6v6+2 rondo
A simple keep-away rondo with a consequence of fitness on loss-of-possession. Moving outside and back inside the grid requires the player to determine how to… Read More »6v6+2 rondo
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Research on compression stockings and player recovery
As a coach, I regard player health and safety as a primary responsibility. In the youth soccer environment, players are often expected to play several… Read More »Research on compression stockings and player recovery
Thoughts on endurance
Over the last 6 months, I have become a more avid and consistent consumer of podcasts. An investigation of the podcast universe revealed a variety… Read More »Thoughts on endurance
Necessary endings, part 2
I recently wrote an entry describing “necessary endings,” based on the book by Dr Henry Cloud. One of the theses of the book was recognizing… Read More »Necessary endings, part 2
Necessary endings
As part of my Ohio University master’s program, I was asked to submit a book report for the final class that I took in Team… Read More »Necessary endings
Spacing in small-sided games for entry-level players
This past weekend was my last game session with the local club’s recreational academy. In this format, we have 1-hour slots for each age group… Read More »Spacing in small-sided games for entry-level players
Positional roles and player mindset
I was recently asked a question regarding positional roles and mindset for our high school players. It is often the case that the composition of… Read More »Positional roles and player mindset
205 Sports – Quakes vs Impact thoughts (2-Mar-2019)
Despite an effort in which the Quakes demonstrated a high degree of commitment, a 2-1 loss to Montreal Impact served as an indication that further… Read More »205 Sports – Quakes vs Impact thoughts (2-Mar-2019)
Taking the GRE
I recently took the GRE as part of my application to the UNC Greensboro Kinesiology program. This was the first “standardized” test that I’ve taken… Read More »Taking the GRE
205 Sports – Quakes vs Sounders pre-season thoughts (23-Feb-2019)
Thoughts on the Earthquakes vs Sounders game on Sat Feb 23