Written By Guest Author There are many ways of playing sports games. The main thing that needs to be observed in each of these games is that all of the rules are followed, the game is played with happiness and enthusiasm and you have someone who can help with the various situations that have a way [. Click to continue reading...

Soccer players in U10 through U14 often experience an odd heel pain that seems to be concentrated at the back and on the lower sides of the heel. Places a normal ankle twist or sprain wouldn't hurt. Turns out there is a very common condition among young soccer players called Sever's disease that can result in intense heel pain if not properly treated or prevented. Click to continue reading...

Vedad Ibisevic is on fire.

FC Hoffenheim's striker has scored 6 goals and assisted in two more in his club's blazing start in this years season. Hoffenheim lie in second place behind Schalke.

Its a fairy tale start for a perennial second division team that was promoted for the first time in club history to the Bundesliga.

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One thing I failed to mention during my previous post is how utterly lost I became in searching for Sam Mark's Stadium. The Mapquest directions anticipated a 25-minute trip from East Providence. I managed to double that time, and in the process, undertake a scenic tour of Fall River's rustic underpasses, all before arriving at the scene just before 4:00pm. Click to continue reading...

When you put your hand up to become a soccer coach you are taking on a huge responsibility. Along with that responsibility comes accountability. It does not matter at what level we are coaching, the responsibilities and accountabilities are the same. A number of families involved with the county's youth soccer community have united [. Click to continue reading...

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When it comes to the world of fantasy MLS, the credo of following the winners certainly applies and no team has proven more reliable in the past weeks and months than the Columbus Crew.

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Argentina's Olympic soccer coach Sergio Batista had a bit of a mix-up in an interview recently. The translation came out that they were playing Siberia instead of Serbia.

But he's easily forgiven once you hear how the interviews go...

Argentine journalist asks question. Batista answers.

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Gladys to coach in all-star gameAsheville Citizen-Times Kidd says new WHS field plan should be booted.Watauga Democrat 6/11 Clayton High names new soccer coach.Clayton News 7/30 Title defense will prove tough for LNHS. Record and Landmark, 8/10 East-West coaches named.W-S Journal, 8/09 Click to continue reading...

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With just two days between Thursday's 1-0 victory against Japan, and Sunday's showdown vs. the Netherlands, U.S. Olympic men's soccer coach Peter Nowak has some tough decisions to make.

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Private Jair De Jesus Garcia, 29, passed away this past Friday in Afghanistan. He and three other members of his army unit were killed when their military vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device in the Chowkay Valley, according to defense officials. He leaves behind a nine-year-old son and a wife. Click to continue reading...

A friend sent me this release from Rice University this morning. Apparently, Craig Waibel was spotted over with the Houston Texans yesterday, going all Tony Meola with those guys for some local kids. I am searching for video, so if anyone has any, please let me know.

Craig Waibel is so tough, the tackling dummies ran and hid when he showed up yesterday! Click to continue reading...

A soccer coach in Kentucky was recently arrested in a sting setup by police: Louisville Metro Police arrested a 25-year-old Louisville man after he allegedly arranged a meeting for oral sex with a detective posing as a 14-year-old girl online, police said. Which only goes to highlight why background checks are important. Click to continue reading...

From the Neosho Daily News, Cody Thorn has the news

New soccer coach knows how to start new programs

In his course of being a head coach on the soccer pitch for 33 years, Brad Smith has started three different programs from the ground up. He will get a chance to help complete the construction of the Crowder College soccer program next, as he was recently hired as the school's second head coach.

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From the Neosho Daily News, Cody Thorn has the news

New soccer coach knows how to start new programs

In his course of being a head coach on the soccer pitch for 33 years, Brad Smith has started three different programs from the ground up. He will get a chance to help complete the construction of the Crowder College soccer program next, as he was recently hired as the school?

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Long time VFL Osbabrueck midefielder Joe Enochs has hung up his playing boots and picked up a coach's whistle, taking the reins of VFL's reserve team. The California native has been working on his German coaching certifications during the off-season the past few years. He becomes only the second US-born coach to work in European soccer after Brent Goulet at Elversberg of the German Regionalliga (Division III). Click to continue reading...

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With MLS All-Star Game balloting set to close on Wednesday, one player has made a stronger late push than any other to be included in the Starting XI that will face West Ham United next month.

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With MLS All-Star Game balloting set to close on Wednesday, one player has made a stronger late push than any other to be included in the Starting XI that will face West Ham United next month.

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More on the unusual classified ad at the bottom of the post.

But first, a couple of other odds and ends.

Columbus Crew Coach Sigi Schmid, one of the South Bay's favorite soccer sons, talks about the long-distance relationship he has with his wife while he labors in Ohio.

The influence of Cal State Long Beach women's soccer Coach Mauricio Ingrassia, a native of Argentina, on the program is recounted here.

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Boring.

On a day with so much promise, all we got were two rather easy 2-0 wins. Damn Czechs and Turkey. They spoiled us.

Italy was always going to beat France. You knew it. I knew it. My grandma knew it and she is completely cut-off from the outside world. When it matters, the Italians always seem to get a result. Click to continue reading...

PRESS RELEASE
Springfield Soccer Club

Zach Alumbaugh to take Assistant Coach Position at Loras College

Zach Alumbaugh (pictured on right), the Director of External Affairs for the Springfield Soccer Club, has accepted a position with Loras College. Alumbaugh will serve as the Assistant Men's Soccer Coach and Goalkeeper Coach for the Women's team.

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PRESS RELEASE
Springfield Soccer Club

Zach Alumbaugh to take Assistant Coach Position at Loras College

Zach Alumbaugh (pictured on right), the Director of External Affairs for the Springfield Soccer Club, has accepted a position with Loras College. Alumbaugh will serve as the Assistant Men?

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I am just off a conference call with the National Soccer Coaches' Association of America Diversity Committee. The purpose of this blog post is to suggest using the Internet for (1) PRIVATE commitee websites, and (2) PUBLIC marketing campaigns. Click to continue reading...

Via email Garry Littlefield and I did an interview as I am interested to know about the views, interests and cultures of our members. Gary is coach in Italy, originally from London and has recently become an Ambassador from Ziga-Zoga. So, here are a few questions I asked of Gary and I'm thankful for his participation - I hope you will get something out of this conversation as I will be featuring more coaches very soon.

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