EPL Talk 29 October @ 10:28 PM EST
Simon Kuper, bestselling and critically acclaimed author joins us on the EPL Talk Podcast to
discuss his new book. the book, titled "Why England Lose" in the UK and "Soccernomics" in the US is
a comprehensive look at all aspects of the game and evaluates insight from economics, statistics,
business and psychology to evaluate the world game.
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Exercising in the heat is always a difficult task. Hot environments place a tremendous demand on
the cardiovascular and thermoregulatory systems. This typically leads to decreased performance,
particularly in sports that last an hour or more. As a result, coaches and players are always
searching for new ways to perform in the heat.
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It is clear that a growing health concern in the US and many other countries is the increasing
incidence of obesity and related diseases. Over the past few years, the number of children and
adolescents who are classified as overweight and obese has increased dramatically. Unfortunately,
statistics show that these children will very likely grow up to be obese adults with a whole host
of associated
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AEK Archives 06 October @ 09:40 AM EST
First off, the highlights:
AEKMAN74 posted a review earlier on this match which covered most of the main points so be sure
to check that out as well. I'd just like to add a few things.
We lined up with Saja as keeper, Araujo, Arce, Majstorovic, and Georgeas (who played left back)
playing defence, Hersi, Geurreiro, Jahic, and Manduca playing Midfield, with Scocco and Blanco
playing attack.
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Match Fit USA 17 September @ 09:13 AM EST
Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, under construction Deep Cuts for Thursday, more informational than
thought-provoking, though this not-really-obscure piece on diving and the psychology behind it
from...
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Dirty Tackle 08 September @ 02:19 PM EST
All the stuff being covered outside the unfriendly confines of the award winning Dirty
Tackle...
Goalkeeper gets caught out of position on a bouncy 70-yard shot. [101gg]
Florentino Perez has rules that no one will listen to. [The Spoiler]
A compilation of the most memorable premature write-offs of Davey Becks.
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An Issue UEFA and FIFA Really Should be Focusing On!
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An article posted on the website, Scientific Blogging, describes a talk given by speaker and author
Dan Pink. A common belief is that extrinsic motivation in the form of rewards can improve
performance. However, scientific research shows that incentivising a problem-solving task may
stifle creativity and actually hinder the outcome.
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Futblog 01 September @ 02:23 PM EST
Kaká: He belongs to Football!
Originally uploaded by tsevis Otra ilustracion que me ha gustado, el clasico Sudamericano se acerca
y mi apuesta es por Brasil como podran darse cuenta.
Experimental illustration of Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite aka Kaká, paying tribute to the
Theory of Space in Gestalt Psychology (Teoria dello Spazio Gestaltico).
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ALL TOMORROW'S PARTIES: Giving you the results before the ball leaves the centre spot. When
predicting the results with the stunning accuracy of the "All Tomorrow's Parties" team it is
important to understand the opposition, their psychology and their tactics. Portsmouth have been
pursued by Sheik Yerbooty for the past 8 years, but sadly in the end [.
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The once mighty invincibles have finally fallen. The last of them, Kolo Toure having joined
Manchester City. I have to admit I am sad that he has decided to move on. Unlike Adebayor, Kolo
always played with a heart of a lion whenever he put on the red and white which made him a fan
favourite among the Arsenal fans.
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Is supriority complex the reason so many people become a fan of Manchester United. Read the
information in the link and make up your own mind. I'm no expert or student of psychology but
I'd love to hear from such (via the comments) to provide an expert judgement.
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updated with the latest info on soccer training, nutrtion, injury prevention and psychology.Click
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Unfortunately, head injuries are all too common in sports. Concussions occur in a variety of sports
including soccer. Typically head-to-head or head-to-ground contact can result in injury ranging
from a mild to severe concussion. These injuries should be taken seriously and the return to play
taken slowly.
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Michael Emenalo, Chief Scout of Chelsea, stresses the importance of confidence, balance and
organization for success on the pitch. Confident players, for the most part, have a better touch on
the ball, execute more precise passes and shoot the ball with more accuracy. Confident players are
also willing to take calculated chances such as taking a difficult shot, or aggressively pressuring
an
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Team performance at a youth soccer tournament can be influenced by a multitude of variables. During
training, coaches often coaches focus on the physical and cognative aspects of the came and the
development of technical and tactical skills. However, there is an array of psychological and
sociological factors that affect youth players and can play a key roll in determining the success
of the team
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Choking under pressure is far too common at all levels of sport. Choking occurs when players under
perform in situations where there is a high degree of importance. In soccer, the highest-pressure
situation is the penalty kick shootouts. Individual efforts can often mean the difference between
winning and losing a championship.
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My WNT article about their upcoming tour is up. As I was writing the article, though, I couldn't
help but muse on the what-if scenarios.
What if Greg Ryan hadn't made the goalkeeper switch? What if the USWNT had only lost to Brazil by a
goal, and without the team issues that followed Ryan and other team leaders deciding to ostracize
Hope Solo?
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"The Self-Moving Life Of What Is Dead" - was Hegel's characterisation of money.
Jean Baudrillard: "This fetish money, around which global speculation revolves - far above and
beyond the reproduction of capital - has nothing to do with wealth or the production of wealth. It
expresses the breakdown of meaning, the impossibility of exchanging the world for its meaning, and
at the same time the need to transfigure that impossibility into a sign of some kind".
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