Revolutionizing Player Development
The impact of soccer programs on the Process vs Outcome in soccer player development We first started thinking about the soccer player development process in terms of Process vs Outcome when I heard Colin Cowherd talking about this on his radio show, The Herd. He discussed about players falling in love with either the processRead more about Soccer Programs, Process vs Outcome[…]
As the holidays approach, i’ve been getting some questions from parents about what to buy for their soccer loving kids for Christmas or their birthday. This made me think….. what are the top soccer gifts for soccer players? In terms of soccer player development, as I’ve said all along, you only need a very fewRead more about Top Soccer Gifts for Soccer Players[…]
YSE is joined by Nick Humprhies from TrainEffective.com, to discuss his journey from novice to hustling his way to trials around Europe and the national squad. Nick dives deep into the tools and resources that helped him achieve his goal of getting paid to play soccer. Nick had so much to offer that we hadRead more about How to Train Effective with Nick Humphries – part one[…]
Diego Gomez stops by to discuss his experience playing in the Real Madrid Youth System and then transferring to the renowned La Masia with Barcelona’s Youth Academy. This experience led him to create Barcelona Soccer Excellence with a friend, Toni Dovale. Diego takes us through his journey as he started out at a very smallRead more about Real Madrid Youth Academy and La Masia give Diego Gomez the experience to build Barcelona Soccer Excellence[…]
Today I wanted to examine how the large number of youth soccer clubs negatively impacts player development in the United States. The first issue is that youth soccer clubs hoard players and the best players in an area rarely play together. The second problem is that the best soccer coaches are rarely coaching the bestRead more about How the large number of youth soccer clubs impacts youth soccer player development[…]
In episode 26 We interview Niyi Sobo, former pro athlete turned coach and motivational speaker. You have to listen to the show to learn how to improve and dominate all areas of your life, including your favorite sport. Maybe you want to dominate soccer… Niyi goes over some strategies that you can do TODAY! toRead more about How Young Athletes Can Dominate Soccer And Other Areas of Their Life[…]
Sport’s Illustrated’s Liviu Bird stops by to discuss a controversial topic regarding soccer player development that many people don’t know about. Known to many as the “solidarity mechanism”, this FIFA policy allows clubs to be compensated for developing players. The controversy is over whether or not US clubs will be compensated. At this no USRead more about Solidarity Mechanism’s Impact on Soccer Player Development with Liviu Bird from Sports Illustrated[…]
Lets take a look at the differences between futsal vs soccer because I get this question so much.. If I missed some that you think about, please write them below on the comments and I can keep adding to this article. All the best. 1. The ball, it’s a different size, weight, and bounce. IRead more about Futsal vs Soccer[…]
What an awesome opportunity to host Santino Quaranta a former USA U17, U20, and Men’s National Team member. Santino did not hold anything back. He really went deep into his journey and shared with us the important things that helped him succeed. Santino Quaranta grew up in the streets of Baltimore, Maryland. Those same streetsRead more about From Street Soccer to IMG Academy to MLS and USA Men’s National Soccer, Santino Quaranta discusses his soccer Journey[…]
In episode 23 I am joined by my incredible and inspirational cousin, Jazmin Cardoso. Jazmin will discuss how the soccer culture and environment around her shaped her development. Jazmin is a gifted soccer player with an infectious smile and personality. During the podcast Jazmin takes us on her journey which began by imulating her olderRead more about How a Soccer Culture and Environment developed Jazmin Cardoso into a creative soccer player[…]