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Taking Action Against Concussions: Eight things you can do with your team right now
Concussion awareness and education is everywhere. But does knowledge help prevention? Soccerwire.com contributor Dr. Wendy Lebolt argues that we don't need to wait on more education or legislation. Coaches and parents can be the change those kids need now using these tips.
Much praise, three D.C.-area clubs mentioned in Daily Mail story on Gedion Zelalem
Arsenal teenager Gedion Zelalem, who spent part of his childhood in Maryland, made headlines with his first-team debut on Friday in the F.A. Cup. What followed was a flurry of stories announcing that manager Arsène Wenger would sign the 17-year-old to his first professional contract.
Organized Chaos: The key to Brazil’s soccer success, Part 2
NWSL player Kika Toulouse returns to SoccerWire with another thoughtful passage inspired by observations from the futsal courts of Brazil during her offseason stint in Cotia, São Paulo.
Part 2: Should we teach gamesmanship in youth soccer?
SoccerWire.com's John O'Sullivan continues his discussion about the presence of gamesmanship in youth soccer, and asks himself -- and the coaching community at large -- if there is any legitimate place for teaching these "dark arts" to our young talents.
Want them to play with urgency? Tell them the final whistle is about to sound
Can a whistle really be the most powerful force in a young palyer's life? Only if it’s the “final” whistle. Both athletes and coaches discover the urgency when the last seconds tick down. Wouldn’t it be great if we could harness this mindset -- this final-minute push -- in the development of our young athletes? But how, asks Dr. Wendy Lebolt in this week's Kicking Fit blog post.
Three strategies to help avoid soccer injuries: Safety, Gear, Move
Dr. Wendy LeBolt is back with a three-pronged strategy for injury prevention in soccer with her latest entry in our Kicking Fit blog on SoccerWire.com. Read why footwear is a major factor, and maybe even pick up some advice to help those soccer tots keep their shoelaces tied!
Should we teach gamesmanship in youth soccer?
Gamesmanship is rife at many levels of soccer, leading John O'Sullivan to pose the question: “What should we be teaching our young players about these situations where breaking the rules can led to great success and minimal punishment for the offender?”
The key to sustaining your resolution: A good coach
Making resolutions is easy. Keeping them is hard. In fact, only eight percent of us will keep them, says Dr. Wendy Lebolt, who offers some useful strategies for making your athlete's 2014 plans stick.
