Read Part 3 of the Body Transformation Series: Cutting Out the Bad and Changing Thoughts Growing up playing soccer as a child and teenager, the thought of using supplements to enhance health and performance didn't even cross my mind. Options for taking powders, pills and drinks were not readily available, and the general opinion about supplements were all negatively regarded … [Read more...]
Body Transformation Series Part 3: Cutting Out the Bad and Changing Thoughts
Read Part 2 of the Body Transformation Series: Routine and Rest After setting my goal for a body transformation, based on overall health, playing performance and to be honest, getting lean and shredded, I knew that there were certain parts of my diet and daily consumption that really needed to be addressed. As I mentioned in my first post Last years Start to a New Life … [Read more...]
Body Transformation Series Part 2: Routine and Rest
Read Part 1 of the Body Transformation Series: Last years Start to a New Life Resolution "Understanding that my body could handle it, preparing and planning while executing the most effective exercises was the key. Doing something every day kept me sharp and on track" For my 2 month "Body Transformation" I knew hitting the gym, functional work outs along with fitness … [Read more...]
Silence Meeting: A Decade of Noise
I went to Friends Seminary High School in Manhattan, New York City. Growing up in the Big Apple, silence was often a commodity that was hard to come by. Even to some native New Yorker's not only is absolutely silence impossible to find, it can be quite discomforting and foreign to a person who's life revolved around noise. When I was introduced to Quakerism and silent meeting … [Read more...]
Body Transformation Series Part 1: Last years Start to a New Life Resolution
"...Sinking the opinions about Junk Food..." After returning to Kaya FC for the 2012 United Football League Cup, I had a specific goal in mind for my playing career and for my health in general. In conjunction with playing and performance goals, I really wanted to take my body and health to a new level. The two month stretch within the UFL Cup competition was the … [Read more...]
2013 NSCAA Convention
Every year I look forward to the NCSAA Convention. Since I started coaching a decade ago, I have always tried me best to make the NSCAA's largest gathering of soccer coaches in world. I remember my first convention in Raleigh, North Carolina with my high school coach. We took a little road trip down from New York City. The experience truly changed my life and set my coaching … [Read more...]
National Soccer Coaches Association of America: Coaching Course
Please note that the most updated NSCAA Course information can be found at the NSCAA's Website under Education "Coaching Course" The below outline of NSCAA Levels of coach accreditation have since been outdated, and the new system of coaching education can be found on the NSCAA's website. Founded in 1941 and based in Kansas City, Kan., the National Soccer Coaches … [Read more...]
How to get Soccer Coaching Certification: USSF and NSCAA
Often times there are questions and confusion about how to get coaching certification for soccer at all levels of competition, whether it be youth, high school, collegiate, amateur, or professional. So we've put this together to paint a clearer picture on how to obtain coaching credentials, and get you started on your coaching education journey. "What organization offers … [Read more...]
It’s Not the Number on Shirt but what the Shirt Represents
Over the last year, I have played for 2 very important teams that would change my life forever. It has always been a special part of any player's dream to bare his or her name on the back of a jersey. From the first jersey a player receives when they were a young child to the very last jersey they put on, having their name on the back is a dream realized no matter what level … [Read more...]
Puma the Official Outfitter of the Philippine Azkals
On June 4, 2012, the Philippines Men's National Team signed a 3 year contract with Puma at the Discover Suits Hotel in Manila. This was a big day of Philippines Football Federation along with their Senior Team, more commonly know as the "Azkals." For any teams, transitioning from one brand to another means a few changes in marketing but a huge surge in interest from the … [Read more...]
