Importance of winter practices

Until human growth ceases at physical maturity the body is constantly laying down new muscle and nerve tissue. From the average onset of puberty at approximately 12.5 years boys add about 50% of their mature physical weight.

On second hand, kids are stopping playing sports at age 13! Players who neglect their deceptive dribbling and shooting skill training at any stage during the growth cycle will get rapidly clumsier than when they first cease practicing.

A young dribbler and goal scorer will gain self-confidence. This should surprise no one because players who have the ability to make the plays that can win the game for their team will automatically become highly motivated team members and eventually leaders.

Kids need to emphasize that during winter, they will benefit because all the live situations that are used to develop great dribbling. Keep them motivated.