Warning:

This E Book is not for everyone. In fact, this E Book is for very few people. Before you read any further, you must promise me you will believe in yourself and your ability to accomplish great things. Whatever you want to achieve is attainable. All you need is a clearly defined plan and the commitment and desire to accomplish what you have set out to do.

The purpose of this ebook is to educate. The author and the publisher Dylan Tooby does not warrant that the information contained in this e-book is fully complete and shall not be responsible nor liable for any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, personal injury, or other problems allegedly caused directly or indirectly by this e-book. You may not distribute this e-book. f you wish to share this e-book with others encourage them to get their own copy of !occer !uccess !ecrets "ol.# $ The %ltimate !occer Training &uide at http'((the-soccer-essentials.com(the-ultimate-soccer-training-guide(

hat do you want to achieve as a !occer player" ____________

f you don)t believe in yourself *or aren)t willing to start+ this , Book is not for you. This E book is only for individuals who take action towards accomplishin# their #oals. This , book is for doers. -eople that make things happen. -eople who create challenging goals for themselves and put in the work to turn those goals into accomplishments. This E book is for those individuals who want to see si#nificant improvements on the !occer field. Believe me, we are all capable of becoming great !occer players. .owever, the sad reality is very few of us will actually get to that level. /ow the reason the large percentage don)t get there isn)t because 0they didn)t have what it takes1 or 0they just weren)t good enough1. Those are $ust poor e%cuses. The large percentage that fail only do so because they allow themselves to. n fact these people don)t fail. 2ailing is what happens when you make an effort to succeed, these people gave up. You will fail many times, that is okay, that is part of the process, but you will learn from failures and you will keep movin# forward. 2ailing and giving up are two very different concepts. Those people that gave up let e3cuses get in the way of achieving their goals and let their dreams slip away from them far too easily, call these people passengers. There are many passengers in this world and then there is another group of people. 4 small percentage... A powerful percenta#e of people that take their life into their own hands. That small percenta#e that decide to work consistently for what they really want to achieve and don&t stop until they #et it. I call these people drivers.

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'ow your #oin# to have to make a choice...

Which type of person are you?

a) a passenger of life

or...

b) a driver
If you chose to be a driver... keep readin#. f you chose option a+ )m sorry, but the value of this , Book would only be wasted in your possession. -lease forward this information to any drivers, you may know. Thank you 5+

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To help you become a better Soccer player.
/ow simply reading this guide will not turn you into the player you want to be. /ot until you master and act upon the concepts in this , Book, will you see the results your after. 4 reoccurring concept throughout this , Book is the idea of Takin# This E Book was created with one ob$ective in mind(

Bi# Action)

The #reatest idea in the world, is completely worthless, without any action.

(Read that sentence again)

4ct on the concepts, tips, and valuable pieces of advice you get from this , book. !tart applying it to your game, training, mindsets, way of life and you will soon begin to see those results and improvements in your game you are after. *emember, if you choose to simply read this book, not take action or apply these concepts, you will have wasted your time.

'ow, if your still with me.. let&s #et started.

This E Book has + chapters.

4lthough it is meant to be used as a reference that you can come back to time and time again, recommended you read the chapters in the order listed below.

4 brief look into the four different areas of a complete !occer player and why it is so important to improve all of these areas on a consistent basis.

1. Areas of Soccer Player Development

2. Twenty Secrets of Successful Soccer Players

4 list of !occer secrets shared by great players all around the world and e3citing ideas on how you can start applying these !occer success secrets to your game.

3. The Soccer Success Secrets Training Program

4 day to day !occer training regime designed to help you improve your technical !occer skills, physical fitness and confidence.

4. Fifty onus Soccer Tips

4 collection of !occer tips ranging from nutritional guidance and workout tips, to success mentalities and in-game strategies $ all designed to help you become a better !occer player.

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!hapter 1"

Areas of Soccer layer !evelopment

6y life took a drastic change when discovered the self-help *self-improvement+ industry. /ever had reali7ed the potential of my abilities and how much could really achieve if was committed to making it happen. read #88s of books, watched videos, even went to seminars, really lost my self in the whole idea of self-improvement. Today, I am thankful for every second I spent improvin# myself. t is still a massive part of my life today and will continue to be until my last day. /ow am not going to ask you to go out and read #88 self-improvement books, watch any videos, or go to seminars. f you want to pursue those options on your own, would more than recommend it but it isn)t necessary at the moment. If you don&t want to put in hours of research towards self-improvement that&s fine because I am #oin# to summari,e the concept of self-improvement into somethin# you can understand in a few pa#es. That being said... would strongly encourage you to go down this path on your own time. !elf-improvement is defined as the improvement of one)s knowledge, status, abilities, or character by one)s own efforts. !imple statement and concept, but easily and often overlooked. Too many people, in fact the ma$ority of the population, #o throu#h their lives, bein# the same person, doin# the same thin#, makin# the same mistakes, and never tappin# into their full potential.

/ow there is another part of the population, a small percentage *remember those drivers9+, but this small percentage make up some of the most successful people in the world. These people dedicate their lives to self improvement, they educated themselves, grow, developed and over time they accomplish their goals, make remarkable contributions to society, and leave behind legacies that will be spoken of for many years to come. 4ll because, they were addicted to the idea of self-improvement. They lived to learn, to grow, to become the best man or woman they could become. They wanted to reach their full potential, because they knew.. that is what they deserved *why would you want to be anything but your best-self9+. They, like of all of us, were only given one life to live. You only #et one life to live, make the most of it.. -ake sure you reach your full potential and you will live a re#ret-free life, full of successes. /ow am not asking you to change the world. 4ll am asking you to do is5 apply the concept of 0!elfmprovement1 to your !occer career. .ommit to a career of selfimprovement. ,very day you get up, commit to learning something new, improving an old skill, asking a little more of yourself, and becoming a better !occer player each and every day. f you start applying this concept to your training today. :ou will already be ahead of /01 of the competition, because believe me ;<= of the competition don)t want success as bad as you do. They aren)t willing to put in as much effort as you will and they certainly aren)t as committed to becoming a better !occer player. n fact, this concept is so valuable, if you were only to take one piece of information from this book, hope it would be the importance of !elf-improvement. This concept applied to life *not only !occer+ will be %2333 more valuable than the price of this book and will continue to bring success beyond anything you ever imagined.

/ow before this turns into an emotional !elf-help workshop and you start revealing your deepest, darkest secrets to me, let)s focus on the topic at hand... becoming a better !occer player.

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Below are the + areas of !occer player development(

#. Technical !kill >. 4hysical 5itness 6. 7ame Intelli#ence ?. -ental 8iscipline
f you want to reach your full potential as a !occer player, you need to find ways to improve yourself in all of these areas. @nce you have built a strong foundation in each area, promise you will be and feel a much more complete player. :ou will be confident in your ability and e3cited about where your !occer career will take you. Aommit to becoming a complete !occer player. That is your 2st secret to success.

Technical !kill(
This really is the corner stone of every great player. -hysical fitness and hard work can take you a long way but those traits will never be as valuable as a player who has developed and mastered the basics of technical skill. When say technical skill, am referring to ball skills5 dribbling, cutting and turning with the ball, beating an opponent, passing and receiving the ball, ball control and mastery, trapping, heading, tackling, shooting and finishing, etc. Bein# technically sound with the ball will allow you to control the #ame and have a impact on the #ame that players without such technical skills will never be able to impose. Becoming a technically skilled player is all about mastering your craft. t will reBuire a significant amount of time and a commitment, to 0master1 any skill. But, if your serious about becoming a better !occer player this challenge should give you motivation, not discouragement.

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4hysical 5itness(
n order to become a serious threat on the !occer field you need to combine your technical abilities with some impressive physical Bualities. Being physically fit does not simply mean being 0strong1. -eople commonly confuse fitness with strength conditioning but there is much, much, more to it. Improvin# your physical fitness will re9uire si#nificant focus to several different areas. 5or e%ample( stren#th : power, speed : acceleration, endurance, fle%ibility, stability : a#ility, balance, recovery, etc. Becoming well rounded in all of these areas will significantly improve your performance on the field as well as your general health. 6ake improving your physical fitness an ongoing goal. Ceep challenging yourself and asking a little bit more of your body each day.

7ame Intelli#ence'
.aving technical skill and being physically fit are great attributes, but if you don)t know what to do with those attributes you will never be successful. There is a proper way to play the game of !occer. Aertain plays need to be made in certain positions in order for you to be successful on the field. The concept of ;7ame Intelli#ence< is far beyond the conte%t of this E Book. !o, all ask for the time being is you listen intently to all your coaches and trainers. :our mind should be like a sponge, taking in as much information as possible every time your coach opens his mouth. Be open to any advice and information someone with more e%perience and knowled#e can #ive you. -erhaps in the future you will find out the information they gave you wasn)t the most reliable, but at least give it a chance. 4fter you may decide to adjust or completely disregard the information to make yourself more effective on the field. But don)t be stubborn, you have lots to learn, so take advantage of those minds kind enough to share their knowledge and love of the game with you. 6ost importantly, learn from your mistakes. Through e3perience you will become a master of the game. You should be workin# to be the smartest player on the field $ust as much as your workin# to be the fittest or the most technically skilled.

-ental 8iscipline(
4s you become older and gain more e3perience, you will begin to learn !occer is much more than a physical game. n fact if you don)t have a strong mental component to your game, you will find out very Buickly, how much of a mental game it really is. 4t first you may not understand what )m talking about, but having strong mental discipline and the proper mindsets will give you a huge advantage over your opposition. We will cover the basics of being mentally strong later on in this , Book but for the time being focus on bein# positive at all times *don)t talk negatively towards yourself or teammates+, always look to improve *approach training with an open mind+, and commit to becomin# a better player *you have to want to succeed so badly, that the only option is success+.

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/ow that you have a good understanding of what areas you need to improve you no longer have any e3cuses. @bviously, as you train and become a better player you will start to learn more advanced techniBues and training methods but as long as you are always making an effort to move forward, success will be waiting for you just around the corner. Ceep challenging yourself, keep asking more of yourself each day, keep getting out of your comfort 7one and the results will come, that promise you. It&s all about holdin# yourself accountable for your own results. 4nything worth having or worth achieving is not going to come easily. t is going to come through hard work, dedication, consistency, and a whole lot of passion. ,njoy getting better, enjoy improving yourself, and enjoy your results.

Det)s keep going.. you have much more to learn.

!hapter 2"

"# Secrets of Successful Soccer

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The following is a list of habits common in great !occer players. The ama7ing thing about these habits is that you can start implementing them into your life and training right away Eif you want to see improvements in your game, that is. 'o more e%cuses... it&s time to start #ettin# results.

:ou have the potential to become a great !occer player, we all do. !ome of us are just willing to work a little harder to get there.

$a%e sure you are one of them.

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1.Sei#e the $ay

6ake the most out of every single day. !leeping in until >'88pm every day may feel great, but is it helping you achieve your goals9 There are only =+ hours in the day. Are you makin# the most of those hours" @bviously rest is very important and you should be aiming for F-; hours of Buality sleep per night but there is no reason you should be sleeping the day away. Wake up a little earlier and go to bed a little later. -ut it on yourself to make the most out of everyday, so you can go to sleep each night feeling satisfied about what you accomplished that day.

&What have ' done today to ma%e myself a better Soccer player tomorro(?)
!ome days you may have < or G things you did to make yourself a better !occer player. !ome days only #. But as long as you are making some type of effort each day to become a better !occer player, overtime those small efforts will add up into huge improvements.

At the end of each day, ask yourself(

2.Play simple
Being the best player on the pitch doesn)t mean taking the most touches. The Buicker you can learn to play simple the more success you will have on the !occer field. 4t the moment you may not be able to notice it but if you watch top level !occer, the best players are usually the ones who take the fewest touches on the ball. The majority of the time you should be playing #, > touch !occer *especially in your own defensive third and middle third of the field+. n the attacking third you should be encouraged to take players on with your individual skill but even still, the best way to get through well organi7ed defensive teams is Buick passing and fast off the ball movement. There is nothing more frustrating then playing on a team where everyone has to have #8 touches every time they get the ball. Always keep the ball movin#, keep thin#s simple. The hardest teams to play against are the ones that never stop the ball from moving. ,veryone plays two touch !occer and they work e3tremely hard to get into open positions to receive the ball back. -laying simple is something that will come with e3perience but if you are simply aware of the importance, you will already be ahead of the competition. ;5ootball is a simple #ame based on the #ivin# and takin# of passes, of controllin# the ball and of makin# yourself available to receive a pass. It is terribly simple.< - Bill !hankly

3.Always ma%e the most out of training

f you want to become a better !occer player in the Buickest amount of time possible, you need to make the most of every situation you have on the field. Whether it be, training on your own time, team practices, games, or just playing for fun... you need to ask yourself'

Am ' ma%ing the most out of my time on the field today?

-ersonally, as soon as get on the field it)s non-stopH Iight away find a ball and start getting involved. ,ven if the coach is setting up drills, don)t speed time joking around and rough housing with teammates. 6y goal is to get as many touches as possible and ensure am ready for action. get passing and moving, working on my ball control, getting in a proper !occer warm up, perfecting skills want to improve *like shooting and finishing+, and even get in a bit of e3tra fitness. Whatever it takes, make the most of my time on the field. /ot because want to impress the coach or don)t have any friends to joke around with. do this, simply because want to be the best player can be and want to make the most out of every second have on the field. In your drills and #ames, are you puttin# your best effort forward" Are you #ettin# the most out of each drill" You should always aim to be the player #ettin# the most out of each drill.

*o( do you ma%e the most out of every training session?

Well there are a couple ways, but it all starts with a desire to improve. .ere are couple things you could keep in mind to ensure you are getting the most out of each training session' Work the hardest Aommunicate *talk+ the most !how the most passion &et the most touches on the ball Be the most involved player 4sk Buestions 4naly7e and learn from every situation -akin# the most out of every second you have on the !occer field will add up, and over time, all that e%tra time you spent improvin# yourself will separate you from the players around you.

4. &penly see% a$vice

The top players in the world didn)t reach the level they are at on their own. n fact these players were probably helped by more people than you could ever imagine.

Why9 Because they wanted to be helped.

If you want to become a #reat !occer player 9uickly, you need to learn from as many e%perienced people as you can, as often as you can. The 9uickest way to success... is learnin# from other people&s failures. 4sk Buestions all the time. .ow could you improve on today)s game or session and what could you have done differently in those situations that went wrong9 :our coaches and trainers are there to help you improve and love to give advice *if they are good coaches that is+. :ou need to take full advantage of this and get as much advice as you can. You can learn from all different types of people( professionals, coaches, trainers, parents, teammates, and even opponents. n fact a great thing to do is go out and find < people you respect in your !occer community. They could be coaches, parents, players or anyone else who you think has a good understanding of !occer. Ask each of them 6 thin#s that you could work on to become a better !occer player. f you don)t like the advice someone gives you, you don)t have to use it, but at least show them the respect they deserve and listen to what they have to say with an open mind. *emember, all the advice in the world is worthless unless you put it into action. :our ne3t step is to act on what you have learned and what others have told youH t)s time to get to workH

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'.(row all areas of your game

:es, know what your thinking. We have already addressed this point, but it)s so important, we are going to go through it again.
f you want to become a great soccer player, you need to be well rounded. Work to improve all areas of your game, instead of just one or two. n turn, the collective effort of all your improvements will produce some serious developments in your game. 7row all areas of your #ame to#ether to accelerate your results. The beauty of it is, all these small improvements will work together to make a stronger whole. mproving your shooting skills may make you a better passer, developing strong powerful legs will help you run faster, and improving your fle3ibility can even improve your ball control and ability to score goals. Turn your weaknesses into stren#ths, an your stren#ths into superpowers) f you)re not happy with a certain area of your game, work to improve it. Ceep improving. The cycle never stops, but your results will keep going up, and that my friend... is a very good thing. You have the ability to be such a #reat player, all it&s #oin# to take is your commitment to improvement and attention to detail. !o don)t just work to become a better dribbler or a faster athlete. Work to improve all areas of your game. &row technically, physically, tactically, and mentally. 4 great thing to do would be to designate a few minutes each day working on each part of your game. :ou could start with just < minutes on each area. < minutes on techniBue, < minutes on physical conditioning, and < minutes on learning tactics and proper mentalities. @ver time those < minutes may turn into #8 or >8 minutes. 2or the time being though, you just want to get into the habit of paying attention to all areas of your game. The combination of these improvements will turn you into that #reat player you are committed to bein#.

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). Dri**le everywhere
f you want to become a better dribbler and a master of the ball, you need to increase the amount of touches you get on the ball. The more touches you #et on the ball, the better dribbler you will be and the more your overall ball control will improve. It&s as simple as that. The easiest way to start getting more touches is to start dribbling a !occer ball everywhere you go. f your parents don)t mind you can start dribbling a ball around the house, from room to room. When you travel to the kitchen to get a bite to eat, the ball is on your foot traveling with you. .eading to the bathroom9 The ball goes with you, weaving around corners, chairs, cats, dogs, whatever is in your way. If your parents don&t let you dribble in the house, ask to keep a mini ball or even a super small ball, like a tennis ball > $ust #et your touches) :ou don)t have to do fancy tricks, just get used to keeping the ball close to you at all times. :ou can take this outdoors and take a ball with you everywhere you go. !ure you might get a hard time from people here and there, saying 0don&t you #o anywhere without that thin#"<. +ife Tip: 8on&t worry about what others think of you. All that really matters is what you think of yourself. f you want to be the greatest !occer player in the world, you can)t let other people)s negative comments affect your actions. Iemember, becoming a great dribbler is all about how many touches you get on the ball. 4t home, school, on the training ground, wherever $ #et your touches) You can start usin# this !occer !uccess !ecret ri#ht away.

Where is your ball,?

It should be at your feet.

+. ,o regretsYou only #et to live each day... one time. You only #et to play each #ame.... one time. :ou only have one chance, leave everything out there. That game is only going to be played one time... after that, the moment is gone forever. /ow do you want to look back on that game... with warming memories... or chilling disappointments9 Every time you step on the field you have two choices... 2? give it an effort but hold back in certain situations where you know you could)ve done more or... =? play with no regrets and give your best effort from the #st whistle to the last of the game *if you want to be a great player... this is the only option.+ It sucks... let me rephrase that... [email protected]!... to walk off the field knowin# you could have done more or made a bi##er impact on the #ame. 4lay with 'o *e#rets and leave your blood, sweat, and tears on the field every time. When your tired and you donJt feel like tracking back to help on defenseE 'o re#rets) When you see that ball and you hesitate to go into a tackleE. 'o re#rets)) When your team has the ball up the field but your too tired to get forwardE 'o re#rets)))

Al(ays play (ith -o Regrets,

.. Always want more

/ow before go into this success secret, should say... it is e3tremely important to celebrate your victories and accomplishments as you go through life. Be happy, congratulate, and reward yourself for achieving great things. But at the end of the day, we always want to keep #oin# forward, we should always keep askin# more of ourselves, and we should always be wantin# to achieve more) 4ll the great players in the world, got to where they are because they never settled for what they already had. They always wanted more and they still want more. ,ven if they are playing for the best team in the world, with the most goals, and the most trophies. They still desire more. Be happy with your accomplishments, celebrate them, but once your celebration is done, get back to work and start working for the ne3t accomplishment. !tart asking more of yourself, because you definitely deserve more. This little secret is more of a mindset than an doable action. That being said, you still need to place these thoughts into your head. /ot all of us were born with a desire to conBuer incredible achievements, but the beauty of mindsets is... you can start thinking whatever you want, whenever you want. You deserve to achieve #reat thin#s. f you don)t believe that, you need to stop reading this , Book right now, because without a desire to achieve more and a desire to improve, all of this information is no #ood to you.

/.Preparation
&reat players didn)t become great by chance. :ou have to earn your greatness. f you want to be a great !occer player you need to put in the work. :ou need to love training and enjoy getting better each and every single day. .hampions are made on the trainin# pitch, not on #ame day. 4re you prepared for the season ahead9 -repared for that tournament ne3t weekend9 -repared for your tryout at the end of the month9 There is always something to prepare for and always something to work towards. -ersonally, love off-season. t)s a chance to improve all areas of your game and put in that hard work that ;8= of your competition isn)t going to be doing. If you want to be better than the rest... you have to train harder than the rest. 0&reatness is a choice. Iefuse to be average.1 - Iobin !harma Work for your greatness. -repare for your championship. n the end it comes down to how badly you truly want success... if you)re willing to put in more work than the ne3t guy... you)re going to be more successful than the ne3t guy. t)s not rocket science, in fact it)s Buite simple. .ard work is rewarded *in one way or another+, so go out and earn your greatness, train for your success, prepare for your future.

Are you prepared?

10.

Play out of your comfort #one

If you want to become a better !occer player 9uickly, you need to play with players that are better than you. 4lain and simple. &etting out of your comfort 7one is the Buickest way to see improvements in your game. We should all do it and more importantly, we should love doing it. Don)t be scared of playing with players who are better than you. f anything you should be e3cited. t will give you a powerful insight into what it takes to get the ne3t level and how players at that level play the game. Whenever possible, play with older, better players. The si7e and physicality of the game will force you to make Buicker decisions, be stronger on the ball, and not only play harder but smarter. 7et out of your comfort ,one. You should love playin# on a team where you are the worst player.

f you play for a club team, always ask your Aoach to play up with the older boys or girls. ,ven if it is at a lower skill level *each age group is usually broken into a few different skill levels+. f you have an older brother or sister, perhaps you could play with their friends *as long as you put in a good effort they shouldn)t mind having you around+.

.ind a (ay to play (ith players that are better than you.
If you can #et on a team where you are the worst player... that is a #ood thin#. Think about how much you could learn in an environment like that. Iemember, it)s all about your attitude. :ou can choose to see the good or bad in every situation. Trust me... life is much more enjoyable when things are looking bright.

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Play *oth ways

!o your a great attacker... but can you defend9 The days of one way players are lon# and #one. 8efenders need to attack, $ust as much as attackers need to defend. 8o yourself a favor and work to improve both sides of your #ame... it will improve the chances of takin# your !occer career to the ne%t level. f you can get this mentality in your head at a young age you will have a strong advantage over other players your age. ,njoy winning the ball off opponents as much as you enjoy scoring goals and you will be a tough player to deal with. .oaches love players with a #ood work ethic who are willin# to #ive their best effort on both sides of the field. Believe me, every coach wishes they had 22 of those players on the field at all times. If your a defender.. can you learn to #et forward and $oin in on the attack. ,specially full backs and defensive midfielders. @bviously, your first priority is defending your goal but when you can outnumber the other team with your teammates and play Buick attacking combinations you will be a very difficult player to stop. If your an attacker can you defend from the front... be relentless in your pressure. Aan you press to win the ball back in the opponents defensive third9 The higher up the field you can start putting pressure on your opposition the more difficulty they will have getting into dangerous areas around your goal. Whether your team has the ball or not, you must work hard to get into the right positions. Be disciplined defensively and energetic on the offensively. Dearn to play both ways and you will be a much better !occer player.

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First to arrive1 last to leave

4 great habit to get into, is showing up to your practices and games just a little bit earlier than everyone else. Be the 2st to arrive to the field and the last to leave the field. 6aybe you)ll go #< minutes early to do some e3tra fitness training and leave #< minutes later because you want to practice your shooting techniBue. Whatever the case, if you start using this valuable little secret, you are going to be putting in more effort, getting more touches, and seeing more improvements than your teammates and opponents. f you don)t already, you should have your own ball that you can take and play with if no one is there yet. f you can)t afford a !occer ball, ask your coach if he can let you borrow one. Det him know your !occer Aareer depends on itH /ot only will you start improving faster than your teammates, but your coaches are #oin# to notice your efforts and reward you with.... praise, more playing time, helpful advice and guidance, maybe even a connection to a better team one day. 4 coach loves to help a player who wants to learn. !howing up early and leaving late shows that you want it more than anyone. Be the #st to show up and the last to leave. t shows your commitment to your own development, to your team, your teammates, coaches and managers. But most importantly it will help you become a better !occer player5 and that)s what we are really after isn)t it9 Those e%tra couple minutes will add up and over time they will help to cause si#nificant improvements in your #ame. Dove spending time on the training pitch. Iemember to play with passion and make the most of your time at training. :our mom should have to drag you off the training pitch because it)s pitch black and you can)t even see the ball. That)s how bad you should want to improve and that)s the degree of work you should W4/T to put in.

That bein# said, no one can force you to put in that e%tra work.

/ou have to WA-T to do it all on your o(n.

13. Play 2uic%er

The difference between top level players in your local area and professional is usually the ;speed of play<. n most situations, professional players aren)t that much more technically skilled or physically fit but the speed at which they play and the fashion in which they e3ecute everything is done 3#8 faster. Iegardless of how good you think you are now, you can always get better and one way to get you there is to always play 9uicker. /ow, don)t want you to confuse playing Buickly with playing in a panic. :ou still need to keep a cool head and know when to slow the pace of the game, but still everything is done in a Buick, crisp fashion. 8ribble faster. 4lay with fewer touches. 4ut more pace on your passes. -ove 9uicker off the ball. f you can learn to play at a higher speed of play, you will be much more successful on the !occer field. ,very time you step on the field. -ush yourself to play at a Buicker speed. #, > touch combination passing, a Buick dribble and a through ball to a teammate, receiving with a perfect #st touch and getting a Buick shot off. :our ability to play at a high speed is what will allow you to play at the top level. Iegardless of how big or fast your opponents are, if you can play Buickly you will always be able to control the game.

14.

3atch ri$iculous amounts of Soccer

This is one of the first things tell players who are looking to become better at !occer. Watching players that are better than you is the Buickest and easiest way to learn how to play !occer properly. If you don&t already, you need to start watchin# professional !occer. At least 2 #ame per week. Bh and don&t for#et to keep up on your hi#hli#hts) Watch what the players do in certain situations. The decisions they make and how Buickly they make those decisions. Watch the speed at which they play. Take note of their passing and off the ball movement, their tactical positioning and the passion they play the game with. Watch they)re habits, mannerisms, tricks, and moves. atch everythin#) 4fter you)ve been watching for a while, you can start applying the things you)ve been learning, into your own game. atchin# is one thin#, but actually actin# on what you learn is totally different. -ut your research to use and start imitating those players. Be the ne3t Kinedine Kidane, the ne3t Dionel 6essi, or whoever you want to be. But take advantage of these great players and learn everything you can from them. They are obviously doing something right...

Another #reat place to watch soccer is YouTube. In fact, I&m #oin# to #ive you some homework(

0. 5irst thing you need to do is.... finish reading this , Book. ". The ne3t thing you need to do, is go to :ouTube and watch < videos of a professional !occer player who plays the same position as you. 1. Take note of the skills they posses and the different things they are so good at doing on the field. 2. /e3t, think to yourself5 what would you have to do *what areas of your game would you have to improve+ to become a player similar to them. 3. 5inally, set up a plan and start accomplishing those goals. @h and don)t worry thats why this , Book was created to help you accomplish those goals. We will get more into that a little later on.
The better you become at !occer, the more you will appreciate the talent of these players and the more you will love to watch. /ever stop watching !occer, it will be one of the most important tools in your development as a !occer player.

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Always want the *all

To many !occer players, especially beginners, are scared to have the ball at their feet. Before the ball even comes to them they are thinkin# about all the thin#s that could possibly #o wron#. f this is something you catch yourself doing on a regular basis5 Buickly, take your right hand and slap yourself on your right cheek. /e3t take your left hand and pinch yourself really hard on your right arm.

!on4t do it again, ____________

Al(ays (ant the ball
If your already puttin# ne#ative thou#hts into your head before you even receive the ball, you need to stop that immediately. You should always want the ball at your feet, re#ardless of the situation you are in. 4lways demand the ballH 4lways want the ballH &et on the ballH &etting on the ball more often is going to get you more touches *and you know how feel about getting your touches+. t is going to force you to make more decisions on the ball and it is also going to get you more involved in the play. The more you can get on the ball, the better. That being said, asking for the ball and wanting the ball isn)t enough. You need to #et into open positions where your teammates can provide you with the ball. !o work to get open,then demand the ball, then produce a bit of magic with that ball. Ceep making good decisions on the ball and your teammates are going to love passing you the ball. ,ven if you only play one touch every time you receive the ball. Want and demand that ball every time. 7ettin# involved in the play is #oin# to help you become a better player, it is #oin# to #et you noticed, and it is #oin# to help your team in the lon# run. The most important component of this !occer secret is going to be your communication. f you are naturally a shy person, that is fine, but when you step on the field you need to get rid of any shyness you may have. The !occer field is a place where players can let loose and get lost in the game.

Demand that ballH !cream for itH Det your teammates know you want the ball and they will give it to you.

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As% more of those aroun$ you

.ave you ever had a training session, where you really wanted to work hard and learn something new, but your teammates were horsing around and wasting everyone)s time9 -ersonally, this is my biggest pet peeve as a !occer coach and player. f you want to waste time, don)t come to practice. That)s not what practice is about. !occer practice is about improvin# your !occer skills and #ettin# the most out of your time. f your teammates feel that they don)t need to listen and are too good for practice, let them know that is unacceptable. Don)t do it in a way that will ignite a fight and end up with both of you having black eyes. Det them know in a calm, controlled manner, that you want to get the most out of this session and if they aren)t willing to listen and work hard, then they are better off leaving the practice because they are making the team worse... not better. This can be a tough message to get across, especially to a group of teenagers who think they already know everything there is to know about !occer and life for that matter. Basically what )m trying to get across here is, hold others to a hi#h standard. @bviously you hold yourself to a high standard. t only makes sense that you e3pect the same out of those around you and if they don)t give it to you, ask for it. :ou want to train in an environment that is going to help you to become a better !occer player, not one that is going to make you worse. Trainin# in an environment where everyone wants to learn and #et better will accelerate your improvements incredibly. f your team doesn)t take practice seriously *players and coaches+ you may want to think about switching to another team. @bviously sometimes you may not have this option but in cities where there are lots of !occer teams, another team would be more than happy to accept you and your great work ethic.

1+.

Set (oals

t)s hard to hit a target, if you can)t see it. In order to #ive yourself a better chance of #ettin# to where you want to be as a !occer player, you need to create some clearly defined #oals. 4 goal can be anything that challenges you to do more.

*ere are a fe( of e5amples:

#+ scoring #8 goals for my team ne3t year in the regular season. >+ being selected for the top team your club by ne3t year, L+ receiving the 6"- award for your school team this season, in

7oals need to be attainable, realistic, measurable, and clear. !aying you want to be a better !occer player is not a clearly defined goal. !ayin# you want to be able to $u##le the ball 033 times consecutively, sprint 233m&s in 2= seconds, and score C #oals this season are clearly defined #oals. !imply having a goal is going to give you more direction as well as more incentive to train hard, stay committed, and help you improve your game. f you don)t have a goal you will simply train with no idea of where you are really going. &oals can then be broken up into short term and long term goals. n order to make your long term goals more realistic, set up smaller goals that will help you lead up to your big goal. 2or e3ample, if you want to score #8 goals ne3t season... a small goal could be' To be able score #8 penalty shots in a row by the end of the season.

The smaller goal, scoring #8 penalty shots in a row, will help you develop your shooting skills and confidence around goal and in turn help you achieve your bigger goal of scoring #8 goals ne3t season.

!o what is your

bi#

#oal"

4nd what are some smaller goals you could use to help you stay on track9
rite it down, ri#ht now. @n a piece of paper, do some brainstorming. Iight down everything you want to achieve. @nce you)ve done that try and break down all your goals into small and big goals. Bnce you have that set up you will have a much clearer vision of where you want to be and what it is #oin# to take to #et there.

1..

4eview performances

@ne of the most powerful things you can do to improve your game is... review your on field performances. To give you a better understanding of what mean, below is how would go about reviewing my on-field performances' 4t night as lay in bed and think over the day as it happened, will go through my on-field performances. 6aybe had a game or practice that day. Whatever the case, will think back to each situation where had a success. 4 success could be a good pass, dribble, or goal. t could be some helpful encouragement gave to a teammate or some positive self-talk. 4 success could be a defensive tackle or clearance. 4nything that you did well is a success. will then remember these successes, acknowledge how and why each situation was a success, remind myself to do this again, and give myself a little bit of praise. /e3t, will go through all the failures that happened on the field. 4 failure could be losing the ball to an opponent, a bad pass or a missed scoring opportunity. t could be arguing with a teammate or coach, or even getting angry at the referee. With each of these failures, note what happened in each situation and why didn)t work out. Then with some creative thinking, ask yourself how could you have turned that failure into a success9 t could be as simple as playing the ball earlier, using my body better to shield the ball, choosing to place my shot instead of smashing it as hard as can or reminding my teammates to stay positive when they are fighting amongst themselves. hatever the situation, find a solution to turn your failure into a success. 4fter reviewing, evaluating, and improving on your performances you will begin to reali7e that most of your games or practices will have many more successes than failures. .owever, you shouldn)t be ashamed of failures. 5ailin# is actually the 9uickest way to #et to success. 4s long as you learn from your failures, instead of repeating them. f you decide to use this !occer secret after each game and practice you will start to see huge improvements in your game. That is a guarantee.

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5n6oy what you $o

This is the simplest but probably the most powerful piece of advice can give you5 en$oy what you do. n this case, were talking about playing !occer. En$oy playin# soccer. f you don)t enjoy the game of !occer you are going to have a hard time improving your game. In fact, if you don&t en$oy playin# !occer you need to stop and find somethin# else that you are passionate about and do en$oy doin#. When you enjoy doing something, it is a lot easier to spend your time doing it. When you enjoy what you do, there is nothing else you would rather do. :ou become addicted to that which gives you joy. t becomes something you want to spend your whole life doing... and that is a very powerful thing. 6n7oy every practice.

6n7oy every match.

6n7oy every touch on the ball.

6n7oy every second on the pitch.

20.

!hase $reams relentlessly

The last secret shared by all great !occer players5 .hase dreams relentlessly. Ielentless9 What does being relentless or doing something relentlessly really mean9 To be relentless means never takin# no for answer. t means never giving up when the odds are stacked up against you and others tell you 0you can)t do it1. It means always lookin# for solutions, instead of problems. t means never giving up until you achieve what you)ve set out to do. It means chasin# your dreams day and ni#ht, each and every sin#le day.

Dreams come true all the time... an$ that7s the truth.
n all of the situations where dreams did come true5 they did because the individuals chasing them never gave up, they worked e3tremely hard and they stayed dedicated, disciplined, and consistent with their efforts.

/ow it)s your turn to start chasing some dreams and since your reading this book, assume you already have started. That)s great, but we are still at the bottom of the mountain, we have a lot of climbing to do and a lot of challenges along the way. But that doesn)t worry you, does it9 n fact that e3cites you, doesn)t it9 That gets you even more motivated and more dedicated, because you know it)s going to be that much better when you finally get to the top of that mountain. And believe me... you will make it to the top of that mountain. But you don&t need to hear that from me... you need to hear that from yourself. So get ready... To believe in yourself.. To commit to your goals... To work incredibly hard... To stay motivated and disciplined... To fail... To succeed... To want more.... To be passionate... To relentlessly chase what you truly desire.... To accomplish your goals and finally turn your dreams... into realities. Those dreams, your dreams, are waiting for you....

Are you ready,?

!hapter 3"

Soccer Success Secrets

Training Program

8vervie(:
Don)t even think about using this !occer training program until you start applying the 0>8 !ecrets of ,3tremely !uccessful !occer -layers1
This !occer Training -rogram has been created to help you become a better !occer player throu#h individual trainin#. This training will still allow you to have time for other !occer commitments, such as team practices, matches, and playing !occer strictly for fun *both are highly recommended+. ,ach day of training will take about L8-?8 minutes to complete but you are always encouraged to practice as much as you wish. Iemember, becoming a better !occer player is all about putting in countless hours of practice in on your own time. ,ach day of training will consist of several different video tutorials. n these videos are the tools necessary to take your game to a whole new level, but rememeber.. this !occer training program and all the other information in this , Book are completely worthless unless you put them into A.TIB') .ommit to stayin# with this !occer Trainin# 4ro#ram everyday and you will see results very soon.

!an you commit 30 minutes a $ay to *ecoming a *etter Soccer player8

Topics of 'mportance:
&ver9training. 4lthough it)s great to train hard and be committed to being a better player, you
need to be aware of the possibility of over-training. This is especially important with -hysical 2itness Training. n order for your body to grow and recover properly *so you can perform at #88= each day+ you need to provide your body with adeBuate rest between training sessions.

4est. :ou need F-; hours of sleep each day. During rest, is actually the time when our body
sees the most improvements. Without enough adeBuate rest your body will never recover and you will never be able to grow *physically, technically, or mentally+. ,specially with the strength and power workouts, you want to ensure you are getting at least ?M hours of rest between training sessions.

!ommitment to improvement.

f you want this program to work for you and you want to see and feel ama7ing results, you need to commit to this program but more importantly commit to yourself. &ive your best effort each day to improve your game and over time you will see the results your after. :ou must be consistent in your effort, missing training here and there, not giving your best effort every time or any other e3cuses you can think of, will only slow you down on the way of you achieving your goals.

Team training.

f you aren)t on a !occer team already that is fine, but you should look into signing up for one in your community. f you are on a !occer team you are still very much e3pected to participate in every team practice and game, give your best effort, and make the most out of every session. This training program is intended to be an addition to your !occer training already, not a replacement.

Fun Play. !imilar to team training, it is very important that you get out and play with friends,
family, and total strangers. :ou should be playing at least once a week *if not more+ strictly for fun. These are the times when you can fool around and try things you never would before. ,njoy the beautiful game that is !occer, without the stresses of winning, pleasing coaches or parents, and just play until you can)t play anymore.

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3arm :p. /ever neglect the importance of a proper warm up.

*Days # to <+ - http'((www.youtube.com(watch9vNGLrl%#:vB"%

t will help your results, your onfield performance, reduce the chance of injury and soreness, as well as increase your fle3ibility. :ou will be e3pected to do this short Warm %p "ideo before you start your training each day

!ool Down. Dikewise, never underestimate the importance of a Buality cool down.

t will help your body recover Buicker and allow you to perform at top form for a longer period of time, reduce the chance of injury and soreness, as well as improve fle3ibility. :ou will be e3pected to do this !hort Aool Down "ideo after you complete your daily training *Days # to <+ - http'((www.youtube.com(watch9vNIdnMy<v;On:

;otivation.

f you)ve read this , Book from front to back, you should already be e3tremely motivated and e3cited about getting started. .owever, there will be times when you don)t feel like training and rather take the day off, this happens to all of us. But... it is the ability to stay motivated even when you feel like giving in to the temptations of 0the easy way out1, that will make you a great player. 4ll the great !occer players said 0 Yes< when other)s said ;'o<. !tay motivated and keep training.

3atching Soccer. !ince you read the 0>8 !ecrets of !uccessful !occer -layers1 you already know
how important watching professional !occer is for your development. While doing this training program, ask that you watch at least # professional !occer game per week *if not more+.

Training Schedule and 9ideos:

8on&t for#et to incorporate your 8ynamic arm @p and !tatic .ool 8own at the be#innin# and end of each trainin# day De%cludin# 8ays E and F?. -erform each training video directly after the other. Ieduce rest between e3ercises to increase your endurance, ability to recover Buickly, and concentration especially when your tired and your legs feel heavy.

rogram 'ntroduction 9ideo:

http'((www.youtube.com(watch9vN7DyBr/I -I?

,ndurance !peed P 4cceleration Ball Aontrol Dribbling !hooting http'((www.youtube.com(watch9vNKF QB/%AmD4

Day 11 3 an$ '"

!trength Aonditioning Ball Aontrol -assing P Ieceiving !hooting http'((www.youtube.com(watch9vNA#l>r6soMa4

Day 2 an$ 4"

Day )"
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Iecovery P 2le3ibility !tretch http'((www.youtube.com(watch9vNwR!7vOl@D<8

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!hapter 4" 3# :onus Soccer Tips

1. Always remain positive

7ood thin#s come to those who e%pect them. Be overly optimistic, in soccer and life. ,3pect great things to happen and they will. That being said5 you must still put in the work for those great things to happen, but thinking positive thoughts is much more productive then being negative and damaging to yourself or teammates. .

2. Actually $o your push ups

,very time your coach tells you to do a couple push ups, some sit ups, or a few wind sprints. Do them.. they add up. Don)t be stubborn, enjoy getting stronger, Buicker, and faster. Too many players are... for lack of a better term, Stoo coolS for fitness. 8on&t be one of them, you don)t want to be.

3. Defen$ in num*ers
When defending, if possible, try to an#le your approach and direct your opponent towards your teammates. f you can steer the opposition into areas where you have more players, you will make it very difficult for your opponents to penetrate your defensive line.

4. elieve
Aonfidence is one of the most important Bualities you can possess as a !occer player. Be confident in yourself, if you)ve put in the work to get to where you want to be, you have no need to hold onto any self doubts. Det them go.

'. < never miss

started doing this recently and it)s Buite a handy tool. :ou can use it to. !ee how it works for you. Before taking a shot, always take a deep breathe, and say to myself, S /ever 6issS. Ceep in mind focus on my techniBue and really try to put the ball e3actly where want it. But this is a much more powerful mindset, then thinking S@ TTTT, better not miss this oneHS

). (et a mentor
The 9uickest way to #et to success is to learn from someone who&s already there or has been there. 2ind someone who)s reached the level you want to reach. 4sk them Buestions, learn from their success, but more importantly from their failures. f you don)t have anyone in your direct social circle5 turn on the tube. -rofessional !occer players, although they can)t speak to you with their mouth, they can teach you a lot by the way they play.

+. Practice on your own time

!howing up to your team)s training session once a week isn)t going to be enough to become great. The ma$or improvements are #oin# to come in those hours you spend on your own with the ball - tweaking, practicing, and perfecting your skills.

.. Are you a one foote$ player8

Aan you only shoot with one foot9 @nly go to one side9 @nly dribble with one foot9 4 one footed player is very predictable. 8o yourself a favor and always work on both feet' dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, everythingH Being comfortable with both feet opens up a world of opportunities and will make time on the pitch much easier.

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/. Shoul$er chec%
Before you receive the ball always take a Buick look over your shoulder. *eali,e what is behind you and where the open space is. Taking half of a second to look can save you from dribbling into trouble or being tackled by an opponent.

10. Promise yourself

f you want to become great. :our definitely going to need one thing.... 4 commitment to do whatever it takes to succeed. Ieali7e its not going to be an easy path, but at the same time reali7e you&re #oin# to do whatever it takes to make it to where you want to be. 4nd.... your not going to let anything get in the way of that.

11. Play vi$eo games

:es said itH4layin# !occer video #ames is a #reat way to improve your tactical understandin# of the #ame. 2 24 or -ro ,volution soccer are great at helping you understand what works in certain situations and what does not. The game play is actually very true to what actually happens on the field. !o pick up your sticksH @h and remember, just like everything in life, in moderation. :ou don)t want to be spending #8 hours a day trying to get your team from Deague L to the -remiership on 6anager mode *trust me )ve been there+.

12. Small to $efen$ = ig to attac%

hen attackin#, you want to increase the distance between you and your teammates in order to allow yourselves more space to attack. hen defendin# you want to do the e%act opposite. &et nice and compact, close together, so the other team has trouble getting through your defensive wall.

13. < am the *est

-ositive self talk is the best way to keep yourself on track. Whenever, you have self doubts, you need to sBuash them immediately. They have no purpose in your head. Aeep tellin# yourself you are capable of doin# whatever you want to do, you are a great player, and you will succeed as long as you practice and work hard enough.

14. Press to posses

4ressure your opposition at every chance you #et. @bviously, you don)t want to dive in and get beat every time. But if you put pressure on most players they are likely to make a mistake and give up the ball. 4fter you win the ball keep it, don)t give it up easily, and punish your opponents for giving up the ball.

1'. Don7t *e a passenger

When playing, you have two choices. :ou can either be a passenger of the game5 play and maybe play well but never make a serious impact on the game. @r... you can take the #ame into your own hands and make a difference every time you step on the field. 6ake an impact on the game5 make big tackles, set up scoring opportunities, put the ball in the back of the net, lead and organi7e your team. 6ake a difference on the pitch.

1). !ommit to the tac%le

/ever go into a tackle Shalf-heartedlyS. f your going in, you need to be fully committed. 5ully commit to every tackle and you will always come out with the ball. &et in there sonH

1+. (oing for a run to$ay8

Trying to get your fitness up9 &oing for a jog around the block9 That is greatH Ceep it upH But why not kill two birds with one stone or improve two skills at one time. Bring your ball with you. &o for a run with the ball. Dribble, control, and change speed and direction. Rust having the ball at your feet will focus you to work harder to keep control and still go where you need to go.

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1.. Play the way you face

%nless you know you have space behind you, are in a #v# situation, or are told by your teammates to turn... you should always play the way you face. 8on&t complicate the play. -ass the ball and change your position so you can get the ball back in a more dangerous area. -lay the way you face.

1/. School yar$ Soccer

When was younger used to love recess, lunch time, and after school. Why9 Because there was always !occer going on. f your currently in !chool take advantage of all the time you can use to play !occer. Don)t worry about doing drills and skills, $ust play, en$oy it, but play, always play. -lay as much as possible. f your school doesn)t provide any balls, bring your own !occer ball. Be the guy who starts all the games at your school.

20. Pre9game routine

,veryone has their own little rituals they like to do before the game. 4s long as it isn)t affecting your performance on the field *for e3ample, eating a G pack of donuts before you play+ a pregame routine is a #reat way to #et yourself focused on the #ame. What)s your routine9

21. (et some $irt on your soc%s

4t the end of the game if you walk off just as clean and tidy as you walked on... you probably weren)t playing hard enough. 8on&t be afraid to #et a little dirt on your socks and #et stuck in on some tackles. -laying hard and fierce will help other areas of your game. t will help build your confidence as well as benefit the team.

22. Don7t stop tal%ing

6ost players won)t shut up when they are off the field but when they step on the !occer field they go Buiet. Do yourself and your teammates a favor and communicate *talk+ the whole time you are on the field. -lease keep your conversation topics related to the game. But seriously simply talking and communicating with your teammates will get you more involved in the game and help everyone do their job better.

23. ,o ounce@ne of the biggest mistakes players make when defending, is letting the ball bounce in their defensive 7one. henever possible attack the ball and either control it and pass to a teammate or clear the ball from danger. When you let the ball bounce it gives opponents a chance to get to the ball and cause problems in your defensive third. This tip is especially directed at center backs. hen defendin# lon# balls and #oal kicks, never let the ball bounce, attack it and see it clear out of your defensive 7one.

24. Sha%e it off

We all have a poor performance sooner or later. /ow, what makes a great player great is the ability to shake off a poor performance and the ability to come back and perform to his(her true potential. There is no sense in stressin# over a bad #ame. You need to learn from your mistakes but move forward. Gook for solutions, not problems. Dook towards the ne3t opportunity to play well and develop your skills. !ome days you won)t play the best, but don)t accept that. Aome back the ne3t day with a clear mind and a clean slate. ,ach game and training session is a new chance to play to your best potential and if you have the right attitude, most of the time you will play to your best potential.

2'. >ave a short memory

n the game of !occer it is important to have a short memory. :ou will make mistakes, you will have success, but you always need to be present in the moment. f you are still thinking about your last mistake or still celebrating your last play, you will miss out on the moment at hand. -lay in the moment, don)t let your past actions effect you, especially in a negative way. Dearn from your mistakes, celebrate your accomplishments, but play nowH 4lay in the moment)

2). Shoot 5?54@ single $ay

!hooting is easily one of the most difficult skills to master in !occer and especially from an attacking view point, it is one of the most important. -ake a promise to yourself to practice your shootin# techni9ue every sin#le day *both feet, different techniBues, different situations, etc.+. The more practice you put into your shooting the more goals you will score *and who doesn)t want more goalsH9+.

2+. o$y positioning

henever you receive the ball... think about your body positionin#. 4re you receiving the ball in a way that allows you to see the whole field *or at least most of it+. @r... are you receiving the ball with your back to the rest of the field, cutting off your options. Do your best to position your body in a way that will allow you to select more options, more 9uickly.

2.. A nose for goal

The best goal scorers in the world could score with their eyes closed. Why9 Because they know where the goal is at all times. herever you are on the field, you should know your distance and relation to the net. n many situations you may not even have the chance to get your head up and look at goal. This is why knowing where the goal is at all times is so important.

2/. Sli$ing tac%les

4 perfect slide tackle has to be one of the best tools a defender can use. f you struggle with sliding, don)t get frustrated, $ust make a commitment to improvin# your slidin# techni9ue over time. !lide tackling is more of a mentality than a skill. There are lots of different ways to slide, but one thing always remains... a fearless attitude. :ou can)t be hesitant going into a slide. :ou need to put your body on the line and know your going to come out with the ball.

30. Fail to prepare...prepare to fail

f you aren)t willing to put in the training on your own time, give your best in practices, and take your pre-game preparation seriously, you are setting yourself up for failure. &ive yourself the best chance of succeeding and put in the work. Be certain that you are the best you could possibly be *or at least getting there+ when you step on the field. That could mean some e%tra time in the #ym, more touches on the ball, proper nutrition, and a #ood ni#hts rest. Those are only a few thin#s that could be contributin# to your performance on the field. But just being aware and treating your body properly is the first step to giving your best performance every time you step on the field.

31. >eart on your sleeve

8o you really want to win" @r does it matter that much9 4re you really willin# to #ive 2331 for your team" @r could you settle with F<=9 The best players always #ive their best effort and they play with their heart on their sleeve. What does that mean9 That means they are passionate, they are willing to give all they have to get the win and put on a good performance, they are willing to get their socks dirty, leave sweat and blood on the field, and they always leave the field knowing they gave their best effort. 4lay with passion. 4lay with a desire to win. 4lay with your heart on your sleeve.

32. Pic% your spots

!hooting and scoring goals is actually a lot easier than you think. Too many players over complicate shooting. f you think about it, it)s just like passing but a bit harder. nstead of always trying to smack the ball as hard as you can and hoping for it to go into the back of the net. 4ick your spot...Take a deep breathe... and send an accurate shot Dstron# pass? towards your tar#et. :ou will be surprised how many times accuracy will give you success over power.

33. Auggle every$ay

f you have been reading my blog for some time you will know that have mentioned this tip time and time again, simply because it is such an important piece of advice. The best technically skilled players, juggle everyyday. f you want to improve your !occer ball control you need to be committed to your development. Ruggling is the best way to improve ball control. 2or starters set a record for yourself *right foot, left foot - switch keep ups+ .Beat your record every single day. @nce you can get to <88 you can start doing other !occer juggling e3ercises.

34. Don7t e Ba#yThere are so many great players out there who have the potential to go on to the top level... but one thing is holding them back... they are sooo la7yH Technical skill isn)t enough to carry you to the top. f you want to be the best player you can be... make this promise to yourself right now. I HHHHHHHHHHHHH Dyour name here? promise that I will always be the hardest workin# player on the field, in practice or #ames, rain, snow, or sun, sick or healthy, I will always do my best to be the hardest workin# player on the field. Technical skill alone is overrated. Technical skill combined with work ethic is an e3tremely dangerous combination.

3'. Ceep getting forwar$

f you want to score more goals you need to start applying this one simple tip. 7et forward) You can&t score #oals if you don&t #et into the ri#ht spots. f you want to score more goals especially as a midfielder, you need to finish your runs into the bo3. :ou will be surprised how many more goals you will get by simply putting yourself in the right situations. !tart by giving yourself goals for each game. 2or e3ample' SToday am going to get into the opponents bo3 < timesS... /e3t time you can move it up to F and then #8. !oon you will find the goals start to come simply because you are giving yourself the chance to !core goals. 7et 5orward)

3). !ross Training

-laying different sports is a great way to improve your coordination, keep your fitness, and learn more about your body. Treat everythin# you do as a form of trainin#. ,ven walking to the Bus can be training if you really think about it. f you ever have the opportunity to play other sports *even if you are not good+ take the opportunity with a smile on your face and willingness to learn.

3+. 5mulate the *est

Who is your favorite player that plays the same position as you9 want you go to :ouTube right now and watch < compilation videos of them. hat do you like about them so much" hat makes them so #ood" And more importantly... how could you work to improve your techni9ue or physicality so you can be more like them" 6aybe you can pick up a few things just by watching some videos, other things you will have to attempt on the training pitch and in games, but just the idea of having it in your mind and wanting to do it will help you incredibly.

3.. 3or% your ass off

:a said it. /o beating around the bush on this one. f you want to be the best player on the pitch, you should also be the hardest workin# player on the pitch. @bviously there is a difference between playing hard and playing stupid. Be smart with the energy you e3ert but work when your ass off when you have to. Train hard, play hard. Whenever you step on the pitch give your best effort. Iegret kills. :ou don)t want to leave the field knowing you could have giving more than you did. Walk off the field everyday knowing that you did all you could and more and you honestly got the most out of your time on the !occer field.

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3/. !all for the *all

There are too many Buiet players on the field. f you want the ball you have to ask for itH f you currently struggle with being vocal and demanding the ball. This is something you need to get over Buickly. .oaches don&t notice 9uiet, timid players. If you want to be noticed, add 9uality communication to your list of skills. f you know you should be getting the ball because you are in a dangerous position or it is the right play to make, or simply just because you should always want the ball, D,64/D T. Don)t politely ask for it. S @h could please have the ballS - Demand itH - YE!) 4A!!) 7ive me the ball)

40. (et your hea$ up

f you want to be a play maker you need to have vision. f you want to have vision, you have to have your head up. The more options you can see the better decisions you can make. Whenever you are practicing your ball skills, try and keep your head up. 8ribblin# around" &et your head up. About to make a pass" &et your head up. In a #ood #oal scorin# area" &et your head up. The more you can play with your head up, the more success you will have on the !occer field.

41. Pre9game meal

4rior to your #ame you need to fuel your body for success. @bviously you need energy so eat foods high in nutrients and energy. Whole grain carbohydrates are a must */@T W. T,H+. !tay away from white breads, pastas, and rice. They do have energy but they also provide a lot of sugar and fat. Take the healthy alternative and load up on BI@W/ breads, pastas, rice, etc. ,at vegetables and fruits *not too much fruit prior to game - in moderation+. Dots of vegetables. 6ost people don)t know that vegetables actually have a significant portion of carbohydrates and will give you energy throughout your game. ,at lean proteins - in moderation - eggs, chicken, turkey, fish, nuts, beans are all great sources you don)t want to eat too much protein before games - it will leave you with lots of &4!H 4fter your game is when you want to consume more protein, whole grain carbs, and vegetables. Be sure to drink at least # liter of water before your game. 4round ><8 mD at half time *in small sips+ and another > liters after your game.

42. Ceep your hea$

6any things will happen throughout the course of a !occer game. hatever happens, remember that you need to keep your cool and keep workin# towards the #reater #oal' winning the game and playing your best. f you lose your temper and argue with an official or get into a confrontation with an opponent you are not focused on the greater goal. Ceep your headH

43. First touch

:our first touch is so important. 4t the top level it will be the difference between having a successful play and an unsuccessful play. ,very time you have the chance to receive a pass, think about your first touch. here should it #o" ith what type of wei#ht" ith what type of techni9ue" f you can learn to master your first touch you will be e3tremely successful on the !occer field. Iemember, you always want to take positive space with your first touch. nstead of stopping the ball dead, push it into a direction where there is open space or towards goal.

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44. :se your *o$y

Dearning to shield the !occer ball properly is an essential skill that is overlooked in most youth clubs. If you can learn to use your body to protect the ball at a youn# a#e, it will help you for years to come. Basically, it)s as simple as keeping your body between the defender and the ball. n order to do this properly you need to have a stronger upper and lower body as well as Buick feet to keep your body between the ball and your opponent.

4'. (et to *e$

ithout ade9uate rest your body will never be able to recover properly. 6ake sure your getting at least M hours of sleep every night. That means you son, don)t be out until L'88am chasing girls around the night before your match.

4). Pass an$ move

This game is actually very simple. 4ll you have to do is... 4A!! U -BIE N [email protected]!! -ass and 6ove. -ass and 6ove. !o simple, get it in your head right now and it will take you a long way. Ieceive the ball with a good first touch into space. -ass to an open teammate and move to receive the ball in a different position. Dribble in #v# situations and when you have dangerous space to attack. @therwise play simple. # touch, > touch. 4ass and move. -lay calm but keep the ball moving Buickly.

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4+. Dea$lifts
f you are into weight training. /ow, you probably shouldn)t be using weights until about #?-#<. ,ven then you want to be comfortable with different bodyweight e3ercises before you start using weights. f you do workout in the gym or at home with weights. :ou need to start incorporating deadlifts into your workouts. The thing with deadlifts is you need to have very good form or else you will hurt your lower back. Watch a couple videos on the nternet. Then start with very light weight. &radually increase your weight. 8eadlifts are #reat for developin# stron# le#s. -ainly your hamstrin#s which will help improve your speed, acceleration, vertical and a#ility.

4.. 5at whole grains

7et off the white bread. !tart eatin# whole #rain carbohydrates *foods produced with Whole &rain Wheat+' Whole &rain Aereals. Whole &rain Breads. !prouted Breads. Whole Wheat Wraps. Brown Iice. Whole &rain -asta. Whole &rain @ats. !weet -otato. !Buash. Rust a few to get you started.

4/. Pre9game *utterflys

Do you ever feel nervous before a big game9 :ou shouldn)t be. That feeling actually isn)t nerves... it)s e3citement. !o you can either choose... to be nervous...or e3cited. @se that ener#y to psych yourself up for the #ame Dnot out of it?. :ou)ve been training hard, doing your best in practice, your confident in yourself, your going to do great. )m not nervous... )m e3cited... Get&s do this)

'0. Ta%e your shots

:ou know those situations where you probably should have shot but for some reason you decided to dribble longer or pass to a teammate9 f you slowly work to reduce those situations and what mean by that is... start takin# the shot when you know you should) f you can do this more often, you will begin to score more goals instantly. Take your shots. f it)s on. .it itH 2ocus on using good techniBue to hit the target and your good to go. Jit it)

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Final !hapter"

f you take anything from this , Book, hope it is the idea that5 with hard work, commitment and consistency, you can achieve anythin# you desire *not only in !occer but all areas of your life+. %se the ideas, techniBues, and methods in this , Book on a regular basis and you will begin to see changes in your on field performance. That is a #uarantee. :ou are capable of achieving greatness and since you promised yourself a life of greatness already, it)s time to get started on that journey. started this book off by asking you a Buestion you may have not been too certain about, but now with a bit of education, some enlightenment, and a enough motivation to uplift a small army. ask you again....

What do you (ant to achieve as a Soccer player?

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