Expectations for 2010

Today in soccer at the highest levels, players cover mor than eight miles, including 1.8 miles of high intensity sprinting, per game. The number of sprints in the English Premiership has double since 2002. People argue that these distances will increase by 20% by 2025! Players are moving faster over longer distances and are bigger, stronger and more resistant to injury than even five years ago.

Future Game

1. Speed of movement, number of sprints and distances covered by players are increasing. Speed reaction to the events in the game is increasing.
2. Ability to play one-touch football is improving, more craft and deception before receiving the ball and prior to passing are commonplace. All players are expected to be technically proficient.
3. Shorter passing, a "possesion-based" game and the ability to play into, inside and through congested areas are vital. Long pinpoint vertical passes over the "block" also are becoming imperative.
4. Counterattacking is a priority. Development of counterattack mentality upon winning the ball and upon losing the ball is key.
5. Zonal back four with a holding midfielder is the only constant. Flexibility and interchangeability ahead of these five players is the norm.

Future Player

1. Extended technical range. Ability to control difficult passes at difficult speed is vital. All players in all positions will need to be technically proficient.
2. Must be multi-positional.
3. Must have composure, awareness and ability to operate in congested areas and to use the body to shield and retain the ball under pressure.
4. Possess speed, agility and power
5. Must be capable in 1v1 situations and at the same time understand the team's playing philosophy.

In resume

1. First weeks of training will focus on conditioning with ball, 1v1, 2v1 and 2v2.
2. Every players have to be able to do 25 juggles and more
3. After our first tournament will start focusing in one-touch receiving and passing, 4v4 and 5v5

I will expect discipline, motivation and intelligence (do you know why you make a mistake?) and the desire to become better. You can expect from me to study the game development contextually as well as the highest levels, study outside the sport and be a lifetime seeker, try to teach the players in a fun environment and have fun with them!

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crazy

There is an article almost every week in major publications concerning the evils, myths, and horrors of youth sports in America.

"Across America millions of children are being chewed up and spit out by a sports culture run amok", says Relin. Too many parents are more than willing to subject their kids to almost anything to follow the myth of the college athletic scholarship. According to NCAA statistics only 2.9% of high school athletes receive a college scholarship offer.

“There is a terrible imbalance between the needs kids have and the needs of the adults running their sports programs” says Dr. Bruce Svare, director of the National
Institute for Sports Reform. “Above all, kids need to have fun. Instead, adults are
providing unrealistic expectations and crushing pressure.”
As a result, Svare says, at a time when an epidemic of obesity is plaguing the nation’s youth, 70% of America’s children are abandoning organized sports by age 13. “The only way to reverse this crisis,” Svare argues, “is to fundamentally rethink the way America’s kids play organized sports.”

So where do we stand? Is the fundamental to give instruction and have the kids to play in a fun environment?

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BARCA!

Barcelona did it. While beaten Manchester United 2 goals to 0 in final of the League of the Champions, the Catalan ones sign a resounding trebled one and enter into the annals by the big door. And I ask myself THE question: did we not attend tonight to the triumph of the biggest team of the history of the game? To win one of the most prestigious competitions of club is one thing. But to win it in these conditions with such a mastery, with a totally modified defense and two offensive players of basis raising injury.

Frankly, I did not there believe a second before the game. Of as much as the ten first minutes clearly were at the advantage of the champion of England with a very urgent Ronaldo (three strikes in eight minutes). But after that, which demonstration of the Catalan ones. Technical quality, quality of game and of pass of course, which is the mark of factory of the club. But also a solidarity and a direction of the huge sacrifices, even from the attacks and this permanent will to play towards the before symbolized by Iniesta, without protests the game man tonight.
Watching games like that, makes me to continue even more to coach!

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Tryouts

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Success Story

Les Bleus is leading the U10 Boys league at Heartland and will finish first or second. This position of excellence has been earned just through one year. Les Bleus started few years ago as a recreational team and moved up to Premier last Fall.

During Fall season, Les Bleus were undefeated and finish first. We moved to D2 in Spring. This accomplishment is due to our players and parents. Their commitment to soccer is evidenced in its love of the game.

Next year is going to be a new development and a new experience. Les Bleus will combine with FC Porto http://www.fcportokansas.com/

Tryouts are going to be June 13 & June 14 at Blue Valley Sport Complex (133 St. & Switzer)from 12:30pm to 2pm

Thanks to all the kids and parents that have played with passion and love for the game.

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