Tag: David Beckham

  • 2010 Soccer MVP: Inside-of-the-Foot … Passing

    In this continuing series of posts about the 2010 Soccer MVP Tournament, the \’Passing\’ discipline was easily won by the inside-of-the-foot. Besides being more accurate, \’Inside\’ was the only surface that gave a player multiple passing options.

  • Inside-of-the-Foot Soccer Fan Club

    After inside-of-the-foot’s victory in the inaugural 2010 MVP (most valuable part) Tournament, a Facebook page has been established for ‘Inside’. Please become a fan of ‘Inside’ and tell your friends.

  • Parents: Don\’t Over-Promote your Child

    It is never a good idea for a parent to over-promote or advertise abilities that don\’t exist to a coach. The parent, coach, and player will only be disappointed. Have the player\’s ability do all the talking. Make sure the coach is always pleasantly surprised.

  • Parents: Do Not Reinforce Poor Play

    Parents love the long ball. But by oohing and aahing this type of kick, parents are reinforcing soccer poor play. Instead, parents should reinforce good play such as a nice first-touch and an accurate pass.