The Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has admitted that the reason he managed the fantastic penalty save that kept Arsenal in the game at Anfield on Sunday was down to some advice that he received from Arsene Wenger. He had failed to stop his last couple of penalties, so Szczesny reveals that Wenger decided to have [.

We have several recently turned 20 year-olds from our first ever boys team that have true professional-level quality. Years ago, I predicted with 100% certainty that one kid in particular would go all the way. I actually have standing bets with people on this (most notable are $500 on one, and a lobster dinner every month for a whole year with another).

Arsenal's Jack Wilshere played with honour against Barcelona earlier in this season's Champions League, and now Man United have to beat the Spanish giants to win the trophy. Wilshere thinks that Alex Ferguson's team should learn from Arsenal's win over Barca at the Emirates. He said: You must hold your shape and get into their [.

How do you know a coach is any good at player development? I'm specifically addressing those coaches who are implicitly chartered with that goal.

Well, here it is:
1) The coach must have a clearly possession based style.
2) The coach must be a winning one.

Your networking, planning and learning have equipped you with the tools to have a rewarding time overseas. Now, you should begin thinking about life after this journey. It may seem like you are heading from A to Z before even boarding the plane, but you may want to keep your eyes and ears open for ways that this experience can provide dividends long after it is over.

It's often said that 80% of our worries never come true. Unfortunately, it is easy for your imagination to run wild if you don't have the exact answers to the questions that many people may ask you about your trip.
• Where will you be staying?
• What will you eat?
• What is the crime rate like there?

Remember all of the hours, hard work, and determination that it took for you to receive this sports opportunity? Well, you will need to use this formula to guarantee success with your cross cultural experience.
The moment, that you accept the invitation to take your athletic endeavors abroad, is the moment that you have set into motion your pre-trip planning.

I have made the decision to begin offering full excerpts of my electronic report, Sports In Translation. Here is the first installment. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send me a message via Linkedin, Facebook or Twitter!
When I embarked upon my dream to become a professional soccer player, I knew that my journey would include international training and playing experiences.