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Soccer Mastermind

Soccer Mastermind

I have been a fan of Soccer Mastermind and had the pleasure of interviewing Tom Karapatsos, the man behind Soccer Mastermind, through email recently. Continue reading

Kristina Cardoso

Kristina Cardoso

I have known Krissy’s family for many years and watched her father play soccer. I was her father’s assistant coach with club soccer for a season. Krissy has always had a passion for the game and has grown as a player over the years. She is very versatile being able to play at various positions on the field. I had the pleasure of interviewing Krissy through email recently. Continue reading

Soccer Tricks: Inside Inside Outside

Soccer Tricks: Inside Inside Outside

This simple soccer trick can be very effective with deceiving an opponent into thinking you’re going in one direction, when in fact you go the other. With this article, we’ll provide step by step instructions as well as a video example, which includes a variation using the Outside Step Over to give you an alternative if an opponent begins to pick up on the trick. Continue reading

QUOTE: If you are first…

QUOTE: If you are first…

If you are first you are first. If you are second, you are nothing. — Bill Shankly

Soccer Tricks: The Dummy

Soccer Tricks: The Dummy

The Dummy is a simple but effective soccer trick used to deceive the opponent into thinking you’re receiving the ball, when in fact you allow it go by you while you turn and run onto it. With this article, we’ll provide step by step instructions as well as a video example. Continue reading

Soccer Tricks: Maradona/Zidane Turn

Soccer Tricks: Maradona/Zidane Turn

This trick was made famous by both Diego Maradona of Argentina and Zinedine Zidane of France. It’s a spin type turn that allows you to avoid an opponent while changing direction quickly. With this article, we’ll provide step by step instructions as well as a video example. Continue reading

Adidas F50 adiZero FG

Adidas F50 adiZero FG

With the F50 adiZero product line, you could say that Adidas has the lightest soccer cleats in the market. There are two versions: Synthetic and Leather. I had the opportunity to try out the synthetic version with the Sun/Black/Gold color pattern. Continue reading