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Soccer is not only "The Beautiful Game" but it is also "The Thinking Man's Game." Our brain is a key factor into how we play and interpret soccer. Visualization is a very powerful tool for achieving success on and off the pitch. Visualization basically means 'to imagine'. When you visualize you are deliberately imagining yourself achieving a certain goal. Whether it is scoring a goal or blocking a penalty kick visualization will help you to turn thoughts into reality. A suggestion that I learned… Continue

Although the importance of hydration is common knowledge to most all athletes, here is an added suggestion for maintaining the proper way for hydrating before and during training. Whether it is water, Gatorade, Powerade, or any other sports drink to help keep up optimal performance try to drink your fluids at room temperature. "Gross," you say? Well, ever feel water-logged? That feeling of water swishing around in your stomach while you are running? This is due to the intake of cold water or flu… Continue

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