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Inspirational Videos

Barcelona U-11s .  Look at the simplicity in the way they play.

As you enjoy these 2 goals from Borriello, ask yourself how often he

must have practiced this skill to be able to call on it when he needs it.

With proper preparation, you will see the opportunity where others do not.....and have success.

Zidane.  This is skill.

Newark, Delaware's Colin Burns playing in the Swedish Premier League.

Marta may be the best female player the world has ever seen.  If she can guide Brazil to a World Cup trophy it will be hard to argue against her. 

Awareness is an essential quality.  There is a lot more going on in a soccer game than just what's happening with the ball.  Players who tune in to the rhythm of the game can not only predict what is about to happen, they can decide what happens and control the game.


Rethinking talent identification.

Josh Waitzkin was the subject of the book and film, Searching for Bobby Fisher.

Chess Champion turned Martial Arts World Champion, this interview relates to his book, The Art of Learning

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is a habit, not an art."

~Socrates

Bruce Lee was a master of martial arts and human movement as well as a student of philosophy.

He was deeply intellectual and says some very insightful things about art and self expression that every developing soccer student should consider as they attempt to become a creative, self-reliant, and mature player.

This is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.  Unfortunately, the clip has been muted.  The music created a better effect.

Johan Cruyff.  Thank you for your footballing genius.

Great attacking soccer from Brazil in the 1982 World Cup.