Category Archives: Soccer Coaching

Great goalkeeping starts with the right stance.

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Mike

From World Class coaching, a nice article on the importance of a keeper’s stance in relation to the positioning and pressure of a team’s defense. At Code Four Athletics, we know the importance of great keeper gear – check us out when … Continue reading →

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Tips for improving soccer chest traps.

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Mike

It’s been said that soccer is basically a game of keep-away. As such, it’s very important that players master the art of maintaining possession. Since the chest is the largest surface of the body, it can easily be used to cushion the … Continue reading →

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Easy goalkeeper positioning / shot-blocking drill.

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Mike

From our friends at World Class Coaching: a simple, effective goalie drill to help work on positioning and shot blocking. Don’t forget to keep the keeper looking good with our gear including goalie gloves, keeper jerseys and goalie pants.

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Just released: Soccer Wizard Coaching App for iPhone.

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Mike

Soccer stats go high-tech with this nifty little Soccer Wizard app, available for just $2.99 from itunes. It easily and conveniently helps you manage key data including individual playing time, substitutions, and player and team statistics such as goals, assists and shots on frame. So … Continue reading →

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New data on how to prevent soccer hamstring injuries.

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Mike

Hamstring strains account for 1 of every 7 soccer injuries. Research shows that hamstring injuries account for 1 out of every 7 injuries in soccer. Nearly 25% of players who injure their hamstring are likely to re-injure it. Recovery can … Continue reading →

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Tips For Taking Penalty Kicks

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Mike

The U.S. Women’s World Cup loss has shone the spotlight back onto one of the sport’s most controversial aspects: penalty kicks. With that in mind, we encourage you to check out this helpful ‘how to’ article on penalty kicks, including … Continue reading →

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Soccer Shooting Drills: Wall Ball

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Mike

From World Class Coaching, check out this effective Wall Ball soccer drill to use with your team. For more tips and drills, check out our own collection of soccer coaching DVDs and books. Play on!

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Can strength training improve soccer kick velocity or distance?

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Mike

Playing a quality long ball is an important piece of the soccer performance puzzle. Add to that, the need for attackers to strike high-speed shots and it is easy to see that kicking velocity and distance are critical to success … Continue reading →

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Study shows effectiveness of small-sided soccer games.

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Mike

From one of our favorite sites, The Science of Soccer Online, an interesting article from a few months ago regarding detailed research and data behind soccer training.

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10 ways to improve your game away from the soccer field.

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Mike

Soccer training doesn’t have to end when you leave the practice field! There are many things you can do at home. From Yahoo! Sports Contributor Edwin Torres, here are 10 ways to improve your game while you’re away from the pitch. … Continue reading →

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