Dennis Bergkamp: 'There are times not to coach'
By Mike Woitalla
Dennis Bergkamp scored 37 goals in 79 appearances for the Netherlands and won titles with Ajax Amsterdam, Inter Milan and Arsenal, where he lifted three EPL and four FA …
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GotSoccer Insanity: Ranking 9-year-olds! Really?
By John O'Sullivan
America is obsessed with rankings. From NCAA football and basketball to top high school recruits across the sporting spectrum, the American sports fan has no shortage of statistics and ratings in every …
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Klinsmann's Advice: 'It's driven by you, coaches are just helpers
By Mike Woitalla
Last Sunday, U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann showed up at a breakfast for the 46 finalists of the 7Up Sueno Alianza National Finals presented by Verizon in …
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For Kids Only …
(With fall soccer starting around the country, the Youth Soccer Insider republishes this article, which first appeared in September 2009.)
This column is for the kids. Adults can stop reading now.
By Mike Woitalla
Dear Soccer-Playing …
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On the Way to Play — Kids Take Cues from Parents
By John O'Sullivan
Many a big game has been lost, and many a performance has been ruined, before a single player even steps on the field. It's called the …
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MLS SPOTLIGHT] The contract Clint Dempsey signed with MLS to play for the Seattle Sounders makes him the highest-paid player in the league and just one of nine players making more than $1,000,000 a year in guaranteed compensation, according to …
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Winning's not everything: How to convince parents
By Mike Woitalla
Coaching young players to increase their chances of excelling at the higher levels can often mean losing games. So how can coaches convince parents not to confuse scorelines with player …
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Drink Up: Hydration Tips for Summer Soccer
By Dev K. Mishra, M.D.
July and August are popular months for sports camps and soccer tournaments, many of which will be taking place in hot and humid climates.
Hydration is a key …
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The Dreaded Side Ache: Possible Causes and Prevention Methods
By Dev K. Mishra, M.D.
A side ache (also called side stitch) can be a real pain. It seems to occur most often in runners and cyclists, but I’ve seen plenty …
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