https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSL-gPMPVXI Because this is a World Cup year, I have decided to countdown to the tournament by providing a short soccer/fitness related preview of each of the 32 participating nations. In this installment, I will look at Portugal, a talented European team that has been drawn in Group G, largely considered the “group of death”. [...]
DeVos: No Scores, Standings More About Adults Than KidsThis is a great article, written by Jason De Vos, that discusses how the LTPD, and the "no scores/no standings" rule in the new OPDL, can address some of the problems with the "rep" soccer system in Ontario. A very interesting read for soccer parents, coaches and players...Let me [...]
Because this is a World Cup year, I have decided to countdown to the tournament by providing a short soccer/fitness related preview of each of the 32 participating nations. In this installment, I will look at Ghana, one of the strongest teams from the African continent. Ghana have been drawn in Group G, largely considered the “group [...]
Why I Don't Do Cross FitGreat article I came across..I agree with most of it..let me know your thoughts!
Because this is a World Cup year, I have decided to countdown to the tournament by providing a short soccer/fitness related preview of each of the 32 participating nations. In this installment, I will look at Germany, the European favorites who have been drawn in Group G, largely considered the "group of death", which also includes Portugal, Ghana, [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6ik2G9TemM Because this is a World Cup year, I have decided to countdown to the tournament by providing a short soccer/fitness related preview of each of the 32 participating nations. In this installment, I will look at Nigeria, the current African champions, who have drawn a tough group that includes Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Iran. The [...]
When Did We Decide Kids Shouldn't Suffer?Here is a great article I came across that really resonated with me. In my career I have encountered lots of people (athletes, parents, employees, volunteers) who have a poor work ethic and an unfortunate sense of entitlement. I wonder how much of those problems can be attributed to [...]
Because this is a World Cup year, I have decided to countdown to the tournament by providing a short soccer/fitness related preview of each of the 32 participating nations. In this installment, I will look at Iran, one of the strongest teams in Asia, who have drawn a tough group that includes Nigeria, Argentina, and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Iranian team will [...]
Because this is a World Cup year, I have decided to countdown to the tournament by providing a short soccer/fitness related preview of each of the 32 participating nations. In this installment, I will look at Bosnia-Herzegovina, an emerging European nation that finished first in their qualifying group (ahead of Greece) and have drawn a group that [...]
Great message held up by the Real Madrid coach and players that states: "Support & Solidarity With the People of Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia." Great to see a group of soccer professionals from all over the world coming together like this just 3 weeks before the World Cup!