F.C. Revolution

So...you wanna be a player?

I'm lucky...I've been playing and/or coaching soccer for 40 years, and I think I can help you.

Does that make me an expert?  NO WAY.  There are no experts in soccer. 

Does that make me more experienced than a lot of other people in the game?  Maybe/maybe not...but here's what I DO know.

Players - it's all about making a decision.

It's all about being the best.

It's all about either being cocky and arrogant, or playing and making an impact - on the field ... at training sessions ... and during games.

I've seen and coached so many good players over the years.

Here's the difference.

You're good.  Everyone tells you you're good. You know you're good.  The parents know you're good.  Your teammates know you're good.  Your opponents know you're good.  Everyone knows you're good!

What do you do about it?

The GOOD players work harder than anyone else. 

The GOOD players don't have an attitude.

The GOOD players don't tell others how good they are.

The GOOD players are the first ones to show up at the training, and the last ones to leave.

The GOOD players are the ones that coaches brag about.

The GOOD players don't have to be told twice.

The GOOD players understand their roles.

The GOOD players let OTHERS tell them how good they are.

The GOOD players play all day ... and find another game or training session to join.

We had a kid  (9th grader), today... play a very physical EPYSA state cup game yesterday...show up at the complex to play with his HS team...then travel to ODP training...then come back to the complex to play another indoor game with his FC club team.

Wanna be GOOD? There are no secrets.  Shortcuts are out.  You're either getting better...or you're getting worse as a player.  No one stays the same.

Until next time...

Mike