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When the Game is Taken Away: Training Smarter, Not Harder

Inside Minnesota Soccer 18 January @ 09:49 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Disclaimer: The following is for educational purposes only and every athlete will be a little different. My best advice is to work under the supervision of a reputable professional especially when it comes to age –appropriate strength training. If done right, it is a powerful training tool.

Recruiting 101: STL Post-Dispatch Looks At The Realities

Springfield MO Soccer 26 January @ 01:42 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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In an article that focused on football Athletes seek help finding colleges the writer apparently spent some time talking to players and looking at the question of whether a service is valuable.

Enter college recruiting services, a growing industry where high school athletes and parents can turn for help in gaining exposure and making contact with colleges.

No, I don't really get rape-y comments

The Fake Sigi Schmid Blog 27 January @ 11:31 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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The Professor returns with a long diatribe on sexism in soccer and the sorts of problems it causes. Compare and contrast with Bill Archer's podcast on being caustic and coming down off that high once you meet people. One of the Professor's main questions is about the caustic nature of comments one receives, how they're objectifying, of a sexual nature, demeaning, etc.

Deploy the Digital Scouts!

The Fullback Files 12 January @ 06:42 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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For those interested in this sort of thing, I had a little poke through the Football Manager 2011 database to see what exactly I could find out about Rodrigo Brasesco, assuming that those who rated him there might have a more intimate view of his capabilities than a YouTube clip. According to said profile.

Fire garner defender Anibaba in MLS Draft

SlideTackles.net 13 January @ 06:52 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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The Chicago Fire selected North Carolina defender Jalil Anibaba with the ninth overall pick at the 2011 MLS SuperDraft on Thursday at the Baltimore Convention Center.
Chicago also chose forward and Elmhurst native Jason Herrick (Maryland, 45th overall) and forward Davis Paul (California, 51st overall) in the third round.

The importance of sports insurance

Premiership Talk Blog 20 January @ 03:05 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Ever considered who has got your back when you roll your sleeves up for that big game you have been waiting for? Given the fast pace and high intensity of modern-day sports, injuries are always likely to happen.

Therefore, it has become more important than ever before for every athlete to take a step back and carefully review insurance options available.

Tips on Avoiding the Burnout. Part II

Soccer Fanatic 20 January @ 03:11 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By Ashley Frederickson and Nicole Morell Over the summer we shared some tips on how to prevent athlete burn out. These tips may not have rung too true at the time, as many student-athletes do get a break over the summer. Now that you're deep in the school year and the season, it's time to [...]

“We have received an offer from Chelsea”

Premiership Talk Blog 27 January @ 03:10 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Portuguese outfit Benfica have confirmed that they have received an offer from Chelsea for defender David Luiz. The center back would provide some much needed depth for the Blues as they aim to rebound following a slow start to the season.

"Sport Lisboa e Benfica inform that we have received an offer from Chelsea Football Club for the acquisition of the sporting and economic rights of athlete David Luiz Moreira Marinho," revealed a statement from Benfica.

David Luiz deal off?

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 28 January @ 10:40 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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More twists and turns this afternoon (expect a whole lot more before the deadline by the way) but it seems that Benfica have announced the Stock Exchange that the deal with Chelsea has been terminated for David Luiz.
"No agreement with Chelsea for transfer of sporting and economic rights of athlete David Luiz.