There is Always English Pride

    While football (soccer) is the worlds game, it was given to the world by the English. It is our national sport, and we boast the best and most exciting league in the world. While from August to May the Premier League is a showcase for worldwide soccer talent, the focus over the next few weeks will be on Euro 2012, and for myself the England team.

Thought of the week 6

    Soccer and sport can teach us much about life. When things are going well in life we rarely question it, but when things take a turn for the worse we often wonder what we have done to deserve it, or what we have done wrong that such things would happen. The same can be said in soccer. When we win we often take it for granted without focusing on the things that got us there, and when we lose we are often times overly critical or ourselves and our teammates.

Thought of the week 5

    In sport there are many things that have a bearing on individual performance and the result of the game or event. While athletes must work rigorously on all aspects in order to prepare themselves for whatever it is they do, the most important aspect for an athlete is confidence. While we can observe and see that top professional athletes possess skill sets that often times seem miraculous, what sets them apart is the confidence they have in their skill set and not the skill set itself.

Thought of the week 4

    After taking a slight blog sabbatical this past week I come back with an open thought for the week. Over the past few months, whilst I have been out of college coaching I have felt far from myself, and while there are various reasons for this, not been around the coaching environment has been a huge factor. Been a part of a team environment is something very special, and without it I have just not felt like myself.

Thought of the week 3

    As a soccer coach there are many times I sit and reflect on the many aspects that go into coaching. To look around at various coaches it is easy to see that everyone does everything slightly different. There is no right way or wrong way to coach in a sense, but there is a successful way and an unsuccessful way.

Thought of the Week 2

    There are many people who will come into our lives. Positive or negative they will have an influence on us. Some people come by chance, some come by association, and some people come because they were meant to impact our lives. This last group are the special ones, the ones that we need to help us see everyday as an opportunity to succeed.
   

Thought of the Week 1

    The capabilities we have in our lives are determined by our ability to believe in ourselves. Each and every one of us are capable of whatever we put our mind to. The conundrum is, many people settle because they don't believe in themselves enough, or believe that dreams are only reached by a select few. If you are willing to accept this you are disabling yourself from reaching your full potential. You are rationalizing your thought process because it is easier to stop wanting something than to persevere and achieve it.