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2014 FIFA World Cup Soccer Fitness Preview: USA – Late Specialization and Long Term Goalkeeper Development

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 the United States, one of the strongest CONCACAF teams, that is drawn in Group G, largely considered the “group of death”. [...]

By | June 2nd, 2014|Matches|0 Comments

2014 FIFA World Cup Soccer Fitness Preview: Portugal – The Team with the Fittest Player in the World

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”. [...]

By | May 31st, 2014|Matches|0 Comments

DeVos: No Scores, Standings More About Adults Than Kids

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 [...]

By | May 30th, 2014|For Parents|0 Comments

2014 FIFA World Cup Soccer Fitness Preview: Ghana – Trumping Traditional Talent Identification

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 [...]

By | May 30th, 2014|Matches|0 Comments

Why I Don't Do Cross Fit

Why I Don't Do Cross FitGreat article I came across..I agree with most of it..let me know your thoughts!

By | May 28th, 2014|Fitness|0 Comments

2014 FIFA World Cup Soccer Fitness Preview: Germany – How Soccernomics Works

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, [...]

By | May 28th, 2014|Matches|0 Comments

2014 FIFA World Cup Soccer Fitness Preview: Nigeria – How to Defend Lionel Messi

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 [...]

By | May 27th, 2014|Matches|0 Comments

When Did We Decide Kids Shouldn't Suffer?

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 [...]

By | May 25th, 2014|For Parents|0 Comments

2014 FIFA World Cup Soccer Fitness Preview: Iran – A Lesson in Soccernomics

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 [...]

By | May 24th, 2014|Matches|0 Comments

2014 FIFA World Cup Soccer Fitness Preview: Bosnia-Herzegovina – The Famous Nephew of an Even More Famous Uncle

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 [...]

By | May 23rd, 2014|Matches|0 Comments