The link is to a story about a Brasilian basketball player who overcame to become a professional player. It is an inspiring story and also a humbling one. Please take the time to read it.
Leandro Barbosa
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Tuesday
Match Hazards: Rain
Coaches and players will encounter "match hazards" or conditions that can impact the quality of play. It is good to have a plan prepared before match time to deal with these. We will look at some of these hazards, possible coaching instructions and team management or tactical solutions that could enhance results. We will address common match hazards and progress to others of the course of the series.
Rain
Rain presents two basic issues that must be dealt with.
1) A wet and slippery ball can skip causing misplays. This can be bad for field players and disasterous for goalkeepers.
2) A wet surface can cause players to slip, slide or fall resulting in missed plays and misplays.
A key consideration for playing on a slippery surface is to keep one's weight over their feet. Players will slip or their feet slide out from under them when their feet are positioned wider than their hips. This can necessitate players changing normal pursuit angles so they find themselves at a point where the ball will be instead of going directly to the ealiest point to intercept the ball. Getting in front of the ball takes on added importance.
It can also necessitate players shortening their strides as the point for making a play approaches. This is especially true if a change of direction is necessary. It is the planting of one's foot outside of the hips or out from under the body's weight that causes slips, slides and falls on a wet surface.
Preparing to play the ball by positioning yourself directly in its path whenever possible combined with movement directly to and in-line with the path of the ball is the best prevention for playing a ball that skips. The spin of the ball may alter its course slightly when it skips. The remedy here is to not allow the ball to hit the ground or play it on the short skip before it has a chance to more drastically alter course.
For goalkeepers in particular it is important to attack the ball on a wet. slippery surface. However, the "attack" must be in direct line with the path the ball is traveling. The danger for the goalkeeper is the same as for field players - that his feet will slip from under him when attempting to make a cut or dive to play the ball. Once again, the key is to keep the body's weight over the feet as much as possible.
A third point of emphasis to be considered is communication and resulting organization. The fact is, there will likely be more miscues on a wet, slippery surface be they ball related, player related or both. Effective communication and heightened atention to organization within the concepts of formation and system of play can reduce the number of potential mistakes and minimize the potential damage of mistakes that do occur.
Finally, many of the cleats manufactured today are for a specific ground type. There are hard ground cleats, firm ground cleats and soft ground cleats to mention a few. Expensive boots will have studs that can be shortened or lengthened to play in whatever weather conditions are encountered. Coaches need to remind players that if they have footwear designed for wet conditions that they need to wear these in rainy conditions.
Rain
Rain presents two basic issues that must be dealt with.
1) A wet and slippery ball can skip causing misplays. This can be bad for field players and disasterous for goalkeepers.
2) A wet surface can cause players to slip, slide or fall resulting in missed plays and misplays.
A key consideration for playing on a slippery surface is to keep one's weight over their feet. Players will slip or their feet slide out from under them when their feet are positioned wider than their hips. This can necessitate players changing normal pursuit angles so they find themselves at a point where the ball will be instead of going directly to the ealiest point to intercept the ball. Getting in front of the ball takes on added importance.
It can also necessitate players shortening their strides as the point for making a play approaches. This is especially true if a change of direction is necessary. It is the planting of one's foot outside of the hips or out from under the body's weight that causes slips, slides and falls on a wet surface.
Preparing to play the ball by positioning yourself directly in its path whenever possible combined with movement directly to and in-line with the path of the ball is the best prevention for playing a ball that skips. The spin of the ball may alter its course slightly when it skips. The remedy here is to not allow the ball to hit the ground or play it on the short skip before it has a chance to more drastically alter course.
For goalkeepers in particular it is important to attack the ball on a wet. slippery surface. However, the "attack" must be in direct line with the path the ball is traveling. The danger for the goalkeeper is the same as for field players - that his feet will slip from under him when attempting to make a cut or dive to play the ball. Once again, the key is to keep the body's weight over the feet as much as possible.
A third point of emphasis to be considered is communication and resulting organization. The fact is, there will likely be more miscues on a wet, slippery surface be they ball related, player related or both. Effective communication and heightened atention to organization within the concepts of formation and system of play can reduce the number of potential mistakes and minimize the potential damage of mistakes that do occur.
Finally, many of the cleats manufactured today are for a specific ground type. There are hard ground cleats, firm ground cleats and soft ground cleats to mention a few. Expensive boots will have studs that can be shortened or lengthened to play in whatever weather conditions are encountered. Coaches need to remind players that if they have footwear designed for wet conditions that they need to wear these in rainy conditions.
Monday
Match Hazards: Sun
Coaches and players will encounter "match hazards" or conditions that can impact the quality of play. It is good to have a plan prepared before match time to deal with these. We will look at some of these hazards, possible coaching instructions and team management or tactical solutions that could enhance results. We will address common match hazards and progress to others of the course of the series.
Bad Sun Angle.
With early morning or evening matches the sun can present an extreme problem at one end of the field.
Decide which end of the field will be impacted.
Decide if the impact will be worse during the first half or the second half of the match.
Take into consideration weather conditions - are clouds on the horizon and will they arrive by the second half?
You should also consider the competitive balance between your team and the opponent.
In general I will take the end of the field that provides my team with an advantage in the first half. This is especially true if a rising sun, a setting sun or clouds on the horizon might diminish the hazard by the time the second half arrives. If in doubt, ask your Goalkeeper which half (s)he prefers to take first.
Of course, it might be the opponents win the coin flip and have the choice of which half they wish to take first. If this is the case tactical adjustments might be necessary. Employing a high line of confrontation in an attempt to play most of the half on the opponents end might be a consideration. Deciding to "force' the ball to a certain side of the field as a means to reduce shots originating directly from the angle of the sun might be considered. Having the GKer wear sun glare strips or a baseball hat ( with the permission of the referee ) is an option to consider.
Bad Sun Angle.
With early morning or evening matches the sun can present an extreme problem at one end of the field.
Decide which end of the field will be impacted.
Decide if the impact will be worse during the first half or the second half of the match.
Take into consideration weather conditions - are clouds on the horizon and will they arrive by the second half?
You should also consider the competitive balance between your team and the opponent.
In general I will take the end of the field that provides my team with an advantage in the first half. This is especially true if a rising sun, a setting sun or clouds on the horizon might diminish the hazard by the time the second half arrives. If in doubt, ask your Goalkeeper which half (s)he prefers to take first.
Of course, it might be the opponents win the coin flip and have the choice of which half they wish to take first. If this is the case tactical adjustments might be necessary. Employing a high line of confrontation in an attempt to play most of the half on the opponents end might be a consideration. Deciding to "force' the ball to a certain side of the field as a means to reduce shots originating directly from the angle of the sun might be considered. Having the GKer wear sun glare strips or a baseball hat ( with the permission of the referee ) is an option to consider.
Friday
National Women's Soccer League
I have always enjoyed watching our US Womens National Team play. I am very happy they will get the opportunity to play professional once again in the United States. Previous attempts at professional soccer for women have not succeeded financially and that is a shame for the product on the field has been exceptional. I encourage you to join me in supporting the new National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) in a manner befitting their accomplishments and their promise.
http://www.ussoccer.com/News/NWSL/2013/01/NWSL-Announces-Allocation-of-55-National-Team-Players-to-Eight-Clubs.aspx
Allocation of players per the article linked above.
http://www.ussoccer.com/News/NWSL/2013/01/NWSL-Announces-Allocation-of-55-National-Team-Players-to-Eight-Clubs.aspx
Allocation of players per the article linked above.
Thursday
The far reach of C.B.A. Soccer Blog
Besides promoting the camp / clinic business side of C.B.A. Soccer, I like to use the website to pass along information that is useful to coaches, players and parents alike. Most of our views come from the United States as would be expected, but we truly have a global audience. In the last few months we have tracked hits from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and other locations.
I am both grateful and thankful for the wide ranging exposure C.B.A. Soccer is receiving. We must be doing something right, but do not wish to rest on our laurels. Here's your chance... If there is a soccer related subject you would like us to cover, please feel free to suggest it to us by using the comment section at the end of this article. I will also entertain the idea of "guest columnists" if you have a soccer related subject you would like to write on. This would include alternative or dissenting opinon to what we have published here if written in a respectful informative manner.
Thanks for a wonderful 2012 here at C.B.A. Soccer and we look forward to yourhelping us make 2013 an even better year!
I am both grateful and thankful for the wide ranging exposure C.B.A. Soccer is receiving. We must be doing something right, but do not wish to rest on our laurels. Here's your chance... If there is a soccer related subject you would like us to cover, please feel free to suggest it to us by using the comment section at the end of this article. I will also entertain the idea of "guest columnists" if you have a soccer related subject you would like to write on. This would include alternative or dissenting opinon to what we have published here if written in a respectful informative manner.
Thanks for a wonderful 2012 here at C.B.A. Soccer and we look forward to yourhelping us make 2013 an even better year!
Tuesday
THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
ON THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS MY TRUE
LOVE GAVE TO ME
A goalkeeper seven foot three
ON THE SECOND DAY OF
CHRISTMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME
Two scoring forwards and a goalkeeper seven foot three.
ON THE THIRD DAY OF
CHRISTMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME
Three center mids, Two scoring forwards and a goalkeeper seven foot
three.
ON THE FOURTH
Four running wings, Three center mids, Two scoring forwards and a
goalkeeper seven foot three.
ON THE FIFTH DAY
OF CHRISTMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO
ME
F I
V E G O L D EN
GOALS, Four running wings, Three center mids, Two scoring forwards and a
goalkeeper seven foot three.
ON THE SIXTH DAY
OF CHRISTMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO
ME
Six Penalty kicks, F I V
E G O L D EN GOALS, Four running wings, Three center mids,
Two scoring forwards and a goalkeeper seven foot three.
ON THE SEVENTH DAY OF
CHRISTMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME
Seven days of Graham, Six Penalty kicks, F I
V E G O L D EN
GOALS, Four running wings, Three center mids, Two scoring forwards and a
goalkeeper seven foot three.
ON THE EIGHTH DAY OF
CHRISTMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME
Eight perfect crosses, Seven days of Graham, Six Penalty kicks,
F I
V E G O L D EN
GOALS, Four running wings, Three center mids, Two scoring forwards and a
goalkeeper seven foot three.
ON THE NINTH DAY OF
CHRISTMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME
Nine diving headers, Eight perfect crosses, Seven days of Graham, Six
Penalty kicks, F I V
E G O L D EN GOALS, Four running wings, Three center mids,
Two scoring forwards and a goalkeeper seven foot three.
ON THE TENTH
Ten foes a-sleeping, Nine diving headers, Eight perfect crosses, Seven
days of Graham, Six Penalty kicks, F
I V E G O
L D EN GOALS, Four running wings, Three
center mids, Two scoring forwards and a goalkeeper seven foot three
ON THE ELEVENTH DAY
OF CHRISTMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO
ME
Eleven players playing, Ten foes a-sleeping, Nine diving headers, Eight
perfect crosses, Seven days of Graham, Six Penalty kicks, F I
V E G O L D EN
GOALS, Four running wings, Three center mids, Two scoring forwards and a
goalkeeper seven foot three
ON THE TWELFTH DAY
OF CHRISTMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO
ME
Twelve months of soccer, Eleven players playing, Ten foes
a-sleeping, Nine diving headers, Eight perfect crosses, Seven days of Graham, Six
Penalty kicks, F I V
E G O L D EN GOALS, Four running wings, Three center mids,
Two scoring forwards and a goalkeeper seven foot three
Wednesday
Coaching High School
It is the off season for high school soccer here in Ohio. There are a few job openings in the area and I have been approched about some of them either to judge my interest, make a recomendation or called upon as a reference for someone else.
Coaching high school athletics is difficult. Long hours, little pay and politics make this an endeavor of love for the game and the athletes you work with. It is not for every coach. And as I have learned there are distinctive differences between coaching boys and coaching girls.
Coaching high school athletics is difficult. Long hours, little pay and politics make this an endeavor of love for the game and the athletes you work with. It is not for every coach. And as I have learned there are distinctive differences between coaching boys and coaching girls.
Great People, Great Things
Something new today. I am providing a link to an article writen by someone else. It gives a glimpse into one of the finest college basketball programs in the country. Written by former player, David Merritt whose own story is well worth reading, he titles the article Great People, Great Things. The blog is known as Goodness Determined. Enjoy the read!
http://goodnessdetermined.com/great-people-great-things/
Yes, you will be seeing quotes from this article on this site!
http://goodnessdetermined.com/great-people-great-things/
Yes, you will be seeing quotes from this article on this site!
Friday
REACT & RID for December 14, 2012
REACT moment for December 14, 2012
Have trouble gaining separation from defender and with receiving under pressure.
Real Time:
Did I remember to keep myself between the defender and the ball.
Did I "check away" or drag the defender away from where I wanted to receive?
Did I "check to" or go to meet the ball?
Did I receive sideways on so I could execute a self-pass?
Immediate:
When next receiving the ball under pressure make sure you know where the defender is by making light physical contact with him.
Get the defenders momentum started away from where you wish to receive.
Know before you ever touch the ball how you will solve the pressure you feel. Self-pass, change the path of the ball away from pressure
Delayed:
Play the ball against a kick-back wall or bench and practice receiving with a self-pass.
Play the ball against a kick-back wall or bench and practice using your first touch to change the path of the ball away from pressure.
Add a partner to the above exercises to add "live" pressure. Pressure should be light to begin with and gradually increase as confidence is gained in receiving under pressure.
The above activities work great with 3 people - a passer, a receiver and a defender.
Have trouble gaining separation from defender and with receiving under pressure.
Real Time:
Did I remember to keep myself between the defender and the ball.
Did I "check away" or drag the defender away from where I wanted to receive?
Did I "check to" or go to meet the ball?
Did I receive sideways on so I could execute a self-pass?
Immediate:
When next receiving the ball under pressure make sure you know where the defender is by making light physical contact with him.
Get the defenders momentum started away from where you wish to receive.
Know before you ever touch the ball how you will solve the pressure you feel. Self-pass, change the path of the ball away from pressure
Delayed:
Play the ball against a kick-back wall or bench and practice receiving with a self-pass.
Play the ball against a kick-back wall or bench and practice using your first touch to change the path of the ball away from pressure.
Add a partner to the above exercises to add "live" pressure. Pressure should be light to begin with and gradually increase as confidence is gained in receiving under pressure.
The above activities work great with 3 people - a passer, a receiver and a defender.
Wednesday
My apologies
My apologies for the lack of posts over the last couple of weeks. I became very busy breaking down film of high school players looking to be recruited. What was originally a couple projects ballooned into double that amount. The weather here has been cold, cloudy and rainy, perfect weather to sit in front of the TV and computer's watching 12-15 hours of high school game film each day! The sun is brightly shining and the temperatures are rising once again so my routine is returning to normal. Besides... the projects have been completed!
Back to REACT and RID shortly.
I am also going to be presenting passing progressions from notes I took years ago while one of my sons was training under Mr. Ken White. This particular set of progressions is also on tape / DVD conducted by another coach. I know I have it around here somewhere and when I find it again I will give credit where it is due.
Finally, having just invested over 120 hours watching various high school teams I will be writing about some general observations. It really does begin with individual skill sets but tactical awareness is just as important. One point of emphasis I hear repeatedly from coaches is the need to play faster, Unfortunately the secondary accompanying complaint is that their teams are to nonathletic. Pish posh! And I will explain why.
Back to REACT and RID shortly.
I am also going to be presenting passing progressions from notes I took years ago while one of my sons was training under Mr. Ken White. This particular set of progressions is also on tape / DVD conducted by another coach. I know I have it around here somewhere and when I find it again I will give credit where it is due.
Finally, having just invested over 120 hours watching various high school teams I will be writing about some general observations. It really does begin with individual skill sets but tactical awareness is just as important. One point of emphasis I hear repeatedly from coaches is the need to play faster, Unfortunately the secondary accompanying complaint is that their teams are to nonathletic. Pish posh! And I will explain why.
Thursday
Happy Thanksgiving Day!
I am thankful for all of God's blessings past, present and future- great and small. I am thankful for my imperfections as they lead to wonderous learning opportunities, especially when I am patient and rely on God's light and strength to see me through. I am thankful for forgiveness and to forgive. I am thankful for those that walk life's path with me - family, friends and the people I encounter along the way that soon will be. I am thankful to enjoy God's wonderous creation - its beauty, its strength and its simple glory. I am thankful that God called upon me to serve him and especially thankful to do so here in the US of A. Thank you Lord.
Wednesday
Summer 2013 Soccer Camps
Three of the approximately eight weeks of 2013 summer camps are already spoken for. If you are interested in hosting one, please contact us soon! We do team camps, small group clinics, GKer training and will for the first time be conducting a "How to" clinic in conjunction with a recreational league for new or novice coaches! Contact us at 567-204-6083
Tuesday
REACT & RID for November 20, 2012
REACT moment for November 20, 2012
Wing loses the ball off the dribble to the second defender.
Real Time:
Did I know the second defender was present?
Did I have a plan for defeating the second defender before I took on the first defender?
Immediate:
Be a game watcher, not a ball watcher.
Scan the field consantly.
Remember we want to be in numbers up positions and not be caught playing numbers down as has happened here.
Remember, if beating the first defender to the outside, move inside to eliminate his pursuit and engage the second defender on your terms. This opens the outside for an overlap and can set up a wall pass combination on the inside.
Remember that when defeating the first defender inside you have created space outside for an overlapping run.
Delayed:
Work with a partner on combination passes.
If a partner is not available, a kickback board or bench laid on its side can be used for some combinations.
Execute a move to defeat / isolate a defender going into the combination pass sequence.
Thursday
REACT & RID for November 15, 2012
REACT moment for November 15, 2012
This one will look at returning the oars in the row the boat motion.
Have trouble controlling chest traps
Real Time:
Did I have my arms pulled back before contact with the ball?
Did I return the oars (extend the arms) as the ball made impact?
Were my arms extended too soon?
Immediate:
At the next dead ball practice returning the oars. Row the boat and then return the oars. Feel the extended chest concave as the arms are extended.
Delayed
Toss the ball in the air and receive it off your chest usingthe proper motion of returning the oars. Practice this with a partner serving a thrown ball. Progress to fielding a punted ball from a short distance.
This one will look at returning the oars in the row the boat motion.
Have trouble controlling chest traps
Real Time:
Did I have my arms pulled back before contact with the ball?
Did I return the oars (extend the arms) as the ball made impact?
Were my arms extended too soon?
Immediate:
At the next dead ball practice returning the oars. Row the boat and then return the oars. Feel the extended chest concave as the arms are extended.
Delayed
Toss the ball in the air and receive it off your chest usingthe proper motion of returning the oars. Practice this with a partner serving a thrown ball. Progress to fielding a punted ball from a short distance.
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