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.
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Seven Goal Games From Last Weekend
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
Training Schedule Change
Hello Everyone,
There is a training schedule change for the U12B next week.
Because I will be out of town at a coaching clinic in Washington the boys will be training with Coach Jason Drury and the U13B. That mean they will be training at Granite on Tuesday & Thursday.
Practice schedule next week:
Tuesday: 5:30-7pm @ Granite ***
Thursday: 5:30-7pm @ Granite
Mitch,
Please pass the word to anyone who may need extra notification.
Let me know if you have any questions.
HowTo: Finish -- Drive through the ball
Here is a quick HowTo video showing some of the techniques involved in striking the ball. Hot off the presses.
The player videos are posted behind the "read more". Click the full post to view and let me know if you have any questions. These videos are to help players analyze their finishing technique.
Seamus
Passing Mastery
One of the best Passers in the game today is young Cesc Fabregas, the Barcelona product who has been running the show that is Arsenal since he was 17!!
Here is a display of his vision, touch, and passing technique. Especially watch for the disguise on some of his passes.
Optional Trainings :: July 13th, 15th
There will be additional training for those who want to stay in touch with the ball next week, Monday July 13th & Wednesday July 15th at Mangan Park from 5:30-7pm.
This training is for players who are in town and want extra training to stay sharp.
Monday: Moves, Turns, Tricks + 1v1
Training to grow the players arsenal of moves and attacking mind. Player's will achieve greater confidence & coordination with the ball at their feet attacking the goal.
Wednesday: Finishing
This training will emphasize the technical aspects of striking, bending, crossing and finishing the ball. Each player will get high repetitions in order to train their bodies to execute proper form on many shooting opportunities.
Hope to see you out there.
World's Best Trains in US
Check out this article over at 101 Great Goals.
Zinedine Zidane visited an Adidas Invitational Summer Camp in Vancouver, WA.
Looking as fresh and young as ever, Zizou turned up in Vancouver to help inspire the group of around 100 teenagers by playing alongside the teens in practices matches and showing that, despite his retirement, the former world player of the year still retains his footballing brain and skills.
And there is Video!
Freestyle Ground Moves
Check out the ball control skills... I'm always impressed by how easy they make it look.
More after the jump...
And Here is a pretty good HowTo video:
Live Soccer Alert :: TV & Northern California
Upcoming Soccer Events on TV or in Northern California:
Wednesday, June 24th @ 11:30:
US MNT vs Spain -- ESPN
Sunday, July 19, 2009 @ 4:00 pm
Club America vs Inter Milan -- Stanford Stadium
Saturday, August 8th, 2009
Barcelona vs Chivas in San Francisco
15 Best
Please enjoy this video list of top 15 goals from the Champions League last year.
Somebody tell me how #5 & #4 aren't 1 & 2.?..!.?....
Placer Tournament
Dates: July 10-12, 2009 (Friday – Sunday)
After the team camp, we will be going to the Placer United Prestige Cup @ Cherry Island.
This will extend us one week into the Sac United Soccer Break, but we you'll still get two weeks off and have time to come back to get ready for our tournament, the Suntan Classic, in August.
Please let me know immediately if you can't attend so I can look for guest players.
Sac United Team Camp: June 29th - July 2nd
It's time for this years Sac United team camp.
Sunday June 29th - Thursday July 2nd.
Here is the full schedule.
The team camp is our chance to really improve on our soccer problems before the summer tournaments.
Make sure to get to all sessions and wear your Sac United Colors.
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