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Monday, 08 March 2010 |
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A glimmer of hope in the MLS CBA talks
Two weeks ago in talks surrounding the Major League of Soccer CBA there was a standoff by the player’s union as the two sides seemed far apart. Now both parties have agreed to meet again this Tuesday – this time with federal mediator, George H. Cohen, in attendance. Cohen is the head of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service that operates under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Labor.
If George can pull it off – and remember he is a mediator, not an arbitrator – he may well be the MLS “Player of the Year” come the end of the season. If he doesn’t, there may not be a “Player of the Season” – nor a season.
I’m cheering (and voting) for George.
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February 2010 World of Soccer Newsletter |
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Friday, 26 February 2010 |
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In our February edition of the World of Soccer Newsletter we
take a look at a "new" development in the game of soccer - and it
involves the scoring of goals. Go to the Practice Section for this
"new" development - or should I say, evolvement.
Three Quick Passes:
First we visit Marc Rizzardo, who is "locked down"
in the Olympic Village in Vancouver
for the Winter Olympics where the weather has been more like the Summer
Olympics.
Then we link you to a topic, "Is it too Cold,
Coach?" It would be nice to have that problem in Vancouver right now.
The second pass takes us to soccer in South Africa, but not this year's
World Cup. It's 30 years of soccer in a prison where there were no on-the-road
games. I think you will find the article by Dr Bob Barber fascinating. Click here to read "A Strange Kind of Freedom"
The third pass comes from Hugh Swan, Director of Coaching
for the Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association, where it may well be "Too Cold,
Coach" right now. As we write today's forecast is minus 16C to minus 24C -
and that is cold. Hugh questions the appropriateness of the FIFA 11+ Warm-Up
and as usual, makes some very good points. Click here to see what Hugh does for his warm-up.
In the Boot Room, Franz Beckenbauer, Der Kaiser, tells us
how much he enjoyed his 3 years with the New York Cosmos and why. Click here to read "Mexico 86".
Hot out of England
- an online course featuring Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and Fabio Capello.
That's not bad for starters, but there is much more to go with that illustrious
threesome. It's a course no serious coach could pass on and the price is very
reasonable. Click here to check out the "Online Football(soccer) Management Course".
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Monday, 15 February 2010 |
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This is Winter (January/February) issue of the Byte Size
Coaching Newsletter. Because of the weather this is normally the quietest
soccer time for most of North America, although more and more indoor soccer
facilities are shooting up in the colder climes of the United States and Canada.
Next month we will look at the benefits and potential
negatives of indoor soccer and what role Futsal has to play in the development
of our young players.
Marc Rizzardo, who has been doing a series of articles
surrounding player fitness in the World of Soccer Newsletters, sent a very
appropriate article for winter called, "Is it too cold, coach?"
The article actually got lost in cyberspace and didn't make
the last World of Soccer Newsletter. So we've put it in this one.
Marc, among other things, is the Chief Therapist for the
Canadian Olympic Team so he is "locked down" in the Olympic Village
in Vancouver
right now. Nearer to the summer we'll ask Marc to answer the question, "Is
it too hot, coach?" Click here to read article.....
News just out about an online player management course from England. I've already
seen some of it. It is very powerful. Extensive video of the likes of Sir Alex
Fergusen, Arsene Wenger and Fabio Capello discussing coaching and player
management make it a must for any serious soccer coach. Click here to read the article............
We are in the process of developing a player and team
evaluation program. The task? Incredibly difficult, but we think worth-while.
My old friend and mentor, Verdi Godwin would often say, "Football (soccer)
is a game of opinions." And so it is. So what are the factors that must be
put on any soccer evaluation system? We've already started to work on that and
will let you know next month where we are at. Click here to read "Evaluation".
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The Complete Encyclopedia of Soccer |
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Tuesday, 26 January 2010 |
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With a forward by Sir Bobby Robson
The Complete Encyclopedia of
Soccer is the ideal guide and reference work for the most popular sport
in the world. There are sections on the origins and history of soccer,
the most famous names around the world, the great games and leading
figures, facts and statistics, plus comprehensive A-Zs of the legendary
players, teams and managers as well as the Legends of the Game. This is
the book that tells you everything you need to know about the worlds
most popular and dynamic sport.
$29.99 Click here to Order
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Wednesday, 20 January 2010 |
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Welcome to Edition # 43 of the World of Soccer Newsletter.
In the World of Soccer Newsletter this month, Steve Spence of the Ottawa Fury
gives his insightful thoughts and recommendations on the controversy
surrounding the use of technology or adding other officials. Click here to read "Mistakes are Part of the Beautiful Game"
In the practice section we look at how Warm-Ups have assumed much greater importance today –
both for our younger players and our teenage players. In some cases it
is for good reasons – avoidance of injury – but in other instances it
is for negative reasons as our uncoordinated and unhealthy children
need help in areas previously not required. Click here to read "The Importance of Warm UP"
Marc Rizzardo takes a break this month while he readies himself for his important role as the Canadian Olympic
Committee’s Chief Therapist for the February Vancouver Winter Olympics.
“Yours Truly” jumps out of the frying pan straight into the fire by
pinch hitting for Marc. And it’s darned hot in there. Click here to read "Out of the Frying Pan into the Fire."
In the Boot Room, we look at the new and superb improvements that have been made in today’s game.
But we invite you to divert awhile courtesy of a video link going back
to 1970, you will see 4 pieces in a sequence of World Cup – World Class
– soccer, all in less than 10 seconds, each showing magical play
culminating in the “Save of the Century.” No matter how long the game
is played into the future I defy you to come up with 10 seconds to
better this. Click here to read "Somethings Never Change."
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BSC January 2010 Newsletter |
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Thursday, 07 January 2010 |
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We wish you all a happy and successful 2010. This is the New
Year edition of the Byte Size Coaching Newsletter.
We've waited until after the holidays to publish as many of
our readers have so much going on with family and friends that checking all
those emails become secondary.
We look at three different topics. The never-ending and
controversial area of player evaluation. Just about every community soccer
organization has to wrestle with this consideration. Wherever there is tiering
of teams or a selection process required critical decisions have to be made.
Bobby Howe with his vast experience at every level of the
game, looks at some of the criteria that have to be taken into consideration. Click here to read "Qualities of a Soccer Player."
Its not cricket. At least Sepp Blatter, head of the
Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA), has that right. But
cricket is light years ahead of FIFA in embracing technology to assist in
critical decisions.
American Football, Tennis, Rugby,
Hockey and other pro sports take advantage of technological developments. But
not soccer. Why not? Writer Harit Joshi looks at the rationale and concludes
that "Video Technology is a Must for Football" and goes on to say "as a Blatter
of urgency." Click here to read " Video Technology is a must for Football - as a Blatter of Urgency."
Is coaching a group of 6-year olds any less important than
coaching college players? And put another way, how seriously should the
coaching role be taken at whatever level? Urban Meyer resigned as the Florida Gators football head
coach for family and health reasons. Click here to read "Meyer's Resignation - by Tony Waiters."
Hope 2010 is a good year for you all and your feedback is
always appreciated.
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