In this episode, we dive a bit more into Soccer IQ. While the correct decisions are sometimes governed by the current scoreline, run of play, the opposition, time on the clock, etc., what most people fail to realize is the most fundamental guide. The correct decision, by and far, is the one that retains possession. All […]

Just as it’s important to discern what is a much-preferred team environment for player development, so is the capacity to discern what an “elite player” is and isn’t. Having a good model for “elite” allows you to properly calibrate your measuring stick, and consequently be able to better identify, judge, and rank the shortcomings in […]

When you’re not training with your coach, learning the game from TV, or playing with others … Go Find a Wall It is the single greatest tool for developing your technique. Nothing else comes close. Claudio Reyna, one of the few quality players to survive the US Soccer landfill, shares a brief story with us. […]