Learning the neck stall
In short: Broad stance Hands to armpit Chest forward Head up Tense your neck Learn forward 90 degrees Perfect timing Eyes on the ball
Boxing as crosstraining for soccer players
Simple padwork might just be a great crosstraining for soccer players. Why? It’s a great cardio workout, it helps with injury prevention. You work on body strength and agility. Moreover, combat sports boost self-confidence and you develop a dose of healthy aggression. Boxing is even applied at the highest level of professional football, as you…
Houseball
I can imagine that not too many parents would be happy with a kid running around the house kicking a (soft) soccer ball. The phenomenon I talk about here is known as “houseball“, a term that comes from the book about the life of Neymar da Silva Santor Junior (https://www.bol.com/nl/p/het-geweldige-verhaal-van-neymar/9200000085027643/). As a kid, Neymar Jr.…
Fun is fundamental
3 out of 4 youth soccer players stop playing their sport before the age of 16. Do you know why? Because it stopped being fun. Adults are the main cause of sucking the fun out of it, because they take the game way too seriously. Let’s not forget why young people play soccer in the…