You’ve seen your U13 team put in the work, and now it’s game time. But how do you ensure they step onto the field ready to dominate from the first whistle?

In this episode, I’ll share personal strategies and tips that can help your players start each game with confidence and energy. Whether you’re looking to boost team morale or sharpen your game plan, we’ll explore what it takes to consistently kick off matches on the right foot.

In this episode of the podcast, Neil Crawford chats with Karel Vlasak about youth soccer in the Czech Republic. Karel gives us the lowdown on how youth soccer works there, including their focus on developing technical skills and encouraging creativity.

They talk about the role of local clubs, the balance between competition and player development, and how Czech culture shapes the approach to training young players. It’s a great listen for anyone curious about different soccer systems and what we can learn from them!

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In my experience, booting the ball down the field might seem effective at younger ages due to physical mismatches, but it's not a sustainable winning strategy.

Good teams with solid coaching and organization tend to outshine this approach. Let's chat more about it! ⚽🗣️ #SoccerTalk #YouthSoccer

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