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Good job, good effort – really?
When is the time-worn phrase "good job, good effort" actually doing a disservice to your young athletes rather than consoling them? This week SoccerWire.com blogger Dr. Wendy Lebolt takes a thought-provoking look at how to talk to your kids after a poor performance on the field.
OMG! What a Goal! UNC’s Omar Holness long run and goal [Video Highlights]
North Carolina freshman Omar Holness scored on a ridiculous individual effort in their match against the University of Maryland. Holness makes a nifty move, runs almost the whole field, and strikes a perfect ball past the UMD goalkeeper.
Former coach gives behind-the-scenes glimpse of Cristiano Ronaldo’s rise to greatness
We often look at the world's greatest players and marvel at the god-given talent that makes them special. Players like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Abby Wambach sometimes seem to be constructed out of a different cloth. But it really comes down to careful planning and hard, hard work – lots of it.
Who’s doing your ACL?
Did you or someone close to you tear an anterior cruciate ligament? Dr. Wendy Lebolt has some useful advice as you decide which surgeon will earn your trust for this common, but crucial, procedure.
Coaches from Libya visit for cultural awareness through soccer exchange program
A group of soccer coaches and players from Libya are on a cultural awareness visit to the United States through a Department of State (DOS) sponsored two-week exchange program. The coaches were in Maryland yesterday, and their next stop is Washington, DC.
Craig Wilinger Fund honors Missouri teen with trip of his dreams to London
The Baltimore, Md. based Craig Willinger Fund announced its 7th honoree and first trip to London. Nolan Weber, 18, of Jackson, Missouri will travel to the famed Stamford Bridge stadium to see Chelsea FC play Fulham on September 21.
Ask Michael Bradley: Ankle sprains are part of the game
In the latest blog post from Soccerwire.com's Dr. Wendy Lebolt, the longtime coach and physiologist discusses the all too common ankle sprain and how to deal with it.
It’s injury prevention – just don’t tell the kids
Soccerwire.com contributor Dr. Wendy Lebolt returns with a blog post about the sometimes taboo, but increasingly important, training specialization known as injury prevention.