 4 months now! The excitement of the players to return to their […]
Summer Camp – Week #1
Is JPSA Summer Soccer Camp different from years in the past?…Yes and no. Our day begins at the JPSA facility at 8:00AM with staff arriving for daily preparations. The office staff is checking their lists, materials and necessities (PPE) for check-in, while the field staff is preparing tents with equipment followed by their daily discussion […]
COVID-19 UPDATE – Official Statement
COVID-19 Facility Procedures & Guidelines WE ARE OPEN…. With specific guidelines and expectations due to COVID-19. Joe Palumbo Soccer Academy and Just Play Soccer Club COVID-19 Facility Rules and Regulations General Recommendations: Avoid touching your face Frequently wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer Keep […]
Final day in Portugal!
We are going to Lisbon… The final day scheduled in Cortegaca began with breakfast and a training session with Carlos and Nuno. This would be the last session for the week with them and was a lighter practice that involved some agility work, finishing, 1v1s and 2v1 with 3v2 transition. We had a tight schedule […]