I felt this was a good result for the boys this weekend.
This team has the right attitude and they want to improve together. That is fantastic for a coach.
After some initial bumps, the whole midfield functioned very well after a quick tactical reminder at halftime. There was strength and confidence coming out of the entire team. We were not panicking when we were 1-0 down but responding in a strong way.
There were some predatory close range finishes by Jorden & Abel, while Sergio blasted in a long range effort from outside the 18. And there could have been more had our finishing been more precise. At the back, a strong performance from Edwin, Kenneth, Speedy, Julien, Turbo, Seamus & Max not only settled the team, but gave us some gutsy tackles to preserve the W.
See everyone on Monday.
Man Utd 3 - 1 Atlas White
Learn to do a Flip Throw-in
UEFA has a great video sight where you get tips from professional players. Here is a tip from Asta Arnadottir about how to get distance on throw-ins by doing a somersault. Check it out.
Other favorites :
- Xavi (Barcelona's midfield maestro) on passing and control.
- Robert Pires (Ex-Arsenal, Villareal winger) on wing play and taking players on
Each HowTo comes with great video examples to help see how it would work in a match.
Enjoy.
First Match: Sat 10:30 @ Cherry Island
Fall league has been posted.
Our first match is this Sat 10:30 @ Cherry Island #5 vs Atlas.
See you there at 9:30am.
Seven Goal Games From Last Weekend
There were TWO seven goal games in Europe's top leagues this weekend.
The first a belter between PSV Eindhoven & Ajax Amsterdam. Which can be seen HERE.
Further proving that the Dutch League is the place to go for attacking soccer.
The other comes from the English Premier League where the masters of the modern passing attack (and supposedly washed up with no hope of winning the league) put 6 goals past a hopeless Everton side, completing a poor week for US National Team Keeper Tim Howard who has let in 8 goals in 2 games in the last 4 days. Enjoy.
Soccer on the Internet : ESPN360.com
ESPN has bought the rights to a bunch of soccer telecasts and is putting them up on ESPN360.com.
The best part is it's free from Comcast & Yahoo! DSL customers.
You can watch any game live or OnDemand from the many European Leagues which start in August -- all on your computer (as I write this post, I'm watching PSV Eindhoven vs FC Twente from today's Dutch League matches).
If you want to be the best, you should watch the best. And now you can.
TOURNAMENT NUTRITION SUGGESTIONS
SNACKS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING GAMES – WITHIN 30 MINUTES AFTER THE EVENT
- Chocolate milk (except those players that are lactose intolerant or specific vegetarians),
- Water,
- Sports Drink – Do not try a new sports drink at a tournament,
- Peanut butter and honey sandwich – half sandwich on whole wheat bread,
- Clif Bar / and or Energy Bits,
- Cinnamon Raisin, Blueberry or Plain Bagels,
- GOLEAN by Kashi Granola Cereal,
- Yogurt,
- Fresh Fruit: Bananas, oranges, grapes and apples,
- Cheese and Crackers
RESTAURANT FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Sub Shop: Ask for the low fat subs – ham, chicken or turkey,
Grilled Chicken
Bean Burrito, low fat chips
Pasta: with red sauces, instead of white (alfredo sauce)
Smoothies
WHY CHOCOLATE MILK
Chocolate milk has an optimal ratio of carbohydrates to protein to help refuel tired muscles.
You are an athlete eat well consistently for peak performance.
After the game you are preparing your body for the next game.
Street Soccer
Panna: V., to pass the ball between an opponents legs with style.
Soccer is where you find it. These players have amazing skill with the ball because of countless hours enjoying soccer in their own neighborhoods.
If you want technique that will dominate a game.... Play all the time.
Recovery Strategies
The process of regeneration from a competitive match is the first step towards the
preparation for the next match.
During tournaments, these parameters will play a vital role in determining your performance
potential. The importance of adequately preparing yourself for games cannot be overstated.
The following aspect of your preparation will be crucial in relation to how successful we will
be:
- Recovery session – After the game to assist you to return to a normal physical state
- Stretching, icing sessions (for any knocks)
- Pool sessions – properties of water help promote recovery (10‐15 minutes of movement
- and not swimming laps or laying out in the sun)
- Fluid intake – before and after each game
- Food – Used immediately following games – fist 30 minutes most important
Following a game:
First 10 mins after a game – recovery of energy
- Drink & eat carbohydrates and protein
- Stretch while warm
- Light dynamic movements for 5‐10 mins – cool down with Team
10 minutes after game – recover physically
- Ice bath
- Shower
- Continue hydrating
Within the first hour after the game – continue to recover
- Pool Recovery (if available) ‐ moving through water for 10‐15 minutes
- Drink plenty of fluid
- Have additional Carbohydrate foods
- Use relaxing music or techniques to unwind
In the evening – continue to unwind
- Hot shower
- Continue to hydrate
- Stretch
10 minutes before bed – switch off
I. Use relaxing skills – visualize, music
II. Get out of bed if you cannot sleep (In your room)
Next day – Self monitor ‐ recovery response
I. Color of urine (pee test) should be clear!
II. Additional stretching, and rehydration