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re: Tips on helping develop aspiring young soccer player
Posted on 7/23/13 at 1:10 am to Keys Open Doors
Posted on 7/23/13 at 1:10 am to Keys Open Doors
Sorry, I had a busy day & could not get back on the soccer board. Well, unfortunately, he does not live in North Texas--wish he did--bigger population, more soccer interest, resources available, etc.
But he lives in Lubbock--college town, most high schools in that city have soccer programs. So that is a challenge--Texas as a whole is not a big soccer state, but West Texas with its smaller population seems to offer fewer chances. That is why I asked & again, apologies for not responding sooner.
But he lives in Lubbock--college town, most high schools in that city have soccer programs. So that is a challenge--Texas as a whole is not a big soccer state, but West Texas with its smaller population seems to offer fewer chances. That is why I asked & again, apologies for not responding sooner.
This post was edited on 7/23/13 at 1:12 am
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Posted on 7/23/13 at 1:20 am to rjokerlsu
Did you say how old he is? Honestly, the best thing for him to do is play a lot. It seems simple but that's the best way. Tell him to work on his weak foot.
Just go outside and kick against the wall with his weak foot, this is also a good exercise for trapping. Speed isn't the most important aspect of soccer but you'll want to work on being quick with the ball, have him hit it against the wall and work on turning with the ball and sprinting 10 yards out of the turn. You want to be able to stay under control even when you're playing fast.
If his dad is there to help him, that's a huge bonus too. Most young kids don't have a dad who was good at soccer.
Just be sure to always remind him that it's ok to be creative on the field, even if his coaches try to stifle his creativity. Don't ever become a robot.
If you have any more info you can provide, we can probably give you more advice.
Just go outside and kick against the wall with his weak foot, this is also a good exercise for trapping. Speed isn't the most important aspect of soccer but you'll want to work on being quick with the ball, have him hit it against the wall and work on turning with the ball and sprinting 10 yards out of the turn. You want to be able to stay under control even when you're playing fast.
If his dad is there to help him, that's a huge bonus too. Most young kids don't have a dad who was good at soccer.
Just be sure to always remind him that it's ok to be creative on the field, even if his coaches try to stifle his creativity. Don't ever become a robot.
If you have any more info you can provide, we can probably give you more advice.
Posted on 7/23/13 at 7:20 am to rjokerlsu
quote:This is false.
Texas as a whole is not a big soccer state
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