Mon.May 30, 2022

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Developing First Touch: Increasing the Speed of Play in Soccer

Player Development Project

Receiving, retention, and mastery of the ball are critical skills for young players to learn. An individual’s first touch and overall ball control will have a massive impact on both their competence and their confidence when playing the game, and it’s vital that we can effectively help kids develop these skills. Below, we examine why it’s so important to help players improve their ball control, and discuss some of the best ways to help kids build a connection with the ball.

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Special Post: Choosing the Right Programme

Informed Practitioner in Sport

EDITOR’S NOTE: To celebrate the imminent release of the new title ‘ Sports Parenting: Negotiating the Challenges of the Youth Sports Journey to Help Kids Thrive ’ we are sharing this special post. The excerpt featured is from the chapter ‘Choosing the Right Programme’. Environment is everything when it comes to developing talent. Parents are naturally highly motivated to find the programme that provides most optimal conditions to allow their child’s talents to flourish.

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5 Ways to Nurture Security In Your Kids

RC Families

We all like to feel a sense of safety and security. Kids are no different. Children who feel secure are more likely to become independent and emotionally healthy as they grow up. When a child feels secure, they feel safe, not just physically, but emotionally as well. Children need to feel that it is okay. Read More.