“If I win, I attract other good players and by doing that I win more games.” IfsGamesWinningPlayer Author:Tony DiCicco
“Overseas, kids grow up in a soccer culture. The German player sees the game eons above the American player the same age.” KidsAgeCultureGamesGrowsGrowing UpPlayerSoccer Author:Tony DiCicco
“I don't know how smart I am, but I was a student of the game and I still watch games and still pick up things. If you watch individual players you will see genius.” IfsKnowsStillsGamesIndividualWatchesKnow HowPlayerStudentsGeniusSmartPicks Author:Tony DiCicco
“At a youth soccer game you'll probably hear parents and coaches on the sidelines yelling, 'Pass the ball! Pass the ball!' ... When we continually tell our young players to pass the ball, we're not allowing them to develop their full potential, especially those who have the ability to take their opponents on and beat them one-on-one. As a result, we run the risk of diminishing a player's artistry and potential.” RunningYoungGamesParentAbilityResultsPlayerRiskYouthBeatsBallsCoachesSoccerOpponentsAllowingYellingArtistryFull PotentialSidelinesOne On OneSoccer Game Author:Tony DiCicco