Author Archives: ferdiesoccermagic

The joy in soccer

Posted on April 15, 2011 by ferdiesoccermagic

Messi-i play like a child http://www.socceramerica.com/article/41936/messi-explains-his-artistry-i-play-like-a-child.html?c=8578#

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Haiti children find love and hope through soccer.

Posted on April 1, 2011 by ferdiesoccermagic

With all that we see and hear in the news these days, you would think that nothing good happens in Haiti. But four hours by road north of Port-au-Prince, is the town of Verrettes.  Here, a man and his son … Continue reading →

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It’s snowing, what can i do?

Posted on March 10, 2011 by ferdiesoccermagic

You are home, it is snowing, and the kids have cabin fever.  Here is an inspiration.

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What is technical in soccer?

Posted on March 4, 2011 by ferdiesoccermagic

In soccer, i have heard of the word “skills” and also “Technical skills”. I am trying to figure out the difference between the two if any.  Which skills are technical, and which skills are not.  Along the same lines- player … Continue reading →

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My child loves soccer

Posted on February 25, 2011 by ferdiesoccermagic

If your child really loves soccer, and you want to help them succeed, how do you get started?  You need a program that focuses on your child’s individual skill needs.    Waiting for 16 people to take a turn before your … Continue reading →

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Player Development- who’s job is it anyway?

Posted on February 24, 2011 by ferdiesoccermagic

In 1997 US Soccer Federation unveiled Project 2010, (an initiative to win the World Cup by the year 2010). That initiative stressed the need to increase development at youth level in order to build a broader base of quality players … Continue reading →

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