Tiki-Taka Movement

I am focusing on footskills training with my teams during this time.

In order for other players to start doing this, you must get a lot of touches with the ball. To start off, you need to juggle everyday at home, at the park, anywhere.. It could be for 20 minutes to 40 minutes.

I'm having my initial training tonight at West St Paul dome with my U13/U14 Eclipse Select boys.. Can't wait..

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Topic of the Day: Young players that want to chase a winning team.

Young players ages 13 and under… This is the time where it’s very crucial for players to continue to develop individual soccer skills. Because these young players still have flexibility and bad habits that can be broken and adjust if need be. I understand the need and want to be a part of winning team. However, that may not be necessarily be a good fit for your child. I have never been one to follow a winning team, even if they wanted my child to play for them. I always say. Go where you know you will be challenged, if it works out, it’s a bonus. If not, work harder. I want every young player to gain as much individual skills as possible so that their interaction with the ball is natural to them. Everything should be natural, their instincts, touches on and off the ball… I always tell my players… Be unique. Be individual.

Everyone can trap and pass. But that’s not going to make you stand out of a crowd at a showcase, etc. As these players get older and compete for a particular position, the reality is going to set in real quick as to why the coach is not selecting the player when he/she has the best first touch on the ball or can trap perfectly each and every time. It’s that one or two percent that coaches are looking for. Now, my perspective is just that… My opinion and every coach is different based on their experiences, likes and dislikes. But I am a technical player and I expect each of my player(s) to be technical. They must have three foot skill/moves that will help them get out of any danger scenarios in the game.

Don’t sacrifice for a winning team if their playing style and tactics doesn’t align with your wants and needs. Assess your individual needs. And ask yourself how you’re going to reach those goals, should you want to pursue soccer.

Please let me know what your thoughts are on this. I'd like to hear from you.

Did anyone receive their tryout results yet? I am still waiting for my kids results.

A few more days of tryouts and then the real work begins. Excited to work with my new players.. Can't wait to see the process unfold... Tune in.

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"ECLIPSE SELECT MN" SOCCER CLUB - ST PAUL, MN

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FOR AGE Group: U13 & U14'S (DOB YEAR: 2004/2003)
SELECTIVE TRYOUTS. LOOKING FOR:
COMPETITIVE SOULS/COMMITMENT/WILLINGNESS TO GIVE THERE ALL...

GOAL: BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE!!! SHOOTING FOR MLS SOCCER.

U13 & U14 BOTH – Sunday, 7/24 5-6:30 PM
U14 – Monday, 7/25 5-6:30 PM
U13 – Tuesday, 7/26 5-6:30 PM
LOCATION for Both Ages: Farmington High School, 20655 Flagstaff Ave, Farmington, 55024.

REGISTER NOW: http://www.eclipseselectmn.com/page/2913

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM U13'S & U14’S TEAM:
-Technical Skills all year Round
-Strength and Conditioning all year Round
-Best Facilities to Train
-Playing "Possession -Tiki-Taka" Style Soccer
-Training all year Round
-Traveling Team
-Playing over 150 Games in one soccer season (Lots of playing time)
-Lots of Player Exposure
-Committed Coach to give you all the tools you need be a great individual player
-Coach that will push you (Player) to be the Best. That YOU can BE!

The Risk of Dehydration.. With this humidity, ensure that your child is drinking plenty of water each day.