Tuesday 22 January 2008

Teaching the parents too...

I appreciate you taking the time to explain what you are teaching the girls. Although you are not getting paid to teach the parents, they know little of soccer, and by you taking the time to explain things it all makes more sense to everyone.

I feel like I have learned the most about soccer by watching lots and lots of games....but I know nothing about teaching young kids how to play soccer.

Just wanted to thank you.....I haven't paid any attention to how [my daughter] was playing, as I'm always chatting at practices (my kids joined [the club] so I could have a social life :) but I watched her today and I saw considerable improvement in her play since last summer. She is trying new things and was not afraid to "take on the big girls". She may not look like a different player to the coaches since you actually do pay attention to the practices and see her play a few times a week, but I was pleased at her progress.

Thanks for the good stuff! Thanks for all the coaching!!!
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Why Christian's a great coach!

1. He taught me how to Maradona around opponents.
2. He taught me how to bend corner kicks into the goal.
3. He taught me how to visualize my game beforehand.
4. He coaches me on how to handle pressure.
5. He never goes easy on me.
6. He made me only use my left foot for an entire week during a camp that was too easy for me.
7. He improved my technical skills (speed juggling, footskills, shooting.)
8. He met me on a soccer field 4 years ago and has kept in touch with me ever since.
9. He comes to my games to watch, then calls me afterward.
10. He doesn't get mad at me when I beat him. :)

Dana Buckhorn
u15 MTA Blue
1995 ODP Regional Pool Player