soccer training | Ian McClurg

Pathways to the Pro’s-Online

Professional clubs are now scouting players online, due to travel restrictions, which open's up opportunities for young players who...

Practice by yourself -take ownership of your learning process

We have advocated in previous articles about technical development being the foundation of a young players learning. Arsene Wenger, the...

Manage your training load

The speed of the game is quicker and the time that the ball is in play is almost fifteen minutes greater than in the 1990’s. Speed,...

Develop a growth mindset

The varied tactical approach’s of the modern game demands players who are more flexible in their thinking and willing to embrace change....

Let Futsal be your coach

Futsal can play an important role in the individual development of young players in North America. Our weather dictates that many months...

Train in chaos…Soccer is random

The game of football (soccer) is random. The field and goalposts stay fixed, the lines on the pitch don’t move, and the ball is round —...

The Importance of Sleep for Optimal Performance

One of the main challenges of young players in North America is ensuring that they are getting enough sleep for optimal performance....

How North American Players can play in Europe

As soccer nations, the US and Canada are still very young. With that comes a lack of structure at the professional levels of the game,...

Individual Player Development – 5 Tips on how to accelerate learning & increase performance

Youth player development is an ongoing process. Young players at academy programs in Europe spend over 10 hours a week developing their...